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Old 3rd October 2019, 12:35   #11
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When I built my large shed with a slab floor I used this, wait for it sprayable shed & fence treatment, Deco Style dark oak from Aldi.

We were doing the fence at the time, and I decided that a wall that had been painted long ago and was a nasty colour I tried it on there, it turned out great it seems to be water proof also, so I thought why not try it on the shed floor which I did and it as took some stick, trolley jacks pulled over, carb clear sprayed on it, lots of foot fall etc, it is due another quick tidying up as it as splashes of paint etc on it now, at the time I thought I have nothing to lose, so if anyone wants to try it please do so takes at least 48hours to dry though.

I applied it with a soft yard brush only took about 15 minutes, all I can say it worked for me, I think you can get different colours grey, green, light oak, dark oak, it as been on the floor for at least 7 months now, just thought I would mention it
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Old 4th October 2019, 09:45   #12
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I had my double garage floor two pack epoxy resin painted four years ago. The floor was new, about six months old and had only taken footfall it was a standard finish concrete floor. To date I have been really pleased with the finish which has only chipped in a couple of places where I have dropped logs when unloading from a pallet, I have experienced no flaking or lifting. I'd dread the thought of having to empty the garage now to re-do it as the amount of toot that builds up is frightening
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I did the same as BigJohn. I had the floor of my new garage professionally coated with epoxy and the stuff is wonderful. I have even dropped a jackstand on the floor without any damage. I understand it is critical that there be no oil in the concrete for good results though.
I would worry about spilled fluids getting under an interlocking floor and getting stinky.
Here in Canada back in the day (1950-1960's) service stations used a red garage floor paint, and many of them would repaint the floor every weekend to keep the shops looking spic and span.
I did work for an MG restoration shop back in the 80's with a painted floor, complete with a large MG logo. It looked great. The boss painted it every year. He wasn't into Christmas and would spend the holiday repainting the floor. Ho! Ho! Ho!
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I would worry about spilled fluids getting under an interlocking floor and getting stinky.
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This has worried me as well. However, the closeness of the fit (they are any interference fit and have to be hammered together) on the interlocking of the tiles would significantly reduce the risk of anything getting through. Plus, over the years I dont think I have had too many fluid spills in the garage, so the risk is small.
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This has worried me as well. However, the closeness of the fit (they are any interference fit and have to be hammered together) on the interlocking of the tiles would significantly reduce the risk of anything getting through. Plus, over the years I dont think I have had too many fluid spills in the garage, so the risk is small.
That sounds like the same type of fit as my mates garage (hammering the tiles together), and I can confirm, having spilt a mug of tea on it, that it doesn't seep through.
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Old 5th October 2019, 09:16   #16
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just a thought, will the floor need protecting from axle stands or jacks? Not a big problem, just lay some wood under axle stand of jack.

Floor looks good

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Im in the fortunate position of building a new bungalow at the minute and our site is big enough to build my dream garage, going for a steel clad 8 x 12m structure which will give me loads of space to store and work on cars. Been wondering what to put on the floor, what ever it is will be expensive at 96 square metres. Had initially thought about just sealing it with PVA and maybe painting it at a later date. I'll let the concrete base dry well before considering any coating thoughh. Due to be all completed next June, cant wait!
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I was thinking of laying an epoxy floor down in my garage but I need to run a grinder over it first to get rid of the very poorly done tamped finish. Shouldn't take too long but it's a messy job.
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Im in the fortunate position of building a new bungalow at the minute and our site is big enough to build my dream garage, going for a steel clad 8 x 12m structure which will give me loads of space to store and work on cars. Been wondering what to put on the floor, what ever it is will be expensive at 96 square metres. Had initially thought about just sealing it with PVA and maybe painting it at a later date. I'll let the concrete base dry well before considering any coating thoughh. Due to be all completed next June, cant wait!
have you considered adding a pit or a proper lift?

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have you considered adding a pit or a proper lift?

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Yep, 2 post lift planned, 4.4 metre ridge height to allow for this.
Its my ideal work space that Ive wanted for years. Our current single garage, like most peoples is fit to burst. Along with my Mini there's a motorbike and all the usual detritus. This will allow for the storage aspect, working area around ramps and a place where I can bring another car inside in order to polish /detail it.
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