New Garage

[elacruze]

New Garage, going up. I'll update as things go along.
Anybody got flooring recommendations? This will be a working area, so I'm thinking epoxy not tile.

[djcarguy]

  is block wall for fire code,because of how close to fence or other house??  you say work area ,that will be great  to have seperate work area. allbest ta ya

[hemi68charger]

 

[hemi68charger]

is block wall for fire code,because of how close to fence or other house??  you say work area ,that will be great  to have separate work area. allbest ta ya

All the homes in South Florida USED to be built with cinder blocks... I remember growing up and living in a house like that. Then, not sure what happen, coding, politicians, Snow-birds building; but homes went to frame....    Don't hold up to hurricanes very well.

[41husk]

I wonder how much more it cost to build a block building?

[elacruze]

I wonder how much more it cost to build a block building?

the cost difference is insignificant, at least down here. I had it quoted both ways just to find out, but never considered using wood.

[chargd72]

Epoxy for sure.  Bro-in-law has it in his garage.  Cleaning spills is as easy as hosing it off.

[bobs66440]

Epoxy. Just make sure you get the best quality and it's applied properly. I painted my floor and it wasn't long before it was coming up in sheets!

Don't forget the footings for the lift!  

[Patronus]

I would put a down-draft booth into there  

[tan top]

  looking good 

I would be put a down-draft booth into there 

  good idea 

[NHCharger]

Epoxy. Just make sure you get the best quality and it's applied properly. I painted my floor and it wasn't long before it was coming up in sheets!

Don't forget the footings for the lift!  

Looks like the floor is already poured. I vote for epoxy also. I used Behr two part. Primed first, then one coat of finish. Was the cheapest way out at the time. It has held up surprisingly well considering the amount of thrashing I do in the shop. It is starting to wear out.I'll need to re-coat next year.

[elacruze]

Anybody tried this stuff?


http://www.garageoutfitters.com/flooring.php

[68blue]

Retired from the paint industry I can say that a lot of the issues with epoxy peel up are related to prep, application temp, and parking on it before it's cured. Epoxy can be dry to walk on but if you set something on it, like a car, the area where the tires contact the floor can block full cure causing peel up later. Wait a week with ambient temps above 50 before setting stuff on it.   

[jb666]

Another vote for Epoxy. I took the time , 3 years ago, and did mine myself. It still looks like the day I put it down and NOTHING sticks to it...  

The key is all in the prep.

[Darkman]

Can anyone spot the face made from cinderblocks? Looks like it's wearing a hat!

[ACUDANUT]

 Whats wrong with just a smooth concrete floor ? It beats a rock or dirt floor.

[stripedelete]

Can anyone spot the face made from cinderblocks? Looks like it's wearing a hat!

Ha!  You're right.

[elacruze]

Whats wrong with just a smooth concrete floor ? It beats a rock or dirt floor.

What's wrong with a Chevette? It beats a horse and buggy or bicycle.  j/k

[ACUDANUT]

 Sorry, I don't get it.

[Aero426]

Seal the concrete and be done with it.    You could even stain it if you want a nicer look.   I'd do either of those before I'd lay down a consumer grade epoxy paint product.  

[twodko]

It's just about a nice clean looking garage/shop. Easier to keep clean, looks good and adds a spot of value to the space. We make these cars look beautiful again, kind of deserving considering all the work we put into them.  If you have the time and cash why not?

[elacruze]

Seal the concrete and be done with it.    You could even stain it if you want a nicer look.   I'd do either of those before I'd lay down a consumer grade epoxy paint product.  

Why qualify that with 'consumer grade'?

I don't usually cheap out if there is a better product, particularly with something I have to live with forever.

[elacruze]

Sorry, I don't get it.

Smooth concrete is nice-for a while. Even if you maintain and clean it, eventually it looks like crap and then you can't put a coating on  it due to contamination.

Why have plain when you can have something that looks nice and cleans easily?

[meepmeep70]

by no means expert,but isn't there a certain amount of time needed that the concrete is putting out moisture,so you have to wait to coat/seal? just putting it out there

[Darkman]

Ideally you would like to give concrete 28 days to cure fully