Thoughts on my cheap Home Depot plan....

[fireberd350]

Garage is 18x16 cinder. Pics here: http://picasaweb.google.com/fireberd350/DropBox#


Walls: 2 coats of white BEHR Masonry, Stucco & Brick Paint Satin
Floor: 2 coats of BEHR 1-Part Epoxy Acrylic Concrete & Garage Floor Paint - Silver Gray
Door: Glidden Evermore Exterior Latex Semi-Gloss


Prep: Simple Green and powerwash/scrub everything
Wait 24 hrs.
Paint

Disclaimer: I understand this is not the best solution, so please do not suggest I go with a full epoxy job that will take days to complete and cost a lot of money. I am looking for a QUICK EASY and CHEAP solution to make my blah garage appear less blah. I don't plan on living here for the rest of my life, otherwise I would knock it down and build a garage that fits my needs. I just want something that will be easier to keep clean and a little easier on the eyes.

Understanding what I am after, has anyone had any experience with these products? Will it hold up for a few years ? Is there any other products that you would recommend ?

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[6t7gto]

I would do the ceiling joists, also.
would really brighten it up.

david

 

[boiler7904]

Welcome to the site. Wait more than 24 hours between powerwashing / scrubbing and starting the painting process. In warm weather it takes 3-4 days for the material to dry enough to get a good bond. Probably needs additional time in the winter unless the garage is heated. From the looks of things, you're in or near Philly which is telling me cold winter temps now. If you paint the block too soon, the trapped water may push the paint off of the wall.

 

[fireberd350]

I would do the ceiling joists, also.
would really brighten it up.

Thanks for the input David. I'm hesitant to do the ceiling because I will most likely be replacing the entire roof in the next year (you can see some signs of water damage in the pics). You are right though, the more I think of it I think I should paint that as well.

PS - nice cars! are they both Goats?

 

[fireberd350]

Welcome to the site. Wait more than 24 hours between powerwashing / scrubbing and starting the painting process. In warm weather it takes 3-4 days for the material to dry enough to get a good bond. Probably needs additional time in the winter unless the garage is heated. From the looks of things, you're in or near Philly which is telling me cold winter temps now. If you paint the block too soon, the trapped water may push the paint off of the wall.

Thanks! I swear I posted in this forum before, I must be confused with the Autopia Garage forum.

Waiting 3-4 days will stink because I need to find a home for all the stuff in there while I do this job. I won't be starting the job until it warms up to at least 60's and when there's a nice 3 or so days forecasted with no rain and low humidity.

PS- Go Birds!

 

[6t7gto]

Yes, they are both 67 GTO's.

david

 

[Torque1st]

Use UGL drylock on the walls. Forget painting the floor. Use a sealer instead. Spray the roof/ceiling white for more light.

 

[fireberd350]

I tested the Masonry paint and Floor 'epoxy' this weekend. The Masonry paint worked great. The epoxy went on great and all seemed well but after it dried it would dust away on impact. Looks like I need another solution for the floor. Maybe I'll do the cheap Rustoleum Epoxy they sell at the Depot.

 

[fireberd350]

I've decided on this scheme too. Will probably spray paint the black and green marks on the wall.

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[fireberd350]

Use UGL drylock on the walls. Forget painting the floor. Use a sealer instead. Spray the roof/ceiling white for more light.

The UGL stuff is a lot more $$/gallon and covers 1/4 of the surface area, so that is out.

As for the sealer...I haven't been able to find anything online. Is it like a clear coat for the floor?

 

[boiler7904]

He's probably thinking a standard concrete cure and seal type product. If so, you won't really gain anything by using it.

The Rust Oleum Pro (solvent based) is a much better product than the water based material. May be hard to find in your area. Like any coating, proper prep is going to be key to making the coating adhere to the concrete.

 

[Kevin54]

Instead of Simple Green, use TSP (ok I'll try to spell it out Trisodium Phosphate ?) It will get rid of any efflorescence that is on the block. If you don't want to use something like UGL to seal the block, the do make a paint that is supposed to soak in and help repel any moisture. I'll have to go out to the wifes building to see what it is. It is a masonary paint. You might want to look at the box stores, but Menards has a rubber garage mat that is 7 1/2' x 20' for something like $119.00/mat. Two of these would cover the floor and the bench, refridge, and such would hide the rest. Just a suggestion. BTW....anothe vote for painting the ceiling. It would do wonders to brighten it up.