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Larz29 · 02-10-2012, 07:50 AM

I put apoxy on my garage floor 2 years ago, and on one side of the garage, it's worn off. Does anyone have any suggustions on another flooring product to use in the garage?

Saint Alban · 02-10-2012, 08:01 AM

My father likes Race Deck.

Drew10 · 02-10-2012, 08:04 AM

I too have the same problem. I don't know if there is any apoxy that you can put over another apoxy. Probably have to use somehting like race deck mentioned above.

hypurone · 02-10-2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Saint Alban

My father likes Race Deck.

Me too!

Saint Alban · 02-10-2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by hypurone

Me too!

That's great. I wish I had that much indoor space to work. :-(

y2k king · 02-10-2012, 01:44 PM

+3 on racetrack

Saint Alban · 02-10-2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by y2k king

+3 on racetrack

"Deck", lol.

hypurone · 02-10-2012, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Saint Alban

That's great. I wish I had that much indoor space to work. :-(

Thanks, Meh, looks bigger than it is. Still have to move out the other car and sometimes one bike depending on the project.... yeah, that's right. 2 cars AND 2 bikes plus all my sh1t is crammed in there!

I need a 3 car garage so I can get my poor Silverado inside.... :(

verboten · 02-20-2012, 08:20 PM

Epoxy is unbelievable!

DAVID2010SS · 02-25-2012, 01:22 PM

There are 2 kinds of epoxy paint, oil base and water base. Water is not the one to use. I have oil for 3 years and looks good. You have to make sure concert is clean before using.

newagemuscle · 02-28-2012, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by hypurone

Me too!

How much does that stuff cost and where can you get it?

hypurone · 02-29-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by newagemuscle

How much does that stuff cost and where can you get it?

you can read all about it here:

http://www.racedeck.com/

I just Googled for Racedeck vendors, measured and got their prices shipped to my door. I did the install myself.... I am sure the prices have gone up since I did mine 5 years ago but I got my Diamond pattern for 2.25sq ft...

realcanuk · 03-01-2012, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by hypurone

Me too!

Me three!

camaro2lt · 03-01-2012, 06:42 PM

i wanna get race deck but it seems too expensive

realcanuk · 03-01-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro2lt

i wanna get race deck but it seems too expensive

I found it well worth it. Doing paint properly isn't that cheap either and in my case only lasted a few years. Over time the racedeck will be cheaper.

Decibel JJ · 03-15-2012, 06:45 PM

When I built my shop I used Ucoatit epoxy with the flecks and clearcoat. It worked REALLY well, I didn't have any fading or chipping at all (I prepped really well). Their website has a lot of info.

www.ucoatit.com

1hotchevy · 04-10-2012, 01:26 PM

i used the garage floor paint from Lowe's, works great...took me most of a nice sunny saturday...made sure the floor was extra clean...i washed it like 3 times with a good rinse between...then used the etching and pretty much followed the instructions...then applied the paint and let it cure over nite...worked out great...garage looks great, have drywall walls painted them white with an orange accent wall for my orange/black RS/2SS...woot...he loves it in his nice clean space...anyway...2 years and the paint looks great...they will tint it any clor u want i had mine tinted a light grey and the kit comes with the "Sprinkles" for accent...looks nice and i can wash it down in like 5 minutes nice for working on as well. just my nickle worth.

the rich dude · 04-13-2012, 01:37 AM

the ONLY epoxy flooring you should be using is a 100% epoxy. No water, no oil, no solvents. Wolverine coatings are the best on the market. I grind metal, weld, solder, drop wrenches. ZERO issues

jmaynard · 04-13-2012, 09:10 AM

I used the epoxy from Home Depot over 5 years ago and it has held up very well.

The trick is that you have to clean and etch the surface. If yours came up in a year, the surface was not prepared properly. Common causes are not allowing the floor to dry after you etch. It takes a full day at 80 degrees. Failutre to degrease. And last, not etching at all or improper;y. Etching has to be worked aggressivvely into the surface. You cannot just brush it on and hose it off, you have to work it around.

Indy Bumble Bee · 04-13-2012, 10:49 AM

josh_lang · 05-13-2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by realcanuk

Me three!

I'm sold! I just moved and my garage needs some serious TLC. This would look amazing... just need to convince the wife!

Jimbabwe · 05-15-2012, 01:41 AM

For those of you with racedeck, do you hear the racedeck moving around under your feet when walking over it?

realcanuk · 05-15-2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbabwe

For those of you with racedeck, do you hear the racedeck moving around under your feet when walking over it?

