Stone Carpet

[edl]

anyone ever try this?

http://www.stonecarpet.com/

 

[cowboyjosh]

Nope, but I have seen it in commercial buildings. The only ***** of it is that it required constant vacuuming and cleaning, and to clean it there are some specifics like having to steam clean, etc.

 

[thegarageguy]

The only ***** of it is that it required constant vacuuming and cleaning, and to clean it there are some specifics like having to steam clean, etc.

Its an epoxy quartz trowel down...very common flooring system. It cleans like any other floor. The only time you need special attention like steam cleaning is when you let it get nasty and don't maintain it...like any other flooring system out. They all need to have a regular cleaning or maintenance schedule.

 

[Hammerdown]

I couldn't find it on their website, but does when they say "Open System" are they are indicating that they don't use a clear coat over it to seal it?

Just curious because the quartz floors I've done have been with a high build clear glaze or an epoxy primer, then a broadcast refusal of the aggregates and sealed with a urethane top coat.

 

[edl]

would it be appropriate as flooring for a working garage? - so tools, cars, welding, solvents, tires turning, etc, etc, - in other words, not just a few trophy pieces parked .... but lots of activity and dirt - also, how expensive is it per sq foot? - how does that compare to other floor coverings?

thanks

 

[thegarageguy]

In an industrial setting, a 1/4 inch trowel down, I've seen them go for as low as $6 per sqft but usually with that number you get cheaper epoxy and no polyurethane top coat. It's usually ambered within 6 months. As high as $10-$12 done right. The amount of prep is a huge factor in over all price.

In residential garage settings its usually installed via broadcast........single broadcast (1/16-1/8 inch depending on aggregate size), usually $4-$6

double broadcast, 1/8 to 3/16 inch thick, $6 to $8

What usually determines price; amount of prep involved, type of primer (beware, some skip priming), quality of material and type of top coat if any

Remember that its easy to find someone to do it cheaper or meet your budget, just remember that in this business you usually get what you pay for.

Good luck

 

[vrog]

would it be appropriate as flooring for a working garage? - so tools, cars, welding, solvents, tires turning, etc, etc, - in other words, not just a few trophy pieces parked .... but lots of activity and dirt - also, how expensive is it per sq foot? - how does that compare to other floor coverings?

thanks

I would not recommend it. Its more of a decorative low traffic type of product.

A true troweled mortar system is what you would want in your type of environment. Just make sure you compare apples to apples, look at the product data and see what the instructions are. Also, make sure your topcoat can withstand the chemicals you are using in your shop. Good Luck

 

[edl]

thx ii

 

[Fastback]

Around here the Harley shops use it. It looks hard but has a spongy underlayment or something because it feels like it moves underfoot.