Recent content by challenger70

So I had another contractor come by and he was appalled a the finish, surprisingly he said that some of it will not grind out, and he was wondering why an expansion joint was even used around the outside. I am beginning to think it is a way for this to sell some add ons like the caulking around...

Thanks for the feedback everyone I truly appreciate it. for me it's not just 1 thing it's a combination of all of them that add up to a **** job, 1-2 things I could probably work out and deal with.

I paid $3,550 for the removal of the old and this new floor, with the fiber in the concrete and vapor barrier, 4" of stone and 4"+ of 4,000 psi concrete.

It definitely didn't get hard too fast, they were using heaters to speed up the drying process as it was borderline freezing by the time they finished up.

Well I am thinking I may be able to do a stop payment on the check, I just wrote it Friday night, but I won't be able to until i get home from work. I am also figuring I am screwed until spring as it is Winter time and the window is probably closed. This ***** I spent a good hour arguing with...

First time poster, long time reader : ). So I finally had my garage empty and had an opportunity to get my floor redone (20x20) 2 car brick unattached garage). Being as it is getting a bit chilly in Chicagoland, I was concerned about the weather but was assured it would be fine. So I...

This is getting a bit more complicated and involved than I was planning on, might go in the don't pile. Thanks for the advise and ideas everyone.

Hmmm good points I didn't think insurance/local regs would be an issue with a private garage... The concrete guy did say he would have to check the water table if I wanted to proceed. I primarily use race ramps right now but it would be nice to stand under the car which is not happening even...

I have a relatively small garage 20x20ish that I park my 2 muscle cars and Harley in. Needless to say space is tight I am planning on getting my floor redone in the spring and am pondering an oil change pit. Any reason to not add one? what is the typical dimensions (if there are) and what do...