1/08/08

Waiting for itto dry (8-10 cure time).

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Color coats go on next.

Some have asked if the primer is a non-pigmented version of the final coats. The MSDS sheets say its different and and is used for both green and "adverse" conditioned concrete. Here is the product bulletin:

http://www.pacpoly.com/primers/EPprimer/EPP.pdf

I just went out to check on it to see how well it has cured. In low 50 degree weather, it has lost its tackiness and is getting some hardness into it.

Looks like things are coming together very nicely :) Are you going to do any type of security system with the garage as well? It would be pretty easy to get a dual zone system set up, especially if you have one in the house now. I understand if you don't want to answer on a public forum so don't feel obligated.

How much for the floor coating, if you don't mind my asking...

How much for the floor coating, if you don't mind my asking...

Steve,

It works out to be about $4.50 per square foot. They laid down the first color coat today and its a nice medium/light grey. This has to cure overnight and then a second and final coat goes on tommorrow. I can't see the saw-cut expansion joint anymore!

It works out to be about $4.50 per square foot.

Hmm... Maybe I'll just try the Home Depot 2 part epoxy stuff... :D

ALL DONE!!!!!!!!

Its been about 48 hours since they laid down the final coat of epoxy and I've been walking around the garage in my socks. It's almost cured (takes about 72 hours), but it's still kinda soft.

I now have a smooth, level, and clean work surface! Corner weighing, anyone?

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That's it! This thread is done! Thanks for looking!

Simply awesome man! Now get some shots w/ a disassembled vehicle in there and this thread will be official.

ALL DONE!!!!!!!!

Its been about 48 hours since they laid down the final coat of epoxy and I've been walking around the garage in my socks. It's almost cured (takes about 72 hours), but it's still kinda soft.

I now have a smooth, level, and clean work surface! Corner weighing, anyone?

:snip:

That's it! This thread is done! Thanks for looking!

Done? I thought you ran some wiring for speakers and tv and whatnot. Cabinets? Tools? Comon ;)

That flooring looks awesome!

Done? I thought you ran some wiring for speakers and tv and whatnot. Cabinets? Tools? Comon ;)

That flooring looks awesome!

That's a different thread for later! I've got to strengthen my back to get all of my boxes and tools out of storage.

Flooring is fun. I pushed my dog on it and he slid all the way to the back wall since his nails couldn't get traction on it. He then ran back and bit me.

Word, we need to see pics of the garage with stuff in it, whether this thread or another.

Either way, congrats. Only problem is now you don't have an excuse for the "honey do" list... :D

Wow that a really nice garage.

Hmm... Maybe I'll just try the Home Depot 2 part epoxy stuff... :D
I have been silently watching this thread as I am in the middle of a garage build as well. Great Job!!!!
Rockwood, I researched about the home depot stuff, and settled on this stuff found at Sherwin Williams. Its called Tile Clad. This is some super strong industrial coating. They can mix it in any color. Wear a respirator (30 bucks at Home Depot as it is some serious stuff) Used muriatic acid to etch prior to putting the epoxy down. Its data sheet suggested for use in factories and power plants! I did 900 sq feet for 75 bucks!. It said it had a 30 day cure time I believe, but I was using it 3 days later without problem. This is some tuff stuff, I've dragged transmissions, etc... without issue. Oil cleans up very well. I added some stuff called shark teeth to it for no skid surface. Its nice and does not hurt when you kneel on it. You can walk on it when wet in running shoes without fear of falling.

I have been silently watching this thread as I am in the middle of a garage build as well. Great Job!!!!
Rockwood, I researched about the home depot stuff, and settled on this stuff found at Sherwin Williams. Its called Tile Clad. This is some super strong industrial coating. They can mix it in any color. Wear a respirator (30 bucks at Home Depot as it is some serious stuff) Used muriatic acid to etch prior to putting the epoxy down. Its data sheet suggested for use in factories and power plants! I did 900 sq feet for 75 bucks!. It said it had a 30 day cure time I believe, but I was using it 3 days later without problem. This is some tuff stuff, I've dragged transmissions, etc... without issue. Oil cleans up very well. I added some stuff called shark teeth to it for no skid surface. Its nice and does not hurt when you kneel on it. You can walk on it when wet in running shoes without fear of falling.

