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I know this may not be the right place for such a question, but has anyone painted/sealed/etc... their garage floor?

We just built a garage, I (water) sealed the concrete this past fall. Unfortunately, it does nothing to prevent that annoying breather oil leak from leaving a permanant mark on the floor. Or when changing oil, etc. .

I'm looking into various concrete paints or epoxy's. The epoxy appears to be better, more resiliant... but much more expensive.

Considering the weight of our trucks, coupled with "tire heat", I concerned that I'll end up with tread marks where the Cummins rests at night. (pulling the coating away from the floor, leaving bear concrete)

Does anyone have feedback as to what has worked well, and doesn't require a small loan to pay for?

I'd really like a floor like the one on Crank and Chrome #ad


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The best thing is to spray concrete sealer on the slab while the concrete is green,usually the day after you pour it. It then becomes part of the slab. I've also used different floor paints,Benjamin Moore brand has been the best,it is a very easy to apply one part latex. The type I bought is resistant to oil,gasoline and solvent,wasn't cheap,but nowhere near the cost of an epoxy type.

 

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Check out http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog. jsp?&SKU=90011
Andy

 

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Illflem,
After the concrete was poured, I sprayed the concrete with a concrete sealer made specifically for this purpose. It made the floor "really" smooth, but it does "very little" to prevent oil stains.

Since the floor is still relatively new, you can see where people walk and where most traffic occurs. These areas are beginning to turn greyish... . rather than the whitish color of fresh concrete. I've cleaned it, but it does little to improve its appearance.
And nothing where oil managed to drip.

Andy, have you used this product?

 

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Deezal Man,
The best stuff I have seen is STONEHARD. We use it throughout our plant and hangars. We put 40K lb. helicopters on it daily and never a tire mark. You can get it in gloss, satin, and anti-skid finishes. This stuff is not for amateurs. Neither is the price, but well worth the investment. You will never have to do floor maintenance again. I know you asked for something that would not require a small loan, but remember the old saying: “Pay me now or pay me later”.


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I paint mine with oil every 3000 miles!

 

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I used an epoxy the covered it with polyurethane. this works great. It is very hard oil and trans fluid just wipe up. the only drawback is that it is VERY slippery when wet. the floor must be warm when both materials are applied. cost is between one and two dollars per sq ft.

 

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Andy, have you used this product?

No, I haven't, Deezal Man. I don't even have a garage. I just remembered seeing it in the Griot's Garage catalog, so I thought I'd toss the idea your way as a possibility. I've bought stuff from them many times.
Andy

 

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Deezelman,the best I know and still keeping within a reasonable amount is epoxy paint,the key to it is a proper application, do it when temps are warm and the biggest is the floor must be clean,very clean any oil or grease will not alow the paint to adhere,I would use tide and a stiff brush and alot of elbo grease then let it dry for a day. good luck #ad

 

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We did our shop with 2 part epoxy paint that we found at our local Home Depot. Works great. We drive tractors on it with no problems. Drop tools- no problems, paint, grease, oil, antifreeze, and yes even battery acid has had little effect if any on our floor. I think the key was we used a power steamer to clean it first. Hope this helps!!