Garage Floor Paint Recomendations

[SFcobra65]

I am looking at painting my Garage Floor in a Black/White Checker style , and was wondering what everyones opinions were on what to use.I have 490 sq ft to cover...and a limited budget.

Frank

[FUNFER2]

Frank- you have email.

[SFcobra65]

Kevin...
My E-mail is messed up .Please PM me thru here.

Frank

[FUNFER2]

Hello Frank, try and call me today so we can chat about flooring options. We race sprint cars tonight if, it does not rain AGAIN !

After seeing several floors using epoxy paint, I will never use it for many reasons. Here is a link to "SwissTrax". Jay Leno and several Nascar teams us it, as you'll see on the site.

This will be set up going only from me, until you're ready to buy, just like with my group buy for the Billboard tires and the 2-post garage lift. Then I will have everyone contact my sales person for payment.
http://www.swisstrax.com/

I don't know if you were able to read my email but, I'm not, employed by the company, I just like to share good products and pricing for all of us. I plan on setting up another "Group Buy" here on CC next week. Were all getting 30% off per sq. ft. WOO-HOO ! lol.

[RaceDeck]

Originally Posted by FUNFER2

Hello Frank, try and call me today so we can chat about flooring options. We race sprint cars tonight if, it does not rain AGAIN !

The tiles I'm talking about is similar to Race Deck but better and lower cost. After seeing several floors using epoxy paint, I will never use it for many reasons. Here is a link to "SwissTrax". Jay Leno and several Nascar teams us it, as you'll see on the site.

This will be set up going only from me, until you're ready to buy, just like with my group buy for the Billboard tires and the 2-post garage lift. Then I will have everyone contact my sales person for payment.
http://www.swisstrax.com/

I don't know if you were able to read my email but, I'm not, employed by the company, I just like to share good products and pricing for all of us. I plan on setting up another "Group Buy" here on CC next week. Were all getting 30% off per sq. ft. WOO-HOO ! lol.

Really? Again with the product slamming? The facts are not true,RaceDeck is not similiar to any of the cheap copies on the marekt and with the CC discount, RaceDeck is far less costly and available to all members - Guaranteed!

[FUNFER2]

Sorry, I forgot about that line. I deleted it.
All is well again.

[PHM]

Don't use the stuff from home CHEAPO!! I did my garage over last year and it just pealed right up and i had someone from there take a look at it because they thought i might not haved etched the floor enough but we definetly did. And don't waste you breath talking to them because you will get no where!

[sparks]

The coin trax looks nice. Whats the cost per tile on those(est.)?

[Don]

Frank....... another Thread on the same subject

Epoxy flooring

[FUNFER2]

I'll give details next week on my own thread but, count on 30% off.
I don't wish to take over this post. You can shoot me an email and I'll give you my number in a PM.

[SFcobra65]

Thanks for everyones opinions... I am now leaning towards U Coat It...I just dont like the Diamond pattern or Circle pattern on the Deck styled tiles and would prefer a flat ,plain tile but cant seems to get anything under $2.00 per tile.
At 400 sq feet to cover , even $2.00 is hard for me to do , so thats why U Coat It seems to be the way i will go , unless someone knows another route for me to try.Race Deck has quoted me $1000+ for their tiles and nearly $700 for everyone elses.. with U Coat It at just under $500 , of which i believe i would be patient enough to do... But.. as i said , would be willing to look at other options..
Again , Thanks to all of you and your opinions.

Frank

[mpanten]

I think the U coat it would be a good choice. I used the rustoleum and it is ok but if I were to do it over I would go with the U coat it. I would also recomment the clear coat as it cleans up easier and looks a little nicer. Either way you will like it, spills clean up very easily.

[Chaplin]

I used UCoat it and would highly recommend it- great stuff. Went on easy and was very durable. A good result is dependent on the prep work - if you are not starting with a new slab of fresh concrete, follow the instructions on the prep work closely.

[FUNFER2]

Hello Frank, it was great talking with you. I'll get your order ready. Please feel free to contact anytime.

[RaceDeck]

If you are going to paint / epoxy..Then I would highly recommend Wolverine Coatings - They are a top quality product and company...Plus all Made in USA!

[powerslide]

Don-Wow, the structural specs on that garage floor are awesome! The presence of a vapor barrier under the concrete floor cannot be over emphasized, especially in areas that have soils with a high plasticity index. You can follow all the correct manufacturers instructions, and use the best materials, but the lack of an approved vapor barrier can ruin everything. The moisture will just percolate right up through the concrete and the hydrostatic pressure will eventually lift the best of finishes. Having an approved vapor barrier is just as important as correct surface preparation.

[Don]

powerslide......the garage that goes with the floor:

http://www.carproperty.com/detail.php?id=434

Home Page for CarProperty:

http://www.carproperty.com/

[4RE KLR]

Originally Posted by powerslide

Don-Wow, the structural specs on that garage floor are awesome! The presence of a vapor barrier under the concrete floor cannot be over emphasized, especially in areas that have soils with a high plasticity index. You can follow all the correct manufacturers instructions, and use the best materials, but the lack of an approved vapor barrier can ruin everything. The moisture will just percolate right up through the concrete and the hydrostatic pressure will eventually lift the best of finishes. Having an approved vapor barrier is just as important as correct surface preparation.

Correct on every aspect.
No vapor barrier equals a lifetime of problems.

It is required by code (UBC) and builders install it and then cut holes in the tops of the pads just before the pour. They do this to help the concrete 'set up' on rainy and or wet days when they pour. It is a STUPID practice and there is no way to tell if it has been done once the pad is poured. That is until water starts to seep up thought the floor.

25 years in the building business.

[Don]

In a newspaper HandyMan home maintenance column, the question regarding garage floor painting was asked. Reply mentioned using a semi-transparent stain as a low cost approach. While not specifically stated, could be inferred using exterior stain.

Had not heard of this approach, has anyone used stain ?