Garage floor
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chris98m

Original Poster:

5 posts

243 months

Monday 27th August 2012
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I have just built a new double garage, advice please on concrete floor treatment and paint. Does Epoxy paint sound the best.
Chris

MDT

787 posts

199 months

Tuesday 28th August 2012
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Have a quick read on this forum. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/forumdisplay.ph...

These boys have nice garages down to an art form.

Best of luck let us know how you get on

Spyder5

1,071 posts

192 months

Tuesday 28th August 2012
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Have a look at this thread on here - 60 or so pages of garages to drool over!

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

fergus

6,430 posts

302 months

Tuesday 28th August 2012
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try http://www.regalpaints.co.uk/product/two-pack-epox...

Personally, I wouldn't bother with either single pack or polyeurethane floor paint, both may lift over time, not withstanding how well prepared the surface is....

Be aware that preparation of the suface prior to painting is the key to the longevity and finish of the final coat. Worth either scabbling, or diamond grinding the surface to ensure a good mechanical key. Failing that, at least acid etch the surface.

If you are using 2 pack apint
- make sure the area is well ventilated
- read the instructions
- use a paddle mixer to ensure the two parts are well mixed together
- after mixing the paint, leave it for 10 minutes to start to go off
- make sure you are ready to go and can do the job in one go. Once the paint starts to go off, you are working against time....
- be prepared to bin everything that comes into contact with the paint

I wouldn't buy watco, etc paint for DIY use, as the stuff from regal, etc is basically the same, but about 1/3 of the price.

uk66fastback

18,179 posts

298 months

Wednesday 29th August 2012
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Epoxy resin. Accept nothing else!

NiceCupOfTea

25,572 posts

278 months

Wednesday 29th August 2012
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Dynotile.