Garage flooring
Discussion
RacingPete said:
Just offered on a new build with a large double garage, so the planning has started to get into the best garage thread - my worry is that the garage is going to quickly get filled with crap while we sort out what we (the wife) want in the house, which means if I want to sort the floor I need to do before we start moving in.
What order did everyone do in prepping the garage and how long did it take before you put stuff on it once done? Main aim is to reduce dust so guessing seal and then some flooring. Do you need to do walls too to reduce dust? Trying to work backwards to plan move dates etc.
If in thread above, sorry for missing it.
Having done it recently, I'd go for this order, based on my experiences. What order did everyone do in prepping the garage and how long did it take before you put stuff on it once done? Main aim is to reduce dust so guessing seal and then some flooring. Do you need to do walls too to reduce dust? Trying to work backwards to plan move dates etc.
If in thread above, sorry for missing it.
- Ceiling / lighting / electrics
- Paint walls
- Doors (if replacing)
- Flooring
If you can avoid having to move things around, then I'd certainly look to do that.
If it's a new build, perhaps see if you can get the company to get the walls painted?
Thanks both. Interestingly I was thinking floor first as that is where everything would go and chance to do before filing with crap. But guessing doing rest causes issue with crap going on floor so best to do first.
It does have eves, as as the house is 3 stories with no loft, this will be the only storage so think boarding it is best
It does have eves, as as the house is 3 stories with no loft, this will be the only storage so think boarding it is best
V-spec said:
Here is ours, part of our garage /utility renovation. We used R-Tech 5mm « textured » tiles in dark grey after seeing the pictures on here. Very happy with it.
Still waiting for the garage door (and window) to be delivered so can’t get a car in yet.
Wow, that looks amazing. Is it all one space or is the garage separated somehow? Love to see some more pictures!Still waiting for the garage door (and window) to be delivered so can’t get a car in yet.
Anyone here tried epoxy flooring?
Stumbled across this on my FB feed. About £160 for the kit which is enough for standard single garage. They provide different primers depending on condition of the floor (frail/dusty, oily etc)
Tempted as would be cheaper than buying rubber tiles.
Won’t be parking my car in the garage mainly use for storage and occasional gym.
Stumbled across this on my FB feed. About £160 for the kit which is enough for standard single garage. They provide different primers depending on condition of the floor (frail/dusty, oily etc)
Tempted as would be cheaper than buying rubber tiles.
Won’t be parking my car in the garage mainly use for storage and occasional gym.
anxious_ant said:
Anyone here tried epoxy flooring?
Stumbled across this on my FB feed. About £160 for the kit which is enough for standard single garage. They provide different primers depending on condition of the floor (frail/dusty, oily etc)
Tempted as would be cheaper than buying rubber tiles.
Won’t be parking my car in the garage mainly use for storage and occasional gym.
I have epoxy in a house I just bought in the US, apart from the fact it's a st colour it seems to have stood up well to the previous owners usage, and he regularly rebuilt cars and motorbikes. I've jacked on it no problem. I'm not sure why tiles are a better solution.Stumbled across this on my FB feed. About £160 for the kit which is enough for standard single garage. They provide different primers depending on condition of the floor (frail/dusty, oily etc)
Tempted as would be cheaper than buying rubber tiles.
Won’t be parking my car in the garage mainly use for storage and occasional gym.
richatnort said:
Hey guys,
Anyone got any reccomendations for good garage lights? I've currently got two bulbs that just aren't cutting the mustard for me anymore that I'd like to replace.
I used V-Tac 40W 4Ft Led Batten Fittings Integrated Tube Lamp 6400K White on the recommendation of a friend having used them in his garage. Good white, nicely defused, not comedy expensive... downside? They really need fitting from above as they are pre-wired.Anyone got any reccomendations for good garage lights? I've currently got two bulbs that just aren't cutting the mustard for me anymore that I'd like to replace.
They're great for seeing what you're doing (could land small aircraft ) and should last a while.A few detailing places seem to recommend them too.
Regrets? Wish I'd realised you can get LEDs that change colour temperature.. or that I had the space for those overly fancy hex lights.
ETA - other sizes also available.
Edited by Podie on Monday 7th March 11:58
Pamoothican said:
Any tips on stopping the rain coming in the bottom/underneath my roller garage door? It has a rubber section but the floor is slightly uneven. We've had a lot of driving rain going straighton the door and some has come through.
Get a P-seal - even without a perfectly flat floor a good lump should stop water and leaf debris.Podie said:
Pamoothican said:
Any tips on stopping the rain coming in the bottom/underneath my roller garage door? It has a rubber section but the floor is slightly uneven. We've had a lot of driving rain going straighton the door and some has come through.
Get a P-seal - even without a perfectly flat floor a good lump should stop water and leaf debris.It completely stopped dust and leaf ingress caused by the gardeners using garage as a backstop for their leaf blowers.
Mark-ri571 said:
Podie said:
Get a P-seal - even without a perfectly flat floor a good lump should stop water and leaf debris.
I am going to order one of these seals as during storms I get an ingress of water under one corner of my garage door.Gassing Station | Homes, Gardens and DIY | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff