Just blew $300 on a 'self-leveling' epoxy that absolutely did not level itself.

Followed the instructions to the letter on a garage floor in Mesa, and now I've got a wavy mess to grind down. Anyone have a go-to brand that actually works like it says?

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4 Comments

diana_kim662mo ago

My garage floor has more waves than the ocean now (thanks, "self-leveling" stuff).

shanef342mo ago

Did you mix it yourself or use a bag mix, @diana_kim66? I've seen that happen when the powder isn't mixed with water perfectly, or if the floor wasn't cleaned right first.

emery29012d agoProlific Poster

Ardex Feather Finish is solid, but for a garage you need their Self-Leveler Plus not the cheap stuff. Had the same exact issue in my Phoenix garage last summer, it came down to the primer they make you use with it being non-negotiable. Their customer service is actually helpful if you call them with your square footage and temps.

bettym112mo ago

Oh man, "more waves than the ocean" is exactly right. That really sucks. I feel for you, and shanef34 might be onto something with the mixing.