ArmorGarage II is a solid color two layer commercial epoxy floor coating designed for easy Do It Yourself application. No prior experience needed. ArmorGarage II is sold as a complete turnkey package with everything you need for professional results including Free Shipping. ArmorGarage makes it easy to epoxy coat your floor, no individual products to pick, no forms to fill out, just enter your square footage and we take care of everything for you. Need a quote first? Just fill out the Request For Quote Form and receive your quote within the hour!
Our commercial floor package is now available in our ArmorGarage II Plus Version
The Plus version is a thicker heavier duty system for those wanting or needing a little more durability but not necessarily the 4mg abrasion rating of our Military/Ultra System. The Plus version has an abrasion rating of 6mg which is right between the Military System and the standard Armor II version.
ArmorGarage II is approved and used by the U.S. Coast Guard in their Helicopter Air Station Hangars. It is an extremely durable epoxy coating with a super high gloss finish engineered to last 10-15 years. Perfect for schools, unversities, light-medium duty manufacturing, warehouses, workshops, machine shops, race shops and hangars. Brightens even the darkest areas!
Rated for up to G-650 Aircraft. For Larger Aircraft or very heavy forklift traffic use our Military Grade Epoxy System.
Included in your kit is our premium quality solids based 2 part epoxy base coat(1:1 MIX RATIO), our base coat alone out performs most other so called commercial duty epoxies. Base coat will be in the color of your choice. The second layer of the ArmorGarage II epoxy system is our 2 part urethane based anti wear epoxy topcoat(2:1 MIX RATIO) in the same color for superb color coverage(no streaks or bleed through), floor prep etch solution, TSP neutralizing powder, paddle mixer, high wear micro tubular aluminum non slip additive which makes the topcoat super durable(8mg Abrasion Loss rating, compared to over 20mgs for most other coatings), 9" lint free epoxy rollers and complete easy to follow instructions. Minimum size order is 550 sf and then in increments of 100 sf ie: 650, 750sf.
For floors 2000 sq ft and up see our LARGE FORMAT COMMERCIAL EPOXY FLOORING SYSTEM section for discounted pricing.
First time user Jim's picture of his Dk Gray killer man cave. Notice how the control joints add to the look of the floor.
PLEASE NOTE that due to recent changes in VOC laws by the EPA certain states require the 'Low VOC' version. Note that the Low VOC version of the base coat is a 4:1 mix ratio, the topcoat is still a 2:1 mix ratio. Current states that these laws apply to are CA, CT, DE, IL, IN, MD, MA, ME, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, KY and all of Canada. Orders shipping to these states require that the Low VOC Option be selected for the size kit you need in the Size Drop Down Box, orders to these states that have not selected the Low VOC option will be manually adjusted with the correct price when your order is processed.
At 14 Mils thick it's up to 4 times thicker then water based or store bought epoxies and with our 8mg abrasion loss rated topcoat(the lower the better) it's a minimum of 3-7 times harder than any other epoxy brand! For commercial applications you must have an abrasion loss rating of less than 15mg and a coating thickness of at least 12 Mils for a smooth durable finish. This is just an epoxy fact that we've learned from years of experience and over 50 million square feet of installed epoxy floors. If you have an existing coating that has worn out prematurely you can use our Bonding Primer to coat over it so you don't have to look at an ugly floor any longer.
WHY ARMORGARAGE II IS BETTER
Some of our competition use water based products or try to pass off a clear version of their epoxy as a topcoat, please know that epoxies are not and cannot be topcoats! Applying a clear version of epoxy over the same epoxy does absolutely nothing. Any true Topcoat is a Urethane Epoxy and has much stronger chemical cross linking which results in a much harder(Durable) finish than any epoxy. Adding some UV additives into a clear epoxy does nothing!
A topcoat must have a lower abrasion loss rating than the epoxy it goes over for it to be of any use. ArmorGarage II has an abrasion loss rating of only 8mgs compared to typical other epoxy brands that are 24mgs and up to 50mgs loss ratings. That's an exponential difference in durability and longevity. Which is why Armor Garage floors last longer and look better longer than any other epoxy floors.
Water based epoxies and hybrid solids epoxies can't cover or adhere to concrete surfaces properly. Many epoxies even when 100% solids actually bubble up as you apply them. ArmorGarage II goes down with no bubbles and self levels to a perfectly smooth finish. Those other type of epoxies yellow and wear through a lot sooner then you would ever imagine.
With the ArmorGarage II System your floor can handle forklift traffic, pallet jacks, rolling equipment, heavy foot traffic, accidental impacts, corrosive road salts, most acids & chemicals, UV rays and all vehicle fluids including battery acid!
Use the Fast Dry Version when you need to get your floor back in service the same day! Walk on it 1-2 hours after you're done. Light traffic such as dollies and hand trucks in 4 hours, heavy traffic such as forklifts in 8-10 hours!
