Garage Floors

[vinricci]

What are the pros and cons of acrylic stain versus epoxy on garage floors? And who do you recommend? Have been quoted anywhere from $600 to $1800 for 2 car plus golf car garage. Thanks.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

The cons for both of them is that they have to be maintained. There is a new process, (sorry, but I can't remember what it's called) where the floor is polished. It evidently seals the finish and it looks like marble when done.

Both acrylic stain and epoxy are going to have to be redone every few years. I did stain in my garage and it was a big mistake. I have tire marks all over it. The epoxy that I've seen looks much better and doesn't seem to mark up.

[Villager Joyce]

When wet, epoxy is slicker than black ice. if we had known, we would have requested they add sand.

[tuccillo]

I have had epoxy down for over a year and it looks the same as when it was first applied. I know people who have had epoxy on their garage floor for 15 years and it is doing fine. If the proper preparation is done and a good product is used, epoxy should last a long time.

The cons for both of them is that they have to be maintained. There is a new process, (sorry, but I can't remember what it's called) where the floor is polished. It evidently seals the finish and it looks like marble when done.

Both acrylic stain and epoxy are going to have to be redone every few years. I did stain in my garage and it was a big mistake. I have tire marks all over it. The epoxy that I've seen looks much better and doesn't seem to mark up.

[Villager Joyce]

I have had epoxy down for over a year and it look that same as when it was first applied. I know people who have had epoxy on their garage floor for 15 years and it is doing fine. If the proper preparation is done and a good product is used, epoxy should last a long time.

is yours slick? ours is absolutely beautiful

[RickeyD]

When wet, epoxy is slicker than black ice. if we had known, we would have requested they add sand.


They really should have advised you of such.

[Villager Joyce]

They really should have advised you of such.

I'm afraid our guy had been exposed to one epoxy floor too many. not sure he knew his own name, but sure knew how to do floors.

[Jima64]

The cons for both of them is that they have to be maintained. There is a new process, (sorry, but I can't remember what it's called) where the floor is polished. It evidently seals the finish and it looks like marble when done.

Both acrylic stain and epoxy are going to have to be redone every few years. I did stain in my garage and it was a big mistake. I have tire marks all over it. The epoxy that I've seen looks much better and doesn't seem to mark up.

Using a high speed burnishing buffer heats the surface slightly and causes it to seal and firm up. If done properly it won't be slippery. Most stores use this process.

[villagetinker]

I used a CLEAR coating system (purchased from Sherwin Williams LSL) with shark skin non slip additive. This has been down for 2 years looks good. Now let me clarify one thing, I have a working garage, I still have 2 cars that I am working on an old Mustang and an old corvette, so the floor gets dirty. This system cleans up well

Also, this system looks like the concrete is WET, which I happen to like the medium gray effect and the pattern of the actual concrete. This is a relatively easy do it your self system, and as long as you keep the garage door open the fumes are not bad at all.

Hope this helps.

[tuccillo]

No, not at all slick and it looks great. I mop it about once a month to keep it clean.

is yours slick? ours is absolutely beautiful

[vinricci]

I would rather not install myself. I would still appreciate contractor recommendations.

[DangeloInspections]

There are many options for doing your garage floor. If you are looking for a contractor, Tim Miller, known as "Tim the tool man" specializes in epoxy floors. He is quite busy, typically booked solid for a month or more.

I inspect many garages and can tell Tim's work easily. His floors typically look very nice.

I did my own floor in a garage addition I built....here it is;

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/faithfulFrank/DSCN1103_zpsn3mfwzwn.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/faithfulFrank/media/DSCN1103_zpsn3mfwzwn.jpg.html)

I VERY MUCH suggest that whoever does this for you that you have them mix a cup of H&C "Shark Grip" to the clear coat. This is MUCH better than sand and will keep your floor from being slippery. It is an anti slip additive. It cost less than $5.00.......I do not know why most folks fail to use this. I am glad I used it.

Hope this helps!

Frank

[Newbeginnings]

We have had both, stain on the first house and we switched to Epoxy on our current home. The epoxy is the best in my opinion, looks great, easy to clean. I didn't like stain as any solvent will ruin the floor, had to have touch up work done when I accidentally spilled on it. The epoxy looks so nice, our garage looks like an extension of our indoor living area, my husband has even teased he would like some lazy boy reclining furniture out in the garage. Husband loves his garage, when we have our driveway party's people are always asking about the nice floor.

[Greg Nelson]

Thanks for all the info! Our garage is the 'man cave' (my side) for my 03 Thunderbird. Epoxy appears the winner

[Raemom]

I do not recommend Creative Concrete. He offered us a deal for epoxy that seemed too good to be true and it was. Made a mess, sloppy work, skimped on material, had to sand off areas and redo. Try someone who advertises on TOTV.

