Garage Floor Paint

Yell00ITR · 08-20-01, 12:19

Hi all,

I know this was discussed a few weeks back but it looks like the search function is not working for those posts (or, they have been cleared)? In any case, I want to paint the garage floor in my new place with a GOOD, non-lifting paint. Getting it professionally done is too expensive (a friend spent $1000 on a 2 car garage) and I like the DIY thing anyways!

So, please recommend a GOOD paint for me to use. It must be light gray (like an auto mechanic's), non lifting, and I am partial to a shiny finish to help increase room lighting.

Also, any recommendations on color schemes for the walls? Yes, I want to paint them. Something light in color of course.

Thanks for the suggestions!!

Brad4rdHay · 08-20-01, 12:38

Check out Griots Garage.

Jav · 08-20-01, 03:20

Just watched Michael Holigan show and they highlighted a floor mat product that looks pretty neat. The URL for the product is
http://www.bltllc.com/GFloor_home.htm
and I'm not sure of the cost.

jermar · 08-20-01, 03:25

My floor was in bad shape. I was not having good luck with epoxy paint. [made for garage floors.] I bought two garage floor mats from Auto barn.com. They are a PVC product that comes in 9x20ft, or 7.5x17ft . Free shipping and it got to my house two days after ordering. I bought one of each and did an entire two car garage. It is heavy, and has ribs to collect dirt; then just hose out.

DavidB · 08-20-01, 04:38

Unless you properly prep your garage floor, you're not likely to like the long-term results of a DIY paint job. Although the Griots floor paint is not bad, it won't stick to a floor that is not perfectly clean and etched. The best way to etch the cement is with muratic acid (be careful!). After etching I would apply a coat of cement glue to help with the bonding process.

It's best to have a pro do the job.

db

Don2000g · 08-20-01, 09:36

I've heard from a few reliable sources that the Griots garage floor paint is not that great. Save your money.

darbh · 08-20-01, 11:09

I agree with the prior posters. I have never had any luck with paint on concrete. I am prepared to believe it can be made to work, but only on a correctly prepared surface. And, even then, I presume you have to be prepared to touch it up.

Brad B. · 08-21-01, 06:12

I have tried painting garage floors myself in the past. Both times I used different products. Once was with Griots and once with a store bought "garage floor paint". I acid etched both floors with muratic acid and cleaned as best as possible. Anyone who knows me knows how thorough I am. Both floors failed. One lasted 6 months and one lasted a year.

I have since hired it done professionally and it has lasted 5-6 years so far. I just recently hired another contractor to do sand off my old DIY floor and repaint.

Pro is the only way to go to make it last a long time.

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