Tractor Posted October 10, 2020 Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 That's awesome. From what I've been looking into epoxy really is knowing what your doing with the prep work. I'm a cheap ass and DIYer so if I do any it will have to be DIY. I'm my case I have plenty of time I just have to take my time and not over exert myself with projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 Assuming this is epoxy, are the different colors applied by masking off and painting separately like I imagine it being done? I might do something similar and start with the spots I'll park cars to help control spills and make it a project that I can do in several stages over a few weeks/months vs working my ass off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ec_E92 Posted October 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 That's awesome. From what I've been looking into epoxy really is knowing what your doing with the prep work. I'm a cheap ass and DIYer so if I do any it will have to be DIY. I'm my case I have plenty of time I just have to take my time and not over exert myself with projects. Totally all about the prep work. You need a clean and porous concrete for the epoxy to bite into yielding the strong bond. Like any paint, I'm sure it could be blended and you could work in sections, just have to grind up the edges and clean your canvas first. I had asked about if I cut up a section in the future to pour for a 2-post lift anchor and they said they could come out and patch/blend. I'm on the schedule for week of November 16th as they have a big OSU job the following week. The week after that they're hesitant to commit to due to weather/cold affecting cure time/quality. It is absolutely a DIY project and lots of success stories on Garage Journal. Unfortunately, it requires a significant amount of time and I have a serious lack of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Totally all about the prep work. You need a clean and porous concrete for the epoxy to bite into yielding the strong bond. Like any paint, I'm sure it could be blended and you could work in sections, just have to grind up the edges and clean your canvas first. I had asked about if I cut up a section in the future to pour for a 2-post lift anchor and they said they could come out and patch/blend. I'm on the schedule for week of November 16th as they have a big OSU job the following week. The week after that they're hesitant to commit to due to weather/cold affecting cure time/quality. It is absolutely a DIY project and lots of success stories on Garage Journal. Unfortunately, it requires a significant amount of time and I have a serious lack of that. Looking forward to seeing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ec_E92 Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Long overdue update... After some delays with house closing, weather and schedule, I finally had the floor put in early December! Took a week to cure due to the cold weather (didn’t have garage heater installed yet). Really pleased with it. To save cost I’m painting the stem walls in matching paint. Garage heater is now up and running and getting LED lighting setup as the previous 3 T8 fluorescent fixtures weren’t cutting it. To celebrate my wife got me a mop and a bucket [emoji1787] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Awesome, looks great man! I'll be following along to see your impression of durability etc.... Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 Any updates Eric? I know Tim just had his done. I'll probably be looking to do this end of this year and curious what people were happy/sad with. Also curious if there was anyone on here that used the Rust-Oleum Rocksolid product? https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-293513-Polycuramine-Garage-Floor/dp/B06XJ17JVD/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 I had a quote done by 1 Day Flooring and was really happy with the number and quality of their work. I didn't pull the trigger as we were on the fence about moving. Greg, their work is significantly cheaper on new concrete. I would skip the work and have them do it. I'll be having the new pad done by them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 I ended up thinking about and researching it for months and decided that I'm gonna use the garage and any floor I do is gonna get damaged over time for sure so I cheaped out and rolled on a natural look sealer. Worked out fine and oil spills have already been wiped up easily so I'm happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 Contractor gave me another new date for concrete (3rd so far), so we'll see if it happens tomorrow. It's definitely the part I'm most concerned with being correct. Trying to decide what coating to go with, I'd love something cool like a metallic epoxy, but clear or even racedeck is probably more sensible. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 Contractor gave me another new date for concrete (3rd so far), so we'll see if it happens tomorrow. It's definitely the part I'm most concerned with being correct. Trying to decide what coating to go with, I'd love something cool like a metallic epoxy, but clear or even racedeck is probably more sensible. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using TapatalkI'll message you as if you haven't already seen it, I had a Polyaspartic floor completed. Sent from my SM-G988U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 I'll message you as if you haven't already seen it, I had a Polyaspartic floor completed. Sent from my SM-G988U using Tapatalk Hours definitely looks great Tim, I have definitely not written off this approach. I really can't decide between fancy and utility, lol I plan to really work on things, weld, etc.. but man does this look cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 I think I've settled on racedeck for my attached garage. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted May 30, 2021 Report Share Posted May 30, 2021 That’s what I have in mine and have been pretty happy with it so far. I’m having a garage sale all weekend and have been getting countless compliments and inquiries about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 That’s what I have in mine and have been pretty happy with it so far. I’m having a garage sale all weekend and have been getting countless compliments and inquiries about it.Racedeck? That's what I'm doing in my attached garage. Did you do vented or solid? I'm going with epoxy or sealer in the shop. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 I have the solid tiles. I’ve got a thread going on garage journal with a number of pictures. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/my-sports-themed-racedeck-garage-floor.450920/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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