To avoid these ads, REGISTER NOW!

VCT Here we Go!

C

Ch3No2

Well-known member
Joined
Nov 27, 2009
Messages
356
After much deliberation and having epoxy floors for the last 20 years I have decided on VCT for the Garage...it will not see any welding and no vehicle parking. It all starts with a simple design and then goes off the chart...
I masked off the first area because I am using a spray glue...Tarkett...little pricey but it is mandated by Wal Mart in all of their new builds...will keep adding pics but the checkers go down this weekend.
 

Attachments

  • 003.JPG
    003.JPG
    113.6 KB · Views: 238
  • 004.JPG
    004.JPG
    79.6 KB · Views: 206
  • 005.JPG
    005.JPG
    84.3 KB · Views: 175
To avoid these ads, REGISTER NOW!
OP
C

Ch3No2

Well-known member
Joined
Nov 27, 2009
Messages
356
lead_foot said:
Looks like a cool design. What did you use to fill your control cuts?
Click to expand...

I used a product called Ardex Feather Finish...taped both sides of the joint, putty knifed in and sanded smooth.
 

Attachments

  • 006.JPG
    006.JPG
    84 KB · Views: 66
  • 005.JPG
    005.JPG
    71.1 KB · Views: 71
  • 003.JPG
    003.JPG
    109.2 KB · Views: 76
  • 002.JPG
    002.JPG
    87.3 KB · Views: 71
  • 001.JPG
    001.JPG
    112.6 KB · Views: 77
  • 004.JPG
    004.JPG
    121.6 KB · Views: 75
OP
C

Ch3No2

Well-known member
Joined
Nov 27, 2009
Messages
356
Layed the checkers in the tunnel today...can't say enough about the Tarkett spray glue....sprayed a 9' x 34' section in 5 minutes....15 minutes later I was laying tile...
 

Attachments

  • 001.JPG
    001.JPG
    73 KB · Views: 118
  • 002.JPG
    002.JPG
    99.7 KB · Views: 166
S

Shea

Well-known member
Joined
Sep 19, 2012
Messages
2,864
Location
California
You are going to have one great looking floor when you are done. Keep us posted!
 
H

HOWSER

Active member
Joined
Feb 15, 2013
Messages
32
Location
KC
I'd like to hear more about your location and whether or not your garage is climate controlled. I love the look of VCT but shy away from the thought since so many manufactures shun the idea of use in a garage without a certain controlled climate.

Looks great so far! Great job.
 
OP
C

Ch3No2

Well-known member
Joined
Nov 27, 2009
Messages
356
Thanks all for the comments!...and I also want to Thank all that contributed to the forums as I have done a lot of reading before making my decision and I sure feel it was extremely helpful.

bullnerd said:
Where did you buy the glue?
Looks good.
Click to expand...
Any commercial flooring supply house can get it..it's not cheap if you buy it..about $40 a can which does more than what they advertise...175 sq ft

HOWSER said:
I'd like to hear more about your location and whether or not your garage is climate controlled. I love the look of VCT but shy away from the thought since so many manufactures shun the idea of use in a garage without a certain controlled climate.
Looks great so far! Great job.
Click to expand...
I am in Southern California and as far as climate control about the only thing I can say is it was well insulated with R-13 in the walls and R-30 in the attic and both roll up doors are insulated.
 
H

HOWSER

Active member
Joined
Feb 15, 2013
Messages
32
Location
KC
Ch3No2 said:
I am in Southern California and as far as climate control about the only thing I can say is it was well insulated with R-13 in the walls and R-30 in the attic and both roll up doors are insulated.
Click to expand...

I'd say that's about as ideal as one could hope for.

Thanks for the reply.
 
To avoid these ads, REGISTER NOW!
OP
C

Ch3No2

Well-known member
Joined
Nov 27, 2009
Messages
356
DelmarvaJK said:
Where did you pick up the Ardex Feather finish? Does Lowes or Home Depot carry this stuff?
Click to expand...

I purchased the Ardex brand at a White Cap commercial house...just saw today HD is selling the Henry's feather finish with the Ardex name when I was looking in the VCT polish and cleaner section
 
OP
C

Ch3No2

Well-known member
Joined
Nov 27, 2009
Messages
356
Well....the assembly room is done and will try to finish the main tunnel tomorrow
 

Attachments

  • Garage 45.JPG
    Garage 45.JPG
    89.4 KB · Views: 715
  • Garage 46.JPG
    Garage 46.JPG
    85.1 KB · Views: 147
K

Kevin54

MEMBER EMERITUS
Joined
Jan 12, 2005
Messages
29,341
Location
Urbana, Ohio
What did you top coat with? I'm like others, I like the looks of the VCT, but with our winters and the grit they spread on the roads, I'd be afraid to put it down. If it would have a topcoat of a clear that could be redone every couple of years, then it may sway me to go that route. But if the grit is going to tear things up, then I wouldn't go that way. I've yet to hear from anyone that has VCT in our winter weather climate as to how it holds up.

attachment.php


As far as your floor, that just looks fantastic. I'd love for our garage floors to look like that. I may still pull the trigger for VCT at some stage on the house garage. Usually if it's ****** out, the wife doesn't drive her car in it. I could probably get by putting a large vinyl mat down for the wet or snowy, gritty days. She's the only one that parks in the house garage as I park in my detached garage.
 
H

HOWSER

Active member
Joined
Feb 15, 2013
Messages
32
Location
KC
Wow. The floor looks great finished. As soon as it warms up here a bit I'll be starting my VCT install. Planning on a three tone weave pattern which I hope will look sharp.

Great job Ch3No2!
 
OP
C

Ch3No2

Well-known member
Joined
Nov 27, 2009
Messages
356
Tunnel part done now just strip and wax today
 

Attachments

  • 003.JPG
    003.JPG
    95.3 KB · Views: 75
K

Kevin54

MEMBER EMERITUS
Joined
Jan 12, 2005
Messages
29,341
Location
Urbana, Ohio
Damn that looks great!!!! I'd like to do that to my garage on the house, but I need to strip the paint off of the floor somehow.
 
R

rburke65

Well-known member
Joined
Nov 10, 2007
Messages
12,349
Location
Canfield, Ohio
So.... 1 gal will do 400 sq ft at 5 coats. Does this mean that you can get 2000 sq. ft. coverage from a gallon? Thanks. Oh.....your floor looks great.
 
T

Thunderbird

Active member
Joined
Apr 7, 2013
Messages
28
Location
Owensboro Ky
I like your color combo on the walls. I being looking for ideas for my shop, and I think your wall color is sweet ! Also, your floor looks great !
 
OP
C

Ch3No2

Well-known member
Joined
Nov 27, 2009
Messages
356
Responder said:
Liking how that turned out for you! How about a few more shots of the garage! Looks very clean, and fresh
Click to expand...
Here you are...freshly waxed and ready to finally move in this weekend
 

Attachments

  • 001.JPG
    001.JPG
    98.2 KB · Views: 62
  • 002.JPG
    002.JPG
    94.5 KB · Views: 70
W

wLee

New member
Joined
Apr 9, 2013
Messages
1
Location
US
Wow! That is a garage!!

I love the floor. It looks great. I don't think I would ever drive anything in there... EVER. And if I absolutely had to I would lay down rugs or something so I didn't wreck it.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
To avoid these ads, REGISTER NOW!
Top Bottom