How to fix this garage floor.

[Hlidskjalf]

Okay, so my garage floor is looking pretty pathetic! The problem is that it is all pitted and grainy textured. I did paint it years ago and the paint held up (i forget what kind of paint), but the pitted areas collect all the dirt and cannot easily be washed out!

Is there any epoxy that can make this floor smooth? Here is the best picture I have for right now.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[AlphaGarage]

Doesn't look to bad at all, a high build epoxy will do the trick. Some epoxies can be applied in excess of 100 mils, so no issues there.

You will want to get rid of all that old paint though, either with a shot blaster or grinder.

 

[Hlidskjalf]

Thanks for the information. Any recommended brands of epoxy for commercial use? Are the addition of the flakes necessary? Will the floor be too slippery without them?

Should I consider any other options besides epoxy?

 

[AlphaGarage]

The Wolverine coatings we offer for DIY projects are some of the same ones the independent pro floor coating contractors use on commercial job like the new BMW factory, Butler PreFab Buildings, Fort Dix, Boeing, San Onofre Nuclear Facility etc., etc.

I could go on about how attractive and durable our coatings are, but then I'm biased, so rather then listen to me, search this forum for threads with "Wolverine" in the topic and read what other members say about their DIY projects.

The DecoFlakes are mostly an aesthetic decision, although there are a few practical benefits; if the floor is real rough the flakes will hide a host of sins, and they do help mask dust and dirt. In return though it could take a bit longer to find small dropped parts. Although they add texture, it's not really enough to help with slippery conditions. When dry the EnduraShield clear coat is no more slippery then most floors, but when wet or greasy it can get slick. Fortunately there are several types of grit additives that can be easily used to help mitigate slips and falls.

Here are a few DIY projects which will give you a good idea of the overall process... Just click on the picture to see the thread...