Garage floor re-do-Epoxy

[mavrrrick]

I did my garage floor about 5-6 years ago with kits from Lowe’s, now it looks bad. So getting it done by someone who knows what there doing. It starts today and was asked to post pics. This is what they are starting with.
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[mavrrrick]

They are going to diamond cut today and repair cracks and imperfections.


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[Blackmare]

Thanks for the before pics Mav. Looking forward to seeing the finished.

[The Newmare]

following......

[MUSTANGWOP]

Looking forward to progress pics and the end result.

[Gr8Stang]

I have some of that Lowes stuff waiting to be applied this summer (if summer ever comes!). Hmmmm.

I guess if I get 5-6 yrs. out of it, I can follow it up with what you're doing now. :thumbsup:

Can you share your estimate on the cost to have it "properly" done?

[mavrrrick]

It’s in the 2k range


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[mavrrrick]

The most important part is the preparation. Even with the Lowe’s epoxy, make sure prep is %100. I didn’t do the clear when I did Lowe’s stuff, wish I did. Hint hint.


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[Scrape]

Who did you go with for the work mav?

[Gr8Stang]

It’s in the 2k range


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Thanks. I'd sure hope it lasts longer than the $120 Lowes stuff!:friendly_wink:

[mavrrrick]

Who did you go with for the work mav?

Company called Epoxyit. Impressed so far with just communication and doing what he says he is going to do. Epoxyit.ca


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[mavrrrick]

Doing diamond cutting and prep work.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190513/a2b5d7b7089bde1a1904c116731165b4.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190513/a7141651a57e0b068b89d6176e81382d.jpg


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[Scrape]

Looks great!
Company called Epoxyit. Impressed so far with just communication and doing what he says he is going to do. Epoxyit.ca


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[Black Sheep]

Watching to see how this turns out. I may have to do mine soon

[mavrrrick]

Diamond cutting done, filling cracks and imperfections filled in. Epoxy coating applied tomorrow.
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[Redfire427]

The Rustoleum Epoxy-Shield ( sold at Canadaian Tire ) works great. I did my floor 13 years ago originally and gave it a refresher coat about 6 years ago. You can't have any oil spots on the floor and prep is the key. The kit provides the TSP cleaning solution to etch the floor. You have to wait about a week for the floor to completely dry up before coating. Mine has been extremely durable and stands up to jack stands and steel wheels on my floor jack. The carbide studs on my snowmobile are the culprit for most of my damage.

Carmen

[mavrrrick]

Yes i use jacks and stands but not as often as most of you guys. They diamond cut it to open the pores of the concrete so the epoxy holds better. As I said earlier, prep is MOST important.


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[svorob]

cant wait!! I am getting mine done in the next few weeks

[RioCobra]

I had my garage done last year. I love the look, and I love how it keeps dust down.

I have a double car garage, in the summer, the stang lives on one side and bikes and lawn stuff on the other.
In the winter, I move things around so the wife can get her car in.

Before, if I left the car cover off for a couple of days, there would be a thin layer of dust on it. Now I can keep the car uncovered if I want.
Be careful with a floor jack and the steel wheels. I looked at one with softer tires but couldn't spend the extra money.

After living with the floor for the first winter, I'm not sure if I would do epoxy again.
If you're bringing a daily in and out, the salt is hard on the finish.
Another pain, when snow would melt off the wife's car, it now had nowhere to go as my garage doesn't have a floor drain. I used a squeegee.
They put extra grit in certain spots to help with grip, but the floor was still slippery with snow on it, especially the 8 inches or so on the outside.

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[True Blue]

I was leaning towards the plastic interlocking tiles before I put that project on hold. I’ll be moving so the next building will get some form of floor treatment. I could see epoxy for the wood shop, and plastic for the mechanical shop, but I’m spitballing without looking at budget. I assume epoxy is a better choice with radiant floors. Time to get back to Garage Journal.

Porcelain tiles would also be a great choice, if you can do the install yourself it's a great bang for your buck option.

[stangstevers]

I'm next in line too... I think my garage is like 32ft wide and 23ft deep though. I was thinking black/white tiles for the right bay (where the hoist is) and blue or red epoxy for the other two bays.

[mavrrrick]

Walls done so far. Doing floor now.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190514/17c4507ea0a9655da520d520aa6d4934.jpg


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[mavrrrick]

Floor coated and mass amount of color chips put down ( sweep up excess chips in morning). Went with black, grey and white.
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[Das 5.0]

Looks too nice to park the cars on !

[The Newmare]

Looks too nice to park the cars on !

I wonder if he wants me to park on the right side or the left side........?

[DinoZ]

Looks real nice, won’t ever look dirty with that spread of flakes, nice job.

[mavrrrick]

I wonder if he wants me to park on the right side or the left side........?

Im on the right.... good luck fighting my wife for other side!! Lol


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[mavrrrick]

Doing clear tomorrow @ 11 am. Can park cars in there on Friday.[emoji3][emoji3]


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[mavrrrick]

Clear done. Can walk on it tomorrow and cars back in on Friday!! Looks amazing!!
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[Screw]

Very nice :thumbsup:

[Jeff Esliger]

Looks very nice
What did you use to fill in the expansion joints.is it just calking

[mavrrrick]

Looks very nice
What did you use to fill in the expansion joints.is it just calking

I think it was some sort of epoxy filler. He engineered his material and has it manufactured for his co only.


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[Jeff Esliger]

Thx looks killer

[Mustang4]

Looks great.

[pwrab]

Looks great. I like the colour. Last year I went with Garage Living. All of them seem to have decent products that they stand by. Definitely a good investment, if you’re a car guy/gal.

Congrats.

[MUSTANGWOP]

Looks awesome!

[CON VERT]

So it's party day in Mav's garage, he told me there was free beer and sammy's for the brothers !!!!

[Blackmare]

That looks amazing!

[hsousa88]

Looks great

[Scott]

Very nice!

[Das 5.0]

I wonder if he wants me to park on the right side or the left side........?


Im on the right.... good luck fighting my wife for other side!! Lol


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I want to see that happen !!! Lol


So it's party day in Mav's garage, he told me there was free beer and sammy's for the brothers !!!!


What time do you want me to pick you up Glen to go over !!! Lol


The floor looks awesome Mavrrrick !!!

[mavrrrick]

Thé bar is open.... lol..... well Im impressed even further. The owner just came by to make sure it cured well. A+ for customer service guys!!!


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[CDNfyrfytr]

That looks incredible Mav! I’d love to do that to my garage but it’s not in the budget for a while yet.


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[ZR]

Over the top cool looking.
Interested to hear your long term reviews.

[mavrrrick]

Gotta thank Sue (the wife) for the great bday present!!!

[mavrrrick]

All stuff and cars tucked away In like new room. Ahhhhh
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