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Shop Floor Coverings
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07/31/09 09:00 PM
07/31/09 09:00 PM
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I know there was a post some time back on this but cant find it.... So, what do you guys think is the best floor covering for a shop... needs to be durable and hopefully wont break the bank... let me hear what ya think.... I'm thinking some type of epoxy but open to all ideas thanks 
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Re: Shop Floor Coverings
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#425049
07/31/09 09:11 PM
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My neighbor used the Rust-o-leum stuff over 4 years ago in his garage and with daily use it's holding up great.
Nautilus Racing-
We use Superformance gaskets and Turbo Action converters/products.
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Re: Shop Floor Coverings
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#425050
07/31/09 09:19 PM
07/31/09 09:19 PM
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Not sure on price BUT If I was building a new shop I would look into polished concrete.
Well when I started this project/shop I went with in
concrete heating and a high trowel finish floor 6"
thick... but I want something thats not going to
stain... I'd like to go with a bright gray color
or some other bright color, I like bright areas
Also I do alot of welding and fabricating so it needs
to stand up to that type of stuff
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Re: Shop Floor Coverings
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#425051
07/31/09 09:49 PM
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Not sure on price BUT If I was building a new shop I would look into polished concrete.
Well when I started this project/shop I went with in
concrete heating and a high trowel finish floor 6"
thick... but I want something thats not going to
stain... I'd like to go with a bright gray color
or some other bright color, I like bright areas
Also I do alot of welding and fabricating so it needs
to stand up to that type of stuff
most any color will chip and scratch, should have tinted the concrete when pouring if you wanted color. I stained mine and it stiil scrathes. the polished concrete is the way to go.
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Re: Shop Floor Coverings
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#425052
07/31/09 10:02 PM
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On my last shop I used the Sherwin-WIlliams stuff on the work area and the behr on the traffic areas The Sherwin-wiliams stuff after 5 years of abuse looked great still ..bit expensive though, not awful On my new shop I used the kits from Home-Depot or Lowes from Rustoleuom and after 4 years it still looks good and is holding up well If your eyes are weak, don't use the chips cause its hard to find small pieces if you drop them It can be a bit slippery if water gets down My shop is 1000 sq ft and I used 3 and 3/4 kits to cover it Even if the kits say they will cover 500 sq feet I think it was ..Kits cost about 65 bucks IIRC Get a helper to shake the chips out if you use them 
The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.Proverbs 18:6
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Re: Shop Floor Coverings
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#425054
07/31/09 10:13 PM
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On my last shop I used the Sherwin-WIlliams stuff
on the work area and the behr on the traffic areas
The Sherwin-wiliams stuff after 5 years of abuse looked great still ..bit expensive though, not awful
On my new shop I used the kits from Home-Depot or Lowes from Rustoleuom and after 4 years it still looks good and is holding up well
If your eyes are weak, don't use the chips cause its hard to find small pieces if you drop them
It can be a bit slippery if water gets down
My shop is 1000 sq ft and I used 3 and 3/4 kits to
cover it
Even if the kits say they will cover 500 sq feet I think it was ..Kits cost about 65 bucks IIRC
Get a helper to shake the chips out if you use them
Does either company(Rustoleum or Sherwin ) offer
a clear coat to cover the base coat, I'm putting
a logo on the floor and need to clear over it
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Re: Shop Floor Coverings
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#425055
07/31/09 10:20 PM
07/31/09 10:20 PM
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bigdad
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On my last shop I used the Sherwin-WIlliams stuff
on the work area and the behr on the traffic areas
The Sherwin-wiliams stuff after 5 years of abuse looked great still ..bit expensive though, not awful
On my new shop I used the kits from Home-Depot or Lowes from Rustoleuom and after 4 years it still looks good and is holding up well
If your eyes are weak, don't use the chips cause its hard to find small pieces if you drop them
It can be a bit slippery if water gets down
My shop is 1000 sq ft and I used 3 and 3/4 kits to
cover it
Even if the kits say they will cover 500 sq feet I think it was ..Kits cost about 65 bucks IIRC
Get a helper to shake the chips out if you use them
Does either company(Rustoleum or Sherwin ) offer
a clear coat to cover the base coat, I'm putting
a logo on the floor and need to clear over it
Yes .. You can get clear in the rustoleum stuff
But, beware ..IT DOES GET VERY SLICK !!
One fast move BOOM !!
The truth is, it stays pretty nice , not much or limited chipping
I hit the dirty spots with some brake cleaner(That stuff is weak anymore) and them mop it out
I'd use the Sherwin-williams stuff again but, its about 2 1/2 times the cost IIRC it was $90 a mixed gallon 8 years ago so, I'm sure its gone up
I can't post pics from this puter, on the road but can if you need to see later
The home-depot stuff works well, don't use the Behr paint .Horrible
The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.Proverbs 18:6
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Re: Shop Floor Coverings
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07/31/09 10:22 PM
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Oh yeah, one last thing
Contact a local sign shop and put a logo on the floor and bury it in the coating , it will look awesome !!
MR. P Performance !!!
The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.Proverbs 18:6
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Re: Shop Floor Coverings
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07/31/09 10:29 PM
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Romeo MI
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Oh yeah, one last thing
Contact a local sign shop and put a logo on the floor and bury it in the coating , it will look awesome !!
MR. P Performance !!!
RIFF-RAFF
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Re: Shop Floor Coverings
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08/01/09 12:13 AM
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I would think that a polished floor would be the last surface that you would want in a garage, water, oil, grease, unless you just polish your car in it, you will be on your back before you know it. I would put down a light grey epoxy coating with a slight non slip texture that would be easy to wipe and sweep up.  
it's ok to butt heads, just don't do it with a butthead
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Re: Shop Floor Coverings
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08/01/09 07:58 AM
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I used a water borne epoxy from ICI that I added some of their fine granuals to to prevent a super slick floor when it gets wet. My floor has been done for about 8 years +/- and is holding up great. No chipping, peeling, no nothing. Key to a good job is always in the prep. Be sure to follow the manufacturers instructions and you won't have a problem. Ask MR2 Performance, he has seen my floor.
it all depends on what you use it for. if you just park a car in it or you really do a lot of shop work. believe me it will chip or scratch if you drag something over it.sometimes it can't be helped.
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Re: Shop Floor Coverings
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#425062
08/01/09 08:00 AM
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Oh yeah, one last thing
Contact a local sign shop and put a logo on the floor and bury it in the coating , it will look awesome !!
MR. P Performance !!!
RIFF-RAFF
.RACING
How bout' Riff-Raff Racing(and occasional BSing)MUCH more appropriate!   
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Re: Shop Floor Coverings
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08/01/09 08:37 AM
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Epoxy is the way to go. I do them but it has to be done right. The stuff in the can from HD or Shermin Williams will not last. The floor has to be etched and done right and it will last for a min of 10yrs. Dura-bond is a great product.
Rob
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