Floor coatings: An easy fix for a nicer, cleaner garage?

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Why get a floor coating for your garage or workspace? Materials like concrete easily stain and can make cleaning up spills difficult.

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outasite
outasite HalfDork
2/14/23 9:53 a.m.

After much research I decided to have professionally applied epoxy to protect my new garage floor from the 4-5 months of road salt brought in by the cars. I am very happy with the result. However, I discovered the boat trailer tires left a permanent stain on the epoxy and snow (even small amounts) makes the surface a skating rink even with the applied grit. I select 4 wheel drive to bring the Tacoma into the garage. The rear drive mode just spins the tires as soon as it contacts the epoxy if there is snow on the tire surface. Walking in from outside requires a thorough cleaning of the soles of your boots or your will slip without warning and end up on the floor. Staying in Ormond Beach presently but I will have face the problem again in March.

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise UberDork
2/14/23 11:36 a.m.
Tom_Spangler (Forum Supporter)
Tom_Spangler (Forum Supporter) PowerDork
2/14/23 1:08 p.m.

I did polyurea last fall. Here's my thread on the topic. No issues with slipping so far this winter, but I did go a bit nuts with the traction grit stuff. 

93gsxturbo
93gsxturbo UltraDork
2/14/23 8:11 p.m.

Only way to do it is pay the man - the DIY experience is going to be a disappointment.  If the man doesnt blast and scarify the surface prior to application, you're gonna have a bad time.  

AnthonyGS (Forum Supporter)
AnthonyGS (Forum Supporter) UberDork
2/15/23 4:19 p.m.

I've done it twice and had no issues, but both houses were new.  That definitely helps.

JThw8
JThw8 UltimaDork
2/15/23 7:59 p.m.
93gsxturbo said:

Only way to do it is pay the man - the DIY experience is going to be a disappointment.  If the man doesnt blast and scarify the surface prior to application, you're gonna have a bad time.  

Disagree, I've DIY'd 3 different shops now.  First 2 were older floors not clean pristine concrete and the most recent was a fresh pour.  All have held up fabulously and not been a disappointment.  As always, prep is key.

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