For a color flake finish see our Industrial Flake Floor System or Garage Floor Epoxy.
COVERAGE: Lighter colors such as beige and high pigment colors such as black, white, yellow, brown and red or rougher & more porous surfaces will yield less coverage and we recommend up to a 15- 20% safety factor when using these colors.
ORDERING: Simply enter the appropriate square footage for your floor in the quantity box. Please note that coverage is not an exact science since every floor will vary in the absorption rate of the epoxy so even though we provide more than enough material to coat your floor properly DO NOT order to the exact square footage, allow a 10% safety factor to ensure you have enough material to properly cover your floor and have a little left over that you can put into small cans or jars and store.
NOTE: Minimum order size for this product is 550 sf and then in additional 100 sf increments, ie: 650,750, 850 sf.
AVERAGE DRYING TIME: The base coat dries in 4-5 hours. The topcoat takes 6-8 hours to dry. The warmer the floor is the faster the coatings will dry.
Commercial Flooring Epoxy Application
WHILE APPLICATION IS EASY AND STRAIGHT FORWARD, ARMORGARAGE II IS NOT LIKE STORE BOUGHT EPOXY SO PLEASE PRINT AND READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:
This is how your floor should look like prior to coating with the ArmorGarage II base coat.
If your floor looks like this STOP and power wash and etch again!
Here's a great before & after of a properly prepped floor that was grinded and etched, the floor prep machine from Home Depot did a great job, oil stains were cleaned with Liquid Tide and muriatic acid
If you are grinding your floor it is still recommended that you etch the floor if you're rinsing off the dust from grinding, this will ensure the concrete pores are clean and open. Our epoxy base coat will form a permanent molecular bond into those open pores. If you are coating over an existing coating see this for instructions on how to do it. The example is for an overlay with Armor Chip but the procedure is the same for any of epoxy floor kits. View Instructions on how to coat over an existing coating.
Here's another series of photos from grinding to finished product. Notice the grinder that was used, if not using the Floor Prep Machine from Home Depot this is the type of heavy duty grinder you want with new 25 grit diamond bits.
Watch this animated ArmorGarage II Video for a basic idea of how eaasy the application process is.
INSTALLATION TIME FOR TYPICAL 600 SF KIT IS: 1-2 Hrs Clean & Etch, 1-2 Hrs Epoxy Paint, Les than 1 Hr Topcoat.
Mix one gallon of base coat in a 1:1 ratio or 4:1 if using Low VOC per person rolling. When doing a floor with multiple people have one dedicated person doing the mixing. Then pour mixed product into a pail for each individual rolling. Be sure to mix the product all around the mixing pail to ensure a full blending of the Part A & Part B.
Dry time for the base coat is 4-6 hrs, you can apply the topcoat when base coat is dry to the touch. Base coat should be dry and hard to the touch and not leave a fingerprint when pressed into.
Topcoat gets mixed in a 2:1 ratio. We recommend not mix more than 1.5 gallons per person rolling. Once Part A & Part B are mixed gently mix in the Ultrawear nonslip in a one pint to 1.5 gallon topcoat ratio. Use a roller pan and roll out the topcoat stirring the topcoat freqquently to keep the nonslip suspended. Topcoat will dry in 6-7 hrs at which time light traffic is ok. Vehicle and heavier traffic requires 36-48hrs of curing.
Floor temperature should be 50 degrees and higher during the entire curing process do not apply if heavy rain is forecast. Light rain is ok.
For the Fast Dry version you will receive primer with a 4:1 mix ratio and pigment packs. Mix the pigment into the large can until color is uniform, then mix approximately 1 gal of primer for each person rolling. Be sure to use measuring containers to maintain the proper mix ratio when using less than full cans. Do not mix more than you can apply in 15 minutes when using the fast dry version. Allow 2-4 hrs for primer to dry hard to the touch prior to applying topcoat.
If at anytime you have any questions about your floor preparation or the application of the epoxy you can call or email us at anytime. After hours please send email to support@armorgarage.com someone is on stand by 7 days a week.
Armor II Commercial Epoxy is:
14 Mils thick with an 8mg abrasion rating(Durability Rating). See Need To Know tab above to learn what the abrasion rating means and why it's so important that you have the right topcoat on your floor. Your topcoat is what sees all the wear and tear so the better your topcoat is the longer your floor will last.
Is a solids based aliphatic epoxy. It is not a water based or cyclioaliphatic hybrid epoxy.
System includes high performance epoxy primer that penetrates and makes a molecular bond with concrete resulting in the first layer of concrete coming off with the epoxy during pull testing.
Our Proprietary high wear topcoat that has, 160 ft/lbs of impact resistance, can handle dropped tools and parts. Is chemical and acid resistant, can handle caustic wash downs in breweries and food production plants. Comes with high tech micro tubular aluminum nonslip additive that adds traction and durability. Not just a plain grit as with other products.
