OT: Garage floor coverings, Recommendations? |
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OT: Garage floor coverings, Recommendations? |
rtalich |
Jan 4 2016, 04:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 279 Joined: 25-September 06 From: Bellevue, WA Member No.: 6,913 Region Association: None |
Leaning towards an epoxy product. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks Rob |
Cairo94507 |
Jan 4 2016, 04:59 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,821 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Do yourself a favor and consider a porcelain tile floor for your garage. Harder then cement and look terrific.
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76-914 |
Jan 4 2016, 05:32 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,508 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
You'll find 2 types. One is about 40% more than the other. That's the one. If it is an old floor you might consider a pro application w/ a warranty against flaking/peeling or bubbling. A novice can handle a new homes floor but old ones are Hell to properly prep. That being said; get one. It's so nice cleaning up oil spills with a swipe of a rag. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) FWIW, avoid parking on it if you just came off the hi way in summer temps. If you do, the epoxy paint tends to stick to the tire if not prepped correctly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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quadracerx |
Jan 4 2016, 05:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 426 Joined: 3-July 06 From: WA Member No.: 6,366 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I thought about porcelain tile floor but I have a 5000 Lb. rated forklift I'm not sure if its too much weight for floor tile? Since its rated at 5000 not sure what the actual weight of the forklift is...
Thanks, Steve |
siverson |
Jan 4 2016, 05:55 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
I still just prefer a clean concrete garage floor.
-Steve |
76-914 |
Jan 4 2016, 06:45 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,508 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
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Elliot Cannon |
Jan 4 2016, 06:51 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
I have used this stuff on two garage floors. Once it's cured, it does not react with the rubber in your tires. Prepping it properly and letting it cure long enough are the key. The prep. being most important. http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/tan+fl...ks&refType=
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r_towle |
Jan 4 2016, 08:43 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,588 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Rubber floor tiles
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Bartlett 914 |
Jan 5 2016, 08:32 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I used a rustoelum product I got from Menards. I used the solvent based product not the water based stuff. I used the light grey and skipped the plastic flakes. It is an epoxy mix and it was a bit expensive but it did hold up well. I am due for a recoat but it received hard use and lasted several years. Easier to clean than concrete surface. The biggest improvement was light. It was incredible how much brighter the shop became after painting
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bulitt |
Jan 5 2016, 09:04 AM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,188 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Used the rustoleum product from HD. It is a two part epoxy.
Have used it on two floors now and very pleased. It is bright, durable, easy to clean, and does not lift onto the tires. And it is affordable. Proper prep is a must or you will be left with a mess. Follow the directions to the letter. The prep will take two long days of scrubbing, degreasing, scrubbing, rinsing drying, etc. The application goes quick. The epoxy must be catalyzed properly (the correct time for the temperature). IF not done correctly it will never fully cure and again- a mess. The color batches vary slightly. Rustoleum advises to mix several gallons in a 5 gal bucket then refill original containers prior to adding catalyst. I mixed enough to set aside a spare gallon for future touch ups. |
Briby37 |
Jan 5 2016, 10:10 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 81 Joined: 22-October 14 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 18,049 Region Association: Northern California |
+1 for the tiles. The guys and women at Race Deck have always been good. Not to mention, you can have more flexibility with the design. And if a tile or two go to pot, you just replace them.
http://www.motoroso.com/racedeck |
Marv's3.6six |
Jan 5 2016, 10:42 AM
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Actual member 7" Group: Members Posts: 695 Joined: 22-November 04 From: Huntington Beach, Ca. Member No.: 3,165 Region Association: Southern California |
Leaning towards an epoxy product. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks Rob My .02, Have had several different types over the years. Straight epoxy single color gloss finish is my favorite. Reasons: Looks great, easy to keep clean and brooms up the best. Downside when wet can be slippery. The multicolor flakes look great BUT small parts when dropped onto the floor will disappear into the floor. A highly textured floor is great for traction BUT is more tedious to keep clean. In my new garage I am considering no coating but having the concrete polished! |
Elliot Cannon |
Jan 5 2016, 11:27 AM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
+1 for the tiles. The guys and women at Race Deck have always been good. Not to mention, you can have more flexibility with the design. And if a tile or two go to pot, you just replace them. http://www.motoroso.com/racedeck Race Deck tiles look great and last awhile if you don't do any work in your garage. They get scratched and cut and hold on to the dirt. After a few years (five in my case) they looked like crap and are on the floor of my hangar now. IMHO they are great for a show room but not so great for a working garage. |
rtalich |
Jan 5 2016, 12:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 279 Joined: 25-September 06 From: Bellevue, WA Member No.: 6,913 Region Association: None |
Thanks guys!!
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krazykonrad |
Jan 5 2016, 04:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,128 Joined: 21-February 06 From: Canton, GA Member No.: 5,610 |
The Behr garage floor paint from Home Depot sucks. I wish I had spent the extra couple of bucks on the epoxy stuff.
Konrad |
iankarr |
Jan 5 2016, 05:25 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,480 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
+1 for the tiles. The guys and women at Race Deck have always been good. Not to mention, you can have more flexibility with the design. And if a tile or two go to pot, you just replace them. http://www.motoroso.com/racedeck Race Deck tiles look great and last awhile if you don't do any work in your garage. They get scratched and cut and hold on to the dirt. After a few years (five in my case) they looked like crap and are on the floor of my hangar now. IMHO they are great for a show room but not so great for a working garage. I've had race deck for 5 years now as well. Pros: inexpensive, lots of color / design choices, does not chip, peel or melt. Cons: difficult to keep clean, a little noisy as you walk on them. It's possible to get them close to new-looking using a degreaser and spending a day mopping and squeegeeing. Not too terrible, but next time I think I'll opt for epoxy. Our "friends" at POR 15 also have a solution called "floor armor". Seems their stuff bonds hard to concrete. At least harder than it does to metal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif). http://www.por15.com/Floor-Armor-Concrete-Coating_c_13.html |
r_towle |
Jan 5 2016, 05:36 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,588 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
If I can recall correctly, race deck is a plastic tile, with holes in it to allow dirt to go below. Not something I would use.
When I say rubber floor tiles, think commercial tiles like what you see on stairs at large office buildings. It comes in tiles or 12 foot wide rolls, as long as you need. It weighs a ton. It can take your forklift weight. It is a lot easier to install than paint. Attached image(s) |
quadracerx |
Jan 5 2016, 06:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 426 Joined: 3-July 06 From: WA Member No.: 6,366 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I think this would work great... But anybody got a link on where to buy it and how much it costs?
Thanks, Steve |
r_towle |
Jan 5 2016, 07:48 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,588 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
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mepstein |
Jan 5 2016, 07:56 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,313 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Looks like it would be a pain to clean and make the room dark. |
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