Finishing the garage floor. What do you guys recommend?
08-22-2006, 07:23 AM
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Finishing the garage floor. What do you guys recommend?
I'm wanting to either paint the garage floor or I've heard of some type of 2 part epoxy that coats the cement floor.
I'm looking for ideas and information on what you've done.
I'm looking for ideas and information on what you've done.
08-22-2006, 08:17 AM
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I used Rustoleum 2 part expoxy - very easy and looks awesome. pics inside
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/101004/rs10_2.jpg"></center><p>I left out the little "sparkle thingies" that you can sprinkle on the floor while wet to add more traction. It does get slippery when wet, but is easier to clean this way.
I have more pics in my pic posters, click on my user number to see them.
I have more pics in my pic posters, click on my user number to see them.
08-22-2006, 08:27 AM
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We had the epoxy thing done.
It is the same stuff used in dealership service centers.
It seemed easier to have done than tiles with the amount of floor space we have, but sometimes it is a pain to try and keep showroom clean. Also, after a couple of years, it loses some of its luster, but it is extremely durable.
It seemed easier to have done than tiles with the amount of floor space we have, but sometimes it is a pain to try and keep showroom clean. Also, after a couple of years, it loses some of its luster, but it is extremely durable.
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08-23-2006, 06:39 AM
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Has anyone seen this at Griots Garage?
This carpet might seem nice but I just wonder how it would be when you wanted to use your creeper and roll around on the ground. Or even when it's been raining outside and you bring your wet car inside. I wonder if it would eventually have a odor?<ul><li><a href="http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?L1=L1_3000&L2=L2_3080&SKU=9136 7">http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?L1=L1_3000&L2=L2_3080&SKU=9136 7</a</li></ul>
08-23-2006, 11:59 AM
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I just used a two part epoxy, see the link for more pics....
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/68632/garage_2006_020.jpg"></center><p>
the key is prepping the floor (unless its very new) - if not done right, no paint will stick. I paid to have mine professionally bead blasted.
used Life Paints - one coat color as primer - a think coat of color and while it is wet you broadcast colored chips to simulate a granite look. then two coats of clear - its rated at 11,000 psi compressive strenght - concrete is about 3000 psi.<ul><li><a href="http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2694349">http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2694349</a</li></ul>
the key is prepping the floor (unless its very new) - if not done right, no paint will stick. I paid to have mine professionally bead blasted.
used Life Paints - one coat color as primer - a think coat of color and while it is wet you broadcast colored chips to simulate a granite look. then two coats of clear - its rated at 11,000 psi compressive strenght - concrete is about 3000 psi.<ul><li><a href="http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2694349">http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2694349</a</li></ul>
08-23-2006, 12:02 PM
#10
most building codes prohibit carpet in areas where vehicles park due to fire danger
I had carpet tiles in my last garage - around the cars - but not under them. it did tend to stain easily and had to be vaccummed.
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