The Motorhome's" new home is almost ready

[RJW]

We are progressing along (finally) with "the Motorhome's" new garage. Framing is done and so is the siding and trim. I still need to insulate,
drywall and paint the walls and ceiling.

I'd like to epoxy the floor when done with those jobs.

However, I just had a guy over to talk about epoxy coatings (~880 square feet)and he ball parked it at $8/square foot for his deluxe package. He's
sending me a quote, but I pretty sure I won't be spending $7,000 for the floor. I could buy another GMC or 2 for that.

I am thinking of buying a kit online and doing it myself. Hopefully for a fraction of the $7,000 price.

Does anyone have suggestions on what to coat the floor would be durable enough for the jobs planned for our GMC.
--
Richard
76 Palm Beach
SE Michigan
www.PalmBeachGMC.com


Coop Roller Cam 455, Howell TBI + EBL, 3.42 FD, Quadra Bag, Macerator, Lenzi stuff, Manny Tranny etc.

 

[emerystora]

I did my garage and workshop with RustOleum Epoxyshield from Home Depot. It has held up well now for 5 years.
Do a small area at a time. The areas will blend well. It is a two part system. If you mix too much it will cure before you get it down. DON’T USE IT IF IS HAS STARTED TO THICKEN. It won’t level and it stays gummy. You have to take it off with mineral spirits and do that section over.

Easy to apply with a paint roller.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO

>
> We are progressing along (finally) with "the Motorhome's" new garage. Framing is done and so is the siding and trim. I still need to insulate,
> drywall and paint the walls and ceiling.
>
> I'd like to epoxy the floor when done with those jobs.
>
> However, I just had a guy over to talk about epoxy coatings (~880 square feet)and he ball parked it at $8/square foot for his deluxe package. He's
> sending me a quote, but I pretty sure I won't be spending $7,000 for the floor. I could buy another GMC or 2 for that.
>
> I am thinking of buying a kit online and doing it myself. Hopefully for a fraction of the $7,000 price.
>
> Does anyone have suggestions on what to coat the floor would be durable enough for the jobs planned for our GMC.
> --
> Richard
> 76 Palm Beach
>

 

[Jim Hupy]

For that kind of money, Persian carpet comes to mind. There are several 2
part floor coatings out there. Real 2 part epoxies are nasty stuff to
handle until they are fully cured. I have never used any of the water based
products. Try Googling Eastwood, or California Car Covering, or Griot's
Garage, they all have on-line catalogs that list shop floor coatings.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403

On Tue, Mar 12, 2019, 11:56 AM RJW via Gmclist We are progressing along (finally) with "the Motorhome's" new garage.
> Framing is done and so is the siding and trim. I still need to insulate,
> drywall and paint the walls and ceiling.
>
> I'd like to epoxy the floor when done with those jobs.
>
> However, I just had a guy over to talk about epoxy coatings (~880 square
> feet)and he ball parked it at $8/square foot for his deluxe package. He's
> sending me a quote, but I pretty sure I won't be spending $7,000 for the
> floor. I could buy another GMC or 2 for that.
>
> I am thinking of buying a kit online and doing it myself. Hopefully for a
> fraction of the $7,000 price.
>
> Does anyone have suggestions on what to coat the floor would be durable
> enough for the jobs planned for our GMC.
> --
> Richard
> 76 Palm Beach
> SE Michigan
> www.PalmBeachGMC.com
>
>
> Coop Roller Cam 455, Howell TBI + EBL, 3.42 FD, Quadra Bag, Macerator,
> Lenzi stuff, Manny Tranny etc.
>
>
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[adolph santorine]

We have used Seal Krete 1-Part that we get from Lowes

The five gallon pail covers about 1,200 sq ft. (they make rather outlandish claims in their literature for how much it covers)

Again, prep is everything.

Dolph

DE AD0LF

Wheeling, West Virginia

1977 26’ ex-PalmBeach
Howell EFI & EBL, Reaction Arms, Sullybilt Bags, Manny Transmission

“The Aluminum and Fiberglass Mistress"

>
> We are progressing along (finally) with "the Motorhome's" new garage. Framing is done and so is the siding and trim. I still need to insulate,
> drywall and paint the walls and ceiling.
>
> I'd like to epoxy the floor when done with those jobs.
>
> However, I just had a guy over to talk about epoxy coatings (~880 square feet)and he ball parked it at $8/square foot for his deluxe package. He's
> sending me a quote, but I pretty sure I won't be spending $7,000 for the floor. I could buy another GMC or 2 for that.
>
> I am thinking of buying a kit online and doing it myself. Hopefully for a fraction of the $7,000 price.
>
> Does anyone have suggestions on what to coat the floor would be durable enough for the jobs planned for our GMC.
> --
> Richard
> 76 Palm Beach
> SE Michigan
> www.PalmBeachGMC.com
>
>
> Coop Roller Cam 455, Howell TBI + EBL, 3.42 FD, Quadra Bag, Macerator, Lenzi stuff, Manny Tranny etc.
>
>
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[MikeB]

When I had my shop built 15 years ago the concrete guys worked the slab too early and created a soft top layer and drying fracture/cracks. I contacted the guy at Epoxy.com and he set me up with specific epoxy types for the different issues. To this day my floor has held up fantastic with no flaking or cracks.

