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jm2 (Yello355)
New member
Username: Yello355
Post Number: 9
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 12:16 pm: | |
you might try this link also :http://www.ucoatit.com/ |
David Jones (Dave)
Member
Username: Dave
Post Number: 442
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 8:43 am: | |
I'm not an expert here, but the one thing I do know is that a white floor sure helps reflect light when working under your car. |
Steve Smith (Steve308)
Junior Member
Username: Steve308
Post Number: 53
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 7:34 am: | |
She's certainly made a great job of that floor.
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Jerry W. (Tork1966)
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Username: Tork1966
Post Number: 315
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 6:23 am: | |
I don't know about their product, but I sure like their spokesperson! |
Byron (Bmyth)
New member
Username: Bmyth
Post Number: 40
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 04, 2002 - 9:08 pm: | |
Has anyone heard of or tried this product?
http://www.musclegloss.com
I saw it on TV... but can we really believe what we see on tv? |
Jerry W. (Tork1966)
Member
Username: Tork1966
Post Number: 314
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 04, 2002 - 8:38 pm: | |
If you choose to paint, you will not need a shot blaster. Simply rent a hot water pressure washer with a "turbo" nozzle. The combination of the 200 degree heat and the concentrated pressure (3000-3500 psi) will definitely get off all of the paint...or at least all of the paint that needs to come off. I have done this myself with excellent results. Good luck, Jerry. |
Steve Anderson (Sranderson)
New member
Username: Sranderson
Post Number: 11
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 04, 2002 - 6:46 pm: | |
Drew,
I put asphalt tiles in my hobby garage. They are not that expensive to do, and look wonderful and are easy to clean. The only problem is that if your car sits for a while the tires have a tendency of leaving marks, even if the floor has been sealed and waxed. The answer to that is to put carpet pieces under the tires. Once a year I strip, reseal and wax. In my daily garage, I have an epoxy floor and it has held up very well. If you use epoxy, be sure to use the abrasive additive, other wise it becomes slippery when wet. I used a product by Rustoleum, purchased from W.W. Grainger. This coating is designed for heavy industrial abuse. Just as in a good automotive paintjob, preparation is everything
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Drew Altemara (Drewa)
Junior Member
Username: Drewa
Post Number: 81
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 04, 2002 - 4:32 pm: | |
Fred, I hadn't thought of that but its a darn good suggestion.
Has anyone used asphalt tiles in their garage?
Rob, do you mean asphalt tile or ceramic tile? |
Mr. Doody (Doody)
Member
Username: Doody
Post Number: 634
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 04, 2002 - 4:11 pm: | |
my answer, fwiw:
http://www.kiwitile.com/
i'm a very happy customer. it ain't cheap, but it also ain't permanent; it's TRIVIAL to install; and you can do neat designs with it.
doody! |
Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator
Username: Rob328gts
Post Number: 2876
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 04, 2002 - 3:51 pm: | |
I don't want to give too much away about my new garage, but I chose to go with tiles vs. epoxy floor coverings. The price wasn't much more per square foot. Although I'm still doing an epoxy covering for the workshop. |
Fred (I Luv 4REs) (Iluv4res)
Junior Member
Username: Iluv4res
Post Number: 244
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 04, 2002 - 3:43 pm: | |
I recommend using the Armstrong asphalt tiles from Home Depot. They come in just about every color imaginable. You can do designs and/or make boarders, etc...
This is commercial grade tile that is used in shoping centers, retail stores, grocery stores, etc... The color goes all the way through so it's almost impossible to wear it out.
They're pretty easy to lay. Every few months you buff it out with a floor buffer (you can rent at HD) to get it shiny again. Looks much better than paint too!!! |
Frank (Fjt)
Junior Member
Username: Fjt
Post Number: 59
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 04, 2002 - 3:08 pm: | |
I just ordered the Brilliant Red Armourproxy and am waiting for delivery. Looks easy with only one application required. |
Drew Altemara (Drewa)
Junior Member
Username: Drewa
Post Number: 80
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 04, 2002 - 3:07 pm: | |
Does anyone have any experience with removing the old paint from a garage floor? I have been unable to find a rental place that rents a shot blaster.
Thanks |
jm2 (Yello355)
New member
Username: Yello355
Post Number: 8
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 04, 2002 - 2:22 pm: | |
I had an epoxy floor put down 2 years ago and couldn't be happier with the results. Go to homeprofloors.com for a look at what they can do. Another company is http://www.performancefloor.com/ Some work associates have used both sources and both have done an excellent job.General Motors also uses these epoxy floors with outstanding results. |
Ken Ross (Kdross)
Junior Member
Username: Kdross
Post Number: 186
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 04, 2002 - 2:19 pm: | |
Drew:
Of all my friends who have painted their garage floors, only one has held up. The secret is to power wash with a degreaser 10-15 times. Yes, you need to clean the entire floor 10-15 times to remove all of the oil and grime. Only then will a good garage floor paint (Griots works, and so does the Home Depot paint) stick to the floor. |
Drew Altemara (Drewa)
Junior Member
Username: Drewa
Post Number: 79
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 04, 2002 - 2:01 pm: | |
I'll start off by admitting that I've done this wrong twice in a row during the last 10 years. I cleaned the concrete, didn't acid wash, and rolled Home Depo garage floor paint down. Well, you guessed if, its peeling from hot tire wear and time to do again.
I am planning on renting a shot blaster (or something like that)to mechanically remove two layers of old paint, then acid wash, then put down a two step epoxy.
I've gathered some information from the archives which was very helpful but I was hoping to hear from someone who has done this correctly and is happy with the results.
Would appreciate any help/suggestions on this project especially in the area of surface prep and what garage floor paint systems others have used that didn't peel due to hot tires.
Thanks,
Drew |