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[Big Boi]

Well, Im pretty new to the site. Only a couple post, but thats because Im researching, lol! I love the site, almost as bad as a Dodge truck forum Im on... makes me want to spend more money!

Ive got my work bench, the compressor, my fridge, and my TV.... Now I want to paint and epoxy the garage. Ive settled on Epoxy-Coat for the floors. Grey with black, red, and white flakes. My garage is roughly 254 sqft. And the full kit covers 500. Is it possible to apply it thicker? For the walls gray base, divided by white and black stripes, and a red top.

As for the floors, I want to rent a concrete floor grinder. Which do you guy recomend? http://www.sunbeltrentals.com/Search/default.aspx?s=concrete+floor+grinder

The slab was pour in '84. Basic garage abuse (paint/stain splatter, oil, etc). No cracks! Not a garage for parking, yet for a workshop. Maybe once in a blue moon to escape the sun during detailing or something. Just about everything it on wheels, including my workbench.

Also, what is the best paint for the walls, Flat, Satin, Semi Gloss, etc...


Thanks in ADVANCE!

 

[noslo04]

Why grind the floor? I used an Edco single disc grinder (and Edco vacuum) with Dyma-serts only because there was an existing sealer on the floor. Shot-blasting would have worked better, I believe, because the Edco didn't completely remove the sealer. Lots of pressure washing afterwards finally did. If I were to grind again, I would place a 45# weight atop the machine to help it work better. Might have made the difference.

I'm always finding new ways to spend money when browsing this site, but at least the garage modifications cost a lot less than those for my GTO.

 

[rugerlady]

Hi, glad you chose the Epoxy-Coat. You can apply it thicker. You can either PM me or call the office and I'd be happy to help with this. Did you already order? If not, we do offer free shipping for GJ members. Call me either way and I can always refund it if you already made your purchase. Christine

 

[Big Boi]

I havent ordered yet, but i have been dealing with Jenny Walega on some samples. PM sent

 

[dlewis]

If your floor isn't that bad just use the grinding stones alot cheaper than dyma-serts they come in 10,24 and 80 grit depending on how aggressive you want to get.When doing around the edges use a angle grinder with a cup wheel just wear some glove because if you slip and hit your hands or fingers it will take your skin off and to the bone quick.

 

[Big Boi]

Soooooooooo, I spent the day removing glue down hardwood flooring.... FUN! While I was at HD renting a Hilti, I talked the the guy about the garage floor prep. The only diamond wheel grinders they have a hand held. So the guy recommended a a drum sander, or a floor polisher with sand paper pads...

What do you guys think?

 

[z28snksknr]

Soooooooooo, I spent the day removing glue down hardwood flooring.... FUN! While I was at HD renting a Hilti, I talked the the guy about the garage floor prep. The only diamond wheel grinders they have a hand held. So the guy recommended a a drum sander, or a floor polisher with sand paper pads...

What do you guys think?

Sounds like you are going to go through alot of sand paper pads.

 

[Big Boi]

Sounds like you are going to go through alot of sand paper pads.

Thats what I was thinking. Ans at $6.79 each, that aint cheap!

 

[dlewis]

If your floor isn't that bad just use the grinding stones alot cheaper than dyma-serts they come in 10,24 and 80 grit depending on how aggressive you want to get.When doing around the edges use a angle grinder with a cup wheel just wear some glove because if you slip and hit your hands or fingers it will take your skin off and to the bone quick.

If your floors not that bad just use the stones on a floor grinder and cup stone on angle grinder for edges don't waste your money on diamond stuff and if home depot can't supply one go to sunbelt.

 

[z28snksknr]

Well, Im pretty new to the site. Only a couple post, but thats because Im researching, lol! I love the site, almost as bad as a Dodge truck forum Im on... makes me want to spend more money!

Ive got my work bench, the compressor, my fridge, and my TV.... Now I want to paint and epoxy the garage. Ive settled on Epoxy-Coat for the floors. Grey with black, red, and white flakes. My garage is roughly 254 sqft. And the full kit covers 500. Is it possible to apply it thicker? For the walls gray base, divided by white and black stripes, and a red top.

As for the floors, I want to rent a concrete floor grinder. Which do you guy recomend? http://www.sunbeltrentals.com/Search/default.aspx?s=concrete+floor+grinder

The slab was pour in '84. Basic garage abuse (paint/stain splatter, oil, etc). No cracks! Not a garage for parking, yet for a workshop. Maybe once in a blue moon to escape the sun during detailing or something. Just about everything it on wheels, including my workbench.

