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[savagebasher]

Great forum! I have been doing some work in my garage and have reached the point where I want to redo the floors now that I have painted the walls and organized most items. The house was built in the mid 70s and I assume this is the original slab. The concrete is in great shape overall. Standard two car at about 500 sq ft. No cracks, but a few small gouges I need to patch prior. Nothing major. The kicker is this is a rental property but I will likely buy down the road. But because it is technically a rental so I am apprehensive to spend too much money.

At this point, I am stuck on trying to decide between a 1 part epoxy paint or full epoxy. I had also considered tiles and even outdoor carpet. I was set on trying a Rustoleum product from big box store, until I found this forum. HA. The floor does need a good amount of prep. There are paint drips and over spray from the wall painting. Mostly around the edges only. My plan was to power wash, concrete cleaner and then etch. But should I be considering diamond grind instead? I can post pics if you all want.

Let's talk about use.. Really, I only use for toy storage and not vehicle parking. I have a couple ATVs, side by side and a motorcycle. Plus three toolboxes that are on wheels but I do not move around much and they are not too heavy even with tools.. maybe couple hundred pounds each. So I would say the garage floor would be light use. I am also in MN where I may need to take into consideration the climate changes.

I was thinking of spending under $500 with prep, etc.

Thoughts?

PS... if I decide 1 part epoxy paint I was going to use primer and a clear with flakes as well.

 

[Garage Flooring]

Great forum! I have been doing some work in my garage and have reached the point where I want to redo the floors now that I have painted the walls and organized most items. The house was built in the mid 70s and I assume this is the original slab. The concrete is in great shape overall. Standard two car at about 500 sq ft. No cracks, but a few small gouges I need to patch prior. Nothing major. The kicker is this is a rental property but I will likely buy down the road. But because it is technically a rental so I am apprehensive to spend too much money.

At this point, I am stuck on trying to decide between a 1 part epoxy paint or full epoxy. I had also considered tiles and even outdoor carpet. I was set on trying a Rustoleum product from big box store, until I found this forum. HA. The floor does need a good amount of prep. There are paint drips and over spray from the wall painting. Mostly around the edges only. My plan was to power wash, concrete cleaner and then etch. But should I be considering diamond grind instead? I can post pics if you all want.

Let's talk about use.. Really, I only use for toy storage and not vehicle parking. I have a couple ATVs, side by side and a motorcycle. Plus three toolboxes that are on wheels but I do not move around much and they are not too heavy even with tools.. maybe couple hundred pounds each. So I would say the garage floor would be light use. I am also in MN where I may need to take into consideration the climate changes.

I was thinking of spending under $500 with prep, etc.

Thoughts?

PS... if I decide 1 part epoxy paint I was going to use primer and a clear with flakes as well.

So generally speaking in the epoxy world the more actual epoxy you leave on the floor, the more expensive it gets. So if you were to use a product like http://www.rustoleum.com/~/media/Di...ter_based_Epoxy_Garage_Floor_Coating_TDS.ashx

Half the can (roughly) evaporates into thin air.
You have 3 Mil on the floor
One kit covers 250 Sq. Ft. (based on DFT)
That costs you about $200. No primer. No clear. 2 kits.

Truth is you could accomplish the same thing with our (or Legacy or Armorpoxy) Water Based Primer.

Lets say you wanted to do a decent system. Over 90% solids plus a primer, but still no top coat. We would be at $380.00

But perhaps you want it all. A quality primer, epoxy and a top coat. We would be at $555.58.00

Product can be found here: https://www.garageflooringllc.com/garage-floor-epoxy-kits/

 

[SunsetsAndFriends]

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[LegacyIndustrial]

Put the real material down (2 part) and lower your stress level. Seriously.

 

[BuffettFan]

just a suggestion.
As a former landlord, you may want to talk to yours before doing this project.
If he is onboard, he may help with the cost since it improves his property.
If he's NOT onboard, he may be upset that you modified his property without his approval.
I had tenants do both.
Good Luck!

 

[Garage Flooring]

just a suggestion.
As a former landlord, you may want to talk to yours before doing this project.
If he is onboard, he may help with the cost since it improves his property.
If he's NOT onboard, he may be upset that you modified his property without his approval.
I had tenants do both.
Good Luck!

VERY IMPORTANT or... Use an affordable garage floor tile you can take with

 

[Toomanytools?]

just a suggestion.
As a former landlord, you may want to talk to yours before doing this project.
If he is onboard, he may help with the cost since it improves his property.
If he's NOT onboard, he may be upset that you modified his property without his approval.
I had tenants do both.
Good Luck!

Yes do this, and decide if you are in fact going to buy this house in the future if so do it right the first time.

 

[Armorpoxy]

Hi
We can sell you our Armorclad 100% solids 3 layer system well within your budget. Contact us directly for pricing and such. Thanks!