Comments on: Rust-Oleum Concrete and Garage Recoat Primer Makes Recoats Easy

By: Shea Walker

Shea Walker — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 20:39:23 +0000

In reply to Walter. Hello Walter. Once you pass the 48 hour window, you need to rough up the surface with 120-150 grit sandpaper before applying a color coat of paint or epoxy.

By: Walter

Walter — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 18:58:43 +0000

Hello, I applied one coat of Rustoleum Recoat Primer to garage floor but I have waited several days and not yet applied any topcoat not realizing that I needed to apply topcoat no longer than 48 hours. What do I do now? Thanks
Walter

By: Shea

Shea — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 18:21:04 +0000

In reply to John Carr. Hi John. No, the Rust-Oleum Recoat Primer is not formulated for application to bare concrete. If the remaining paint that is adhered well was roughed up with the grinding, then the surface is sufficient for direct application of the epoxy. Keep in mind that you will want to reduce your coverage rate by 10-15% since the bare concrete treated via grinding will absorb more of the coating (good thing).

By: John Carr

John Carr — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:15:19 +0000

I have an old garage floor. It has been painted a few times and some of the paint was peeling. I was able to grind 75% of the paint down to bare concrete. Should I prime with recoat primer considering there is still some paint in some places ? I want to paint with epoxy shield.

Thanks,
John

By: Shea

Shea — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 17:53:51 +0000

In reply to Terry. Hi Terry. You actually replied to a question that was asked by AJ in a previous comment. I will answer your question here. The bathroom not being heated is not an issue as long as you are applying the products when it's warmer and within the product application temperature range. Any peeling paint must first be removed or anything applied on top will peel up with it. The Rust-Oleum Recoat Primer is designed to be topcoated with most Rust-Oleum floor paint and coating products. They list their topcoat options here.

By: Terry

Terry — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 02:15:53 +0000

In reply to AJ. Planning on painting floor in bathrooms at our lake place. These bathrooms are not heated in winter (Iowa) and also have been previously painted. Some of paint is flaking off, will Re-Coat work? Also what paint coating can we put over Re-Coat if that works? Prefer solid color. Thanks for any info Terry