Guys,
My 24’ X 24’ multi-purpose garage is under construction, and I’m looking for input on the best product—or products in combination--to protect the tinted concrete floor. The garage will be used for general maintenance and light repairs on the daily drivers and the track car, and for restoration and maintenance on the old boats that seem to be attracted to us these days.
The garage forms part of a courtyard surrounding the pool and has two pairs of doors that open directly onto the pool deck, so the garage will be handy covered space when hordes of family and friends invade our little riverfront haven. (This entertaining angle was key in the garage sales pitch to the Missus, and one of the drivers for a good looking floor.) The primary reason we went with the tinted garage floor was for continuity with the adjoining concrete pool deck. The concrete everywhere is sandstone-colored, but where the pool deck will be a brushed finish the garage floor was power-trowelled smooth. Here are a couple shots--the interior finish work is just starting, and we're waiting on warmer weather so we can pour the pool deck:
I’ve spent a good bit of time here on the Flooring sub-forum, but I’m having a hard time weighing the various trade-offs among different products and could use advice from those who have some experience. I’ve listed my priorities below, realizing that I can’t have everything and will have to draw a line somewhere in the middle of the list. Also, I’m not opposed to having a professional do the work.
So, with my uses and goals, what’s the best direction to pursue? And, what prep work needs to happen prior to application? In addition to specific product names, I’d very much appreciate knowing what type of product it is so I can talk intelligently with potential installers.
Here are the priorities, in order of importance:
1. Be essentially clear.
2. Prevent oils, gasoline and solvents (e.g., brake cleaner or Maker’s Mark) from staining the concrete or damaging the top coat.
3. Be fairly tough--the driveway is gravel and sand and those will come in on the car and trailer tires. Also, while I’ll have a lift I’ll still occasionally use a floor jack and stands. No welding is likely to happen in the garage, though, nor will I be regularly dragging heavy things around on the floor.
4. Be highly UV resistant. The floor near those doors will get modest and regular sun exposure.
5. Be not susceptible to permanent tire-marking.
6. Be able to incorporate an anti-slip additive.
7. Have a satin or matte finish.
8. Could be touched up in the event of a major mishap.
Thanks for your help!
My 24’ X 24’ multi-purpose garage is under construction, and I’m looking for input on the best product—or products in combination--to protect the tinted concrete floor. The garage will be used for general maintenance and light repairs on the daily drivers and the track car, and for restoration and maintenance on the old boats that seem to be attracted to us these days.
The garage forms part of a courtyard surrounding the pool and has two pairs of doors that open directly onto the pool deck, so the garage will be handy covered space when hordes of family and friends invade our little riverfront haven. (This entertaining angle was key in the garage sales pitch to the Missus, and one of the drivers for a good looking floor.) The primary reason we went with the tinted garage floor was for continuity with the adjoining concrete pool deck. The concrete everywhere is sandstone-colored, but where the pool deck will be a brushed finish the garage floor was power-trowelled smooth. Here are a couple shots--the interior finish work is just starting, and we're waiting on warmer weather so we can pour the pool deck:
I’ve spent a good bit of time here on the Flooring sub-forum, but I’m having a hard time weighing the various trade-offs among different products and could use advice from those who have some experience. I’ve listed my priorities below, realizing that I can’t have everything and will have to draw a line somewhere in the middle of the list. Also, I’m not opposed to having a professional do the work.
So, with my uses and goals, what’s the best direction to pursue? And, what prep work needs to happen prior to application? In addition to specific product names, I’d very much appreciate knowing what type of product it is so I can talk intelligently with potential installers.
Here are the priorities, in order of importance:
1. Be essentially clear.
2. Prevent oils, gasoline and solvents (e.g., brake cleaner or Maker’s Mark) from staining the concrete or damaging the top coat.
3. Be fairly tough--the driveway is gravel and sand and those will come in on the car and trailer tires. Also, while I’ll have a lift I’ll still occasionally use a floor jack and stands. No welding is likely to happen in the garage, though, nor will I be regularly dragging heavy things around on the floor.
4. Be highly UV resistant. The floor near those doors will get modest and regular sun exposure.
5. Be not susceptible to permanent tire-marking.
6. Be able to incorporate an anti-slip additive.
7. Have a satin or matte finish.
8. Could be touched up in the event of a major mishap.
Thanks for your help!