That's why my neighbor likes mine more Bob.I considered RaceDeck but don't want the hassle of pulling it up occasionally to clean the base.
Pete, $1100 for that floor is a great price. I have a regular 2-bay garage and was quoted from two different installers at around $2500 for epoxy.
Question. I haven't done mine because I have moisture leeching through the concrete in a few places. Not major moisture where the surface is wet, just the white powder building up. Can I still use a product like you used and be safe from the finish separating from the concrete? I noticed that in your steps, #3 was to apply liquid rubber membrane to seal the floor.
Split the difference on the coating by having the installer end the costing beneath the garage door. It will fade if exposed to sunlight.So I had a local company come out yesterday to give me a quote on a Polyaspartic coating. He tested the moisture content of my concrete and it was below normal. He said it was really my choice as far as adding a moisture barrier. The barrier would add another $800 to the job. Since I'm below normal, I'm leaning towards not doing the barrier. That put me at 4.75 a sq. ft. The company I chose has a high rating, which is a plus. I don't want to choose a company that I'm not comfortable with. They will use a floor grinder on the entire surface, and fill any interior chips and cracks.
I have a question, though. My concrete extends out beyond the garage door by about 3-4 inches. I have the option of taking the coating to the edge of asphalt driveway or to the edge of the garage door. The exterior floor extension does have a couple of larger chips. Here's a pic. The dark line is where the garage door comes down. There is a filler (sealer patch) strip where the asphalt meets the concrete. Opinions either way? It is possible that I might re-do the driveway (asphalt) in 1-3 years. It presently has a cut all the way across where a contractor had to remove a 10 ft. section to dig down and install drain pipes. Then that section was re-applied and the joiner strip added. I've never liked how it looks.
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Photo showing the jointer strip.
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I'd say continue it to the end if the slab. Yes it may fade, but at least it won't look like you did the job with the door closed and forgot to do the small strip on the other side of the door.
Split the difference on the coating by having the installer end the costing beneath the garage door. It will fade if exposed to sunlight.
Mine hasn't faded Bob, but the apron outside of my garage door that's exposed to sun all day has a slight yellowing kinda of thing. Nobody else can notice it. I'll try and grab a picture later .I thought polyaspartic coatings don't fade? I read where they are UV stable and can even be used outdoors. Regardless, I'll have to think about both your suggestions between now and October 22 when they come to do the job. Thanks.
BIG is really nice. I like the outside design.
How close is your garage to your house?
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My garage/workshop I went with a concrete sealer in my floor. Applying second coat today.
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My garage/workshop I went with a concrete sealer in my floor. Applying second coat today.