A little bit at the beginning until it settles in. Nothing after a while.

rolnslo · 05-15-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbabwe

For those of you with racedeck, do you hear the racedeck moving around under your feet when walking over it?

When I used to sell and install RaceDeck, the noise from walking on it seems to depend on the condition of the concrete. The smoother the concrete was, the more likely it was to make noise when walking on it. For the 2 customers of mine that this bugged, we pulled up the RaceDeck and laid down the same plastic/foam underlayment material used for in home laminate wood flooring. Worked great!

02-10-2012, 07:50 AM	#1
Larz29 Drives: 2010 camaro ss LS3 cyber grey Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Madison,wi Posts: 223	I'm looking for suggustions on garage flooring. I put apoxy on my garage floor 2 years ago, and on one side of the garage, it's worn off. Does anyone have any suggustions on another flooring product to use in the garage?

02-10-2012, 08:01 AM	#2
Saint Alban Drives: '10 Black V6 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Queens, New York (NY5thGen.com) Posts: 892 View My Garage	My father likes Race Deck. __________________ http://ny5thgen.com/stalban.html

02-10-2012, 01:44 PM	#6
y2k king Drives: 2011 ss camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: spring hill, fl Posts: 1,735	+3 on racetrack __________________ 10/28/2010 got it

02-25-2012, 01:22 PM	#10
DAVID2010SS Drives: 2010 SS 6 SPEED Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: ROTHSCHILD WI. Posts: 30	painted floors There are 2 kinds of epoxy paint, oil base and water base. Water is not the one to use. I have oil for 3 years and looks good. You have to make sure concert is clean before using. __________________ David T

03-01-2012, 06:42 PM	#14
camaro2lt Richie-Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2010 Camaro 2lt VR/RS CGM Rally's Join Date: May 2009 Location: palmyra pa Posts: 3,880 View My Garage	i wanna get race deck but it seems too expensive __________________

02-10-2012, 08:04 AM	#3
Drew10 Enjoys a good train wreck Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,720	I too have the same problem. I don't know if there is any apoxy that you can put over another apoxy. Probably have to use somehting like race deck mentioned above.

02-20-2012, 08:20 PM	#9
verboten Drives: Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 383	Epoxy is unbelievable!

03-15-2012, 06:45 PM	#16
Decibel JJ Car nut Drives: Tahoe Z71, Race cars Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 639	When I built my shop I used Ucoatit epoxy with the flecks and clearcoat. It worked REALLY well, I didn't have any fading or chipping at all (I prepped really well). Their website has a lot of info. www.ucoatit.com __________________ Quote: Don't you just hate it when Satan steals your ride and does all these weird ass mods to it? Decibel- Noun: A unit used to measure the intensity of a sound or the power level of an electrical or Audio signal R.I.P. Evan .. A true Friend

04-10-2012, 01:26 PM	#17
1hotchevy Scottish Knight Drives: RS/2SS 6 speed manual Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 329 View My Garage	i used the garage floor paint from Lowe's, works great...took me most of a nice sunny saturday...made sure the floor was extra clean...i washed it like 3 times with a good rinse between...then used the etching and pretty much followed the instructions...then applied the paint and let it cure over nite...worked out great...garage looks great, have drywall walls painted them white with an orange accent wall for my orange/black RS/2SS...woot...he loves it in his nice clean space...anyway...2 years and the paint looks great...they will tint it any clor u want i had mine tinted a light grey and the kit comes with the "Sprinkles" for accent...looks nice and i can wash it down in like 5 minutes nice for working on as well. just my nickle worth. __________________

04-13-2012, 01:37 AM	#18
the rich dude Drives: Getting 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 971	the ONLY epoxy flooring you should be using is a 100% epoxy. No water, no oil, no solvents. Wolverine coatings are the best on the market. I grind metal, weld, solder, drop wrenches. ZERO issues

04-13-2012, 09:10 AM	#19
jmaynard Drives: 2012 Camaro SS2 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Garland Tx Posts: 450	I used the epoxy from Home Depot over 5 years ago and it has held up very well. The trick is that you have to clean and etch the surface. If yours came up in a year, the surface was not prepared properly. Common causes are not allowing the floor to dry after you etch. It takes a full day at 80 degrees. Failutre to degrease. And last, not etching at all or improper;y. Etching has to be worked aggressivvely into the surface. You cannot just brush it on and hose it off, you have to work it around.

04-13-2012, 10:49 AM	#20
Indy Bumble Bee Drives: Beest Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Indy Posts: 665

05-15-2012, 01:41 AM	#22
Jimbabwe Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Elk Grove California Posts: 298	For those of you with racedeck, do you hear the racedeck moving around under your feet when walking over it?

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