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[SilverZ06]

Hey all,

I just joined and wated to introduce myself. I am currently building a home (below) and wanted some input. I do alot of car detailing and I want a floor that can stand up to the elements. I also do alot of mechanical work so there will be oil, antifreeze, brake fluid, and things of that sort landing on the floor. I ant to coat the floor but I am unsure on what product to buy. I went to a local Lowes and looked at some thing and I have also searcher the net. I want something that is very durable, looks good, and won't kill my wallet. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

The house:

 

[SilverZ06]

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[mhoffm911]

Solvent based epoxy seems to the norm around here. Choices range from:

Rustoleum Epoxyshield Professional
U-Coat-it
Por-15
Budget Bob's (via Wolverine Coatings) on eBay
Sherwin Williams

I went with the first one but do NO mechanical stuff in my garage.

 

[Cen-Cal Coatings]

Well I'll throw you a bone! What part of the country are you in? It will take some heat to get the slab and garage warm enough to apply any type of coating. You slab is ready to coat, but whatever you do or have done.....PREP, PREP, PREP!

I assume the single door is the the Z06? Is it a C5 or C6? Hang out over at the vette forum? Next spring (warm again) I will add the crossed flags to mine!

Good luck!
Scott

 

[SilverZ06]

Well I'll throw you a bone! What part of the country are you in? It will take some heat to get the slab and garage warm enough to apply any type of coating. You slab is ready to coat, but whatever you do or have done.....PREP, PREP, PREP!

I assume the single door is the the Z06? Is it a C5 or C6? Hang out over at the vette forum? Next spring (warm again) I will add the crossed flags to mine!

Good luck!
Scott

I live in St. Louis.

My Vette is a C5 and yes the last door is for the Vette... I am a member on the Corvette Forums but I rarely post.

 

[SilverZ06]

Solvent based epoxy seems to the norm around here. Choices range from:

Rustoleum Epoxyshield Professional
U-Coat-it
Por-15
Budget Bob's (via Wolverine Coatings) on eBay
Sherwin Williams

I went with the first one but do NO mechanical stuff in my garage.

I believe the first one is the one at Lowes...correct? I have looked at a couple but I heard from someone that the ones you can buy at a local store usually ****. I choose not to believe the person so I decided to ask for opinions.

 

[FL_Javelin]

My Rustoleum Pro Epoxy (solvent based) floor is doing great. Many people have had very good luck with it, see my thread in sig below and do a search and you will find lots of info about it.

I have had solvents puddled for days and they wipe up with no staining. I do mechanical work and the floor is very tough. The secret is in the prep as mentioned, no short cuts there.

Good luck

 

[Cen-Cal Coatings]

He is in Joplin, but may be able to refer you to someone a little closer.

http://vortexextreme.com/

And another a little closer......

http://www.bigboystruckgear.com/constructioncorner.htm

Scott

 

[timgr]

The two most inexpensive approaches seem to be 1) 100% solids epoxy, and 2) VCT - vinyl composition tile. There's a thread at the top of the forum that consolidates several old threads for you, so that you can review the products more easily.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2873

There's also special garage tile, but it's significantly more expensive. Its main advantage is that it lays on the floor and interlocks, so you can take it with you if you move. Plus installation does not need any adhesives or paints, and no prep is needed if the floor is already smooth and level.

 

[SilverZ06]

Thanks for all the help guys