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Hi guys, I'm interested in painting my garage floor for the new arrival (2008 Hayabusa) Would you suggest painting or another option. And if so what kind of paint would you recommed. Thanks for any input.
Thank you I will look into those sites.(dadofthree @ Aug. 21 2007,13:19) http://www.originalcolorchips.com/
http://www.armorpoxy.com/
http://www.concrete-floor-coatings.com/
WOW, CAN WE GET A GROUP BUY GOING FOR A DIRECT SHIPMENT I NEED ENOUGH FOR A 3 CAR. J/K, UNLESS YOU CAN(300Busa @ Aug. 23 2007,00:23) I supervise the batchmaking department of the only Ace Hardware paint factory in the world. If you see a gallon of Ace paint, it came from me.
The first thing you should do is scrub the concrete with acetone to remove all traces of oil, etc. A good epoxy would be the best thing to put on a garage floor. We have it on our floors and it withstands forklift traffic and mineral spirits being on it everyday. We used a two part epoxy that is rather expensive, but it works. Conventional floor paints work poorly on garage floors. Car tires get hot as the car is driven, and when the hot tires come in contact with the floor paint, the paints sticks to the tires and is lifted off. Many gloss floor paints are slippery when wet and a nonskid additive should be considered.
If it is just a little area, try spraying some carb. cleaner on it and let it sit for 10 min. Then just take a putty knife and scoop it up. That is what we have to use now, since the methochloride in stripper is too harmful for the employees. It works awesome on oil paint and okay on latex. The powerwasher might do the trick, depending on how brittle the paint is. It will make more of a mess than some stripper or carb. cleaner also.(GSXcite @ Aug. 23 2007,10:22) OK you paint experts. I have a spot in the garage, under the work bench, that was painted before. Not sure what kind of paint was used but it is chipping and coming up. Will a powerwasher take it up enough to apply one of the products you are talking about or is acetone the hot setup?
Sorry, I can't do that. I get any paint that we make for $3 a gallon, but I am limited to 20 gallons per year. It isn't worth my job to get caught selling the stuff on the streets either...(PUNN1025 @ Aug. 23 2007,11)WOW, CAN WE GET A GROUP BUY GOING FOR A DIRECT SHIPMENT I NEED ENOUGH FOR A 3 CAR. J/K, UNLESS YOU CAN(300Busa @ Aug. 23 2007,00:23) I supervise the batchmaking department of the only Ace Hardware paint factory in the world. If you see a gallon of Ace paint, it came from me.
The first thing you should do is scrub the concrete with acetone to remove all traces of oil, etc. A good epoxy would be the best thing to put on a garage floor. We have it on our floors and it withstands forklift traffic and mineral spirits being on it everyday. We used a two part epoxy that is rather expensive, but it works. Conventional floor paints work poorly on garage floors. Car tires get hot as the car is driven, and when the hot tires come in contact with the floor paint, the paints sticks to the tires and is lifted off. Many gloss floor paints are slippery when wet and a nonskid additive should be considered.
+1... looks great and easy to clean up spills(ibified @ Aug. 21 2007,03:21) I used rhe rustoleum garage floor epoxy on mine. it was easy to apply and 4 years later it looks the same as it did the day I put it down. a 2 car garage will set you back about $150 for the kit (you'll need 2 of them at $75 each) plus paint brushes and rollers.
Sorry dude, but I don't do floors. I've just seen the results of people doing it the wrong way. Ask at a flooring store, they should be able to tell you what it is. I know that there were products for bar tops that went on really thick and were very, very tough, but they aren't available anymore because of the chemicals in them.(DaCol. @ Aug. 22 2007,13:47) So, Big Wall what do these guys use that looks like clear coating (thick though) on their floors a car or Harley Dealerships? Base looks like marble with a clear plastic acrylic cover about a inch thick ! LooksGreat but no one at the dealership knows, or will tell me
A powerwasher probably will not take the paint off. The best bet would probably be a paint stripper. It may take a few applications and a lot of scraping to get it off though. Ask a paint store for what product to use.(GSXcite @ Aug. 23 2007,01:22) OK you paint experts. I have a spot in the garage, under the work bench, that was painted before. Not sure what kind of paint was used but it is chipping and coming up. Will a powerwasher take it up enough to apply one of the products you are talking about or is acetone the hot setup?
Build yourself that new garage out back...then you'll see it...(GSXcite @ Aug. 26 2007,16:51) Thanks guys. I'm going to do this when it cools off some. Big problem is FINDING the garage floor!
Did the same to mine but found out brake fluid is not it's friend. With the exception of a few spots, it still looks great after 4 years.(ibified @ Aug. 21 2007,13:21) I used rhe rustoleum garage floor epoxy on mine. it was easy to apply and 4 years later it looks the same as it did the day I put it down. a 2 car garage will set you back about $150 for the kit (you'll need 2 of them at $75 each) plus paint brushes and rollers.