Bad Floor Grading?

[1967rs]

I searched this topic but I think I'm using the wrong terminology.

Anyway when my floor was poured it wasn't "graded" properly so when snow melts it doesn't flow to the drain. Short of re-doing the floor, which I won't do, what options are there?

I was thinking about running a fat bead of caulk to keep the water contained until I could push it with a sqeegee in the proper direction. Not nice looking but it might do the job.

Any other ideas?

Thanks
vic

 

[1967rs]

Looking around I found the terminology I needed...low spot!

I ran across a few posts with the same problem as mine except my floors were poured 3 yrs ago so i don't think going after the builder is an option.

I don't think I'll do the grinder thing or try to level with more concrete right now, no time and no money. I'll have to think up some sort of barrier fix.

vic

 

[SamR]

What I did for my low spot was actually a pretty simple solution - I use a mat under the vehicle that holds the water. I have one that I park my 4 x 4 on and it works great. It will hold a weeks worth of melted snow (or more). To empty it, you simply grab the front two corners and drag it about 3/4 of the way out the garage door, then go to the back, lift it and walk out the door flipping it as you go.......everything runs outside with no water in the garage. Honestly, even if I didn't have a low spot, I'd still use the mat, it keeps everything much drier.

 

[1967rs]

Sounds like my Winter floor mats for my truck!

Do you remember who the manufacturer is for your mats? It'll give me a place to start looking.

thanks
vic

 

[SamR]

You're right, it is similiar to winter floor mats in it's purpose.

I'm not necessarily recommending this supplier, this is just to show you the mat. It really does work great and if it ever does get a tear in it, the instructions tell you to just use a piece of duct tape on the under side. The price is pretty good on the link I attached.....I paid a bit over $200 up here in Canada for the standard size 7 1/2'w x 18'l. Most of your local car/truck performance shops should be able to get it for you......or something very similiar. One hint, if you're driving a full size truck, go with the 20' length, just easier to park on, with that extra 2 feet.
http://www.brookstone.com/Clean-Park-Garage-Floor-Mat.html