Help me fix a floor drainage problem

[ScaldedDog]

I hoping to VCT+epoxy my floor before winter, but I need to fix a drainage problem first. Here's what's happening:

The lowest part of the floor is in front of the man door. When a snowy car is parked in the garage - which stays about 50* - all the water ends up in front of this door, and it can get over an inch deep. Here's a better look at that area:

I was thinking about just laying down some self leveling concrete, but if it's deep enough to do any good it will end up in front of the garage door, too, and out onto the narrow section on the outside of the door, which is very flat. Is there any way I could contain a self leveling product, then grind down the edge to a smooth transition? Any other ideas?

Mark

 

[Mike951]

I take it your floor has consistent pitch from front to rear? 1/4" per foot? I have a similar scenario in a attached garage I just built, 2% pitch was layed down. Now I'm worried about cars rolling out the door, anchoring a lift, etc. Thought about self-leveling concrete to level out, would end up with giant lip/curb (because there is a 7.5" drop over 30 feet depth) in the front. Also was be concerned about the adhesion/strength of a second layer

 

[slickgt1]

Hmm, put a french drain outside the main door, but run an elbow to that spot to let it drain out. You will need to cut and then fix some concrete, but it will be better than self leveling, which will break really soon.

 

[ScaldedDog]

...but it will be better than self leveling, which will break really soon.

Ummm... Do you think the self leveling stuff will break, even under VCT?

I like the french drain idea, but that section of driveway just in front of the door is heated, and I wouldn't dare risk tearing it up.

Mark

 

[Zeke]

Not a French drain. Channel drain: