The Ford Barn

DD931 · 08-03-2013, 10:53 AM

I have the luxury of painting a new garage/shop floor before I move all my collection of assorted rusty car parts, tools and paraphernalia into it. I'm looking for recommendations on what paint to use. Hopefully, something I can just roll on - I'm not really looking for a multi-stage process.

Thanks!

Norm

Reds34 · 08-03-2013, 11:02 AM

I haven't used it, but I've heard good things about the POR garage floor paint. I think that is a single stage process.

Red

19Fordy · 08-03-2013, 11:09 AM

I have found the garage floor paint that uses xylene as a solvent to be excellent.
Available at Lowes for about $25 a gallon. 3 gal. did a 3 car garage. Easily applied with a paint roller and easy to touch up later if needed. Do not use water based products as they don't stick.

oldford2 · 08-03-2013, 11:30 AM

When I built a new shop I researched all floor finishes. Epoxy, paints, tiles, etc.. All recommended application only on fully cured concrete, (months). So, I did nothing and moved in. No regrets. For oil and other spills I just spread some speedy dry and sweep up after a while. This reduces the stains and now it looks and smells like a real working garage. Some finishes can be slippery when wet.
So, check the labels for application to fresh concrete.
JMO
John

ford38v8 · 08-03-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by oldford2

...and now it looks and smells like a real working garage...

JMO
John

Why is it that most women don't understand this most basic concept?

cmbrucew · 08-03-2013, 12:12 PM

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I agree with oldford2. No paint means never having to repaint.

Bruce

Works good
Lasts long time

trainguy · 08-03-2013, 12:17 PM

A garage without a oil stained floor is not a garage !!

Capn John · 08-03-2013, 12:57 PM

Like most people I researched the options. Finally ended up with a "HOT TIRE PROOF" 2 part floor paint from LOWES, VALSPAR brand. New house, etched the floor with muriatic acid (dangerous stuff!!!), let it sit a few weeks, and applied 2 coats. After the first coat pinhead size bubbles appeared. I was talking to the neighbor, house built same time, painted floor slightly after his, and he mentioned the same problem. Apparently still curing, moisture pushing thru paint. Sanded the floor, applied second coat and got rid of most of the pinhead size bubbles. Bottom line, if you drop, spill, etc anything on the floor, paper towels, 409,simple green, etc and it cleans as new.
Rolled it on and although 2 part a piece of cake!
NO OTHER WAY TO GO!!!

DD931 · 08-03-2013, 01:04 PM

I forgot to mention that this is a seasoned concrete floor - ten years old. By new, I meant clean and never painted. Perhaps "virgin" would have been a better term! It's only had clean cars stored in it, so now's the time. The Lowe's product sounds like the thing - I'll research it.

Thanks!

Norm

Capn John · 08-03-2013, 01:15 PM

Take a look at this website http://www.legacyindustrial.net/cart/ and others to get some ideas for doing the job. Preparation of the floor is PARAMOUNT as it should be clean, dry and free of oil.

08-03-2013, 10:53 AM	#1
DD931 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA Poconos Posts: 723	Garage floor paint I have the luxury of painting a new garage/shop floor before I move all my collection of assorted rusty car parts, tools and paraphernalia into it. I'm looking for recommendations on what paint to use. Hopefully, something I can just roll on - I'm not really looking for a multi-stage process. Thanks! Norm

08-03-2013, 11:02 AM	#2
Reds34 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Eastern, CT Posts: 548	Re: Garage floor paint I haven't used it, but I've heard good things about the POR garage floor paint. I think that is a single stage process. Red

08-03-2013, 11:09 AM	#3
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 11,916	Re: Garage floor paint I have found the garage floor paint that uses xylene as a solvent to be excellent. Available at Lowes for about $25 a gallon. 3 gal. did a 3 car garage. Easily applied with a paint roller and easy to touch up later if needed. Do not use water based products as they don't stick.

08-03-2013, 11:30 AM	#4
oldford2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsfield, MA Posts: 2,087	Re: Garage floor paint When I built a new shop I researched all floor finishes. Epoxy, paints, tiles, etc.. All recommended application only on fully cured concrete, (months). So, I did nothing and moved in. No regrets. For oil and other spills I just spread some speedy dry and sweep up after a while. This reduces the stains and now it looks and smells like a real working garage. Some finishes can be slippery when wet. So, check the labels for application to fresh concrete. JMO John

08-03-2013, 12:12 PM	#6
cmbrucew Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North of sandy ago, CA. Posts: 2,080	Re: Garage floor paint Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I agree with oldford2. No paint means never having to repaint. Bruce Works good Lasts long time

08-03-2013, 12:17 PM	#7
trainguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lehighton Pa Posts: 1,085	Re: Garage floor paint A garage without a oil stained floor is not a garage !!

08-03-2013, 12:57 PM	#8
Capn John Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: BIRTHPLACE OF SPEED, FLORIDA Posts: 531	Re: Garage floor paint Like most people I researched the options. Finally ended up with a "HOT TIRE PROOF" 2 part floor paint from LOWES, VALSPAR brand. New house, etched the floor with muriatic acid (dangerous stuff!!!), let it sit a few weeks, and applied 2 coats. After the first coat pinhead size bubbles appeared. I was talking to the neighbor, house built same time, painted floor slightly after his, and he mentioned the same problem. Apparently still curing, moisture pushing thru paint. Sanded the floor, applied second coat and got rid of most of the pinhead size bubbles. Bottom line, if you drop, spill, etc anything on the floor, paper towels, 409,simple green, etc and it cleans as new. Rolled it on and although 2 part a piece of cake! NO OTHER WAY TO GO!!! Last edited by Capn John; 08-03-2013 at 01:12 PM.

08-03-2013, 01:04 PM	#9
DD931 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA Poconos Posts: 723	Re: Garage floor paint I forgot to mention that this is a seasoned concrete floor - ten years old. By new, I meant clean and never painted. Perhaps "virgin" would have been a better term! It's only had clean cars stored in it, so now's the time. The Lowe's product sounds like the thing - I'll research it. Thanks! Norm

08-03-2013, 01:15 PM	#10
Capn John Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: BIRTHPLACE OF SPEED, FLORIDA Posts: 531	Re: Garage floor paint Take a look at this website http://www.legacyindustrial.net/cart/ and others to get some ideas for doing the job. Preparation of the floor is PARAMOUNT as it should be clean, dry and free of oil.