Garage floor paint suggestions

Zdom · 12-17-2009, 09:00 AM

I think this post maybe should be in the “lounge” area for off topic discussions, but after looking there, those posts are way off topic, so I apologize if I’m posting this in the wrong area.

I want to paint my garage floor (heated oversize 2 car garage) and looking at a 2 part epoxy paint, does anyone have experience with this and a recommendation? I have heard about staining concrete as well.

I think it will be easier to keep clean if I paint it or spill something on it.

I have heard stories about warm tires cooling and when you pull out the next time a piece of the paint sticks to the tire, etc.

Caravanshaka · 12-17-2009, 09:05 AM

I used the stuff you can buy at home depot or lowes, forget which one, but I think it is quikrete brand.

I've had it in my garage for over a year now. Been wonderful for protecting against oils and liquids and has held up to abuse just fine. I would, however, suggest not using the "flakes" they come with and just using a solid color you would like. The flakes make it hard to find small parts that you drop on the ground since they will basically just blend in with the flakes. If I could do it over again, I'd get a solid creme color

No matter which system you get, remember to spend most of your time on the prep. People that have had hot tires pickup the paint didn't properly prep the surface for adhesion.

370Zsteve · 12-17-2009, 09:15 AM

Go with the ruber tile if you want something that cleans easily. And it looks sweet! Check John Bradley's album.

Slynky · 12-17-2009, 09:40 AM

+1 on John's garage...

If I was going to do it, I think I'd look at (somehow) making sure there was a proper moisture barrier in place on the concrete garage floor and then put some kind of tile down.

Don't quote me on this but if there isn't a good way to keep the moisture from "coming up", I think the tile will come loose and curl at the corners...a real unsightly mess.

370Zsteve · 12-17-2009, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slynky

+1 on John's garage...

If I was going to do it, I think I'd look at (somehow) making sure there was a proper moisture barrier in place on the concrete garage floor and then put some kind of tile down.

Don't quote me on this but if there isn't a good way to keep the moisture from "coming up", I think the tile will come loose and curl at the corners...a real unsightly mess.

Industrial adhesive FTW

Zdom · 12-17-2009, 10:14 AM

tile looks great. Did you do it or have someone install it? Also do you know the brand?

I was talking to our painter that is doing the inside of your house and he just said that he thought the garage floor concrete has a sealer on and epoxy paint doesn't adhere to sealed concrete, can anyone add some more insight to that?

CBRich · 12-17-2009, 10:17 AM

I did mine with the Quikrete stuff. The prep wasn't bad and the paint went down pretty easily. Check my album for more pics of the etching and prep.

PapoZalsa · 12-17-2009, 11:42 AM

370Zsteve garge floor looks like a stealership floor, I mean dealership...

John Bradley · 12-17-2009, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Go with the ruber tile if you want something that cleans easily. And it looks sweet! Check John Bradley's album.

Yeah, I think this alot better than paint..
If you paint you have to prep the floor, that sucks ..I did it in my plane hangar and cussed the whole time.
The tiles are 1/2" thick...they can be replaced if anything ever happens to them, 15 year warrranty !!

John Bradley · 12-17-2009, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zdom

tile looks great. Did you do it or have someone install it? Also do you know the brand?

I was talking to our painter that is doing the inside of your house and he just said that he thought the garage floor concrete has a sealer on and epoxy paint doesn't adhere to sealed concrete, can anyone add some more insight to that?

I put it down.. took about 4 hours.. its Racedeck.com
they have plenty of pics.. best stuff I have found.

John Bradley · 12-17-2009, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slynky

+1 on John's garage...

If I was going to do it, I think I'd look at (somehow) making sure there was a proper moisture barrier in place on the concrete garage floor and then put some kind of tile down.

Don't quote me on this but if there isn't a good way to keep the moisture from "coming up", I think the tile will come loose and curl at the corners...a real unsightly mess.

If your garage floor was poured correctly there should be no moisture coming thru... I had none to start with.. I did put down a fabric, (same fab you use in the bush beds to keep out weeds in the yard).. It keeps the floor from possibly making any clanking noises when you walk on it.. I dont think it really needed it, but thats what they recommended..

Slynky · 12-17-2009, 02:03 PM

So, then, what are the tiles made from if a sort of clanking noise is possible. Hard rubber? Plastic? Something like neoprene? A "linoleum" type of compound?

[edit] - Oh snap...I see the link now. :doh:

John Bradley · 12-17-2009, 04:43 PM

they are injection molded hard plasitc with diamond plate surface .. I was worried about the clanking noise too.. but i went and saw some floors already done and realized there is no problem, but he suggested I put down the fabric just for peace of mind.. Once the tiles are all linked together its very heavy and makes no sound or moves.. I'm very happy with them. They can custom match your car color too, or do logos.. I'm having a 5foot Z logo done to replace the tiles in the center of the room

The wife thinks I'm nuts !!!

