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Resist doing a border anywhere along the walls. Once you put in cabinets and other things along the walls it ruins the border. I might consider a very simple design towards the middle of the floor if need be, but I agree with Zeke, a clean floor looks very nice. Maybe consider doing a...

This is a shame. Sorry it is causing tension with your dad. It is a great reason for always being on site when work is done. I have met with contractors in the past and then they show up to do work and they think they are doing something else entirely. I do not trust them to do it w/o me...

I am going with porcelain tile- period. Not messing around with coatings or any floating tiles. I want to do it once, do it right, and never have to deal with it again. May be a little more up from, but it will last forever (however long I have left).

Great first project. The only way to learn is to take it apart. If not certain about something Google it and watch a video. Take photos along the way (as you are) so when it comes time to sell you can show the quality of the repair.

Wardrum - That is a beautiful '57 Chevy Bel Air 2 door hardtop! The floor is nice too.

Wow - he is definitely a "glass is half full" kind of guy. I feel for the doggie with the epoxy on his little feet. I hope that all came off OK. Don't feel for him so much. He failed to plan his job properly to avoid those kind of issues. Hopefully the re-coat goes flawlessly.

All you have to do is see the people building homes these days and that gives you a big clue as to the problem. Here in CA a lot of them are non-English speakers as their first language. Their method is to slam it together as quickly as possible and move on. The "building inspectors" seem...

I have not had carpet in my homes for over 30 years now. I go hardwood with area rugs in the areas I want a little something to break it up. I agree with the above, pull up old carpet once and see what filters through it and that is the end of carpet in my homes. Also, if you have any pets...

It will be porcelain tile for my garage. I can't imagine using anything else. I want to do it once, do it right and never have to do it again.

Yeah, I like it. I have a new driveway that is going to be going in probably by the end of the year. I want to do stamped concrete with color and in that pattern. I think your driveway looks great. I personally do not like it when they spray sealer on it and it looks wet. I did another...

Sincere condolences on your loss.

I have never seen an epoxy floor, professional or home installed, that lasted. Every single one has had lift spots, bubbles, stains, etc. I do not really care for the race deck type of floors because I just think they sound funky when walking on them and stuff falls down into them and makes a...

That was entertaining. I liked the Charlie Chaplin-esque nature of it.

Having owned a black car, once, I would never own another black car. I can't imagine the headaches a black garage floor would bring....

Very nice work. Enjoy. I see you fly a terrific flag. I own 2 at present and have had 11 others.

Sad to say that a lot of employees at the HD don't know jack about anything. You do come across the occasional expert though. I found an electrician (retired) at our local HD and this guy knew his stuff backwards, forwards and everything else. But truly the exception and not the rule.

Hi Dudley - I had the same lift and remember well the "clanks" as the lift went up and the locks kicked in. I think adding some type of sound insulation material, DynaMat or similar would help a lot. Remember, when you do it, a little goes a long way. It is not necessary to line the entire...

Nice garage build. I have owned a few Acuras. The one I liked and wished I still had was an '01 NSX, red/tan that I bought as the 2nd owner with 7K miles on it. Kept it for 5 years and sold it for a nice profit when my wife got tired of driving it. Still miss that car.

Wow - That is a serious project you have going there. Looking forward to seeing more. Nice work.

Regardless of where you install the scissor lift, do a vault in the ground so the lift is flush with the floor when down. Don't forget to add a drain in the vault and in the floor just in case you want to wash the garage out or something leaks. Whatever lighting you think you need, double...