Building a garage.....
10-01-2009, 01:46 PM
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I did an epoxy floor when I built my house 4 years ago. I'm really glad I painted the floor. It makes it a lot easier to clean and shininess reflects light well so the workspace is better lit. I will warn you that I have some chips and nicks from dropped tools, sliding heavy objects, etc. I do a lot of work in the garage. :-) Sometime in the future, I will put down a third coat to cover up the wear and tear.
I used Griot's Floor Paint and followed their instructions. It took me two full days to do a 3 car garage with the help of 2 friends. We used a total of 8 gallons of paint. We ran short of paint near the end, I would suggest over buying paint so you don't run short. I have 1/4 of the center bay where the paint is thin.
Also be careful, epoxy floors are very slippery when wet. In hindsight, I should have done the "optional" step of adding quartz crystals to the top layer.
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I used Griot's Floor Paint and followed their instructions. It took me two full days to do a 3 car garage with the help of 2 friends. We used a total of 8 gallons of paint. We ran short of paint near the end, I would suggest over buying paint so you don't run short. I have 1/4 of the center bay where the paint is thin.
Also be careful, epoxy floors are very slippery when wet. In hindsight, I should have done the "optional" step of adding quartz crystals to the top layer.
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10-01-2009, 01:52 PM
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Thanks for the replies. I've seen an installation with the "non skid" added and it didn't remain very clean. I think it might also be hard to move a mop across it....maybe this isn't the best surface? I'm going to be installing a lift and doing quite a bit of DIY stuff.
10-01-2009, 02:12 PM
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My garage floor was done professionally and looks great. I recommend this approach.
I have use Bennny Mooore epoxy paint (oil based), with great success, for screened in porches. On the concrete slab.
I have also used Rust Oleum's oil based and latex based epoxy floor coatings with good success in my basement (laytex) and work-shop (oil).
Like most painting projects, it all comes done to the proper surface prep, prior to the coating. Acid washing/etching is key. 1 part muriatic acid to 4 parts water is a good starting point.
One recommendation, in your garage building plans, if your village/city will allow it, put in a floor drain. This will help you cleaning and melted snow removal.
I have use Bennny Mooore epoxy paint (oil based), with great success, for screened in porches. On the concrete slab.
I have also used Rust Oleum's oil based and latex based epoxy floor coatings with good success in my basement (laytex) and work-shop (oil).
Like most painting projects, it all comes done to the proper surface prep, prior to the coating. Acid washing/etching is key. 1 part muriatic acid to 4 parts water is a good starting point.
One recommendation, in your garage building plans, if your village/city will allow it, put in a floor drain. This will help you cleaning and melted snow removal.
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10-01-2009, 06:11 PM
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Grassroots Motorsports did a fantastic writeup this year (June) on the process as well as a comparision to other finishing techniques. Their opinion is that a polished concrete floor performs best in the long run.
Good... looks like you are getting the 10' ceilings and a full lift? pour the right concrete.....
http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/for...s/12353/page1/
Good... looks like you are getting the 10' ceilings and a full lift? pour the right concrete.....
http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/for...s/12353/page1/
10-01-2009, 06:24 PM
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Awesome plans! My favorite room in my small house is my one-car garage. I decided to rent a garage at the track for the lift and to store the 911s in the winter. At home, I went with salt and pepper expoxy flooring . The track garage is painted. I much prefer the epoxy flooring as 1) it is tough as nails - dropped a hammer, and no dents!, 2) it doesn;t show dirt, and 3) it just looks good!
Best of luck!
-Blake
Best of luck!
-Blake
10-02-2009, 10:06 AM
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My suggestion on the floor is a solid color. Worst thing when you're under the car working on something and you can't find that small little screw you need because it blends in with the floor.
10-02-2009, 10:57 AM
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I'm definitely going to put a TV in there with internet so I can have access to RL!!! I need something slightly more functional than this, but I've come across some really cool stuff.