We are nearing complete a major basement project which includes a 33’x 18’ air conditioned shop. The turn key contract with the contractor calls for an epoxy painted floor. The painter came by this morning to look over the scope of his painting and told me he couldn’t do an epoxy floor as there isn’t a drain in the floor that he needs after acid cleaning the floor for prep. Also he said the base molding is touching the floor and he doesn’t want to get the molding wet. He is going to discuss options with the builder but he’s leaning towards recommending an enamel floor paint.
I was going to select a light gray epoxy paint and I’m not too happy with using enamel so I’m thinking perhaps just cleaning the floor or possibly sanding the floor to clean up the wallboard mud. The floor is smooth and has a few expansion joints but I think my mobile equipment will move around just fine. The adjacent rooms will have 1/2” engineered flooring separated from the shop with a door and transition strip. I have also given some thought to some possibly have the contractor install some “inexpensive “ engineered flooring (close out or overrun). I have a source for some flooring that is less than $2/sq ft.
I’m looking for suggestions - clean the concrete and pocket a credit from the epoxy painting or apply the credit towards some engineered or other flooring material. FYI - I have a lot of the interlocking foam squares that I’ll place around all work stations. I’ll try to attach some photos. Suggestions are welcomed!
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