rockmeupto125 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Not sure to put this in the Garage or Handyman, so here goes. Recommendations for floor sealers or coatings. I'd love an expoxied metalflaked floor, but that's just not economically viable. I want something that will protect the floor from degradation and staining primarily. If It comes in colors that's peachy, but doubtful. I need something long lasting as well, because I'm not the person to empty the garage and recoat every couple years. As an example, I've been here 21 years and have yet to seal the driveway. What have you used or know of being used at your work or a friends garage that you can comment on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 @DBLXX how much did yours cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 59 minutes ago, rockmeupto125 said: Not sure to put this in the Garage or Handyman, so here goes. Recommendations for floor sealers or coatings. I'd love an expoxied metalflaked floor, but that's just not economically viable. I want something that will protect the floor from degradation and staining primarily. If It comes in colors that's peachy, but doubtful. I need something long lasting as well, because I'm not the person to empty the garage and recoat every couple years. As an example, I've been here 21 years and have yet to seal the driveway. What have you used or know of being used at your work or a friends garage that you can comment on? Epoxy with a texture. I'm not aware of something cheaper. But the texture is critical, the untextured is a death trap with any fluids, even just water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 It's not a polished floor, just power troweled. I was looking at the PS100 sealant. No pretty colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANKSXXX Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 My first question would be how long does the new concrete have to cure before coating? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbird Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 The curing answer will be dependent on the product you buy. You also might have to float a topcoat over what you have now with some of these fancy ones. I wouldn't even consider it until I had the building up and dried-in if I were you. You also have the weather factor and will need something resistant to hot-tire pickup. Some of the cheap shit will peel right off. That's why I just said eff it and left mine raw. It's a shop, not a museum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon haney Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 We did my Dad's new garage floor with Thompson's Water Seal (before the Gov. mandated formula change). Probably about 1990. Ten years later you could still easily wipe up most spills with little to no evidence, except maybe the high-traffic areas. We did two coats right after we finished the roof and walls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I have 5 gallons of a concrete sealer in my garage. I believe it's petroleum based. I was going to burn it. I'd go textured epoxy if I had the budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 I spilled a little Trim Serum on my driveway, and it's waterproof where it landed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Does any of this stuff hold up to repeated use of jack stands, floor jack and gasoline, oil, antifreeze, brake clean, etc.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 3 hours ago, blackhawkxx said: Does any of this stuff hold up to repeated use of jack stands, floor jack and gasoline, oil, antifreeze, brake clean, etc.? Epoxy is the only thing I know, and yes. Though really harsh stuff like acetone and MEK can take the shine off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Or maybe it just takes away your ability to see shine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Is that your Professional opinion? Is this place going to be ready as a drinking and smoking lounge for NeXXt in case it gets cold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted September 3, 2022 Author Share Posted September 3, 2022 Bring your own lights. I'm sure I can find a board for people to sit on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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