[dianafig2004]

What company did you use

[jchase]

Don't go cheap! I did and I regret it. Use a good epoxy. A friend of mine used Ron Hill, 352-484-8739. Wasn't cheap, but will last forever.

[lanabanana73]

We have had both, stain on the first house and we switched to Epoxy on our current home. The epoxy is the best in my opinion, looks great, easy to clean. I didn't like stain as any solvent will ruin the floor, had to have touch up work done when I accidentally spilled on it. The epoxy looks so nice, our garage looks like an extension of our indoor living area, my husband has even teased he would like some lazy boy reclining furniture out in the garage. Husband loves his garage, when we have our driveway party's people are always asking about the nice floor.

Can you tell us who installed your epoxy floor?

[Sable99]

We have had both, stain on the first house and we switched to Epoxy on our current home. The epoxy is the best in my opinion, looks great, easy to clean. I didn't like stain as any solvent will ruin the floor, had to have touch up work done when I accidentally spilled on it. The epoxy looks so nice, our garage looks like an extension of our indoor living area, my husband has even teased he would like some lazy boy reclining furniture out in the garage. Husband loves his garage, when we have our driveway party's people are always asking about the nice floor.

Who did your epoxy floor?

[Sable99]

There are many options for doing your garage floor. If you are looking for a contractor, Tim Miller, known as "Tim the tool man" specializes in epoxy floors. He is quite busy, typically booked solid for a month or more.

I inspect many garages and can tell Tim's work easily. His floors typically look very nice.

I did my own floor in a garage addition I built....here it is;

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/faithfulFrank/DSCN11t03_zpsn3mfwzwn.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/faithfulFrank/media/DSCN1103_zpsn3mfwzwn.jpg.html)

I VERY MUCH suggest that whoever does this for you that you have them mix a cup of H&C "Shark Grip" to the clear coat. This is MUCH better than sand and will keep your floor from being slippery. It is an anti slip additive. It cost less than $5.00.......I do not know why most folks fail to use this. I am glad I used it.

Hope this helps!

Frank

Thanks for the recommendation for Tim Miller. I would like to have my garage floor done before I move into my TV home.

[leftyf]

I did my own epoxy floor with the clear coat for the top. I used Rust Oleum for the base coat and Valspar for the top coat. I just added the colored flakes on top of the base coat and after the top coat, it's not slippery at all. Looks beautiful and I only have about $250 and a couple days labor into the job.

[jayjay]

Any names of company's who do epoxy on garage floors that you would recommend?

[GaryW]

Any names of company's who do epoxy on garage floors that you would recommend?

TIM MILLER,,, he is the best

[rxatkin]

We have an epoxy floor in our villa garage and it is beautiful. It is slick though when it gets wet. We bought our house used so we don't know who did the work. Does anyone have any RECENT experience with a contractor they can recommend?

[sralph99]

TIM MILLER,,, he is the best

Does anybody have a phone number for Tim Miller?

[jchase]

Tim Miller number, 352-217-0561

[village dreamer]

tim miller did my 2 car plus golf cart garage this past aug. for $1200, I love my garage floor,very happy w/tim.

[RickeyD]

tim miller did my 2 car plus golf cart garage this past aug. for $1200, I love my garage floor,very happy w/tim.


$1,200 , and this is a Florida price ? Did he use gold dust in the mix. I'm floored, truly am. This guy is making a killing. Now I know for sure I'll be doing it on my own. No special skills are required, a no brainer for any do it yourselfer.

[JoMar]

Any names of company's who do epoxy on garage floors that you would recommend?

Creative Concrete......do a search on the threads for posts and count the number of Cliff's recommendations compared to others. I will say the the process is probably not that complicated and as others have said. If you are a DIY person you can most likely do as good a job as the contractors. If you are a mental DIY person, maybe not so much. When you get a contractor, get their FULL reference list with addresses and phone numbers then take a ride around and see the work or call those on the list.

[mtdjed]

Interlocking tiles are another option. No slip easy cleanup. Ours are 9 years old and look new. Many design options. No maintenance required except an occasional mopping.

[mizterz]

What brand tiles do you have in your garage?
How do I delete a post?

[mizterz]

Interlocking tiles are another option. No slip easy cleanup. Ours are 9 years old and look new. Many design options. No maintenance required except an occasional mopping.

What brand tiles do you have?

[howardandsheila]

Ok. I have an epoxy floor and would not do it again. I have tire marks everywhere a tire has been parked on it. Was told it was because I pulled in with hot tires. Or it was because one of the cars has high performance tires. Well my GOLF CART leaves marks.
Have tried to clean with a rubber removing compound with no success.
Not a happy camper. Would have put pads where tires would be if only I had been told that every tire would stain it.
Painter looked at it and will repaint stained areas. He is well known and has excellent reviews. He did home interior and did beautiful job.
Can any expert out there tell me if it sounds like the sealer was too thin?