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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:
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.
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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!
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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Simply awesome man! Now get some shots w/ a disassembled vehicle in there and this thread will be official.
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2002 Maxima SE (6MT) -Drop-in K&N and a brand new longblock VQ35
1994 G20 - SR20VE, JWT pop, SSAC 2.5", 2.5" VRS catback
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!
Done? I thought you ran some wiring for speakers and tv and whatnot. Cabinets? Tools? Comon
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.
Hmm... Maybe I'll just try the Home Depot 2 part epoxy stuff...
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.
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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!
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.
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.
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.
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....
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.
I guess the next update is gonna be in a few months when the cars are back in....
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.
