[Travelhunter]

Originally Posted by FenneyGuy

I used Millers. My garage is huge so you should simply call Millers and request an estimate.

I used millers as well. Great job great price. I wouldn’t use anyone else

[MIskra]

We used Tru Grit Coatings. They were fabulous. A manager from T&D came to inspect some cracks in our driveway while our house was under warranty and noticed the garage floor. After checking it out, he said it was the best product he had ever seen. It's been 2 1/2 years and the garage floor is still in perfect conditoin. Thier website: Floor, Pool & Countertop Coatings | Lakeland, Orlando & Tampa, FL | Tru-Grit Coatings LLC

[stadry]

this is our work & has been for 35yrs,,, the best response i saw was call tim miller - sorry, guys.............................

lrvalley, check your label,,, i believe you meant many are not 100% solids. they're all epoxies - some are wtr-based & some are solvent-based,,, its the SOLIDS content that will generally determine performance

i can't define a ' clear poly coat on top ',,, i know how to recognize, install, & define polyaspartics, polyurethanes, & urethanes - for top coats too but am ignorant regarding 'using poly all the way. '

curious if you recall which ' trade journals ',,, my suspicions are epoxy-coat.com was well positioned re internet postings w/whatever algorithms & budget were employed

tink, send me a note & i'll try to help - shouldn't be much of an issue if you're willing to repair it correctly

[Waterfront]

CARMEN 352 399 1851 WENT THE EXTRA MILE very affordable.

[PoolBrews]

Originally Posted by stadry

this is our work & has been for 35yrs,,, the best response i saw was call tim miller - sorry, guys.............................

lrvalley, check your label,,, i believe you meant many are not 100% solids. they're all epoxies - some are wtr-based & some are solvent-based,,, its the SOLIDS content that will generally determine performance

i can't define a ' clear poly coat on top ',,, i know how to recognize, install, & define polyaspartics, polyurethanes, & urethanes - for top coats too but am ignorant regarding 'using poly all the way. '

curious if you recall which ' trade journals ',,, my suspicions are epoxy-coat.com was well positioned re internet postings w/whatever algorithms & budget were employed

tink, send me a note & i'll try to help - shouldn't be much of an issue if you're willing to repair it correctly

Good catch - you are correct, I meant to say solids! My poly coat is a 2 part polyurethane coating. Polyurethane is stronger and more impervious than epoxy. In the past, they didn't have the 2 part poly for home use - you could only get a pro with the right equipment to install it. Now they have 2 part poly, similar to epoxy.

Generally, a polyurethane floor coating is highly flexible and elastic, while epoxy flooring is harder and more brittle. This makes polyurethane coatings more resistant to scratches and similar damage. It's also more resistant to chemicals than epoxy.

Doing a base coat and and a clear coat in all poly is extremely expensive when compared to epoxy. However, doing the base coat in epoxy, then a good clear coat in poly offers many of the advantages of using poly without a huge increase in price.

[E Cascade]

I don't understand why people want to seal their garage floors. I've owned alot of houses and have never painted, sealed,......... any of them. What's the problem or what do I not know about FL? Thx

[Dust Bunny]

Recommend Concrete Creations 352- 455-9614

[Shish]

Edison Concreations sealed my 2 car garage for $998 and did a great job.
edison concreations inc - Home

1st day - cleaned and power washed
2nd day - applied epoxy base coat in color of house
3rd day - applied 2nd coat with speckles house trim colors
4th application was a clear epoxy and kept off of it for a couple days.
(included sand particles, so the surface isn't too slippery)

A friend also used them and they had to first remove a latex garage paint that was peeling. The job turned out just as good, but I do not know the cost.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by E Cascade

I don't understand why people want to seal their garage floors. I've owned alot of houses and have never painted, sealed,......... any of them. What's the problem or what do I not know about FL? Thx

It has nothing to do with Florida. It is mostly the appearance and stain resistance. It is easier to clean up an oil leak from your car before it soaks in and makes a stain.

[villagetinker]

Manufacturer stated the old floor coating needed to be removed, so this is not going to happen. I will go to Sherwin Williams to see if they have a possible solution. If all else fails, I will live with what I have.....

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Manufacturer stated the old floor coating needed to be removed, so this is not going to happen. I will go to Sherwin Williams to see if they have a possible solution. If all else fails, I will live with what I have.....

I once purchased plastic floor tiles from Costco and covered my garage floor with them in a few hours. They snapped together using a rubber hammer. It made a nice appearance, and you could wipe up an oil spill with a paper towel. I did it because the concrete floor had years of oil and rust stains, and chips on it.

[MEbner2805]

I just added a clear coat to my garage floor and it was so easy. Why not do it yourself? Just buy clear coat at home depot or Lowes and a roller and roll brush and pan and a small roller for the edges and GET TO WORK! Simply roll it on the edges with the small paint roller and roll the rest with the large paint roller. Use pads for smooth floors. Someone will charge you 450.00 to do it and its too easy not to do yourself. I did it myself and its beautiful. The clear coat paint is already waterproof. spills wipe up easily.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by MEbner2805

I just added a clear coat to my garage floor and it was so easy. Why not do it yourself? Just buy clear coat at home depot or Lowes and a roller and roll brush and pan and a small roller for the edges and GET TO WORK! Simply roll it on the edges with the small paint roller and roll the rest with the large paint roller. Use pads for smooth floors. Someone will charge you 450.00 to do it and its too easy not to do yourself. I did it myself and its beautiful. The clear coat paint is already waterproof. spills wipe up easily.

This is what I did, however the Xylene based clear coat (aka sealer) is not a good choice for a working garage. It does not stand up to gasoline, brake cleaner, and several other automotive fluids.

I am going to look into the tile for garages as this may be the best solution.

[photo1902]

Exactly. Have a professional do the job.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

This is what I did, however the Xylene based clear coat (aka sealer) is not a good choice for a working garage. It does not stand up to gasoline, brake cleaner, and several other automotive fluids.

I am going to look into the tile for garages as this may be the best solution.

Costco garage tiles.