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Before applying epoxy,it is generally recommended to either grind or shot blast the floor. I have a pressure blaster. What type of abrasive would be used to shot blast a concrete floor? Is this faster- less messy - than grinding the floor? I would like to hear from anyone who has done this...

I am shortly going to construct a new garage -23 x 32- with radiant floor heating. I will be installing a 4 post Bendpak lift that I want to be able to move about with the roller option. I will also be using a floor jack and jack stands occasionally. I am certain that there will be some spills...

It seems that it is preferable to grind my new concrete floor before applying epoxy. The single disc or twin disc rental unit weighs in the 250lb category while handheld units are only about 20lbs. I don't have a way to transport the large units to my garage. Has anyone used a handheld unit with...

I am close to finalizing a contract to build a 23 x 32 garage. The radiant heat portion of the contractor's estimate is as follows: "$5800 to install Pex tubing in the concrete slab attached to mesh wire. Tubing to be centered on the floor by setting the mesh on wire chairs. Install new gas...

I am planing to build a new 23 x 32 garage this spring with radiant floor heat. My contractor has suggested that in preparing the slab, the Pex tubing first be attached to the 2" floor insulation before placing the wire mesh w/chairs over it. This in part because I will be installing a four post...

I am seriously considering installing radiant heat (gas) in the concrete floor of a newly planned garage 32 x23 with a 10 foot ceiling. I plan on fully insulating the 2x6 walls, ceiling and 2 garage doors. I live in upstate New York where it is in the low teens at night and upper 20's on a...

I received my first estimate to build a 23 x 32 garage with a small second story storage area accessed by drop stairs. It includes a 40 foot driveway(stone) and insulation and electric with a ceiling gas heater. The walls would be 2x6 with insulation in the walls and ceiling. It will have a 16...

I am leaning towards putting radiant floor heating in a new 23 x 33 garage. I want to install a four post lift. The weight of the cars will not exceed 4500# but I am concerned that the floor (4") with pex tubing may not be able to carry weight of the loaded lift without damaging the floor and/or...

I am slowly moving towards building a garage addition to my home this summer. It will be a 23 x 32 addition with a second floor storage area. As it will have one side attached to my house,stricter zoning rules will apply. It will also be close to my rear and side property lines. This is...