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Old 01-27-2005, 06:31 AM
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I used Armstrong vinyl composite tile (VCT) available from Home Depot. I did black and white checkerboard, cleans up easy, looks VERY nice and only cost a couple hundred bucks. Check it out, highly recommended!

http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US...dgmm.0&MID=9876
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r1s4ever, have you had any problems with tiles lifting? What did you do to prepare the floor prior to installing the tile? Are the tiles self adhesive or do you need to apply adhesive?
Old 01-27-2005, 07:33 AM
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I thought that I would epoxy my garage floor when I purchased my new house. I bought good stuff and prepared the floor by etching, etc. The paint eventually stained and looked worse (to me) than palin stained concrete. If I were to do over again, I would either tile or use the indoor outdoor carpet tiles. That way, areas can be replaced.
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Originally Posted by john hood,Jan 27 2005, 11:33 AM
I thought that I would epoxy my garage floor when I purchased my new house. I bought good stuff and prepared the floor by etching, etc. The paint eventually stained and looked worse (to me) than palin stained concrete. If I were to do over again, I would either tile or use the indoor outdoor carpet tiles. That way, areas can be replaced.
What brand/type did you use? That's the first time I've heard of epoxy staining.
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I used the rustoelm brand garage floor epoxy. It looks pretty good, only needed one can for the floor(2 car garage). I did the grey and figured if it did scratch, it was only $50 for the can.
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I 2nd wanting to know about which epoxy stained. I've finished the walls, storage and workbench in my own garage and as soon as I have a few days somewhere above 50
Old 01-27-2005, 09:29 AM
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I just expoxied my garage floor, and it came out great. It cost me about 180 bucks to do it (garage is 20' x 18')

The ONLY problem I had.....since you work on your car in it....gasoline eats epoxy. I had to change my friends fuel pump in an old sable, and we had to remove the gas tank. About 3 shots worth of gas leaked out, and ate the epoxy. I dont own the garage, but if I did, tile is the only way to go.
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You wanted alternatives...
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Productgroup....opnav=&cat=&s=1

If the link doesn't work, search for MotoFloor
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[QUOTE=arush19,Jan 27 2005, 02:01 PM] You wanted alternatives...
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Productgroup....opnav=&cat=&s=1

If the link doesn't work, search for MotoFloor
Old 01-27-2005, 05:12 PM
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My dad's friend used the beige rustoleum epoxy stuff on his garage at their new house... took a few hours and a week to completely dry, but it turned out beautiful and holds up really well. It does get a little slippery when wet, but not enough to make you fall on your ass... the little rubber chip things help. Easy to clean, too.


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