AntD Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 I want to piant the concrete floor of my garage.Will check B&Q for the right paint when I get a chance next week,but what do u guys recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 dude how come? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 It keeps dust down and you can clean up any spills very easy. B&Q do a couple of floor paints which, I have used in the past. - Not in the garage but, in other places. It could be a little slippy mind ........OK so you don't drive into the garage at 20mph do you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicmatty Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 You really want red lead paint, I think this was banned a while ago now but the latest equivalent is Red Oxide........ Did my garage a treat and looks very "Pro" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntD Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 Yes thats the exact reason why I want to paint it Pete Thanx for the advice magicmatty.Did you struggle to get it virtually dustfree before you painted yours? I want to turn my garage in a more car friendly workshop and get rid of all the junk!How much paint would I need for 5m x 5m? Geez I've gotta be back off to work now.Came home during lunchtime.Will check on this later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rays the roof Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Mate, do you want a pretty finish or just stop dust due to attrition of the top surface of the concrete? 1) Pretty finish - Get the own branded paint if they do one. This will be a good quality paint, just in their tin. Do two coats, the first a priming coat with the paint diluted 2:1 paint to thinners. This will penetrate into concrete giving a good bond and sealing the surface. Leave to dry 24 hours, then second coat of neat paint. 2) Sealing only - There is a liquid you can buy and basically apply using a soft yard brush. Based on Silicate (usually sodium) it reacts with the surface of the concrete, effectively giving a durable, sealed surface. Cheaper option, easier to apply, but result is not as attractive (like me!!). Good luck Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_M Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 but the latest equivalent is Red Oxide........surely red oxide is for priming metal! I've painted the floor red with standard concrete floor paint (it does exactly what it says on the tin) and the walls with couple of coats of white emulsion. Keeps the dirt down a treat and looks excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rays the roof Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 surely red oxide is for priming metal! I've painted the floor red with standard concrete floor paint (it does exactly what it says on the tin) and the walls with couple of coats of white emulsion. Keeps the dirt down a treat and looks excellent. Red (Iron) oxide (Fe2O3), also known as hematite is the ingredient used in most paints to give it the colour. It can also be used as a metal primer. Commonly known to you and I (especially if you have a Rover 100) as RUST!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Ah ok - makes sense now! We have just bought a house with a garage and I was thinking about doing the garage up into a nice pit stop didnt consider painting the floor, might have to put this on the 'to do' list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 I firstly used PVA adhesive found in most builders yards or DIY shops, mixed to the correct dilution stated on the tin to dust proof it, i used an emulsion brush to reach the places other brushes cant reach(!!) it goes on looking like milk then dries clear. Then just used International garage floor paint to give it a better colour than bare concrete, would recommend 2 coats as its worn away slightly where the wheels stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntD Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 Thanx for the replies and advise everyone I'm hoping to get this done before the end of August Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_M Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 "Red Oxide" as I know it... Primer Quick drying Garage Floor Paint .... International paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 How about *not* painting it? You could get a thick roll of PVC flooring, normally sold for kitchens etc. If you don't need a lot you could look for the remains of a roll. It worked for me, and cost not much. You can sweep or wash it easily, does't slip, what more do you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 I used the floor paint from Wickes, lots cheaper than the others. Had it down for about three years and it still looks good, got a 2.5 litre tin and still had about a third left after two coats. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 I like old newspapers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntD Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 John A,I was originally gonna lay some rubber matting from Machine Mart,but decided on the paint option in the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 You could get a thick roll of PVC flooring, normally sold for kitchens etc. If you don't need a lot you could look for the remains of a roll. It worked for me, and cost not much. You can sweep or wash it easily, does't slip, what more do you want? That wouldn't be any good for a clumsy bugger like me. I'm always dropping things and knocking stuff off the workbench. Vinyl flooring would be full of holes in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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