Need help with new garage..

frank99ta · 12-30-06, 11:45

Well, with our dream house comes my dream garage, so I've got a lot planned out. It's not finished yet, but I'm getting started early. I've got 10, 48inch 4bulb flourescent fixtures going in, a sink and a drain. My biggest concern is the floor. I was looking at the epoxy stuff that everybody seems to be using, but was wondering if there were other products that could be used? Also, could you put the sealer over the epoxy so it'll be almost water proof? I was planning on washing my car in the garage, so I was going to look into something kind of water proof if at all possible. Also, if anyone thinks of something I'm forgetting, please post it up. It's early enough that anything is pretty much possible. Thanks for all the help..

KevinA · 12-31-06, 05:17

Wow! That's a lot of light you're putting in. I'm jealous.

Have you thought about some of the tile products others are using?

Big Jon · 12-31-06, 08:05

Workbench, shelving, pegboard & you can never have too many outlets. A pull down stair & trussses designed for storage is allso nice. How big will your garage be?

frank99ta · 01-01-07, 01:01

I've used the vinyl tiles in my previous garage but I didn't really like them. I do a lot of work in the garage and they got all scratched up and stained. I'm looking for something a little more durable. What other tile options are there short of ceramic? Thanks for the help, but yes I already have a workbench and yes, I've added 6 additional outlets. My garage is a little over 1000 sq ft. Thanks for the help..

David Fermani · 01-01-07, 06:38

Here's some of my friend's work. He owns an epoxy floor business and also works with tile/stone. These pictures of the checkered floor are actually epoxy, but made to look like tile. Here's the ink to his site: Calidad Total Surface Contractors

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Ceezer · 01-02-07, 04:31

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Originally Posted by frank99ta

I've used the vinyl tiles in my previous garage but I didn't really like them.

Are you talking about the plyable thin vinyl tiles that are now 'peel-n-stick', or the brittle vinyl composite tile (VCT) that require adhesive? The latter are fragile but once they're laid (and work well with concrete) bring some pretty dependable durability. Plus they can be polished & buffed to a brilliant shine if you wanted to.

frank99ta · 01-02-07, 11:25

I'm talking about the tiles you can buy at home depot or lowes that glue down with adhesive. They were pretty durable, but, showed tire burn marks. I never waxed it though, do you think that would make a difference? I was looking at some epoxy called U-Coat it that looks pretty good. Has anybody used that stuff?

Rockfish66 · 01-02-07, 01:05

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Dave1 · 01-02-07, 01:37

My brother is going to have his garage tiled next month. Tile with grout. His buddies in his car club have a great guy and several are getting theirs done. We live in Houston and that might be a different deal than folks up north but, it might be worth a look if your going for a dream garage....

Good luck.....

Accumulator · 01-02-07, 04:38

frank99ta- Give some thought to how the floor treatment will behave when wet. I'd strongly recommend some friction media if you go with epoxy/paint/etc. and even that doesn't last forever.

And I'd sure add some incandescent lights to those fluorescents. With my (many) fluorescent tubes, paint can look great...then I turn them off and turn on the incandescents and it's marring-city!

I like trench-style drains, easy to push the water in to 'em and they're also easy to clean out.

Overkill the electrical system so you don't have a huge hassle later if you decide to make things more involved. Ditto for water and climate control.

I ran air and water lines under/through the floor so I can have water on both sides of the shop and air-power stations on all four walls.

What about hookups for a washer/dryer, and a dedicated water heater?

Have fun! I'd do a few things differently if I were starting over today, but having a good garage is a huge part of why I enjoy our place so much.