New concrete considerations

[itsajeepthing]

Hi everyone! Long time reader, first time poster. Lots of great information on this forum!

I may be afforded the rare opportunity to tear out the concrete floor in my attached 2 car and pour new. I'm installing a trench-style drain while this is going on. Aside from that, anyone have any cool or functional ideas that would be best done during a new pour? Anything and everything you could think of would be helpful. Just looking to gather ideas right now.

Thanks in advance!
-Tony

 

[Ben W]

it probably depends on what you use the garage for, the size, etc....

in-floor heat
floor anchor pots
2" receivers - for vice stands, etc.

 

[StreetGLi]

In floor scissor lift!

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[ConCretin]

Rather than accessorizing my slab, I would ensure I had an attractive, functional and durable work surface. Take a look at my Guide to Floor Slabs for some thoughts on how to accomplish this.

Other than functionality, the only thing I did was add some in floor lighting under my lift.

 

[itsajeepthing]

Thanks! Keep'em coming! I really like the 2" receiver idea.

The garage houses 2 cars on a daily basis and is used mostly for detailing, vehicle maintenance, hanging out, general home improvement projects...just about everything and anything. Versatile and functional are the keys here. I'm vaulting the ceiling in a few weeks, adding a vented skylight, a heater, and a ceiling fan, along with plenty of lighting. Work surfaces and walls are done.

Last thing I want to do is pour a new floor and then kick myself later for not thinking of something I could have done.

 

[volleyball]

Foam board insulation a few feet down around the perimeter and then under the slab. You lose a lot of heat and it is nice not to lay on a freezing floor.
I also think running conduit across the space for future plans.