Flooring Durability

[Marky Mark]

I'm having a new place built and will have a single-car garage, considering several options for the floor. No car parking, welding or heavy use. Im considering:

Epoxy
Ceramic tile
Stain/Polish

I'm probably going to get a motorcycle dolly to facilitate moving bikes around, like this one:

I'm concerned that 800lbs on hard castors might cause premature wear on epoxy.

How does stain/polish with densifier compare to other finishes on a cost per sq ft basis?

Thanks.

 

[Garage Flooring]

I'm having a new place built and will have a single-car garage, considering several options for the floor. No car parking, welding or heavy use. Im considering:

Epoxy
Ceramic tile
Stain/Polish

I'm probably going to get a motorcycle dolly to facilitate moving bikes around, like this one:

I'm concerned that 800lbs on hard castors might cause premature wear on epoxy.

How does stain/polish with densifier compare to other finishes on a cost per sq ft basis?

Thanks.

I just posted a lengthy reply to a question someone asked based on a recent testimonial posted here. Have a look at this thread: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=281613

Ceramic tile is another great choice. Porcelain may be better. There are several in the forum much better equipped than I. Jack Olsen comes to mind and he has a great site: http://www.12-gaugegarage.com/

For stains, sealers and polish few (the ones that can are also here) can match the expertise Legacy brings to the table. Scotty is a great resource.

 

[Shea]

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[Marky Mark]

Rust Bullet looks interesting, and seems cost effective, especially when you consider cost of your time and aggravation as well.

This is a brand-new townhome with a pristine slab of concrete to work with. I did notice with a chuckle that in the 'upgrades' catalog, the builder will roll on a single coat of sealer for $480. No, that's not epoxy or urethane, that's a gallon of floor paint type sealer that retails for what, $30? Yeah right. I know builders have to make profit, but come on.

A couple questions about RB:

I'm assuming the 'kits' come with base grey, and the color/clearcoat is extra? To topcoat a single car garage (220 sqft), how much color and clearcoat is needed?

Are the color options just those primary colors, or can they be mixed?

After the home is built, do I need to let the slab sit or cure for a month or so?

Thanks,

Mark

 

[Garage Flooring]

Rust Bullet looks interesting, and seems cost effective, especially when you consider cost of your time and aggravation as well.

This is a brand-new townhome with a pristine slab of concrete to work with. I did notice with a chuckle that in the 'upgrades' catalog, the builder will roll on a single coat of sealer for $480. No, that's not epoxy or urethane, that's a gallon of floor paint type sealer that retails for what, $30? Yeah right. I know builders have to make profit, but come on.

A couple questions about RB:

I'm assuming the 'kits' come with base grey, and the color/clearcoat is extra? To topcoat a single car garage (220 sqft), how much color and clearcoat is needed?

Are the color options just those primary colors, or can they be mixed?

After the home is built, do I need to let the slab sit or cure for a month or so?

Thanks,

Mark

Working from the bottom up here.

Yes the slab needs to be fully cured and dry.

We only have the colors in the color wheel and do not suggest mixing.

You will need one gallon and one quart for the base, which is more than adequate. The color and or clear are optional. You would need 3 quarts of the color or the clear if you decided to do a top coat.