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Suicide-D · 05-25-2004, 02:33 PM

I want to paint the floor of my new shop before I start moving junk in. What would you recommend I use? I have seen the 2-part coatings at Home Depot and Lowe's also has a 1 gallon latex concrete paint. Also how much would I need to cover 1200 sq.ft.?

Thanks

cduster · 05-25-2004, 04:28 PM

This is some really good stuff. Check it out. May be a little spendy, though.

u-coat it

Suicide-D · 05-25-2004, 05:01 PM

wooo 650 bones to do 1200 sq. ft.

**old Rusty C10** · 05-25-2004, 05:46 PM

i used the latex stuff in my mothers basement which doesnt get near as much use as a garage would and it was horrible i will prolly epoxy it and do it right

gmc71 · 05-25-2004, 06:53 PM

I used the BEHR brand concrete sealer from Home Depot on my garage floor and I love it! I would recomend it for the weekend wrench, not industrial. I beleive it was epoxy. I did my floors before I moved my junk in. I recomend you use the primer, some areas where I did not use it chipped a bit ( my own fault). I have been more than happy with the rest of the surface. I have dragged heavy jacks and jack stands accross it and it dosent even seem to scratch, and oil spills are a breeze.

My garage is about 1000 sq ft and I used every bit of 2 gallons, would recomend 3 for your size, and don't forget the primer. It ran me about $100, and they can mix it into most colors.

Suicide-D · 05-25-2004, 07:28 PM

yeah i just got back from Home Depot and saw the behr brand you mentioned. It is epoxy and I will probably go with it. The pisser is... new concrete has to cure for 30 days before application! so I will have to wait. I already had plans to move stuff in weekend after next. I guess I'll move stuff in that will be easily removed. it says that it'll cover 400-500 sq.ft on smooth concrete and 250-300 on rough surface... I'll go with 3 gallons and primer and it also says you can add in a non slip additive... I may do that also... the concrete is pretty smooth now. I would hate to slip and bust my butt. Thanks for the responses.

70c10 · 05-26-2004, 09:13 AM

I bought 2 Rustoleum epoxy kits. No surface etching or primer is needed. I will be painting the floor real soon and will post results!

Blue Beard · 05-26-2004, 11:21 AM

If my memory serves me right, you also have to etch the concrete on new floors before using the primier....

3100 special · 05-26-2004, 11:02 PM

You definitely want to etch if you want it to last...

Quagmire · 05-27-2004, 09:12 PM

the epoxy you guys are talking about... is it clear?

3100 special · 05-27-2004, 11:43 PM

Usually a gray paint.

05-25-2004, 02:33 PM	#1
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	Shop/garage floor coating? I want to paint the floor of my new shop before I start moving junk in. What would you recommend I use? I have seen the 2-part coatings at Home Depot and Lowe's also has a 1 gallon latex concrete paint. Also how much would I need to cover 1200 sq.ft.? Thanks

05-25-2004, 05:46 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	i used the latex stuff in my mothers basement which doesnt get near as much use as a garage would and it was horrible i will prolly epoxy it and do it right __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-26-2004, 09:13 AM	#7
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	I bought 2 Rustoleum epoxy kits. No surface etching or primer is needed. I will be painting the floor real soon and will post results! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

05-26-2004, 11:21 AM	#8
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	If my memory serves me right, you also have to etch the concrete on new floors before using the primier.... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

05-26-2004, 11:02 PM	#9
3100 special Street Rod Dreamin' Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Work:Batam, Indonesia/ Home:League City, Texas Posts: 1,241	You definitely want to etch if you want it to last... __________________ 1954 Chevy 3100 Panel Truck 2004 GMC Yukon 2007 GMC Sierra 4X4 "I am for doing good to the poor, but I differ in opinion of the means. I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but leading or driving them out of it." Benjamin Franklin, On the Price of Corn and Management of the Poor, November 1776

05-25-2004, 04:28 PM	#2
cduster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: S.W. Michigan Posts: 403	This is some really good stuff. Check it out. May be a little spendy, though. u-coat it

05-25-2004, 05:01 PM	#3
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	wooo 650 bones to do 1200 sq. ft.

05-25-2004, 06:53 PM	#5
gmc71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 115	I used the BEHR brand concrete sealer from Home Depot on my garage floor and I love it! I would recomend it for the weekend wrench, not industrial. I beleive it was epoxy. I did my floors before I moved my junk in. I recomend you use the primer, some areas where I did not use it chipped a bit ( my own fault). I have been more than happy with the rest of the surface. I have dragged heavy jacks and jack stands accross it and it dosent even seem to scratch, and oil spills are a breeze. My garage is about 1000 sq ft and I used every bit of 2 gallons, would recomend 3 for your size, and don't forget the primer. It ran me about $100, and they can mix it into most colors.

05-25-2004, 07:28 PM	#6
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	yeah i just got back from Home Depot and saw the behr brand you mentioned. It is epoxy and I will probably go with it. The pisser is... new concrete has to cure for 30 days before application! so I will have to wait. I already had plans to move stuff in weekend after next. I guess I'll move stuff in that will be easily removed. it says that it'll cover 400-500 sq.ft on smooth concrete and 250-300 on rough surface... I'll go with 3 gallons and primer and it also says you can add in a non slip additive... I may do that also... the concrete is pretty smooth now. I would hate to slip and bust my butt. Thanks for the responses.

05-27-2004, 09:12 PM	#10
Quagmire A splendid one to behold Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: moore, ok Posts: 251	the epoxy you guys are talking about... is it clear? __________________ 67 swb 02 wrx

05-27-2004, 11:43 PM	#11
3100 special Street Rod Dreamin' Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Work:Batam, Indonesia/ Home:League City, Texas Posts: 1,241	Usually a gray paint. __________________ 1954 Chevy 3100 Panel Truck 2004 GMC Yukon 2007 GMC Sierra 4X4 "I am for doing good to the poor, but I differ in opinion of the means. I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but leading or driving them out of it." Benjamin Franklin, On the Price of Corn and Management of the Poor, November 1776



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