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Ohmsby
11-28-2008, 03:20 PM
Well the casa is getting a Garage makeover and I am researching everything from epoxy to VCT

Your experiences and suggestions are welcome. What would you put down ?
BC Lightning
11-28-2008, 04:20 PM
Let me know what you decide to go with

Need to do the garages at the rents house
Mark #2
11-28-2008, 06:06 PM
Well the casa is getting a Garage makeover and I am researching everything from epoxy to VCT

Your experiences and suggestions are welcome. What would you put down ?
Nothing, I have researched everything as well and decided that plan old concrete is still the best.

The only thing left in my consideration is a concrete stain.
dboat
11-28-2008, 10:45 PM
stain, sealer or epoxy is good...

I also like RaceDeck since it can be customized.. freeflow or solid.. many many options and choices.. plus if you move it can go with you...

Dana
L8 APEX
11-28-2008, 11:30 PM
An epoxy with a touch of texture for grip would be nice. Light gray brightens up the garage well.
99WhiteBeast
11-30-2008, 12:35 AM
here's some info to read up on
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=20
L-Fever
11-30-2008, 09:38 AM
Shag carpet? :icon_eek:knana
whitelightning'02
11-30-2008, 10:18 AM
Shag carpet? :icon_eek:knana
lol :d:d
Ohmsby
11-30-2008, 11:10 AM
Shag carpet? :icon_eek:knana

you are always willing to help.....:D
L-Fever
11-30-2008, 01:10 PM
you are always willing to help.....:D


:d:tu:
L8 APEX
11-30-2008, 04:16 PM
lighted tiles:tu:
Chris94L
11-30-2008, 06:41 PM
here's some info to read up on
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=20
Good site, been on there for a while.
my2002lightning
11-30-2008, 08:21 PM
Good one, Steve. :d


Shag carpet? :icon_eek:knana
Ohmsby
11-30-2008, 08:46 PM
here's some info to read up on
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=20


Lots of good info thanks Steve
Alpine
12-01-2008, 04:47 PM
lighted tiles:tu: I have actually installed lights in a concrete floor of a garage for a customer of mine. He didnt want to drag a light under his car when it was on the lift. :bows
dboat
12-01-2008, 04:54 PM
I have actually installed lights in a concrete floor of a garage for a customer of mine. He didnt want to drag a light under his car when it was on the lift. :bows

Seen that too.. its nice except when you have to stand over them to do work and block the light.. and with me, thats a lot of light.. ;)
mustgofaster
12-01-2008, 09:47 PM
Just got a quote from racedeck... $1600.00 for my 21 X 21 garage... OUCH!!! I'd rather spend that money on a 393 stroker kit, or a good set of heads.
Ohmsby
12-01-2008, 10:21 PM
I may just do it in with ceramic tile and be done with it
dboat
12-01-2008, 10:38 PM
Just got a quote from racedeck... $1600.00 for my 21 X 21 garage... OUCH!!! I'd rather spend that money on a 393 stroker kit, or a good set of heads.

shop around on this... there are several dealers for RaceDeck and you can get some good deals if you shop it.. good luck..

Dana
BC Lightning
12-01-2008, 10:42 PM
I got the number of the company that did Quality Motor Sports floor, said its $3 - $5 per sq foot
L8 APEX
12-01-2008, 11:48 PM
shop around on this... there are several dealers for RaceDeck and you can get some good deals if you shop it.. good luck..

Dana
Race Deck sure is hard on your knees.
tiffo60
12-01-2008, 11:49 PM
are yall getting installed prices or do it yourself prices?
tiffo60
12-01-2008, 11:51 PM
Race Deck sure is hard on your knees.

that sounded boarderline homosexual:rll::rll:





this will make since to any of yall who have watched the blue collar comedy skits on comedy central:D
L8 APEX
12-02-2008, 04:32 AM
This is RaceDeck with the drain through tiles mixed in. It is okay for parking but makes the garage very difficult to work in. You have to use wood or tiles under your jack stands. Also you have to ease out and back in with plenty of momentum or you peel out and have to reposition the flooring again...
http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/6153/BMF_garage4.jpg
dboat
12-02-2008, 06:54 AM
This is RaceDeck with the drain through tiles mixed in. It is okay for parking but makes the garage very difficult to work in. You have to use wood or tiles under your jack stands. Also you have to ease out and back in with plenty of momentum or you peel out and have to reposition the flooring again...
http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/6153/BMF_garage4.jpg

I have heard about the jackstands, but mine have pads welded on to the bottom of each leg, so its not a problem, but I have never heard of the other issue posted or stated before..
The upside is that its portable so you can move it with you, which you cant do with epoxy paint.
Dana
BC Lightning
12-02-2008, 09:03 AM
are yall getting installed prices or do it yourself prices?

$3-$5 bucks for them to do it
dboat
12-02-2008, 09:38 AM
$3-$5 bucks for them to do it

I would think this is one of those easier DIY projects.. I wouldnt pay extra for them to do it.. but if you arent comfortable with it.. I would pay the extra to make sure it got done right..

Dana
BC Lightning
12-02-2008, 09:49 AM
I would think this is one of those easier DIY projects.. I wouldnt pay extra for them to do it.. but if you arent comfortable with it.. I would pay the extra to make sure it got done right..

Dana

I'm going to let them do it because the concrete needs to be prepped, and the lift needs to be un-installed, and cabinets moved, etc. I honestly don't have the time to spend doing it, or feel comfortable doing it. I would rather it be done right the first time then have to redo some if not all if I screwed up, plus the know how many flakes to mix, etc.

Thinking of having them put extra rough substance in the mix (not sure if its flakes or what), I took an Anatomy night class at Northlake and the floor they had was pretty rough, even if there was a pretty big puddle on the ground you wouldn't slip
dboat
12-02-2008, 09:56 AM
I'm going to let them do it because the concrete needs to be prepped, and the lift needs to be un-installed, and cabinets moved, etc. I honestly don't have the time to spend doing it, or feel comfortable doing it. I would rather it be done right the first time then have to redo some if not all if I screwed up, plus the know how many flakes to mix, etc.

Thinking of having them put extra rough substance in the mix (not sure if its flakes or what), I took an Anatomy night class at Northlake and the floor they had was pretty rough, even if there was a pretty big puddle on the ground you wouldn't slip


You are talking about epoxy and not RaceDeck.. sorry.. I thought you were going to do RaceDeck.. I would definitely have a pro do the epoxy.. if it isnt prepped just right and all, the paint will fail and you have a peeling mess to deal with.

Dana
BC Lightning
12-02-2008, 11:00 AM
You are talking about epoxy and not RaceDeck.. sorry.. I thought you were going to do RaceDeck.. I would definitely have a pro do the epoxy.. if it isnt prepped just right and all, the paint will fail and you have a peeling mess to deal with.

Dana

yup epoxy, with the cherry picker, tranny jack, etc it would be too hard to use race deck
99WhiteBeast
12-04-2008, 08:11 PM
I got the number of the company that did Quality Motor Sports floor, said its $3 - $5 per sq foot

Please share bic

there's the DIY route with UCOAT IT and Musclegloss but I remember getting a quote from some outfit in Dallas that sandblasted the surface prior to the epoxy application- can't find the contact anymore.