DIY Garage floor process
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kd3pc
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Given the age of the existing floor and likely not sure what product is on there now, I would be careful in trying to repair/level/etc things.
I would spend a few minutes on the phone with any of the several floor coverings folks - who participate here on GJ. I would explain specifically what you would like to do, and what you want the finished floor to look like. They may suggest grinding, acid wash, patching and so on, as well as products that play well together and last a long time.
My personal experience with Rustoleum was that it looked nice for a few weeks.
I would spend a few minutes on the phone with any of the several floor coverings folks - who participate here on GJ. I would explain specifically what you would like to do, and what you want the finished floor to look like. They may suggest grinding, acid wash, patching and so on, as well as products that play well together and last a long time.
My personal experience with Rustoleum was that it looked nice for a few weeks.
@kd3pc Thanks for the feedback.
My dream would be to have a smooth shiny floor like you would see in a magazine.
I get the impression you have done this before and warning that the work and/or results might not be appropriate for DIY
You got me thinking that tiles might be a faster and cleaner approach.
Do you agree?
My dream would be to have a smooth shiny floor like you would see in a magazine.
I get the impression you have done this before and warning that the work and/or results might not be appropriate for DIY
You got me thinking that tiles might be a faster and cleaner approach.
Do you agree?
Mark118
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You're on the right track with the tiling idea. By the time you satisfactorily rework your surface, you will have invested more time and money and still probably won't be happy. You'll find great deals on ceramic or porcelain in the amount you need in closeouts/discontinued tiles for ~1.50 sq.ft. (porcelain), ceramic even cheaper. I put it down in my garage 8 years ago and use floor jacks, jack stands, heavy tools, etc. on it constantly and it still looks new and it's really easy to keep clean. I sweep it regularly and occasionally mist it with a hose, scatter a little laundry powder on it, run a push broom over it and rinse it off with the hose. Here's a couple pics of my garage taken at the time, still looks the same after years of use.
kd3pc
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definitely would look at tile, I would make sure the color is solid throughout (not just a color coat on top). Faster, cleaner and may last longer.
All: My friend really likes Sherwin Williams commercial grade epoxy (he loves the look). However, they can't get any of it from manufacturer!! His suggestion was to look for ABS or PVC w/glass fiber tiles for strength. To those who have tiled; Did yours hold up under weight and salt from tires?