What epoxy sealer or top coat after Dy-Mark 8L Slate Epoxy Coat Garage Floor Kit?

[abhishekj26]

Hi,

I finished Epoxy Coat for my garage last night and now i am thinking of doing the top coat/ sealant before moving things. 

Please refer to an epoxy sealant similar to "Rust-Oleum Clear Gloss EpoxyShield Premium Concrete And Garage Coating" which is cost-effective. I do not want to spend $200 and my garage is about 34sqmeters.

Community manager's note: Check out How to apply epoxy to a garage floor for expert advice.

 

Thank you

[EricL]

Hello @harrisonp 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us and thanks for sharing your question about Dy-Mark.

We've sent an email to Dy-Mark in regards to your inquiry. As soon as we get more information about the clear coat, we'll get back to you. 

Thank you for your patience.

Eric

[EricL]

Hi @harrisonp,

I've received a response from Dymark. While they haven't tested the Rust-Oleum Clear Gloss EpoxyShield Premium Concrete And Garage Coating over their product, they have received customer feedback indicating that it can be applied.

The Rust-Oleum clear coat should be applied over the Dy-Mark Epoxy Coat after 48 hours. If you wait longer, a barrier may form on the surface of the Dy-Mark Epoxy, and you'll need to prepare the surface for the clear coat to adhere properly.

If preparation is necessary, lightly sand the entire surface with 120-grit sandpaper, then vacuum up any dust and debris. Wipe down the surface with a clean cloth and a small amount of Isopropyl alcohol.

Once the surface is ready, apply the Clear Coat and allow it to dry for 7 days to ensure full curing.

Let me know if you need further assistance.

Best regards,
Eric

[catvasmusic]

Can I ask when you applied the top coat? Did you wait the full 7 days for epoxy to cure then apply, or did you do it after 48hrs? I’m finding varying info. How has it held up a year later? Many thanks x

[JacobZ]

Hi @catvasmusic,

A warm welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community.

Allow me to tag @abhishekj26 so they are notified of your question.

In general, you should follow the instructions given by the manufacturer of the product as they test the product and warrant its use based on that testing.

If you can advise which products you are looking to use, I can find the recommended curing times and advise further.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob

[Thyer]

Hey mate doubt you'll see this since your post is two years old but.

I'm about to do the exact same as you and am curious to how well it's held up over the past two years? Any peeling, fading or yellowing?

And also how did you apply it over the colour drymark stuff? How long after laying the drymark down did you do the clear? Did you sand the colour first? 

Thanks mate, you are the only person online I've found who's done this so hopefully you get this

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Thyer. It's a pleasure to have you join us, and many thanks for your question on applying clear coats.

You'll see a couple of comments up a response from Dymark on how to apply the clear over their product. "The Rust-Oleum clear coat should be applied over the Dy-Mark Epoxy Coat after 48 hours. If you wait longer, a barrier may form on the surface of the Dy-Mark Epoxy, and you'll need to prepare the surface for the clear coat to adhere properly.

If preparation is necessary, lightly sand the entire surface with 120-grit sandpaper, then vacuum up any dust and debris. Wipe down the surface with a clean cloth and a small amount of Isopropyl alcohol.

Once the surface is ready, apply the Clear Coat and allow it to dry for 7 days to ensure full curing."

Let me also tag @abhishekj26 to make them aware of your comment.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell