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RyanSterling966
05-19-2009, 10:06 AM
ok so as some of you know I moved a month ago. And the new place has a garage. So I want to clean up the floor. I was gonna either do an epoxy coating or some peel and stick lanolium tile checkerboard style? Anyone with experience with this. I wont be parking in there is jsut for a workshop and will pull the car half way in on occasion to wrench on it. Mostly just wanted a surface that looks nice and can be mopped up.
5litrarag
05-19-2009, 10:28 AM
I'd say get some etcher and clean the floor off and just throw either the epoxy on it or just paint it. But the epoxy is tougher by far...
RyanSterling966
05-19-2009, 10:52 AM
I got the cleaner/etcher last night. So I plan on doing that as soon as the walls are finished being painted. Im leaning towards the epoxy I think.
Killer95Stang
05-19-2009, 01:40 PM
The stuff that Costco sells under the name Epoxy Guard is a decent price for the 100% Solids that it has. Otherwise, the Rustoleum Professional is a solvent based product that works as well. Stay away from the waterbased products... they will not last.

I was planning on using the Costco stuff, but I decided on Racedeck tiles instead. Cost will be $800 for my 18' x 19' garage, but I think I will like the finished product the best.

If you have any other questions... go to www.garagejournal.com and look in the flooring section
M.Dest.B
05-19-2009, 02:25 PM
race deck flooring looks professional, tits and shows that you care about ur garage and car!
Killer95Stang
05-19-2009, 02:50 PM
Just found this link for the Sears Weatherbeater Epoxy kits at $30.00 off. Since your garage won't be used primarily as parking for a vehicle, this product should fit the bill.

http://dealnews.com/Weatherbeater-Epoxy-Garage-Floor-Coating-for-30-pickup/297275.html

Yes... racedeck is nice, but so is a well done epoxy floor. I just feel for the look I want, and simplicity of install, I can save a few hairs not pulling them all out when my Epoxy floor doesn't come out as planned.
RyanSterling966
05-19-2009, 03:18 PM
nice! thanks guys. My primary concern is function. I will also be welding in this area and Im not sure how the racedeck would stand up to it. Isnt it like a plastic?