Garage pics please
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Garage pics please
Could someone share a picture of their garage?
I planning a makeover on my 3-car detached and would like to get some ideas.
Stupid question, but does anyone know if kitchen linoleum would work on a garage floor - I am considering using this rather than tile($) for the black/white showroom checkered effect.
I planning a makeover on my 3-car detached and would like to get some ideas.
Stupid question, but does anyone know if kitchen linoleum would work on a garage floor - I am considering using this rather than tile($) for the black/white showroom checkered effect.
Last edited by 82Red; Mar 6, 2005 at 02:12 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Gloucester Va
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by 82Red
Could someone share a picture of their garage?
I planning a makeover on my 3-car detached and would like to get some ideas.
Stupid question, but does anyone know if kitchen linoleum would work on a garage floor - I am considering using this rather than tile($) for the black/white showroom checkered effect.
I planning a makeover on my 3-car detached and would like to get some ideas.
Stupid question, but does anyone know if kitchen linoleum would work on a garage floor - I am considering using this rather than tile($) for the black/white showroom checkered effect.
http://www.madvet.com/shop?category=1.199
BTW, I wouldn't use linoleum...it would wear through quick. It's not made for that and the weight of a car on it...... IMHO.
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I just finished insulating and drywalling my garage. I was surprised at the amount of stuff that I had stored between the wall studs. Today I ordered my workbench and cabinets from Sears. I'll post pictures when they're installed.
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My garage is so full of stuff I would be embarassed to post a pic of it on here. I want to do a garage makeover this summer also. Great time for a post like this, I can borrow some of the ideas that you guys are doing.
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Originally Posted by igo4vols
Bought mine at Home Depot. Made by Armstrong. Had it down for 1 1/2 years with no problems and much easier to keep clean.
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I called Armstrong before I did it. Here is what they told me:
- Thoroghly clean the floor (etching is not required)
- Use the peel 'n' stick tile (other adhesives have issues with auto fluids)
- Once complete, wax with a commercial floor wax
- Let set for 3 days (curing prevents hot tire marks)
- Done
I followed their instructions and now can clean the floor with a swifter mop and the cars no longer get dusty and it looks cool. I used the black and white checkered pattern but you can get them in almost any color combination. Home Depot has a catalog. By the way, 800 sf cost me around $150.00.
- Thoroghly clean the floor (etching is not required)
- Use the peel 'n' stick tile (other adhesives have issues with auto fluids)
- Once complete, wax with a commercial floor wax
- Let set for 3 days (curing prevents hot tire marks)
- Done
I followed their instructions and now can clean the floor with a swifter mop and the cars no longer get dusty and it looks cool. I used the black and white checkered pattern but you can get them in almost any color combination. Home Depot has a catalog. By the way, 800 sf cost me around $150.00.
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Hi igo4vols,
Armstrong tiles sound like the best option.
What was the exact model number/name of the Armstrong tile you installed?
How long have you been using the tiled floor?
Do you ever use floor jacks on the tile floor?
Is it holding up well?
Did you install them over new concrete or was there a few oil spots prior to install?
Mike
Armstrong tiles sound like the best option.
What was the exact model number/name of the Armstrong tile you installed?
How long have you been using the tiled floor?
Do you ever use floor jacks on the tile floor?
Is it holding up well?
Did you install them over new concrete or was there a few oil spots prior to install?
Mike
Originally Posted by igo4vols
I called Armstrong before I did it. Here is what they told me:
- Thoroghly clean the floor (etching is not required)
- Use the peel 'n' stick tile (other adhesives have issues with auto fluids)
- Once complete, wax with a commercial floor wax
- Let set for 3 days (curing prevents hot tire marks)
- Done
I followed their instructions and now can clean the floor with a swifter mop and the cars no longer get dusty and it looks cool. I used the black and white checkered pattern but you can get them in almost any color combination. Home Depot has a catalog. By the way, 800 sf cost me around $150.00.
- Thoroghly clean the floor (etching is not required)
- Use the peel 'n' stick tile (other adhesives have issues with auto fluids)
- Once complete, wax with a commercial floor wax
- Let set for 3 days (curing prevents hot tire marks)
- Done
I followed their instructions and now can clean the floor with a swifter mop and the cars no longer get dusty and it looks cool. I used the black and white checkered pattern but you can get them in almost any color combination. Home Depot has a catalog. By the way, 800 sf cost me around $150.00.
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igo4vols- I am really interested in the Armstrond tile as well. Let us know what the exact description or item # is.
gliot1- Your floor looks like mine used to. Is that the Rustoleum epoxy? I have painted mine twice with it. I acid etched, used TSB substitute, and even belt sanded the concrete. The paint has peeled up both times over the last two winters. I think the road salt may be doing it, but hot tires also lift some. How has yours held up? Did you apply it to new concrete or old? What prep work did you do?
gliot1- Your floor looks like mine used to. Is that the Rustoleum epoxy? I have painted mine twice with it. I acid etched, used TSB substitute, and even belt sanded the concrete. The paint has peeled up both times over the last two winters. I think the road salt may be doing it, but hot tires also lift some. How has yours held up? Did you apply it to new concrete or old? What prep work did you do?
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