Lateralus Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Now I bet that exciting topic grabbed your attention! I'm wanting to get the garage in our new house in a somewhat nicer condition, including painting the walls and floor. The floor is bare concrete at the moment, so should I just slap some masonry paint on it, or go for an epoxy option (which seems to require rather more prep). I'm also going to have to paint it in stages as I move the stuff around, since I can't shift it all out at once, so would that cause an issue with an epoxy finish? For some reason this whole project is far from top of the other half's agenda, but I'm keen to try and get it sorted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBob Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 I would go with a garage floor paint! ... https://kitchenhome.co.uk/best-garage-floor-paint/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 16 minutes ago, KiwiBob said: I would go with a garage floor paint! ... https://kitchenhome.co.uk/best-garage-floor-paint/ I sealed my garage concrete floor with PVA & then painted with Wickes garage floor paint - 2 years later it was flaking off !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorky Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 I have NEVER had success trying to paint a garage floor. I have used both standard floor paint and most recently an epoxy. I sealed the floor prior to painting and followed all the rules but before long, especially if you park a car with hot tyres on it, the next time you take the car out the paint follows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 On Saturday I'm off to my local All Year Bikers to get my bike prepped for winter as I'm a lazy bast*rd and can't be bothered to do it myself. However the guy who does it has his main business laying some kind of fancy garage flooring which is insulating and god knows what else. Can't remember what it is for the life of me. Some kind of tiling I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marino Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Resin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Is your floor flat and smooth or does it have that ripply finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 I just sealed mine with waterproof pva it stopped the dust which is all I wanted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 there used to some paint called floor tread for concrete floors dont know if it's still around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Resin is the most hard-wearing but also more work. But if there's any damp it's the only way to go. PVA can work but it's not as durable especially if there's damp around. There are some very good interlocking tiles that are hard-wearing and resistant to most fluids likely to be spilt in a garage. Personally I'm a cheapskate and just use old carpet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBob Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 You could always try carpet! I did mine when in NZ .... https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=garage+carpet&id=090D3C76F9B56787A29B3407A5AFC7665293511A&FORM=IQFRBA&tsc=ImageHoverTitle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 The best thing about using old carpet on a garage floor is when (not if ) you drop some small essential part you can pick up the sides and let all the detrius collect in the middle for the examination and retrieval process. Don`t ask how I know. I tend to paint clean floors without the pva step first to get a good bond then go on the hunt for old carpet. Cheers Ian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 10 hours ago, Ian Frog said: The best thing about using old carpet on a garage floor is when (not if ) you drop some small essential part you can pick up the sides and let all the detrius collect in the middle for the examination and retrieval process. Don`t ask how I know. I tend to paint clean floors without the pva step first to get a good bond then go on the hunt for old carpet. Cheers Ian The other thing about carpet is that small bits don't bounce off the hard floor and disappear into oblivion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Stay away from floor paint. The idiot who invented it should be shot!! There are several alternatives depending on your budget and the floor conditions. If your floor is in good condition, levelled properly and you just want to add some finish to it then you could go for epoxy resin or the rubber interlocking tiles. You have the option of self-levelling screed with epoxy components All mentioned have good chemical resistance so a oil or fuel spill won't affect them Rubber tiles: https://www.rackingsolutions.co.uk/interlocking-rubber-floor-tile-garage-flooring-gym-flooring-500mm-x-500mm-x-15mm.html?msclkid=18ee5c21aac71ae888b13dafb76f1c77 epoxy concrete: https://concreteflooringsolutions.co.uk/blog/self-levelling-epoxy-screeds/ https://concreteflooringsolutions.co.uk/blog/self-levelling-epoxy-screeds/ epoxy resin https://www.garageflex.co.uk/garage-resin-floors.php Note that the brands are indicative only and high quality products will last a lot longer than cheaper ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHorton Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 I put this stuff down in march easy to lay and cut and no hassle my brother has tried prepping and painting and flaked after a year. This is not more expensive than resin and no subsequent maintenance. I use a checker plate pad under the stand but even with sudestand down directly on the floor it's fine. Made from recycled plastic. https://garagefloorsdirect.co.uk/diamond-checker-durbar-floor/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxie49 Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 I made the mistake of using paint, supposedly designed for garage floors. Within 18mths it was flaking. Every time I went from the garage into the house I was dragging flaking paint in with me, the wife was going mad! Took me a whole morning to strip the garage and pressure wash to try and get rid of it. I would never use paint again. I opted for this rubber flooring, easy to lay and keep clean, hard wearing and it's still going strong. https://www.polymax.co.uk/rubber-matting-rubber-flooring/garage-flooring/circa-std-matting-roll 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuRavary Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 I was given some large rubber sheets that were sold as cushioned flooring for stables. They make a great garage floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianco2564 Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 At work our floor is done in industrial grade epoxy which is fairly hard wearing until you drop something on it and it can take a big chunk of it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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