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Got it for 250 bucks and it was the best find ever off of Craigslist
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I used the 2 part epoxy garage floor stuff from both Lowes and Home Depot in that time.
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I am very happy with the flooring I used a foam padding used for laminate flooring under the tiles it keeps them from clacking against the concrete.
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I've seen some of you guys pictures with custom floor covering in the garage. Could you share some details of what you did? We tried painting the garage floor in the last house, but it didn't stick very well due to the sealant. So this time I'm considering putting down something. Someone mentioned tile, and then these two sites:
http://www.racedeck.com/home.html
http://www.locktile-usa.com/index.html
i have race deck, i dont have pix of it t hough.
it's very easy to install, took me 1/2 a day for a two car garage.
easy to mop clean.
but i am not sure you want to use jack or jack stand on it.
I used the Costco Moto floor tiles. Snap-lock industries makes them for Costco's private label. Same company as Race Deck. They do go on sale once or twice a year. The downside you only have 3 colors to choose from. You can only buy these online. The pattern on the tiles are different then race deck tiles. I am very happy with the flooring I used a foam padding used for laminate flooring under the tiles it keeps them from clacking against the concrete.
Sandoval, Your garage looks great.
gravedgr, Did you use Epoxy paint?
Here is the info on Costco: Motofloor� Garage Tiles
48pk Black & White $119.99 Item # 883026 Shipping & Handling: $13.20
A standard one car garage will require approximately 4 boxes($479.96) of MotoFloor flooring and a standard two car garage will require approximately 8 boxes ($959.92) of flooring.
Here is the info from Lowe's on Epoxy:
Quikrete� Epoxy Garage Floor Coating Kit Item #: 224204 Model: 20050027022 $62.00
I've been checking out flooring. The example above looks great, but where's all the junk? The 17 bikes, lawnmower, trailer hitch, kid's soccer goal, etc.?
Anyway, I've been researching this stuff a little lately. One thing I've found is that the professional type of epoxy flooring is WAY different than the DIY. I watched them do a floor not too long ago. They prep the floor chemically, then use a big grinder-like machine to smooth the surface, and also grind between coats of the flooring material. The result is like a commercial finish. The advantage of the epoxy like finish is that cleaning is really easy; the finish actually goes up the side wall a few inches, and the steps to the house too, so there are no cracks or crannies for dirt or water to hide out in.
The disadvantage to epoxy is that you can't do a cool checkerboard pattern like
SANDOVAL did above. About all you can do is a speckled pattern. I think I'm going to use one of the pro companies, Premier Garage (not endorsing!) because they have a pretty nice package overall to do the floor, walls, and cabinetry. I'm also going to have them do the floors in the mechanical rooms in my basement to dress that up a bit.
Sandoval,
Your garage and floor look awesome. I really like the idea of using brick for part of the interior walls. I have the Racedeck in my garage and love it. The only thing I didn't like about the racedeck was the hollow sound when you walk on it. Your idea of putting the pad underneath is awesome. Thanks for the info.
Also if any of you guys want Racedeck for your garage I sell it. I can put together a group buy for anyone interested. It won't be as cheap as the Costco flooring but there are differences in the two. You guys let me know if there is interest.
Well, I have gon thru this and beings as I was not as able to spend big bucks on my floor I went with VCT tiles. I got mine at Home epot for .74 a square foot. My whole garage cost about $500 to do including glue.
My floor has been down almost 2 years and the only issue is that in a few places I did not let the glue set up long enough and the tiles slipped. When it says let glue cure for 45 min, do it
The INSPECTOR checking things out.....
Great garages.
One thing to consider if you work on your own car is that a bright grey floor both reflects light (under the car) and is much easier to find the parts you dropped on. That's why nearly all shops and race shops go that way. Not as fun, but maybe a little more useful.
Jim
Chris - I don't recall if it was epoxy paint or not, but my guess is not. We got it at Home Depot. They sold a two-part concrete paint kit and a just a concrete paint. We went cheap as we didn't plan to stay there long and of course, you get what you pay for.
Seth - nice looking floor, and if anyone else is interested in a group buy I wouldn't mind at least getting a quote. Since you're just up the road from us, maybe we could stop by one day and check it out if you don't mind.
I did the same as Tim, Home Depot but made bigger squares by putting 4 of the same color together. Don't try to use a jack or stands directly on the floor, I had some 18"x 18" diamond plate cut to put under the jack and stands.
Tom
Thanks. Shoot me a PM and I will get you the info on the floor. It is easier for a local buyer b/c shipping on this stuff is not cheap. And anytime you want to come by to check out the floor let me know. I will make sure the beer is cold!
I used Rustoleum Epoxyshield industrial floor coating (solvent based, not water based) item # 203373
in silver gray last June, and it has held up extremely well. I'm very satisfied iwth the product. No signs of wear. It is very smooth and easy to apply -- just mix the two parts together and paint on with a roller after the initial prep (ttok me about 1 hr after the prep, which was about 1.5 hours). I bought one kit (2 gallons) for a two car garage and it was just enough. Over bare concrete you'll probably need to kits @ $90/kit.
I bought it at a local Rustoleum paint dealer. It was a pain to order because most of the Rustoleum dealers did not want to order it. They had the water-based version, which I didn't want (which Lowe's also carries). Buying the stuff was the hardest part of the job!
I want to pitch my .02 in here about the paint.
I had my floors painted for approximatly 10 years. I used the 2 part epoxy garage floor stuff from both Lowes and Home Depot in that time.
They wore ok, didn't pull up etc. But they got dirty from repeated use. I had to repaint every 3 to 4 years to keep it looking nice. It took about 3 gallons to do my garage. And the last time I went to get paint and the price had jumped to 68 a gallon I said "Wait a min".
That is when I went with a more "permenant" solution. The VCT tile cost (as I said above) around $500 for everything. ANd so far they do not show a need for replacement. They clean up just fine and all you need to do to refresh them is strip them and then re-wax.
That is my experience. Just wanted to pass it on.
Here you go.
Go to the store and you can get a full compliment of colors. Obviously it had to be ordered.
Armstrong
12 In. X 12 In. Classic Black Excelon Commercial Dry-back Vinyl Tile
Model 51910-031
Home Depot Link
Bringing up a thread from the WAY BACK machine
I have since moved and have not had a chance to tile my current floors. But what I DID do way use an oil based gray floor paint that was cheap and has worn VERY well over the past 4 years. It is like what they use on navy ships I think (smells the same). $18 a gallon at Lowes. But took a few days to dry (only downer).
I will add that the person that was in my house with the VCT NEVER maintained it and although it looks better than most "regular" garages......it sucks from an enthusiast point of view. A good seal and polish every few years keeps it perfect.
Ok, discuss AND post more pictures of cool garages
It is a lift master which I got off of craigslist for my guy that had to move right away. Got it for 250 bucks and it was the best find ever off of Craigslist
It needed a new hose and I repainted it but that was all.
Love this thread; it's definitely on the list of **** to do for next year. Need to get my *** to home depot and get some concrete patches first though and deal with some cracks...
