Cheapest durable floor coating option that is not clear?

[P0234]

What's the cheapest durable floor coating for a normal garage? I've done 2 layer epoxy with flakes a few times and had great results but I really can't justify spending a ton on a floor coating for this garage. Part of me says go with a 1 part epoxy like Behr, which I've had good luck with in non garage settings but I don't want something I'll have to touchup from hot tires.

Is there a reasonably priced option that's going to put up with normal garage use? I don't want just a clear sealer, I'd like a more uniform color look, a light tan or light gray, glossy would be good but semi gloss is fine too. I have about 600 sq ft to cover and can't drop a grand on it at this point due to other projects that are more critical. The Behr stuff, I'd be all in at around $200.

 

[benjy]

Like me, I believe you're stuck in the old "you get what you pay for" situation.

My garage floor *****, uneven & uncoated, when my workshop is done, I'll move everything over there & grind the garage & decide then. Maybe front porch too

 

[FJ4FUN]

What's the cheapest durable floor coating for a normal garage? I've done 2 layer epoxy with flakes a few times and had great results but I really can't justify spending a ton on a floor coating for this garage. Part of me says go with a 1 part epoxy like Behr, which I've had good luck with in non garage settings but I don't want something I'll have to touchup from hot tires.

Is there a reasonably priced option that's going to put up with normal garage use? I don't want just a clear sealer, I'd like a more uniform color look, a light tan or light gray, glossy would be good but semi gloss is fine too. I have about 600 sq ft to cover and can't drop a grand on it at this point due to other projects that are more critical. The Behr stuff, I'd be all in at around $200.

Sent you a PM.

 

[Shea]

What's the cheapest durable floor coating for a normal garage? I've done 2 layer epoxy with flakes a few times and had great results but I really can't justify spending a ton on a floor coating for this garage. Part of me says go with a 1 part epoxy like Behr, which I've had good luck with in non garage settings but I don't want something I'll have to touchup from hot tires.

Is there a reasonably priced option that's going to put up with normal garage use? I don't want just a clear sealer, I'd like a more uniform color look, a light tan or light gray, glossy would be good but semi gloss is fine too. I have about 600 sq ft to cover and can't drop a grand on it at this point due to other projects that are more critical. The Behr stuff, I'd be all in at around $200.

Behr does not make a product that will stand up to vehicles in a garage environment. It doesn't matter what the glossy marketing on their website states.

You can drop 1/2 a grand on a single coat of commercial-quality single-part polyurea. It's available from a few vendors on this forum in light gray and tan with a glossy finish. Just make sure to add anti-slip media since glossy coatings get very slippery when wet. One coat of single-part polyurea is more durable and will last longer than multiple coats of the cheaper DIY home improvement store products. We have an article below that discusses what it is and why it performs so well.

Why the Best Garage Floor Coating Kits are Single-Part Polyurea | All Garage Floors

Discover the secret of polyurea garage floor coating kits. See why they are easiest to apply, have the best protection and last 4x as long as standard epoxy.

allgaragefloors.com

 

[dcg9381]

Polyurea. You can get it in solid colors. I'm a huge fan. 4 floors and counting.

Or just stain the concrete and clear polyurea over it. Works in my residence (living space).

 

[Andy Smith Jr.]

Check out Tru Alloy Coating. Inpensive compared to Epoxy systems. I would stay any Behr flooring material. They do not last!

TruAlloy™ Kits - High-Performance Aluminum Metallic Garage Floor Coating

TruAlloy kits. The same TruAlloy product pre-assembled into kits containing everything you need to coat your garage floor

www.garageflooringllc.com

 

[Armorpoxy]

Take a look at our SPGX Polyurea with pigment pack option... incredible performance with a single coat and no mixing.

 

[P0234]

Good info, thanks all. The single coat polyurea sounds exactly like what I'm after BUT at $282/gallon, I'm bumping up to the price of a 600sq ft Armorclad kit ($700).

 

[Armorpoxy]

Please contact us directly [email protected] for discounted GJ price. Mention GJ member in email, thank you.

 

[dcg9381]

Good info, thanks all. The single coat polyurea sounds exactly like what I'm after BUT at $282/gallon, I'm bumping up to the price of a 600sq ft Armorclad kit ($700).

I was well under that price for clear, but adding the pigment, it might approach that with shipping...

 

[Viper98912]

I personally like the rustoleum epoxyshield professional; you have to search for it and it's not necessarily the cheaper one that's sold at home depot.

 

[P0234]

I personally like the rustoleum epoxyshield professional; you have to search for it and it's not necessarily the cheaper one that's sold at home depot.

I don't think the pro kit is still available, I almost used that a while ago but went with the epoxycoat brand.

 

[Viper98912]

I don't think the pro kit is still available, I almost used that a while ago but went with the epoxycoat brand.

A quick google search shows it's still available. Last time I purchased it, it was from Summit Racing, but I believe Menards still carries it as well.

 

[P0234]

A quick google search shows it's still available. Last time I purchased it, it was from Summit Racing, but I believe Menards still carries it as well.

Ooof a kick in the groin on my Google skills, well at least you didn't send me a link to lmgtfy.com.

My mistake was searching for the 2.5 garage professional kit, that doesn't exist. Regardless of what I search for I get bombarded with ads for Professional installation I have to scroll 3/4 way down to even see the Pro Kit. Seems like the market is pretty saturated!

The Professional 2 car is available at HD but the cost isn't that great for what you get anymore, its $~100/gallon and I know its not 100% solids. Looks like $400 for what I'll need and then there is no clear and I have to buy various items to complete the job (that come with the Armorclad kit).

Since I have some leftover Behr from our laundry room (which btw has exceeded expectations and survived some appliance dragging), I think I might paint a few spots under my tires and see how it holds up. If it's a trainwreck I'll probably lean towards the Armorclad kit. Though man am I tempted by the price of that Rustoleum 2.5 car kit at $170, and their Poly kit looks interesting too.