Garage floor coating. Best, most popular???

[SFSDFGT]

I went with stamped, colored concrete for one area of garage space, to simulate wood plank flooring, and many people don't even realize that it isn't a real wood floor until I point it out to them. It is extremely durable, and very easy to clean up. For a lower level garage, I went with cut, stained and epoxied concrete. It turned out darker than planned, so dirt shows up more than I would like, and it scratches easily if a pebble gets dragged across the surface, but it is easy to clean. I polish out the scratches the same way as I do if it were a scratch on a car. For another garage area, I went with the old tried and true color-chip/epoxy coating, and truthfully, I love everything about it except for the fact that it seems like that's what everybody else has, too, and I like to be a little different.

[hinoonaz]

I like the stamped and stained concrete. Not a lot of deep grooves it seems, shallow patter? That little red one would look great on anything!!!

[fordracing65]

Originally Posted by SFSDFGT

I went with stamped, colored concrete for one area of garage space, to simulate wood plank flooring, and many people don't even realize that it isn't a real wood floor until I point it out to them. It is extremely durable, and very easy to clean up. For a lower level garage, I went with cut, stained and epoxied concrete. It turned out darker than planned, so dirt shows up more than I would like, and it scratches easily if a pebble gets dragged across the surface, but it is easy to clean. I polish out the scratches the same way as I do if it were a scratch on a car. For another garage area, I went with the old tried and true color-chip/epoxy coating, and truthfully, I love everything about it except for the fact that it seems like that's what everybody else has, too, and I like to be a little different.

Do you remember the brand of color chip epoxy you used. I know some cost more than others.

[ACHiPo]

Originally Posted by SFSDFGT

I went with stamped, colored concrete for one area of garage space, to simulate wood plank flooring, and many people don't even realize that it isn't a real wood floor until I point it out to them. It is extremely durable, and very easy to clean up. For a lower level garage, I went with cut, stained and epoxied concrete. It turned out darker than planned, so dirt shows up more than I would like, and it scratches easily if a pebble gets dragged across the surface, but it is easy to clean. I polish out the scratches the same way as I do if it were a scratch on a car. For another garage area, I went with the old tried and true color-chip/epoxy coating, and truthfully, I love everything about it except for the fact that it seems like that's what everybody else has, too, and I like to be a little different.

Ok, so you have one of the coolest man caves EVER!!!

[SFSDFGT]

Thanks for the compliments, guys.

Fordracing65- I think mine was the Sedona color from Premier Garage:

Garage Flooring Systems Garage Floor Coating Solutions

[EZ$]

Ford Racing 65, You have a couple of excellent commercial coatings manufacturers reasonably close to you. Key Resin West, and Arizona Polymer Floors. They sell everything from color chip floors to epoxy mortar floors. The issue with yellowing or chalking is that epoxy does not deal well with UV light. You need to either use an epoxy that has a UV inhibitor, or top coat the system with a two component polyurethane. They're available in pigmented and clear versions, and gloss and satin finishes. The nice thing about satin is that it diffuses the de-glossing the finish will have over time. Any system that has a multi-color finish, (color chip, or multi-color quartz) will have less of a tendency to show scratches, chips, etc.
Polished concrete is an excellent way to go. It's not bulletproof, but you don't have to worry about it deteriorating over time. Also, once the densifier is applied and polished into the concrete, you can apply a guard coat that will protect the floor from spills soaking into the surface. You can also use dye stain in conjunction with the polished system if you want to dress it up.
Anyhow, that's my 2 cents based on 40 years of installing these products.
Rick

[fordracing65]

Originally Posted by EZ$

Ford Racing 65, You have a couple of excellent commercial coatings manufacturers reasonably close to you. Key Resin West, and Arizona Polymer Floors. They sell everything from color chip floors to epoxy mortar floors. The issue with yellowing or chalking is that epoxy does not deal well with UV light. You need to either use an epoxy that has a UV inhibitor, or top coat the system with a two component polyurethane. They're available in pigmented and clear versions, and gloss and satin finishes. The nice thing about satin is that it diffuses the de-glossing the finish will have over time. Any system that has a multi-color finish, (color chip, or multi-color quartz) will have less of a tendency to show scratches, chips, etc.
Polished concrete is an excellent way to go. It's not bulletproof, but you don't have to worry about it deteriorating over time. Also, once the densifier is applied and polished into the concrete, you can apply a guard coat that will protect the floor from spills soaking into the surface. You can also use dye stain in conjunction with the polished system if you want to dress it up.
Anyhow, that's my 2 cents based on 40 years of installing these products.
Rick

I'll check them out on Monday. Thanks.

[STEVE-O]

What cars are behind the Ford GT? Are they a Daytona and Challenger?

[olddog]

The 68 charger was a pleasing site. That is the one car from my puppy days that still has a soft spot.

[SFSDFGT]

Originally Posted by STEVE-O

What cars are behind the Ford GT? Are they a Daytona and Challenger?

Correct. A "1 of 3" Daytona in Q5 turquoise, Mopar Nationals Wing Car Champion. And the SRT Challenger is a Mr. Norms plum crazy convertible-conversion with a Kenne Bell supercharger.

[tboneheller]

[/IMG][IMG][/IMG]I went with the UClad product from UCoat-it UClad-LV - UCoat It Epoxy Floor Coating

[fordracing65]

Originally Posted by tboneheller

[/IMG][IMG][/IMG]I went with the UClad product from UCoat-it UClad-LV - UCoat It Epoxy Floor Coating

Did you apply yourself ow have a company do it for you. Looks good. The u coat it product is cheap in price and they have different varieties.

[Jaydee]

Have you ever forgotten to close the bonnet before raising it? I know I have.
JD

[tboneheller]

Originally Posted by fordracing65

Did you apply yourself ow have a company do it for you. Looks good. The u coat it product is cheap in price and they have different varieties.

That product is actually applied in 2 coats. The first coat is a primer that is rolled on. The second coat is poured on & spread out with a squeegee. I applied it myself. That second coat sets up FAST.

[tboneheller]

Originally Posted by Jaydee

Have you ever forgotten to close the bonnet before raising it? I know I have.
JD

Not yet. I installed the lift in April & raised the car up. It has been sitting there ever since.