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03fan

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Anyone have a suggestion to keep water away from my wall? I squeegee the floor as much as possible, but it still builds up from time to time.

The floor appears to be flat with no low spot to install a drain. I want to implement a fix before my OSB goes bad.

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Would be one for a Chevy Cobalt and VW Passat. I might have to look into a drain **** or other solution.
 
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I have 3 open boxes. They were Amazon returns, verified nothing broken, might be a little dirt from a tire but generally clean. I can do 2 for $300. Just call the office and anyone here can help. They are 7'9x18
 
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Cove base works decent. Not 100% but if you push it down as you install it the rubber will block most of the water.
 
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What if you get a waterproof membrane for tile or for foundations and cut a 6" strip and put 3" on the concrete and 3" on the wall all the way around.
 
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kf4zht said:
Cove base works decent. Not 100% but if you push it down as you install it the rubber will block most of the water.
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with a cove that kicks out and cove base adhesive to the floor, I would think it could block everything. You could even cut the osb off the floor a bit behind the cove
 
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kgordon said:
What if you get a waterproof membrane for tile or for foundations and cut a 6" strip and put 3" on the concrete and 3" on the wall all the way around.
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That is an interesting idea. Grace does make 6" strips. Usually they are covered up. Typically Allied, ABC, Pro Build etc would stock something like this http://www.dhcsupplies.com/store/p/...-Self-Adhered-Flashing-Each.html?feed=Froogle

The cove base might prove to be more practical, especially if you buy the large rolls. Another option would be to use a bathroom style FRP panel http://www.homedepot.com/p/4-ft-x-8-ft-White-090-FRP-Wall-Board-MFTF12IXA480009600/100389836

There are a ton of different things that can be done. Many will build a cove out of epoxy. I may have misread the original post.
 
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I appreciate all the help! I'm going to try a cove around the perimeter of my floor. This should be a relatively cheap solution and in white would match my door and window molding.
 
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Great idea! Be sure to apply the coving adhesive in a continuous film so that water cannot penetrate below the cove. Also fill your joints with the recommended filler where the cove comes in contact. :rocker::thumbup:
 
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I'm getting to the point that insulation and drywall will be going on the walls of my new garage soon. My plan is to install either a treated 2x6 or 5/4 treated deck board for a baseboard attached directly to the studs around the perimeter. I'd probably adhere a piece of roll foam (the kind used under walls that are sitting on a concrete foundation) to the garage floor, then apply a layer of construction adhesive on top of that to create a water-tight seal to the treated lumber. This would/should keep water from getting to my wall covering. The drywall would sit on top of the baseboard. I've not seen this done before, but I think it would work to keep the lower walls dry. And, I'd probably paint the treated baseboard with something waterproof. Maybe you could trim the bottom of your OSB and do the same? Or even just install over the OSB, making sure the seal between the floor and the baseboard was water tight?
 
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Pardigital said:
I'm getting to the point that insulation and drywall will be going on the walls of my new garage soon. My plan is to install either a treated 2x6 or 5/4 treated deck board for a baseboard attached directly to the studs around the perimeter. I'd probably adhere a piece of roll foam (the kind used under walls that are sitting on a concrete foundation) to the garage floor, then apply a layer of construction adhesive on top of that to create a water-tight seal to the treated lumber. This would/should keep water from getting to my wall covering. The drywall would sit on top of the baseboard. I've not seen this done before, but I think it would work to keep the lower walls dry. And, I'd probably paint the treated baseboard with something waterproof. Maybe you could trim the bottom of your OSB and do the same? Or even just install over the OSB, making sure the seal between the floor and the baseboard was water tight?
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Keep in mind that treated lumber is not waterproof. It is treated for protection against insects and fungus. Also keep in mind that depending on your climate it will twist quick :)

http://www.strongtie.com/productuse/ptwoodfaqs.html

You might want to consider ripping down a marine plywood instead.
 
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GarageFlooringLLC said:
Keep in mind that treated lumber is not waterproof. It is treated for protection against insects and fungus. Also keep in mind that depending on your climate it will twist quick :)

Good point!

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I cut off the bottom 3" of my drywall and installed a strip of composite deck trim. Sealed to the floor with polyurethane caulking.

Good idea!
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benwah said:
This is what I came to say. Check out www.speedcove.com, whether you use them or another similar manufacturer is up to you, but for an inexpensive fix, I would look into rubberized cove base around the perimeter of your floor.
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We are an EasyCove distributor . Similar product, mitre cuts easily.
4 or 6". Works great and loves epoxy.


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PVC baseboard/exterior grade trim and seal the gap between the baseboard and slab with clear silicone caulk....I caulked the vertical corner joints with white Phenoseal caulk.
 

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It's worth noting that the drywall was not in contact with the floor.
 

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Turned out well, just have to complete the other 2/3's of the garage yet. At least the problem section is sealed now.

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I used leftover 4" flashing kicked it 90 degrees at bottom 1" under my peg board. sealed with a thin bead of fire caulk keeps water at bay as well as sparks from grinding and welding in the shop

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GarageFlooringLLC said:
I have 3 open boxes. They were Amazon returns, verified nothing broken, might be a little dirt from a tire but generally clean. I can do 2 for $300. Just call the office and anyone here can help. They are 7'9x18
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Hey Justin - still have a 7'9"x18 open box? Or other size open box deals?
 
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Unless I missed it, I'm surprised no one mentioned saw cutting the floor. Run a saw cut from each side of your garage door towards the back of the garage. This way when water drips off the vehicle, it will only go as far as the saw cut, then run out the door, or you can squeegee it out the door.
 
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GarageFlooringLLC said:
I have a used 16 ($100) and a reboxed 18 ($150). I also have a very used 20 ($75) on the way back because it was way to big for the guys garage
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I just bought your 16' and still need an 18'. How often do you get used or returned mats?
 
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I had this same issue in a previous garage and i removed the drywall, put a vapor barrier (Felt), covered it with tile backer (hardi) 16" up the wall. painted it with redguard and never gave it another thought. I would spray the garage out without ever worrying about things getting wet.

I have had thoughts about building a similar item which would hold any snow, rain, etc. compared to the auto floorguard, but would incorporate a way to drain it into a floor drain, or out the door.
 
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