Garage Upgrade.....Epoxy floor coat....
10-25-2010, 06:40 PM
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Garage Upgrade.....Epoxy floor coat....
As some of you may know, I recently bought a house with a nice garage....I have all these great ideas but first things first, I need to build from the ground up.
Has anyone done this? I need some expert advice. What are the do's and don'ts and whats the best brand to use?
Thanks all! any info is appreciated!
Has anyone done this? I need some expert advice. What are the do's and don'ts and whats the best brand to use?
Thanks all! any info is appreciated!
10-25-2010, 07:57 PM
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I used this on the cellar floor in this old house I remodeled. I etched the floor the best I could, but the concrete was too old. It flaked a few places but overall it still held up well. If your floor is in good shape, never had any sealers on it, and you do the prep well, it will come out nice.
Another alternative is a good indoor/outdoor carpeting which is more comfortable and warmer, esp if your on the floor much. I have it in my garage and like it better than a bare, shiny, hard floor.
Another alternative is a good indoor/outdoor carpeting which is more comfortable and warmer, esp if your on the floor much. I have it in my garage and like it better than a bare, shiny, hard floor.
10-25-2010, 08:14 PM
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did it when we built out house in temecula. Makes all the difference in the world. It's much easier to clean up, and it feels clean enough to be considered part of the house. If the garage isn't drywalled already, do that as well, floors and ceiling. It's a little expensive, but totally worth it
10-26-2010, 05:16 AM
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did it when we built out house in temecula. Makes all the difference in the world. It's much easier to clean up, and it feels clean enough to be considered part of the house. If the garage isn't drywalled already, do that as well, floors and ceiling. It's a little expensive, but totally worth it
10-26-2010, 02:18 PM
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Make sure you use epoxy, the local shop tried to con me into using 2pak polyurethane, which is hard, but doesn't like heat. I have heard of people having paint peel due to the heat off tires.
10-26-2010, 04:43 PM
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I've done a few friends garages with it, used the U-Coat systems on them, biggest thing is making sure the floor is perfectly clean and etched properly. Any oil/grease spots that have soaked in have to be cleaned very well or the coating will lift in those areas. Its a messy,smelly job prepping the floor, but the better job done, the happier you'll be in the long run with it. As mentioned, don't skip on the traction compounds, as the floor will be alot more slippery when wet or oily. It does look great after its all finished and any cleanup is a breeze. I plan on doing mine in the spring when I have the time.
10-27-2010, 06:29 AM
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biggest thing is making sure the floor is perfectly clean and etched properly. Any oil/grease spots that have soaked in have to be cleaned very well or the coating will lift in those areas. Its a messy,smelly job prepping the floor, but the better job done, the happier you'll be in the long run with it.
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