samcooke Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 After five months of general p******** about with solicitors and stoopid house sellers I've finally taken possession of my new double garage (apparantly there was some sort of living accommodation that came with it too). I want a nice easy to maintain floor that's ideally wipeable (I've got a crossflow), hard wearing and not obscenely expensive. Any recommendations? I had 'normal' garage floor paint out of Wickes in my old one and it was crap, it lifted off straight away under the tyres, despite me following the instructions to the letter. Lino? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phssthpok Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 I had 'normal' garage floor paint out of Wickes in my old one and it was crap .....err, what did you expect from Wickes? .....now, go and buy yourself some decent quality garage floor paint, make sure you prime the surface correctly then paint on 3 coats. If that doesn't stay put then I will nominate Mr Stanton to eat his hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcooke Posted March 19, 2003 Author Share Posted March 19, 2003 go and buy yourself some decent quality garage floor paint Give us a clue gimp boy... What particular brand is in the Pisspot garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minghis Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 Hmm... If I hadn't recently painted my garage floor I'd have gone to the local carpet fitters and got a nice big bit of used lino, fresh out of someones (big) kitchen. You could always join two pieces. Water and oil will wipe off nicely and it'll keep the dust down, as well as giving a nice surface to lie on. Minghis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studbuckle Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 I used the wickes stuff as a quick job when I moved in and it's stayed down fine apart from a few places where the concrete was uneven to start. I think the best advice is to make sure it's sealed properly before you paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stanton Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 I'll get my hat Herberts do a range of quality industrial paints Cleaning and priming is the key - the concrete should be thoroughly cleaned of all dust and contaminates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studbuckle Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 Herberts do a range of quality industrial paints Who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stanton Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 A google search for Herberts Paint will reveal all Used extensively in construction industry and no not for doors and windows type stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Yupright Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 Two pack, epoxy paint gets my recommendation. Mines been down 18months and hasnt lifted AT ALL... The stuff I've got is called Penguard Jotun, I got it from Lawsons Paint and Racking in Southampton. 50quid for 2 large tins, which did my single garage. They'll mix it in any colour you like too. Easy to lay down too. You just tip it all into the middle of the garage and distribute it with a roller. Cheers, Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcooke Posted March 19, 2003 Author Share Posted March 19, 2003 Fifty quids worth of paint, plus the time and hassle wire brushing off the old crud the previous owners put down, then priming, then painting, it'd be much easier to fit a floor covering... Any reason I shouldn't use some sort of vinyl flooring? Other than it being a bit slippy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve wilson Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 Paint your floor with diluted P.V.A. This should seal the concrete and give you a good base to paint to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furtive Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 Clean it Acid etching fluid Loads of water Dry Concrete sealant Dry Concrete sealant Dry Garage Floor paint Dry Garage floor paint also consider self leveling cement also consider resin stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phssthpok Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 Herberts do a range of quality industrial paints Cleaning and priming is the key - the concrete should be thoroughly cleaned of all dust and contaminates .....the man knows his paint and prep. Any reason I shouldn't use some sort of vinyl flooring? Other than it being a bit slippy. ....because it collects mildew underneath (smells), slippery when wet, gets holes in which you trip over, not solvent proof, petrol and oil damage it and lime in concrete interacts with vinyl. ....however, it's biggest down-fall is that it looks so, so naff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcooke Posted March 19, 2003 Author Share Posted March 19, 2003 because it collects mildew underneath (smells), slippery when wet, gets holes in which you trip over, not solvent proof, petrol and oil damage it and lime in concrete interacts with vinyl. Other than that it's OK though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 No sense of style you lot. Get your priorities right - proper wood flooring is the only way to go, and get the central heating put in whilst you're at it. You will spend more time in there than in the house anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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