Recent content by bamalamwv

Do you have a specific product that is available at retail outlets? The Ardex stuff is not. I can't find anything matching your description that doesn't have a minimum depth of 1/4". That's the maximum depth of my low spot, andI need something approaching a feather edge. The area is small: ~4...

With snow melting and warmer weather, this project has resurfaced. My question will probably get some "you are an idiot" responses. That's ok, just explain why, and preferably with an anecdote. :D Here's the question: Why not use Sikaflex self-leveling crack sealant to level a small area of a...

Re: Is sheet vinyl ok to mput on a garage floor? EDIT - Sorry, I didn't notice how old this post was before replying. I'll leave it here, in case someone still wants to respond to my questions. ENDEDIT I've thought about doing the same thing. It's low cost to get a quick, clean look. I could...

Now that it has been in a place a year, any follow-on thoughts? Was the smell issue resolved? Can you tell if any of the seams have leaked fluid or water?

Ha! Using a wide swath of Flex Seal over the cracks did occur to me. Unfortunately, redirecting water is really difficult. Driving into the garage with a vehicle wet from rain can be enough water to reach the cracks. Snow is a much bigger issue. I can sweep the cars with a broom before entering...

That hit it on the head. Are these fixes alternatives or used in combination? I'm thinking they are alternatives, but not certain. Is there a DIY kit for this solution? My garage is maybe 440 sq ft; orders of magnitude smaller than a parking garage. I like the idea of a mat, but there are a...

Great ideas, everyone. I'll look into all of them. Regarding drainage, as someone asked, it is not optimal. There is a low spot in the corner near some of the cracks. See the attached photo. Water was poured slowly where the cup is placed, and you can see how some of it runs toward the...

Yes, the corrosion spots roughly match the leaks. I'm not concerned about structural integrity. The steel beams are in good shape and not much has changed in 20+ years, other than the very slight movement in the cracks that cause patches to seep water over time.

My 28 year old garage floor is not ideally sloped. The most aggravating issue is the low corner near the garage door. Water that drips off vehicle flows to that corner, making cleanup a hassle and damaging the wall trim. See the attached photo. I slowly poured water where the cup is placed...

My 2-car garage floor is suspended and my workshop is beneath the garage. (For those not familiar, "suspended" means the garage floor is supported by steel beams beneath that were covered with corrugated metal when the pour was done.) The house/floor is ~28 years old. As you might guess, the...

Thanks everyone. I decided to do nothing. Your input helped a lot. The existing driveway is not in that bad of shape, and paying a premium for mostly cosmetic work didn't make sense.

Thanks, guys. I'm in WV. Chase237, is your guy using fibers in addition to the mesh?

The dimensions are actually 21.5' W x 31.5' L, FWIW.

I've been quoted a price by the contractor doing concrete work in my subdivision to replace my driveway. He's done work in the neighborhood for years, and the quality is good. 3 feet of my driveway has to be replaced because of some drainage work. I'm thinking of having the contractor replace...

Your work has a payoff, Chuck W. It looks terrific.