AJ Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 so i finally got around to fixing my garage floor. i'm only doing half this year and i'll do the other half in the spring. my house was built in the early 70's and not taken very good care of because they either didn't know or were too cheap to do it right. the water issues around the house (now fixed) cause the floor to drop in the front and side. the front dropped the most where the cement step pad is now. it was a good 6 inch drop under the step based off measurements i did. instead of fixing the floor the right way who ever owned the house before me just had that slap poured to "fix" the floor. the side of the garage dropped 2.5 inches. when we first moved in. http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/11443_313246550276_537465276_9662281_6253427_n.jpg here i build a main base of 3 inches so i didn't have to use as much of my stuff to level the floor. then i built up the transition again to use less of the stuff we use on floors. notice the crack. http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/315783_10150914482270277_537465276_21402259_1877549786_n.jpg http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/312900_10150914482740277_537465276_21402267_801460659_n.jpg in the front of the floor by the door there was a lot of cracks and salt damage. http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/313217_10150914483275277_537465276_21402272_1034596422_n.jpg all the salt damage filled, the floor ground smooth and crack control joints cut. the big stuff i filled with an epoxy (rhino linings 2300) we have that i mixed with sand. the cracks were filled with a product called concrete restore (another rhino product) its a rapid cure epoxy mixed with sand. http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/385775_10150915522320277_537465276_21409704_1554220903_n.jpg with the front and the side leveled with 12 50lb bags of sand and 30 gallons of 2300 epoxy everything was ground smooth. http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/385992_10150915524550277_537465276_21409718_1437950169_n.jpg http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/310620_10150915523920277_537465276_21409711_1651032489_n.jpg with everything cleaned the coat was rolled out and then charcoal gray chips broadcast into the wet base. http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/386566_10150915526000277_537465276_21409729_403417917_n.jpg with the base dry the clear coat was rolled out. i mixed a few different colors to get a medium gray step to make it stand out from the floor a little better. http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/311016_10150917468835277_537465276_21420902_903950330_n.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 That turned out amazing. Any idea of the overall cost? Our garage is in serious need of repair but there's only maybe a 1.5 drop from highest to lowest points on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted November 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 i didn't keep track. not counting my time there is well over 1k just in product. people always complain about how much getting their floor done cost and i tell them to price having it repoured and call me back lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 i didn't keep track. not counting my time there is well over 1k just in product. people always complain about how much getting their floor done cost and i tell them to price having it repoured and call me back lol. I guess its what trade you know. I can repour mine cheaper lol. But then again I would prefer to have it look like yours when done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted November 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I guess its what trade you know. I can repour mine cheaper lol. But then again I would prefer to have it look like yours when done. and the salt won't hurt it anymore:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Damn salt. I know the fucking city came through last winter and sprayed salt 1/2 way up my damn brand new driveway causing it to start to spaul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 great work. Nothing like having that shop-like floor to work on. That is the worst when the salt starts to flake it into pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franchi Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'm in the middle of doing the same. lol Just waiting for the stuff I put into the cracks to finish curing before I do next steps, seal it, epoxy, and then clear. I'll put some pics up when it's all done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc5.0 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Why you gotta blame the salt?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 damn AJ you're the man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonda Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 so much want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted November 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 great work. Nothing like having that shop-like floor to work on. That is the worst when the salt starts to flake it into pieces. I can do one for you too if you want. Only cost money. I'm in the middle of doing the same. lol Just waiting for the stuff I put into the cracks to finish curing before I do next steps, seal it, epoxy, and then clear. I'll put some pics up when it's all done. Mine isn't epoxy it's a polyurea. Hopefully it holds up for you, 68% of the floors I do I have to grind epoxy off of because it flakes up. damn AJ you're the man Thanks B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted November 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 so much want Want the number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonda Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I guess I missed the part about someone doing it for you. YES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted November 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Nobody did it for me it's the company we own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonda Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 even better. I'll pm you the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 This maybe a dumb question, but can the coating be put on during the winter and still dry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted November 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 This maybe a dumb question, but can the coating be put on during the winter and still dry? I can do it down to 32*. Not that I want to lol. It does take longer to dry though. So it goes from next day return to service to a few days return to service. I coated my floor and parked on it the next day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Thanks for the info. You're floor looks dam nice btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonda Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I heat the ground floor of my garage with a torpedo heater when I need to....assuming that would be a dangerous practice around paint though? Or maybe you could heat it up for a couple days so the pad gets warm and then cut it off for the painting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I heat the ground floor of my garage with a torpedo heater when I need to....assuming that would be a dangerous practice around paint though? Or maybe you could heat it up for a couple days so the pad gets warm and then cut it off for the painting? You maybe on to something. To help cure it(hilly billy style), I am thinking several smaller heaters zip tied to the garage door tracks/rails at the ceiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted November 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 i don't think all that is necessary. this stuff cures pretty fast as it is. we just did a shop in lancaster and they are back working on it today and we finished it last night. friday we ground the old epoxy off the floor saturday we repaired cracks and put down a water based primer and yesterday we put down the base coat with chips and then the clear top coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 You need to renegotiate the price of the materials, they are killing your profit possibilities especially with being a rather new product line.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Looks nice good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 For those that dont know, the product that Aj's company applies is different than an epoxy. As he stated his is a polyaspartic coating. While it shares a similar chemistry as epoxy it offers alot more benefits. 1. is its dry time, it dries much much faster than epoxy can. 2. Its about 50% more flexible than epoxy. 3. It has alot better adhesion. 4.Polyurea has many more color options and finishes. His company has the ability to offer the techniques needed to properly apply the product. Most "do-it-yourselfers" dont have access to the grinding capabilities either an epoxy or polyurea require to properly apply. Most people think they can powerwash or even acid wash a floor and be good to go. While this may last anywhere from a month to a few years, grinding a surface creates the bonding surface each product requires to make a lifelong durable surface that can stand to years of abuse. For anyone who is thinking about using his products and feels the price is high compared to something you could get for $50 in a box at home depot, keep in mind its a far better product and he performs the techniques to guarantee it looks good and will last. Its one of those things where you think how much do I want to spend over and over doing it or just pay to do it right and last the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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