My Garage *project*

Mar 19, 2008, 1:01 pm

#51

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I'ts a sweaty dusty job to do it right. You will need to rough up the surface with a diamond grinder. Then you fill all the joints and cracks, sand them down after they cure, then prime the entire floor. Then and only then can you apply the finish. Here's Ray working on my floor. The prep took two full days.

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Mar 19, 2008, 1:02 pm

#52

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crap thats alotta effort

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Mar 24, 2008, 8:03 am

#53

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doltmo wrote

I'ts a sweaty dusty job to do it right. You will need to rough up the surface with a diamond grinder. Then you fill all the joints and cracks, sand them down after they cure, then prime the entire floor. Then and only then can you apply the finish. Here's Ray working on my floor. The prep took two full days.

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Thats definitely looks like a chore.

My dad keeps trying to talk me into using porceline tyle. So far he is winning.

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Mar 24, 2008, 11:30 am

#54

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bgwilly31 wrote

Thats definitely looks like a chore.

My dad keeps trying to talk me into using porceline tyle. So far he is winning.

Need to spend some time home during the weekend Bro!

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Mar 25, 2008, 2:52 am

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bgwilly31 wrote

Thats definitely looks like a chore.

My dad keeps trying to talk me into using porceline tyle. So far he is winning.

The first time you drop a tool on the tile and crack it, you'll curse yourself for not having gone to something more durable.

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Mar 25, 2008, 4:55 am

#56

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ZUL8TR wrote

The first time you drop a tool on the tile and crack it, you'll curse yourself for not having gone to something more durable.

+1. It's not hard to drop a tool in the garage. Scratching can also be an issue with porcelain tiles. good luck in using jack stands!

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Mar 26, 2008, 10:51 am

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My dad used cheap tiles to do his garage. I dropped tools and used jackstands with Towels underneath them. Never had issues.

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Mar 26, 2008, 3:32 pm

#58

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I have spent a little on my garage but never did the floor, I am just to hard on it, I am sure it would look good but the first time I drop a rear-end or or some nasty fluid leaks on it an ruins it I would cry..

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Post pics. Love to see nice garages!

Mar 26, 2008, 3:53 pm

#59

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niiiiiiiiiice

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Mar 26, 2008, 4:38 pm

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CamaroSSBill wrote

I have spent a little on my garage but never did the floor, I am just to hard on it, I am sure it would look good but the first time I drop a rear-end or or some nasty fluid leaks on it an ruins it I would cry..

Post pics. Love to see nice garages!

Wowoweewa! Nice job!

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Mar 26, 2008, 4:54 pm

#61

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cszink wrote

Dan, you should do up your garage. I will help you.

when I build another garage I will make that on pimp

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Mar 26, 2008, 5:15 pm

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CamaroSSBill wrote

I have spent a little on my garage but never did the floor, I am just to hard on it, I am sure it would look good but the first time I drop a rear-end or or some nasty fluid leaks on it an ruins it I would cry..
Post pics. Love to see nice garages!

Looks nice Bill!

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Mar 27, 2008, 4:22 am

#63

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CamaroSSBill wrote

I have spent a little on my garage but never did the floor, I am just to hard on it, I am sure it would look good but the first time I drop a rear-end or or some nasty fluid leaks on it an ruins it I would cry..Post pics. Love to see nice garages!

Someone sponsored by Craftsman??? I like. I need to get this level of motivation for my own garage.

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Mar 27, 2008, 10:36 am

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ZUL8TR wrote

Someone sponsored by Craftsman??? I like.

Not quite, I do like some of their stuff, I am a big bargain shopper, I will watch, wait till it is on sale then strike like a snake~!

Mar 27, 2008, 2:22 pm

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CamaroSSBill wrote

Not quite, I do like some of their stuff, I am a big bargain shopper, I will watch, wait till it is on sale then strike like a snake~!

Me too...just got the new Craftsman Club ad yesterday...wondering what to get next...

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Mar 31, 2008, 4:16 am

#66

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My lotus side of the garage is a mess right now.

Both the lotus and my workspace.

Did you know drilling hockey pucks produces the aroma of Burnt rubber air freshner?

Ive got pics. Just need to get them uploaded.

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