New Garage need flooring advise

[madmikeee]

Building a 29x30 garage. Just had the pad poured and framing will start soon. Since this is a brand new pad I want to get it taken care of ASAP so I don't get any stains or the likes. I have read so many opinions on so many products my head is spinning. I want a durable floor with excellent anti skid qualities. I live in MA so when the winters hit I want the floor to be slip resistant, easily cleaned and durable against salts and solvents.

I know asking for peoples opinions is lighting a fuse LOL but I want the best bang for the buck for a good product. My other question, would it be better for me to do it or just go ahead and hire someone as it is a brand new pad?

thanks for any info provided!!

 

[Garage Flooring]

Building a 29x30 garage. Just had the pad poured and framing will start soon. Since this is a brand new pad I want to get it taken care of ASAP so I don't get any stains or the likes. I have read so many opinions on so many products my head is spinning. I want a durable floor with excellent anti skid qualities. I live in MA so when the winters hit I want the floor to be slip resistant, easily cleaned and durable against salts and solvents.

I know asking for peoples opinions is lighting a fuse LOL but I want the best bang for the buck for a good product. My other question, would it be better for me to do it or just go ahead and hire someone as it is a brand new pad?

thanks for any info provided!!

A lot of this depends on how the floor will be used:

(1) A simple densifier and sealer like Ghostshield 4500 & 8510
(2) Our simple, plain garage floor epoxy (no flake, tough as nails
(3) Our high end polyurea system. Beautiful flaked floor with outstanding durability and chemical resistance.

 

[madmikeee]

it will be used as a garage with some auto work, some wood work etc etc. so It will have to be chemical and salt resistant, anti slip etc.

 

[Garage Flooring]

it will be used as a garage with some auto work, some wood work etc etc. so It will have to be chemical and salt resistant, anti slip etc.

Either of those options would work well and it really depends on the look you want

Sealer -- No impact on appearance or traction

WB Epoxy -- Generally a solid color. Glass bead added for traction. Incredible chemical resistance

Polyurea -- Hands down the best looking of the 3. Strong chemical resistance and durable.

 

[madmikeee]

I am assuming the polyurea is the most expensive as well. If I were to go that route with the brand new pad can you give me a run down on how hard/easy it would be to do myself? I read that the polyurea is easier than regular epoxy style floors, with it being a brand new floor what prep would I need to do if any?

Thanks!!!

 

[Garage Flooring]

I am assuming the polyurea is the most expensive as well. If I were to go that route with the brand new pad can you give me a run down on how hard/easy it would be to do myself? I read that the polyurea is easier than regular epoxy style floors, with it being a brand new floor what prep would I need to do if any?

Thanks!!!

Coatings of any type require attention to detail and some elbow grease. But Polyurea is a very very easy product to work with. You do need to profile your floor. Etch or grind. One of my customers put up this video. Real world what you are looking at

https://www.garageflooringllc.com/2018/06/20/customer-polyurea-install-video/

 

[madmikeee]

why would I need to grind a brand new floor?

 

[Garage Flooring]

why would I need to grind a brand new floor?

You always prep concrete. New or old. In this case etching or grinding is sufficient. Prep is not just about clean its about surface profile

 

[Jaguar Fan]

why would I need to grind a brand new floor?

Laitance is always present on new concrete and must be removed. Laitance is a weak, friable layer on the surface of your new concrete slab which is not well adhered to the underlying aggregate substrate. Most likely, it is the thickness of several sheets of printer paper.

On a brand new concrete slab, an alternative is acid etching. It will eat away the laitance.

If you don't remove the laitance prior to putting down epoxy, everything will be fine... until it isn't. The epoxy is very well adhered to the surface of the slab (laitance) but the laitance itself over time will chip off.

https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/laitance

 

[madmikeee]

Thanks for all the info guys! I am thinking I will go with the polyurea. I need a good strong anti-skid surface and from what I am seeing that product is the easiest, although not the cheapest, solution that seems to fit my needs.

Thanks!

 

[madmikeee]

Oh one more question, If I choose to have this done by a pro what am I looking at for cost per sq ft (Estimated is fine).

 

[Armorpoxy]

Our best 'bang for buck' product is our SPGX one part polyurea. Can be applied with almost no prep, and no mixing and easy application. For clear or a solid color it runs about half the price/sq ft of epoxy. Thousands of satsified GJ users.

 

[madmikeee]

Our best 'bang for buck' product is our SPGX one part polyurea. Can be applied with almost no prep, and no mixing and easy application. For clear or a solid color it runs about half the price/sq ft of epoxy. Thousands of satsified GJ users.

Thanks!! I will look into your products as well.

 

[Garage Flooring]

Oh one more question, If I choose to have this done by a pro what am I looking at for cost per sq ft (Estimated is fine).

Install prices vary a lot. Also, if you use a pro, personally I would find out what they normally use. They may have a great product and you may get a better deal as a single source

 

[madmikeee]

Update, just because, I am STILL not done. My "Friend" , who built my house and I had great faith in, fooked me over hard and I had to hire another framer. He did an EXCELLENT job but is now onto another job he had scheduled. He was kind enough to get his guys in as an emergency and didn't charge me for it. I cannot believe how long this is taking and am beyond pissed off. Could use some motivational speakers here LOL. I am taking over the contracting of the job at this point. WHHEEEEEEEE. I have window and siding guys coming for estimates and then Finalize the inspection after they told me I needed another beam installed, even though the plans were certified a year ago.... Anyone have a beer or 30?

Oh and did I mention I had 2 strokes, heart surgery and my Mother died between August and December?