That's the same size as my garage, so I'll have to check it out. I've been going back and forth about painting my floor. The floor in my old garage was sealed or something and it didn't absorb fluids the same way my new one does. :(

I don't know if I would consider this "paint"
It was more like a goo that you apply with a roller.
I did it in a weekend myself with no issues. I have never done anything like this before, and I am glad I did it. Looked into paint and figured it would not hold up. You should not have any problems.
I could not be happier with it. Get it and Good luck to you!

Can't wait to see a car in this garage!

Okay, since everyone is still viewing this thread for updates, I'll post up some pics soon. I've been going thru the McMaster-Carr Yellow Bible for the past few months...that book is the devil. Vehicles should be back from storage by next month.

2/29/08

Okay...still moving in and organizing crap. Lots of stuff still in storage and I'm slowly putting up cabinets and putting my workbenches together.

The long workbench is a 2 1/4" maple butcher block, about 8 feet long, and came in at a hefty 230 lbs. If you're one of those cookware geeks, the block was made by Boos. At first I was going to go with a steel top, but I like the heft of the wood, the resiliency, and its way cheaper. I don't care if it stains with 90 wt, I just need a usable bench.

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North wall of the garage: drill press, TIG, and compressor will all hang out here. Big heavy steel work table is mobile and has lockable casters.

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Another shot of the west wall...everything but the workbench is mobile. I'mplanning on anchoring the bench somehow into the floor or into the studs. May have to borrow a hammer drill....

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That's my dad's old 85 pound Paramo vise that I have yet to mount. He spent 35+ years a transmission guy and we recently sold off the shop. As a result, I get to fill the new garage with lots of pop's old, ancient, burly stuff.

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I guess the next update is gonna be in a few months when the cars are back in....

-Jimmy

The long workbench is a 2 1/4" maple butcher block, about 8 feet long, and came in at a hefty 230 lbs. If you're one of those cookware geeks, the block was made by Boos. At first I was going to go with a steel top, but I like the heft of the wood, the resiliency, and its way cheaper. I don't care if it stains with 90 wt, I just need a usable bench.

Word. My Dad makes these by just buying a bunch of maple (or oak) planks, gluing them together, then running them through his planer (or just sanding it). If you've got time, you can save some money this way.

North wall of the garage: drill press, TIG, and compressor will all hang out here. Big heavy steel work table is mobile and has lockable casters.

You going to cover that table with a thin piece of steel or aluminum? Makes welding soooo much easier when you don't have to worry about attaching the lead to it.

Another shot of the west wall...everything but the workbench is mobile. I'mplanning on anchoring the bench somehow into the floor or into the studs. May have to borrow a hammer drill....

Ever think of just mounting it to the studs in the wall? Unless you're bending DOM rollcage tubing with that vice, it should be sturdy enough.

That's my dad's old 85 pound Paramo vise that I have yet to mount. He spent 35+ years a transmission guy and we recently sold off the shop. As a result, I get to fill the new garage with lots of pop's old, ancient, burly stuff.

Word. My dad was a supply officer in the Chair Force. When they switched from issuing every mechanic a complete tool set to issuing the mechanics a partial set (with all the commonly used tools) then having a couple of sets of the less commonly used tools a shared set, he was able to get some really nice, burly tools he still has after 30 years.

Okay, finally got around to trailing the B13 back home from friend's shop. Couldn't believe the holiday traffic on the 405 on Easter! Anyways, here's a shot of it occupying one of two spots.

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Still getting around to organizing the work area next to the car. Finally have a place to put my press, the drill press, my pneumatic spring compressor, and my compressor all in one spot. I have to go and pick up a piece of 1/8" steel to top my welding table, Rockwood.

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Got a chance to take some of the pairs of old Ford heads and dissassemble them on the workbench. My next mission is to trailer the Mustang back from Brian over at Afterhours.

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I've also been busy eBaying sound equipment. Got a pair of Klipsch SB2's to match a free Pioneer Elite receiver I got. Now I finally havesome tunes in the garage. I've been eyeing some subwoofers lately.

-Jimmy