Slynky · 12-17-2009, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Bradley

they are injection molded hard plasitc with diamond plate surface .. I was worried about the clanking noise too.. but i went and saw some floors already done and realized there is no problem, but he suggested I put down the fabric just for peace of mind.. Once the tiles are all linked together its very heavy and makes no sound or moves.. I'm very happy with them. They can custom match your car color too, or do logos.. I'm having a 5foot Z logo done to replace the tiles in the center of the room

The wife thinks I'm nuts !!!

You ARE nuts, John !

(of course, if that's your wife bending over in your avie...she's entitled to her opinion... LOL)

I wouldn't have guessed that material. So, does it need to be glued? I tried that website and it seems to be just a way to point to other sites.

John Bradley · 12-17-2009, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slynky

You ARE nuts, John !

(of course, if that's your wife bending over in your avie...she's entitled to her opinion... LOL)

I wouldn't have guessed that material. So, does it need to be glued? I tried that website and it seems to be just a way to point to other sites.

racedeck.com sorry....
I cannot confirm or deny if she's my wife

And no, no glue.. they have an install video along with 100's of pics of garage floors.. ask for ashley winn if you contact them

12-17-2009, 09:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zdom Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: VA Posts: 46 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Tour Rep Power: 16	Garage floor paint suggestions I think this post maybe should be in the “lounge” area for off topic discussions, but after looking there, those posts are way off topic, so I apologize if I’m posting this in the wrong area. I want to paint my garage floor (heated oversize 2 car garage) and looking at a 2 part epoxy paint, does anyone have experience with this and a recommendation? I have heard about staining concrete as well. I think it will be easier to keep clean if I paint it or spill something on it. I have heard stories about warm tires cooling and when you pull out the next time a piece of the paint sticks to the tire, etc.

12-17-2009, 09:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 42	I used the stuff you can buy at home depot or lowes, forget which one, but I think it is quikrete brand. I've had it in my garage for over a year now. Been wonderful for protecting against oils and liquids and has held up to abuse just fine. I would, however, suggest not using the "flakes" they come with and just using a solid color you would like. The flakes make it hard to find small parts that you drop on the ground since they will basically just blend in with the flakes. If I could do it over again, I'd get a solid creme color No matter which system you get, remember to spend most of your time on the prep. People that have had hot tires pickup the paint didn't properly prep the surface for adhesion. __________________ ____________________ PROJECT DiaD - Sold but not forgotten! The first testicular guard, the "Cup," was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974. That means it only took 100 years for men to realize that in order to work the penis, the brain must remain whole.

12-17-2009, 09:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	Go with the ruber tile if you want something that cleans easily. And it looks sweet! Check John Bradley's album. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

12-17-2009, 09:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
Slynky Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: McDonough, GA Posts: 595 Drives: 2010 Red 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 17	+1 on John's garage... If I was going to do it, I think I'd look at (somehow) making sure there was a proper moisture barrier in place on the concrete garage floor and then put some kind of tile down. Don't quote me on this but if there isn't a good way to keep the moisture from "coming up", I think the tile will come loose and curl at the corners...a real unsightly mess. __________________ A veteran is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America," for an amount of "up to and including my life."

12-17-2009, 11:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	370Zsteve garge floor looks like a stealership floor, I mean dealership... __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

12-17-2009, 10:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
Zdom Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: VA Posts: 46 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Tour Rep Power: 16	tile looks great. Did you do it or have someone install it? Also do you know the brand? I was talking to our painter that is doing the inside of your house and he just said that he thought the garage floor concrete has a sealer on and epoxy paint doesn't adhere to sealed concrete, can anyone add some more insight to that?

12-17-2009, 10:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	I did mine with the Quikrete stuff. The prep wasn't bad and the paint went down pretty easily. Check my album for more pics of the etching and prep.

12-17-2009, 02:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
Slynky Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: McDonough, GA Posts: 595 Drives: 2010 Red 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 17	So, then, what are the tiles made from if a sort of clanking noise is possible. Hard rubber? Plastic? Something like neoprene? A "linoleum" type of compound? [edit] - Oh snap...I see the link now. :doh: __________________ A veteran is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America," for an amount of "up to and including my life."

12-17-2009, 04:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
John Bradley Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 419 Drives: 2010 Silver RDZTER Rep Power: 16	they are injection molded hard plasitc with diamond plate surface .. I was worried about the clanking noise too.. but i went and saw some floors already done and realized there is no problem, but he suggested I put down the fabric just for peace of mind.. Once the tiles are all linked together its very heavy and makes no sound or moves.. I'm very happy with them. They can custom match your car color too, or do logos.. I'm having a 5foot Z logo done to replace the tiles in the center of the room The wife thinks I'm nuts !!!

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