Garage Floor Coatings: I need to get this done (finally); Which product

[mbryson]

I'd like to coat my garage floor (finally) and would like to find something that will hold up well to tires and welding and whatnot pretty well. What have you used, how long, and how is your maint. (cleaning, touch up, etc.) with it?

 

[Skylinerider]

I used the rustoleum brand, and it's held up great. Going on 4 years. I don't have a welder, but from what I've seen, the hot metal will burn the coating. Cleaning is easy, usually just water, simple green and a squeegie. I haven't had to touch up anything yet, but I put 2 coats on.

 

[gijohn40]

I bought the product that home depot has and put two coats on as well... its going on 5 yrs now and I have spilled oil and gasoline and other harmful items on it and they all just clean up easy. the last bit of oil on it I used kitty litter and it kind of dulled the coating if left for a few weeks in the same spot.

 

[gijohn40]

the product came with a cleaner to use before putting the coating down... its a great product but I used some dawn dishsoap before hand to remove any oils.

 

[jackjoh]

Definitly clean the floor at least twice and any good epoxy garage floor paint will work. I will check out what I used and post later.

 

[RockMonkey]

I used the Rustoleum "professional" from Home Depot. Its been down almost 4 years, and has held up great. I would use it again, but I would also put a top coat (possibly sanded) on to make it a bit prettier. I've done plenty of welding/grinding/dropping heavy sharp things, etc. You can come take a look at how it's held up. I also have one of the original boxes, so you will know exactly what it is.

 

[Brian P]

Are you looking to do it yourself? I have a friend who is up your direction that had a company do it, They sandblasted the floor, Diamond ground it and coated it, I could get you the info if you would like.

 

[mbryson]

Are you looking to do it yourself? I have a friend who is up your direction that had a company do it, They sandblasted the floor, Diamond ground it and coated it, I could get you the info if you would like.

Honestly, I like the idea of a professional doing it, but wonder what that will cost. I'd imagine the cost goes up quite a bit for that?

 

[Nate R]

I'm going to use a Krylon product in my garage.

http://www.kpg-industrial.com/products/duratop_epoxy_floor_coating_k0540_series/

I had first hand experience with its toughness. They used it on the service depatment floor here at my office. It has held up great from the abuse that it is put through daily.

It has a super glossy finish (read: slick when wet) so you would most certainly want to out some traction stuff in it, at least in the walk ways in your garage.

 

[Brian P]

Honestly, I like the idea of a professional doing it, but wonder what that will cost. I'd imagine the cost goes up quite a bit for that?

This is my friend who had the work done

http://www.rockymountainextreme.com/member.php?u=4405

But it appears that he isn't on here much, I will contact him on WC

 

[Spork]

Are you looking to do it yourself? I have a friend who is up your direction that had a company do it, They sandblasted the floor, Diamond ground it and coated it, I could get you the info if you would like.

Something like this?
http://www.stewartspecialtyservices.com/services/concrete

 

[Silly Willy]

I'm going to use a Krylon product in my garage.

http://www.kpg-industrial.com/products/duratop_epoxy_floor_coating_k0540_series/

I had first hand experience with its toughness. They used it on the service depatment floor here at my office. It has held up great from the abuse that it is put through daily.

It has a super glossy finish (read: slick when wet) so you would most certainly want to out some traction stuff in it, at least in the walk ways in your garage.

That link says "A non-slip texture can be added"
So Glossy and grippy... Sounds like thats the rout I want to go.

 

[Brian P]

Something like this?
http://www.stewartspecialtyservices.com/services/concrete

Like that then they added the non-slip-coating with the granules.

 

[Jesser04]

I have a step brother that did professionally. He now does it on the side if you want his info pm me.

 

[XJEEPER]

Back in my paint contracting days, we used Sherwin Williams Tile-Clad 2-component epoxy coating for garage floors, truck bays, wet rooms, etc. In 5 years of use, I never recall having it peel, if the surface was prepped right.

Prep is the key, on brand new concrete, you can etch with muratic acid solution which allows the the first coat to adhere to the concrete better, then coat with 2 coats of epoxy for a tough, durable finish.

On a used garage floor that has been exposed to tires, oil, grease and goo.....I highly recommend pressure washing the floor before you etch it with muratic acid.

"Tire lift" should be a concern with any product you coat with. I'm going a garage makeover myself and will be coating the floor in the next month.

I know that there are other products out there, good to hear what's worked for others in the garage.

 

[UNSTUCK]

I've had mine burn and pill up a bit after plasma cutting. I just need to put down a sheet of metal under anything I'll be cutting. Other then that I have no usefull info.

Side note: The concrete seperations in my garage are very large. At least a half inch wide and maybe 3/4 in deep, or deeper. I wan to fill in them because of all the dirt and junk that gets in them. I looked at some some stuff at lowes that goes in a caulking gun that was pretty expensive. It said it was only good for a half in wide and deep. They wanted $12 for a tube that covers 35 feet. I have a three car garage so it will add up, if it will even fill my cracks.

What have you guys used?

 

[1\4elliptic toy]

Marc, When I built our store (5 plus years ago) I had a company come in and put down a garage floor coating, I asked about DIYing it myself for my garage, the owner said they would be happy to sell me the components so I could do it myself. I watched them through the entire process and it is not a difficult thing to do. The stuff in my store has had amazing abuse and is still in excellent shape, I slide around shelfs and aquarium systems on it constantly and it looks brand new still....just a thought..