Suggestions for quick setting epoxy for traffic markers

[GoBuckeyes]

I bought a bunch of 4" square reflective traffic markers to mark a path for customers pulling into two of my autos. The epoxy they sold me is actually for concrete landscaping walls etc and takes too long to set. We were closed for a day to seal-coat our lot and I thought that would be long enough to develop a strong enough bond. Unfortunately it wasn't. Has anyone used something that is cured in an hour or two they could recommend? I had seen some bituminous tar squares that you heat with a torch and simply press them down and you're done but the minimum quantity was about 10 times what I needed. If you know of a supplier for those where I could buy only 20-25 let me know. Thanks.

 

[SSadmiral]

Check out http://www.ntsigns.com they have all kinds of good stuff like that

 

[MEP001]

Maybe get some epoxy at Lowe's or Home Depot and try one someplace out of the way where you can test how well it will hold. This stuff sets in five minutes: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Loctite-0-85-fl-oz-Quick-Set-Epoxy-1395391/100371815

They sell it in a 3-pack at a decent price.

 

[wash4me]

Go to a store like Construction Anchors, Carter Waters, Logan Supply....construction or concrete supply.

 

[BBE]

This is what washworld uses and recommends. We have used it on both of our in bays. Best to apply to a dry floor and then let it set over night.
http://www.toolauthority.com/fasteners/adhesives-epoxy-caulks-sealants-glue/power-stick

 

[SSadmiral]

I bought a bunch of 4" square reflective traffic markers to mark a path for customers pulling into two of my autos. The epoxy they sold me is actually for concrete landscaping walls etc and takes too long to set. We were closed for a day to seal-coat our lot and I thought that would be long enough to develop a strong enough bond. Unfortunately it wasn't. Has anyone used something that is cured in an hour or two they could recommend? I had seen some bituminous tar squares that you heat with a torch and simply press them down and you're done but the minimum quantity was about 10 times what I needed. If you know of a supplier for those where I could buy only 20-25 let me know. Thanks.

http://trafficsigns.ntsigns.com/item/adhesives/adhesives-2/rpm-butyl?

$1.19 per square.

I personally just tapcon them down I've found that adhesives don't work at least at my location.

 

[Jeff_L]

I used what I think we're called butane pads, sounds like the tar squares you're talking about....don't use them. They're made to be temporary and lasted just a couple months in my autos. I imagine the constant wrt conditions and chemicals didn't help.

I ended up using construction adhesive from Lowes, let dry overnight, and all have stayed put so far. I agree with the other submission of using tapcon down through the center of the square. That'll be my next option should the construction adhesive give way.

 

[BBE]

Yes that would definitely be ideal provided you don't have floor heat runs to worry about.

 

[MDrost1]

Don't want to hijack the thread but where'd ya get the traffic markers?

I have a laser wash bay I'd like to install them in.

How far from center do you install each side? Just curious. Thanks!

 

[tdlconceptsllc]

Hey I have fought this issue in the past and the WashWorld marker kit epoxy is worthless I pressure washed my concrete glued it on a bone dry clean surface let it dry for two days and still come up. The best thing to do more than any epoxy you will buy is drill straight through the markers and mount them with concrete anchors and it won't come up the chemicals will eat the epoxy and glue and break it down over time just from my experience and other operators in my area have experienced this. If you have floor heat piping I don't suggest drilling the concrete either.

 

[SSadmiral]

http://trafficsigns.ntsigns.com/viewitems/reflectors/reflective-pavement-markers

Has stanchions too or flexible delineators I put one on either side of the entrance to my iba works well. "Tapcon" is a concrete anchor screw that has worked very well for me in the past for just about anything that needs to stay put on concrete. All you need is a hammer drill and the masonry bit that comes with the screw.

 

[Jeff_L]

If you're going to screw them down, then use an infrared sensor to map out your floor heat lines first.

 

[GoBuckeyes]

Don't want to hijack the thread but where'd ya get the traffic markers?

I have a laser wash bay I'd like to install them in.

How far from center do you install each side? Just curious. Thanks!

I bought them from this website. $52 for 50 markers. They have all kinds and colors.

http://www.orange-traffic-cones.com/pavementmarkers/PAVEMENTMARKER2WAYAMBERABS.html

Thanks for all of the suggestions. I did pick up some JB Weld and Locktite epoxy to try. I plan on stopping at Fastenal to see what they have also. Definitely won't be screwing them to the floor. Floor heat works better with no holes in it.