almost embarressed after the 'bunker' garage and some of the others... 
24 x24
it was pretty crappy when I started, my budget was 4k...
so far:
-scrubbed clean, painted
-new floor
my brother owns a company that does industrial/commercial flooring, he recommended it...iirc it's a German company
ARDEX Engineered Cements > Company Overview
ARDEX Engineered Cements
This high quality Portland cement-based product mixes with just water and readily bonds to all concrete surfaces, providing a durable, new wear surface suitable for foot, rubber-tire, and automobile traffic. ARDEX recommends the use of ARDEX CG Concrete Guard to seal and protect ARDEX CD, both interior and exterior.
Benefits:
Provides "new concrete" finish to worn concrete surfaces
Bonds as thin as 1/16" (1.6 mm)
Easy prep - no scraping, primers, or pre wetting
Portland cement-based - High strength - 4,000 psi
Mix with water only, no additives needed
Fast and easy, apply with a trowel or squeegee
Dries fast, walk on in 2 hours, drive on in 6 hours
it's an epoxy/cement mixture, trowelled on, 6 hours to dry for use...
surface prep, wire brushed, adhesive coat, then apply
looks like fresh concrete when done, I sealed it with 3 coats of water based sealer...took less than 8 hours and $300...
easy to patch if required...very hard, difficult to scratch...I've dropped tools and not damaged it...if you apply it with a 'broom' finish, very slip resistant
-new openers, custom brackets, knee bent
-storage bins, door on shelves, work bench
-blinds, prints, wall clock/thermometer/humidity
-wall mounted TV, 26" LCD w/DVD
-aluminum floor jack, wall mntd shop vac, shop cart, reel light, fire extinguisher
-stools/chair/table (not in pics) Ikea stuff, black & SS
-new door to house
-grey cove molding
-new GFI's
-lighting, 8 x 65W recessed can
left to do: 15k BTU mini split unit heat pump
24 x24
it was pretty crappy when I started, my budget was 4k...
so far:
-scrubbed clean, painted
-new floor
my brother owns a company that does industrial/commercial flooring, he recommended it...iirc it's a German company
ARDEX Engineered Cements > Company Overview
ARDEX Engineered Cements
This high quality Portland cement-based product mixes with just water and readily bonds to all concrete surfaces, providing a durable, new wear surface suitable for foot, rubber-tire, and automobile traffic. ARDEX recommends the use of ARDEX CG Concrete Guard to seal and protect ARDEX CD, both interior and exterior.
Benefits:
Provides "new concrete" finish to worn concrete surfaces
Bonds as thin as 1/16" (1.6 mm)
Easy prep - no scraping, primers, or pre wetting
Portland cement-based - High strength - 4,000 psi
Mix with water only, no additives needed
Fast and easy, apply with a trowel or squeegee
Dries fast, walk on in 2 hours, drive on in 6 hours
it's an epoxy/cement mixture, trowelled on, 6 hours to dry for use...
surface prep, wire brushed, adhesive coat, then apply
looks like fresh concrete when done, I sealed it with 3 coats of water based sealer...took less than 8 hours and $300...
easy to patch if required...very hard, difficult to scratch...I've dropped tools and not damaged it...if you apply it with a 'broom' finish, very slip resistant
-new openers, custom brackets, knee bent
-storage bins, door on shelves, work bench
-blinds, prints, wall clock/thermometer/humidity
-wall mounted TV, 26" LCD w/DVD
-aluminum floor jack, wall mntd shop vac, shop cart, reel light, fire extinguisher
-stools/chair/table (not in pics) Ikea stuff, black & SS
-new door to house
-grey cove molding
-new GFI's
-lighting, 8 x 65W recessed can
left to do: 15k BTU mini split unit heat pump
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Would love to see some progress pics. How much did (or in your case, how much would it cost since it was your brother) to do an overlay on the cement? I need it bad at my place.