Garage Flooring? Anyone have epoxy / cement alternatives?

[sdg3205]

Jon,

I've got 2 types of degreasers for concrete. One came with the rustoluem product and one is a stand alone that the guy at home depot recommended.

the way I see it, I bought this stuff a year ago so if it all tanks, so be it. the money is spent and I'll do as good a job as I can!

[jawn101]

Jon,

I've got 2 types of degreasers for concrete. One came with the rustoluem product and one is a stand alone that the guy at home depot recommended.

the way I see it, I bought this stuff a year ago so if it all tanks, so be it. the money is spent and I'll do as good a job as I can!

Sounds like a reasonable enough plan. I am trying to plan out a massive garage overhaul and this is very high on the list. Our house is new and the garage is completely unfinished. I have wobbly plastic shelves for fluids and parts, no work area, bare concrete, untreated drywall, not enough light, etc. I figure I need to get the floors done first, before I start putting in cabinets and such.

Be curious to hear how you make out with the Rustoleum job. I've seen that kit in the store before and it sounds so easy (time consuming, but easy) that I was suspicious

[sdg3205]

Sounds like a reasonable enough plan. I am trying to plan out a massive garage overhaul and this is very high on the list. Our house is new and the garage is completely unfinished. I have wobbly plastic shelves for fluids and parts, no work area, bare concrete, untreated drywall, not enough light, etc. I figure I need to get the floors done first, before I start putting in cabinets and such.

Be curious to hear how you make out with the Rustoleum job. I've seen that kit in the store before and it sounds so easy (time consuming, but easy) that I was suspicious

Yeah, I've heard mixed reviews, but when i start looking at another brand, they too seem to have mixed reviews which leads me to believe the end result is only going to reflect the prep work much like anything else.

I think the people that complained are the people that didn't spend enough time degreasing and etching.

Im really leaning towards putting a clear coat or "glaze" on it too. they go a long way to maintain the look and durability of the epoxy.

I'll take some before and after shots. I'm getting excited now and all I want to do it go home and start already.

[DMCVegas]

Two quick questions:

How well does any of this stuff stand up to rolling jacks around on it, using jack stands, and generally just scraping stuff across it?

Also I've seen custom floor logos. How do you go about getting these and installing them? Is it just vinyl with a coating over it?

[sdg3205]

Two quick questions:

How well does any of this stuff stand up to rolling jacks around on it, using jack stands, and generally just scraping stuff across it?

Also I've seen custom floor logos. How do you go about getting these and installing them? Is it just vinyl with a coating over it?

Great questions. I've thought a lot about it too since I'm always using jacks, axle stands, dripping caustic fluids etc etc.

By the sounds of it, brake fluid will eat almost any epoxy (don't we all know that?!) so I'll likely still place mats, flattened cardboard and rug under cars I work on just to be safe. I already do since I want to keep the concrete as clean as possible prior to epoxy.

I've heard the clear coat adds a lot of strength, as does additional coats of each product. I'm planning on 2 coats of epoxy and 2 coats of the glaze/clear.

As for logos - I think they are laid over the dried epoxy prior to clear coats, but thats just a guess.

[Tamir A.]

I ended up going with Floorguard. They did a great job, and I've had good success with the floor handling grease and drops. I went with a sandstone look. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1346437129.118026.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1346437183.928112.jpg
They even went up the sides of the edges.

[Spittybug]

A year and a half later and I'm still in awe of how good my floor looks. The only scratch in it is where my crippled (lower ball joint snap) car had to be somewhat "dragged" into place for me to get it on the lift. I gouged a little concrete, not just paint! I rate it a huge success, worth every penny and ounce of work. If you haven't yet oiled up the garage floor you won't need to grind. A good wash and etch will do the trick.

[herbertgibbs]

Check out this company: epoxy-coat (search for it on web)

[Bitsyncmaster]

I wonder if the PERGO laminate flooring would stand up to a garage floor. I just bought some PERGO online for a pretty good price of less than $2 sq/ft with free shipping.

[Dangermouse]

I would doubt it Dave. Eventually water would get in between the laminate layers and destroy it.