nater006 Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Hey - building a house right now! (hence the reason I haven't been on in forever..) We're going to do a lot of the finish work ourselves. I want to get some sort of good coating on the garage floor (will be bare concrete) - something that will deal with oil, antifreeze, trans fluid, brake fluid, dirt, muck, grease, etc. Something that is able to just be degreased and hosed down from time to time, easy to clean and maintain. Thoughts? I had just looked at epoxy coatings, like the Seal-Krete stuff they sell at Home Depot, Lowes, etc. Not sure how that will hold up in the long run. anyway thanks for any advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bensshee Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 I epoxy coated my garage floor and it holds up great I recommend it. I bought mine at either home depot or Lowe's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nater006 Posted February 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Ah, good to hear. What kind of prep did you do? I see it recommends using some concrete etch stuff to prep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shee-Male Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Epoxy is the way to go, see if you can find some from an industrial wholesaler. There is also a product that is 3 step with a base coat, then you add this kinda sparkaly flek stuff or you can lay down vynil stickers, and then a clear top coat. Can't remember the brand name, I've seen it on horsepower TV and it looked way cool when it was done. Google it and you will find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shee-Male Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Ah, good to hear. What kind of prep did you do? I see it recommends using some concrete etch stuff to prep it. 477015[/snapback] muriatic acid & water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nater006 Posted February 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 muriatic acid & water 477018[/snapback] Got it. Doesn't sound too bad to do then. Looks like a pound of baking soda and a 5 gallon pail after the muriatic acid for etching is the best way to finish it. Then, epoxy away. Thanks a bunch for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasterThanU90 Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Epoxy is the way to go, see if you can find some from an industrial wholesaler.There is also a product that is 3 step with a base coat, then you add this kinda sparkaly flek stuff or you can lay down vynil stickers, and then a clear top coat. Can't remember the brand name, I've seen it on horsepower TV and it looked way cool when it was done. Google it and you will find. 477016[/snapback] my bud did that to his garage had a company come and do it stuff rocks they offer a bunch of diff color combinations with flakes ill see if i can find the company name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase@miamiatv.com Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Hey - building a house right now! (hence the reason I haven't been on in forever..) We're going to do a lot of the finish work ourselves. I want to get some sort of good coating on the garage floor (will be bare concrete) - something that will deal with oil, antifreeze, trans fluid, brake fluid, dirt, muck, grease, etc. Something that is able to just be degreased and hosed down from time to time, easy to clean and maintain. Thoughts? I had just looked at epoxy coatings, like the Seal-Krete stuff they sell at Home Depot, Lowes, etc. Not sure how that will hold up in the long run. anyway thanks for any advice! 477009[/snapback] i helped my neighbor do a expoxy floor and he added a silver flake to it lol ,his floor is preety nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed350x Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 I went with the good ole barn for a garage setup. Horse shit and gravel and dirt eveywhere. Perfect for working on old ranch trucks in. Gotta love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005 banshee Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 It's called Rustolem Epoxy coat from Home Depot in the paint section. $100 Comes with everything you need to clean and coat your floor. Works great, looks great. Love mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Steeda Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 http://www.ucoatit.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mullet Man Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 go to a paint shop and look for stuff called shark grit or shark bite (cant remember) but its an additive you throw in with whatever you use to coat the floor. it gives a permanent gritty texture for safety etc. ever seen fire escape stairwells in hotels and such that are all painted concrete uncarpeted, thats the stuff they put in the paint on them. stuff works awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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