08-18-2011, 09:35 AM | #29 |
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You answered your own question about the concrete thickness... Could inset a 1/4 plywood bowtie then fill it with stained concrete or epoxy.
If you have an iphone, check out "clinometer" and "Theodolite" apps.
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that is a really good idea brother! I think I may have to do that! Time to find some threads on how to do it |
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A 1/8" steel (aluminiunmum-uinimunm) plate bowtie with countersink bolts every few inches around the perimeter would look sweet!
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Just wanna throw this out there, I'm no concrete guru by any stretch, just seemed like a good idea if it'll work... maybe use fiberglass reinforcement around the edges of the bowtie so it would be less prone to crack/chip... that make sense?
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the garage floor????? sounds like a lot of work! I am thinking a 3ftx6ft plywood insert like you mentioned... put it 8 feet inside the main garage door! Then fill it with stained or dyed concrete. probably would have to make it at least 1 inch deep huh.. or more? I am trying to google to see if anyone has detailed directions on how to do that. but coming up empty handed... should be pretty self-explainatory, but, thought i could find it online... any luck ony our end? |
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quick n dirty idea...
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I would make 6" and trowel contraction joints every 12-15 feet. Concrete will crack, it's about controlling where it does. Placing it in 2 pours would be best in a
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oh.... is that for the big one I plan to make?
This is one step that I will have hired out. I am sure whoever I go with make sure they have everything that is usually required for this area. |
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I was thinking smaller but yes, countersunk bolts around the bowtie... OR...
Have about 2x6 area pan about 1/8 inch deep in the floor, paint this in the pan and fill it level with clear epoxy. ...err maybe not... epoxy would get scratched up and dull
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Whoa dude!
Heck, My whole house could fit in that thing???? gimme some o dat gots me a front row seat!
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Wow! That's big!
Wait, I see Stroh's! I haven't seen Stroh's for years!
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Check it out... Might be too much maintenance for a shop floor, but it sure looks cool
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