Hi GF, I hope you don't mind me checking back with you after the holiday as I would like the same work done. I would appreciate it very much, Johnny

[gfmucci]

Originally Posted by JohnnyM

Hi GF, I hope you don't mind be checking back with you after the holiday as I would like the same work done. I would appreciate it very much, Johnny

Yah, sure, you-betcha (and I'm not even from Minnesota!) I'll give a report.

[graciegirl]

Okay guys. I am really sticking my neck out here.I don't know anyone here in my "nice" neighborhood that has finished the garage floor. I have lived my whole life and in eight different houses and have never had a finish on my garage floor. I hose it out and straighten it up and never anguish about it. NOW, before you jump to conclusions, behind my back people have called me Mrs. Clean and Martha Stewart, and no, I don't have a hand washing obsession, but close.

Whats the deal with the garage floors in Florida?

P.S. I hate the designs on driveways too, but once I live there, who knows?

GracieGirl

Oil does not drip from MY car!

[graciegirl]

AND further. My husband (aka Sweetie), was terrified at the pristine interiors of the garages of our retired friends in Florida. I kept saying, "Sweetie, did you see their garage? You could do surgery in that garage." And he kept saying, "omigawd!! It looks like they have too much time on their hands." He is retiring again, in the next few months and he is frankly frightened about not being busy with the things he is used to doing.

So what is it my new friends? Explain your garages, please.

[gfmucci]

Well, GracieGirl, if you must know (wink wink) I plan to do surgery in my garage.

Seriously, if I can explain this from a personal social evolution perspective, and guys, chime in as appropriate...

After years of rushing around, going to work, and using the garage as an afterthought, utility shed affair, just a place to pakh the cah and store dirty smelly lawn equipment, and a place for my sweet wife to just toss anything and everyting into* that she didn't want in the house, I see this as my chance to control this space in a nice way.* And I'll have the time.* Bare concrete gets dusty - it constantly excretes concrete dust.* And it absorbs stains - no, my car doesn't leak oil either.* Short of installing oak floors or spanish tile in the garage (come to think of it, that would be pretty neat!!) this is my next choice.* In my previous house, I painted the garage floor.* But it had a flat (as in "non-glossy") look and the paint wore off after a few years.

Bottom line...even though I will pakh my cah in it, I also plan to use it as another room of the house - for hobbies (trains), music and other pursuits.* It will be air conditioned.* I also hope to have pristine shelving and cabinets.

Are you beginning to worry about me?

[graciegirl]

VEDDY interesting! I want to know more. Just when I am abandoning the obsessive upkeep of a formal home and six sets of china for casual Florida living, my husband is gonna go Stepford in the garage?

Hmmm. I am not worried about you GF, but maybe a little....concerned. :dontknow:

[gfmucci]

The WORST thing you can do is feel compelled because 'that's the way the others do it.' Whatever you or your hubby do, I hope it is because you have your own unique reasons for wanting to do it. Thank goodness there are no deed restrictions on garage flooring! :cop: :cop: :cop:

[handieman]

Originally Posted by Muncle

Great move. You're retired and shouldn't have to put up with the rigors of the labor or the self recrimination if something went wrong or even if it were less that perfect. Everyone here raves about S&S, so they'll likely do a good job for you. Congrats.

I got the garage, drive, etc. painted last year by Amy Newsome and simply love it. Not only does it improve the looks, but it makes the garage and especially the lanai so much easier to keep clean. And it's so much more comfortable to walk on barefoot than just concrete. The only issue was when Amy and her assistant, another attractive young lady, did my place it was really hot outside. So of course, they dressed accordingly. Consequently all the dirty old men in the neighborhood felt obligated to come over and check out the work --- all day --- every day.

Thanx Muncle, I had Amy do my drive, lanai, sidewalks, and patio in my absense. My point is, I'll now have her do my garage this August when I'm there ;D

You get my point?

Handie :joke:

[gfmucci]

I hope Amie and her co-workers work for S & S ;D