Garage floor

[schmoe147]

I'm looking to put rust-oleum epoxy professional floor coating down. I'm just looking for opinions and tips on this. Do they come with everything you need or do you have to buy a clear coat and sealer or is it all included? Thanks

[K_Josh87]

Do not use any but the industrial coating...

everyone I know whao has used the industrial coating has had good luck, everyone who has tried the garage coating are unhappy. We have used both, the industrial is holding up well, the garage coating never did...

[LightningBG]

Ive used regular and professional. Both have been holding up very well for years. Included heavy abuse ( carbide snowmobile skis ).

Prepping it good is important. Muriatic acid to etch it works good.

Sweep

Hose

Degrease

Scrub (just with a push broom)

Rinse

Acid

Scrub

Rinse

Dry

Paint on ( roller on a broom handle.)

[S.D. Ice Angular]

I have used both the Rust-oleum and the quickcrete brand. I bought the best quality of each brand when I used them. I would agree 100% with “LightningBG” it is all about the prep work.

[LightningBG]

And, it probably goes without saying, but, if you have a powerwasher, you can lighten the load on your scrubbing steps considerably. But beware, it takes some time for the concrete to fully dry after powerwashing.

Also, if you use the acid (I really like the acid vs the all natural citrus stuff), but it gets pretty nasty in the garage. Make sure you have some good airflow in there and a decent respirator (not just a dust mask, but a respirator (can be had at menards for under $30 in the paint section))

I have this respirator and I love it. I bought it for a couple specific projects, but now end up wearing it in almost any situation that would call for a dust mask.

[Gordie]

Another thing to remember with respirators is that there are different filters for different situations. So make sure you have the correct filter for the job you are doing.

Also don't forget Eye protection either.

[masoct3]

Within this post (sorry if I am taking over), my garage floor is not smooth anymore, meaning small chunks (not deep, but width/length) are missing and it is almost as if I could just pour concrete as a new floor base and that would do it....but I am assuming not as fixing something wrong, in this case and simply putting tape over it is not going to go too far.

What type of remedies are available for a concrete garage floor that has some here and there missing little pieces?

Thanks in advance,

[S.D. Ice Angular]

You can buy a Concrete Caulk and fill the cracks and holes. Use a putty knife, let dry and reapply if need be than apply epoxy.

Wa La!!! new looking floor.

[Gordie]

There are some great concrete overlayment products that you can get. You still have to prep the old floor really good and then you pour the overpayment down . You can then choose to coat it or you could add a concrete stain to when you pour it. They do make some great chalking for seams and such as was posted.

[Tom7227]

Also, if you use the acid (I really like the acid vs the all natural citrus stuff), but it gets pretty nasty in the garage. Make sure you have some good airflow in there and a decent respirator (not just a dust mask, but a respirator (can be had at menards for under $30 in the paint section))

I have this respirator and I love it. I bought it for a couple specific projects, but now end up wearing it in almost any situation that would call for a dust mask.

I am far from an expert but I don't think the device shown is a respirator. When I think of a respirator I am thinking it's something that has an external air source. The device above may be a great mask but I think it is only a dust mask. Again, not sure but it I needed a respirator I would be sure to get the proper rig. Perhaps I am wrong LBG

[Gordie]

Tom there are different types of respirators and some are with remote air sources and some without.

I have worn many different types too from one for stripping asbestos to painting types with out remote air and there is definitely different types of dust masks too from cloth types to carbon styles for dust and odor control.

[LightningBG]

I am far from an expert but I don't think the device shown is a respirator. When I think of a respirator I am thinking it's something that has an external air source. The device above may be a great mask but I think it is only a dust mask. Again, not sure but it I needed a respirator I would be sure to get the proper rig. Perhaps I am wrong LBG

Tom, there are multiple types. What you're referring to is a "supplied air respirator." IMO, if the job I'm doing requires one of those, I probably shouldn't be doing it. I think those are reserved for some pretty intense stuff (like biomedical CDC stuff).

But gordy is definitely correct on the various types of filters available. I have to look at the package before I get into my projects to pick which filter is applicable. Some are for dust and particulates (such as lead or asbestos) whereas others are for vapors (like sprayed paints) and a whole punch of other stuff that is over my pay grade.

This link goes to 3Ms selection guide. Good to refer to, to figure out what type of filter is needed (chart starts at page 15)

3M Respirator Selection Guide

[Tom7227]

Thanks for the info on the respirators. Learn something nearly every time I go on FM. And most often it doesn't have anything to do with fishing.

I can vouch for the acid cleaner giving off a pretty good shot of some nose hair burning fumes. I put the stuff in the basement about 3 years ago. I would be concerned about having it in the garage however because I would think it would be slippery when wet. I used the do-it-yourself epoxy and sprinkled the chips around very liberally but they wear down after a while.

[Bigsmitty]

Do not use any but the industrial coating...

everyone I know whao has used the industrial coating has had good luck, everyone who has tried the garage coating are unhappy. We have used both, the industrial is holding up well, the garage coating never did...

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