Questions and Answers for Rust-Oleum EpoxyShield 90 oz. Clear High-Gloss Low VOC Premium Garage Floor Kit

A:  Happy to help, Peter. While Rust-Oleum Epoxyshield Garage Floor Kit provides a durable coating for concrete surfaces, it will not properly adhere to metal causing it to crack and peel. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

A:  Happy to help. Yes, a new Rust-Oleum Epoxyshield Garage Floor Kit can be applied to a surface that has been coated with the same kit, even if the chips were applied. If it has been longer than 48 hours you will have to sand the surface using 60-80 grit sandpaper for the new kit to properly adhere. The chips can then also be applied with the 2nd kit. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

A:  Thank you for reaching out, Bobb. While Rust-Oleum EpoxyShield Clear Garage Floor Kit provides a protective top coat for concrete or garage floors, it can not be applied to ceramic surfaces. The epoxy will not properly adhere and peel over time. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

A:  Happy to help, Salvatore! Rust-Oleum EpoxyShield Concrete and Garage Floor Coating is suitable for interior concrete floors only. We do not recommend it for wood, as this material will flex more, causing the coating to crack and peel. Instead, we recommend Rust-Oleum RockSolid Garage Floor Coating for wooden shed floors. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-RockSolid-90-oz-Gray-Polycuramine-1-Car-Garage-Floor-Kit-365189/314107177 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  Thank you for reaching out, John. While this Rust-Oleum Epoxyshield Garage Floor Kit does not come with a clear top coat, we do offer an Epoxyshield Clear Top Coat Finish that would be ideal to apply with this kit. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-EpoxyShield-90-oz-Clear-High-Gloss-2-Part-Epoxy-Interior-Low-VOC-Premium-Concrete-Garage-Floor-Paint-Top-Coat-Kit-365188/314107317 -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

A:  Happy to help, Curtis! Rust-Oleum EpoxyShield Garage Floor Coating is intended for use on interior concrete floors only. We do not recommend it for wood floors, as the coating will crack and peel as the wood flexes. Instead, we recommend the Rust-Oleum RockSolid Garage Floor Coating for interior wood floors. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-RockSolid-180-oz-Gray-Polycuramine-2-5-Car-Garage-Floor-Kit-365193/314107176 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  Thank you for reaching out. Rust-Oleum Epoxyshield Garage Floor Kit comes in a gloss dark gray color which is the darkest available color. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

A:  Thank you for reaching out, David. Rust-Oleum Epoxyshield Garage Floor Kit can be applied to garage floors with a broom finish. However, it is necessary to grind or etch the surface to open the pores of the concrete and allow the Garage Floor Kit to properly adhere. Also, be sure to allow the concrete to cure for 28 days before applying the kit. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

A:  Thank you for reaching out, John. If you grind the surface it is not necessary to etch before applying Rust-Oleum Epoxyshield Garage Floor Kit. However, it is still necessary to clean the surface using a degreasing detergent before applying the garage floor kit. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14

A:  We're happy to help, Sully. Rust-Oleum Epoxyshield Clear Topcoat Finish can be applied anytime 24 hours after applying the Epoxyshield Garage Floor Kit. -Rust-Oleum Product Support 14