[Bgkhawk]

Any recommendations regarding sealing garage floors? We are building a new Lilac and am exploring a sealing process for the garage.

[ljones190]

Originally Posted by Bgkhawk

Any recommendations regarding sealing garage floors? We are building a new Lilac and am exploring a sealing process for the garage.

We used Tim The Toolman who also does attic stairs and cabinets including garage floor coatings, he did a nice job for us, his number is 352-217-0561.

Good Luck and Welcome to TOTV.

[memason]

Another vote for Tim... He did our garage floor and attic stairs. Reasonable and was here when he said he would be.

[Kelsie52]

You cant go wrong with Tim Miller --he shows up on time does a great job and is a gentleman----------
He installed attic pull down stairs and finished the garaghe floor

good luck

[laryb]

Originally Posted by ljones190

We used Tim The Toolman who also does attic stairs and cabinets including garage floor coatings, he did a nice job for us, his number is 352-217-0561.

Good Luck and Welcome to TOTV.

[CarGuys]

Originally Posted by Bgkhawk

Any recommendations regarding sealing garage floors? We are building a new Lilac and am exploring a sealing process for the garage.

Google Race Deck Floor Tiles, Did it to my home here, It looks great was easy for my wife and I to install. Customer service is great! They help you lay it out and order the correct amount,

It's going in my new Lilac when we build

Herv

[Tiger Lady]

I agree that Tim the Toolman is the way to go.

[3puttharry]

Originally Posted by Bgkhawk

Any recommendations regarding sealing garage floors? We are building a new Lilac and am exploring a sealing process for the garage.

We are also building a lilac will call timtoolman for srirs thnaks but wd rather seal/paint the garage floor myself before we mv in. Follow up to above poster..... any suggestions for sealing material or paint? Thanks

[memason]

Go with the 2 part epoxy sealer. Don't forget, you will need to etch it first, with acid to get all of the dirt and dust off it. Even though it's new, you still need to do this step or you'll likely have problems with your epoxy coating.

Tim can do your floor before you move in too. We had that done, when we here for a week, since it needed to sit for a few days without anything on it.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by memason

.....Don't forget, you will need to etch it first, with acid to get all of the dirt and dust off it. Even though it's new, you still need to do this step or you'll likely have problems with your epoxy coating. ......

What memason said.

Everyone homeowner I've ever talked with who has had real problems with their epoxy paint lifting, peeling, etc. has skipped the acid etching step.

Bill

[JJ&TJ]

I used U Coat It up in PA in my garage. It costs a little more but it is worth it. Been on for years, I used there clear that protects against oils and acids and this stuff is tuff. You dont need to recoat with clear at all. You can even put flakes in it. you wet down the floor and when you paint it gets drawn into the concrete.

[3puttharry]

Originally Posted by JJ&TJ

I used U Coat It up in PA in my garage. It costs a little more but it is worth it. Been on for years, I used there clear that protects against oils and acids and this stuff is tuff. You dont need to recoat with clear at all. You can even put flakes in it. you wet down the floor and when you paint it gets drawn into the concrete.

Thanks everyone for PROCESS suggestions. JJ did you also acid etch prior to the U Coat? thanks PS what is acid etching?

[Bill-n-Brillo]

3putt, here's a pretty fair assessment and description of acid etching concrete:

http://www.epoxyproducts.com/acid.html

It probably helps you understand why many people would want to skip doing it!!

Bill

[3puttharry]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

3putt, here's a pretty fair assessment and description of acid etching concrete:

http://www.epoxyproducts.com/acid.html

It probably helps you understand why many people would want to skip doing it!!

Bill

You da man bill thanks. Think i will keep looking for additional process like ask hm depot

[CarGuys]

Must be just my bad luck but! I wish you the all the best with paint. Prep is the most important

Watched the crew wash clean acid wash etch again wash clean let dry apply two part flood system and leave,

Let set for a week, It cost a pretty good buck to buy this paint and the labor

Took a Harley ride came home late evening parked the bike on the new floor.

Rolled it out the next morning and the paint came up off the floor stuck to the tires!

Thats when I called Race Deck! No hot tires, oil leaks or scratch marks gonna get this ole CarGuy again.

Only sad part was leaving it in this now sold home. New owner would not hear of me taking it up and moving it to Florida!

Just my story I'm sure many have had good installation and outstanding good luck with their painted floors