Also, what is the best paint for the walls, Flat, Satin, Semi Gloss, etc...


Thanks in ADVANCE!

Just my $0.02 regarding your color scheme, I think you may see some benefit from reversing your colors (red on bottom / gray on top) and lightening up your gray a bit. The reason is that the red will be "in your face" and mute out the rest of the garage. According to color theory (wife's an artist), a red painted wall will actually make you angry and aggressive. Also, if you put the gray on top and make it a lighter shade, your shop will be much brighter and "light efficient" vs. the red since visible colors are actually the reflection of only that color and the absorption of all others. So a white wall is reflecting the most light, and shades or colors are absorbing light.

Some reading regarding color theory and how we see colors:
How we see color
Color Meanings

 

[dlewis]

Just my $0.02 regarding your color scheme, I think you may see some benefit from reversing your colors (red on bottom / gray on top) and lightening up your gray a bit. The reason is that the red will be "in your face" and mute out the rest of the garage. According to color theory (wife's an artist), a red painted wall will actually make you angry and aggressive. Also, if you put the gray on top and make it a lighter shade, your shop will be much brighter and "light efficient" vs. the red since visible colors are actually the reflection of only that color and the absorption of all others. So a white wall is reflecting the most light, and shades or colors are absorbing light.

Some reading regarding color theory and how we see colors:
How we see color
Color Meanings

Yep red angry and aggressive that why the military did away with red lighting and backlighting for screens in war rooms years ago.

 

[Big Boi]

What about this?

I thought about what you guys wrote. And decided that the dark colors would make my small garage seem even smaller. What do you guys think about this one?

 

[regguy1]

What about this?

I thought about what you guys wrote. And decided that the dark colors would make my small garage seem even smaller. What do you guys think about this one?

Better Choice.

We did white top with blue stripe and used red 1/4" striping tape on top and bottom of stripe make a clean edge and easy to do. (the red stripe is hard to see in the photo)

You could put the 1/4" red stripe tape on top of the black, I think it would give a more elegant look

 

[OccupantRJ]

Much better.

 

[ttensirk]

How about the following....

TOP painted in White
1/4" Black Line
3" Red Line
1/4" Black Line
BOTTOM painted in Light Grey

I would play with the line thickness of the black and red until I found something that looked appropriate for your garage. All colors would be painted on the walls except the black. I would use BLACK vinyl tape to make crisp clean lines in between White - Red - Grey. Just an Idea.

 

[crazyv6]

Hi, glad you chose the Epoxy-Coat. You can apply it thicker. You can either PM me or call the office and I'd be happy to help with this. Did you already order? If not, we do offer free shipping for GJ members. Call me either way and I can always refund it if you already made your purchase. Christine

I wish I would have seen this last week before I ordered mine. My Epoxy coat just arrived Friday and I will finish preparing the floor tomorrow. Great deal on the shipping.

 

[TheBanker]

Crazyv6 can you give us updates on how it is going with the coating? Any ideas, problems, things you would do differently and such? And, pics of course.

 

[Mustanger]

BigBoi,
Great ideas on the paint scheme from others already - go with what you like. I would recomend using a gloss paint - easier to clean in an area that will be worked in than semi-gloss or flat.

 

[crazyv6]

Crazyv6 can you give us updates on how it is going with the coating? Any ideas, problems, things you would do differently and such? And, pics of course.

I just closed on my townhouse Friday and after painting the inside I started on the floor. After moving some stuff out of the garage like some large shelves, a dryer, some tables, and some carpet I found the floor was really dirty! There was paint and oil stains all over. Plus, I believe it was sealed at some point, maybe when it was built in '93. I tried some industrial concrete cleaner and a scraper for a few hours and decided it was not worth the effort. So, I went to the tool store and picked up a diamond cup wheel for my grinder. I only had about 1 hour to work on tonight and I completed about a 10x10 section. The diamond grinder rocks! It is a little messy, but, I am confident I will have a nice base to lay the epoxy over. Unfortunately, I have to go pick up some new furniture tomorrow afternoon, so, hopefully I can finish grinding the floor Tuesday afternoon and put down the epoxy coat on Wednesday.

Big Boi- The hand grinder works fine. I am using a 4" (I already had a 4" grinder) and it takes very little effort and I think the results are pretty sweet. If you need to buy or rent a grinder go for the 7".

 

[1984GMC]

I really don't know how anyone can get a smooth level floor with a hand held grinder.

 

[TheBanker]

Any more progress??