Painting - Painting Cement Floor
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Jim-426
02-25-07, 07:14 AM
What is the Best paint for a garage floor? There will be cars in and out all year. No heat in garage. Garage is attached to house.
dengle
03-15-07, 02:16 PM
i've personally never used a garage floor paint/sealer before. My step-father used an oil-based paint and true-to-form of the following article, when a car with hot tires parked on it, the paint came right off.
Check out this link I found:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/home_improvement/1274586.html
Check out this link I found:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/home_improvement/1274586.html
groundbeef
03-15-07, 04:33 PM
Wait until temps are above 60
Degrease/clean floor WELL
Etch with Muratic Acid. Remeber to wear ACID respirator unless you want to live on a real respirator! Or use H&C concrete etch. Much less powerful, but not nearly as health dangerous.
Let floor dry thourghly.
2 Coats epoxy. SW makes a product in the Tile Clad line that works great. Had it in my old garage for about 6 years. Never peeled, chipped or flaked. Oil wiped right up without staining.
Thats the right way to do it. Good luck!
Degrease/clean floor WELL
Etch with Muratic Acid. Remeber to wear ACID respirator unless you want to live on a real respirator! Or use H&C concrete etch. Much less powerful, but not nearly as health dangerous.
Let floor dry thourghly.
2 Coats epoxy. SW makes a product in the Tile Clad line that works great. Had it in my old garage for about 6 years. Never peeled, chipped or flaked. Oil wiped right up without staining.
Thats the right way to do it. Good luck!
marksr
03-15-07, 04:47 PM
I preffer to use a concrete stain. When applied correctly it won't peel but will wear away over time. I recomend the H&C concrete stain.
groundbeef
03-16-07, 08:51 AM
To each his own. I like the look of an epoxy. When done correctly it will last darn near forever. You are correct, that as stain wears, it more or less 'fades' away without leaving a trace.
An added benefit of the old H&C solvent stain, is that on subsequent applications, it would "rewet" the old, and basically blend in.
The newer latex versions do not, and in my opinon are not nearly as durable, or attractive.
I like the high sheen of the epoxy. Have to be careful in the winter though. I slid around the car more than a couple of times!
An added benefit of the old H&C solvent stain, is that on subsequent applications, it would "rewet" the old, and basically blend in.
The newer latex versions do not, and in my opinon are not nearly as durable, or attractive.
I like the high sheen of the epoxy. Have to be careful in the winter though. I slid around the car more than a couple of times!
clockdaddy
03-16-07, 10:50 AM
Groundbeef,
You mentioned your sliding around your vehicle. Some places recommend that as you spread the epoxy to sprinkle silicone sand to keep it from being slick.
DON'T DO IT!!! We found out the hard way.
The sand in the finish acts just like a grind stone. It's impossible to mop so you can't get it very clean and even sweeping the floor is difficult.
Consider yourself advised, Jim!! (Well, for what it's worth!!)
You mentioned your sliding around your vehicle. Some places recommend that as you spread the epoxy to sprinkle silicone sand to keep it from being slick.
DON'T DO IT!!! We found out the hard way.
The sand in the finish acts just like a grind stone. It's impossible to mop so you can't get it very clean and even sweeping the floor is difficult.
Consider yourself advised, Jim!! (Well, for what it's worth!!)
groundbeef
03-16-07, 12:38 PM
Actually, H&C concrete manufactures a product called "SharkGrip" that is a neutral boyant polyomer for helping minimize slip.
Unlike sand, it is spherical, and does not act as a holding agent for dirt that gets on the surface. Granted it does not act as aggressive as sand, but is a much better medium for non-slip surfaces.
As neutral-boyant, once added to the material and either shook in a shaker, or spun with a blender, it neither settles to the bottom or sinks to the surface. It simply stays where it stops after agitation. This is a marked improvement over sand that typically begins to sink as soon as the shaker stops. This requires multiple agitations to ensure some minimum level of distribution.
Also, it doens't bog up your roller cover. It's pretty amazing stuff actually!
But thanks for the tip, and your concern is well noted. I don't like sand for the reasons that you state.
Unlike sand, it is spherical, and does not act as a holding agent for dirt that gets on the surface. Granted it does not act as aggressive as sand, but is a much better medium for non-slip surfaces.
As neutral-boyant, once added to the material and either shook in a shaker, or spun with a blender, it neither settles to the bottom or sinks to the surface. It simply stays where it stops after agitation. This is a marked improvement over sand that typically begins to sink as soon as the shaker stops. This requires multiple agitations to ensure some minimum level of distribution.
Also, it doens't bog up your roller cover. It's pretty amazing stuff actually!
But thanks for the tip, and your concern is well noted. I don't like sand for the reasons that you state.