Also included - epoxy lint free rollers, jiffy mixer, acid etch solution for cleaning & prepping your floor properly plus FREE SHIPPING.
When fully cured clean up is super easy and fast! Simply rinse dirt off with a hose or wipe your floor clean in minutes with a damp rag on a Tee Stick or mop! Even paint spills clean up like the your floor was Teflon coated!
ArmorGarage II is self leveling, slip resistant, stain resistant, waterproof, heavy traffic rated and hot tire lifting proof.
Cures to a perfect super hard high gloss porcelain like finish automatically. Even first timers come out looking like a pro! Paint in the morning, Topcoat in 4-6 hrs and drive on it in 36-48 hrs! It's a Quick, Easy, Beautiful and Super Durable System
The minimum order quantity for Armor II is 550 sf.
ArmorGarage II can be applied over new concrete after 28 days.
If applying over an existing coating or wood, prime first with our Special Bonding Primer.
If applying over oil stained floors use our Special Oil Primer first.
Grinding is not necessary unless you cannot get the floor properly clean, see the How To Prep & Epoxy Paint Your Floor page to see what your floor should look like prior to applying an epoxy coating.
Power washing your floor clean first is always recommended, while the floor is wet you can apply the etching solution. You want your floor perfectly clean to ensure a full molecular bond between the epoxy and the concrete. To avoid etching your driveway or other surfaces, wet them down prior to rinsing the etch solution.
Lifespan should be 10-15 years under normal use.
All solids based epoxies will yellow if not coated with a true urethane epoxy topcoat. Epoxies are not topcoats and cannot be made into topcoats. If you apply an epoxy with some sort of additives in it as a topcoat expect your floor to yellow. Additives in your epoxy will only slow the yellowing it will not prevent it. Only a true Topcoat can prevent yellowing and dulling, epoxies with additives do not, in fact they are basically a waste of time and money.
ArmorGarage II is USDA approved and can be used in commercial kitchens. When using in commercial kitchens are any other application with slippery floors please request the white aluminum oxide nonslip. This will give you added traction over the standard nonslip.
Floor cleaning can be accomplished with a cleaner such as Simple Green. Harsh chemicals should not be needed. You can use a Magic Eraser on stubborn spots.
If the Topcoat begins to wear you can always roll on another Topcoat. The base coat should stay indefinitely.
These are two paragraphs you will see on a lot of our pages because they are the two most important factors when doing an epoxy floor coating. At least one you want to last more than a year or so.
The biggest mistake you can make is not using a Urethane fortified topcoat! Did you know that ALL solids based epoxy coatings are NOT UV stable? Without a urethane fortified epoxy topcoat, ALL solids based epoxies will yellow and turn dull fairly quickly. Real Topcoats have a much harder finish and are more expensive to manufacture than epoxies! Our topcoat has an 8mg loss rating based on the Taber CS-17 industry standard test any topcoat that does not have a 20mg or less abrasion loss rating will scuff and wear out right through to the concrete prematurely—that's an indisputable epoxy fact. This is especially true if a company's topcoat is just a clear version of their epoxy. Typically these epoxy coatings have loss ratings of 24mgs and higher which is exponentially softer than our 8mg topcoat. This offers absolutely no additional wear or UV protection. Also simply adding in a UV additive to a clear epoxy does not make that epoxy a topcoat! Epoxies are not topcoats, they do not contain urethane, they are much softer and have a completely different chemical cross linking composition of resins and hardeners.
Cleaning and etching are two different things but can be done at the same time. Cleaning is obviously to get the concrete looking as clean as new concrete and the etching is to open up the pores. You can power wash the floor clean and then do the etching while the floor is wet and then do a power rinse. Make sure all oil stains are removed, try Liquid Tide scrubbed in with some muriatic acid to remove stains. Test stained areas with some water, if the water doesn't soak in or turns to a rainbow bluish tint it means the oil has not been removed completely.
Sealers must be removed either chemically or by mechanical grinding. Test with water splash to make sure water soaks into concrete. The good news is most sealers a low quality and can easily be removed. You can rent the floor prep machine from Home Depot to remove stubborn sealers.
Good idea to have clear plastic calibrated containers on hand to measure the epoxy liquids accurately when mixing the Part A and Part B components.
Good idea to have a small can of Xylene, available at any hardware store or big box store. Clean up any spills or tools you want to keep while epoxy is wet. Once the epoxy is dry the only way to remove is via grinding or with hammer and chisel.
Repair cracks and divots prior to etching when using the Crack & Joint Repair Compound. When using the Instant Crack filler do repairs after cleaning and etching.
Two good pages to read are Why Epoxy Coatings Fail and How To Prep Your Floor Properly
