Recommend options for my garage?

[fpena911]

Hey everyone,

First post!

Just moved into a new home in South Florida with an attached 3 car garage. Home is about 18 months old but was a builder model so garage floor is still "new" but at this point should be done with curing and any potential cracks or shifts.

Previous home had a floor that was a DIY epoxy that looked great for a while but then started lifting under the tires a bit after about 4 years. Now I'm exploring all options with this home.

I noticed the surface though appears to be more smooth than I've usually seen. If I were to go with epoxy would I have to diamond grind or would acid etching by itself be acceptable?

I'm also considering just using a stain, would that require any additional prep since this floor is so smooth? Note though in my photos that I do have a few "divots" where there is exposed roughness underneath.

Also thinking about plastic tiles, ceramic, and even vinyl. But prefer the permanent nature of the epoxy and stained solutions. Just want to do what I can do avoid grinding because that can introduce dust into our home that we'll have to clean up for years to come.

Thanks for the advice in advance!

 

[Garage Flooring]

Hey everyone,

First post!

Just moved into a new home in South Florida with an attached 3 car garage. Home is about 18 months old but was a builder model so garage floor is still "new" but at this point should be done with curing and any potential cracks or shifts.

Previous home had a floor that was a DIY epoxy that looked great for a while but then started lifting under the tires a bit after about 4 years. Now I'm exploring all options with this home.

I noticed the surface though appears to be more smooth than I've usually seen. If I were to go with epoxy would I have to diamond grind or would acid etching by itself be acceptable?

I'm also considering just using a stain, would that require any additional prep since this floor is so smooth? Note though in my photos that I do have a few "divots" where there is exposed roughness underneath.

Also thinking about plastic tiles, ceramic, and even vinyl. But prefer the permanent nature of the epoxy and stained solutions. Just want to do what I can do avoid grinding because that can introduce dust into our home that we'll have to clean up for years to come.

Thanks for the advice in advance!

If you are going to coat the floor, how you prep it will depend on what you use. Assuming there is no sealer if you go Polyurea acid etching would be fine. I would grind if possible for epoxy.

Get your prep done first then you have a few areas that need repair.

I don't see anything interlocking tile can't handle either

 

[fpena911]

If you are going to coat the floor, how you prep it will depend on what you use. Assuming there is no sealer if you go Polyurea acid etching would be fine. I would grind if possible for epoxy.

Get your prep done first then you have a few areas that need repair.

I don't see anything interlocking tile can't handle either

Thank you. My concern with grinding is that in my experience when cutting concrete at our previous home the dust is unbelievable. I really don't want to deal with that for months to come if at all possible. Would etching be as effective or is grinding really the best option regardless of the disadvantages?

Still trying to explore all the options, so many choices!

 

[Garage Flooring]

Lots of great choices.


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[TimTaylor75]

I went through this last month and chose Racedeck. Very pleased with the results thus far.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=444736

 

[Angelfire]

Porcelain and be done with it.
Cheers.

 

[pioneer1]

I went through the same thought process and DID NOT want to grind. And after all my research found that grinding & etching is recommended. I was just about ready to go ahead with it, but then calculated the cost and time and just for a little more I could go with Ribbed Tiles from garageflooringllc.com ,be done in a day and take it with me if I move.
Since you just moved in and are more than likely planning on staying for years to come I would look at Porcelain or other tile options.