Couple quick floor questions.

[Stain]

Hello, new to the board.

Building a new garage 28wx 26l. I want to use either the Maxjax? portable or a 4 post drive up. That said, the Maxjax people said 4" SHOULD be o.k. for their product. I can run 6" cement but if not needed, why do it? On a second note, I've heard Wolverine or Ucoat are some of the best epoxies. True?

 

[thegarageguy]

I've heard Wolverine or Ucoat are some of the best epoxies. True?

Its only he best for the people who have allready used it. Choosing a system should be secondary to your prep work. Make sure it is diamond grinded or shotblasted beforeapplying any system of your choice.

 

[JD in DFW]

If it were me I would go with a lift that has a soild track record and some time in the field. All the import stuff is not bad...but a good majority of it is ****. Be sure to do your research on the locking set ups, power unit configurations and what application the power unit was built for. Many lift manufactures put third party motors on their lifts, many of these motors were not manufactured to operate auto lifts, some are made for simple applications like an overhead door or a boat lift. 5-8K lbs car or truck is not the same as an overhead roll up door.

With regard to concrete thickness, for a typical 8-9K lbs 4-post lift the 4-5" of concrete thickness should be fine, needs to have 2000 psi per sq inch of strength. I don't know enough about the Maxjack lift to make any kind of educated comment at this time. But I would not only take the manufactures point of view on the product make up....ask some installers and automotive equipment dist. in your area about the lift, they would be a good source of info on the lifts in the industry.

best of luck,
JD

 

[rickairmedic]

Its only he best for the people who have allready used it. Choosing a system should be secondary to your prep work. Make sure it is diamond grinded or shotblasted beforeapplying any system of your choice.

I am thinking ( NEW GARAGE NEW FLOOR ) why in the world would you grind or shotblast a brand new floor . I would etch it and epoxy it done.

Rick

 

[thegarageguy]

I am thinking ( NEW GARAGE NEW FLOOR ) why in the world would you grind or shotblast a brand new floor . I would etch it and epoxy it done.

Rick

Just because its new does not mean you could skimp on your prep. When concrete cures it develops a thin film or what some call "cream". This cream needs to be grinded off in order for any epoxy to penetrate properly and anchor. Acid etching may not completely remove it. It is a very inconsistant way of prepping your conrete.

I can only lead a horse to water but I can't for it to drink.

 

[rickairmedic]

Ok that actually makes sense just didnt think of it that way thats why I am the HVAC guy and your the Garage Guy .

Rick

 

[Shocker]

I would pour the 6". It is not that much more $$$ and you will be sure of a good solid base.

A lot of guys are putting lifts over the Racedeck hard tiles as well.

There are a lot of happy people with the Wolverine coatings as well. They seem to have a product for every situation.

 

[35mastr]

I would also go with the 4 post over the mid rise lift.