>
> We have used Seal Krete 1-Part that we get from Lowes
>
> The five gallon pail covers about 1,200 sq ft. (they make rather outlandish claims in their literature for how much it covers)
>
> Again, prep is everything.
>
>
> Dolph
>
> DE AD0LF
>
> Wheeling, West Virginia
>
> 1977 26’ ex-PalmBeach
> Howell EFI & EBL, Reaction Arms, Sullybilt Bags, Manny Transmission
>
> “The Aluminum and Fiberglass Mistress"
>

>>
>> We are progressing along (finally) with "the Motorhome's" new garage. Framing is done and so is the siding and trim. I still need to insulate,
>> drywall and paint the walls and ceiling.
>>
>> I'd like to epoxy the floor when done with those jobs.
>>
>> However, I just had a guy over to talk about epoxy coatings (~880 square feet)and he ball parked it at $8/square foot for his deluxe package. He's
>> sending me a quote, but I pretty sure I won't be spending $7,000 for the floor. I could buy another GMC or 2 for that.
>>
>> I am thinking of buying a kit online and doing it myself. Hopefully for a fraction of the $7,000 price.
>>
>> Does anyone have suggestions on what to coat the floor would be durable enough for the jobs planned for our GMC.
>> --
>> Richard
>> 76 Palm Beach
>> SE Michigan
>> www.PalmBeachGMC.com
>>
>>
>> Coop Roller Cam 455, Howell TBI + EBL, 3.42 FD, Quadra Bag, Macerator, Lenzi stuff, Manny Tranny etc.
>>
>>
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[MikeB]

Also you probably should do a moisture test because your floor is so new.

Sent from my iPad

>
> When I had my shop built 15 years ago the concrete guys worked the slab too early and created a soft top layer and drying fracture/cracks. I contacted the guy at Epoxy.com and he set me up with specific epoxy types for the different issues. To this day my floor has held up fantastic with no flaking or cracks.
>
>
>

>>
>> We have used Seal Krete 1-Part that we get from Lowes
>>
>> The five gallon pail covers about 1,200 sq ft. (they make rather outlandish claims in their literature for how much it covers)
>>
>> Again, prep is everything.
>>
>>
>> Dolph
>>
>> DE AD0LF
>>
>> Wheeling, West Virginia
>>
>> 1977 26’ ex-PalmBeach
>> Howell EFI & EBL, Reaction Arms, Sullybilt Bags, Manny Transmission
>>
>> “The Aluminum and Fiberglass Mistress"
>>

>>>
>>> We are progressing along (finally) with "the Motorhome's" new garage. Framing is done and so is the siding and trim. I still need to insulate,
>>> drywall and paint the walls and ceiling.
>>>
>>> I'd like to epoxy the floor when done with those jobs.
>>>
>>> However, I just had a guy over to talk about epoxy coatings (~880 square feet)and he ball parked it at $8/square foot for his deluxe package. He's
>>> sending me a quote, but I pretty sure I won't be spending $7,000 for the floor. I could buy another GMC or 2 for that.
>>>
>>> I am thinking of buying a kit online and doing it myself. Hopefully for a fraction of the $7,000 price.
>>>
>>> Does anyone have suggestions on what to coat the floor would be durable enough for the jobs planned for our GMC.
>>> --
>>> Richard
>>> 76 Palm Beach
>>> SE Michigan
>>> www.PalmBeachGMC.com
>>>
>>>
>>> Coop Roller Cam 455, Howell TBI + EBL, 3.42 FD, Quadra Bag, Macerator, Lenzi stuff, Manny Tranny etc.
>>>
>>>
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[Jim Hupy]

If you truly want a "Garage Mahal", one of the GMC CASCADERS that lives in
Kelowna, B.C. does shop interiors that defy all reason and common sense.
His name is Dan Borlase.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403

On Tue, Mar 12, 2019, 12:43 PM Michael Beam via Gmclist <

> When I had my shop built 15 years ago the concrete guys worked the slab
> too early and created a soft top layer and drying fracture/cracks. I
> contacted the guy at Epoxy.com and he set me up with specific epoxy types
> for the different issues. To this day my floor has held up fantastic with
> no flaking or cracks.
>
>
>
> > On Mar 12, 2019, at 2:16 PM, Dolph Santorine via Gmclist <

> >
> > We have used Seal Krete 1-Part that we get from Lowes
> >
> > The five gallon pail covers about 1,200 sq ft. (they make rather
> outlandish claims in their literature for how much it covers)
> >
> > Again, prep is everything.
> >
> >
> > Dolph
> >
> > DE AD0LF
> >
> > Wheeling, West Virginia
> >
> > 1977 26’ ex-PalmBeach
> > Howell EFI & EBL, Reaction Arms, Sullybilt Bags, Manny Transmission
> >
> > “The Aluminum and Fiberglass Mistress"
> >
> >> On Mar 12, 2019, at 2:55 PM, RJW via Gmclist

> >>
> >> We are progressing along (finally) with "the Motorhome's" new garage.
> Framing is done and so is the siding and trim. I still need to insulate,
> >> drywall and paint the walls and ceiling.
> >>
> >> I'd like to epoxy the floor when done with those jobs.
> >>
> >> However, I just had a guy over to talk about epoxy coatings (~880
> square feet)and he ball parked it at $8/square foot for his deluxe package.
> He's
> >> sending me a quote, but I pretty sure I won't be spending $7,000 for
> the floor. I could buy another GMC or 2 for that.
> >>
> >> I am thinking of buying a kit online and doing it myself. Hopefully
> for a fraction of the $7,000 price.
> >>
> >> Does anyone have suggestions on what to coat the floor would be durable
> enough for the jobs planned for our GMC.
> >> --
> >> Richard
> >> 76 Palm Beach
> >> SE Michigan
> >> www.PalmBeachGMC.com
> >>
> >>
> >> Coop Roller Cam 455, Howell TBI + EBL, 3.42 FD, Quadra Bag, Macerator,
> Lenzi stuff, Manny Tranny etc.
> >>
> >>
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[dave stragand1]

Porcelain tile, often seen in automotive dealerships, is an awesome and durable surface. It also looks incredible. Going on box store clearance prices can make it less than $1 a sq ft.

>
> If you truly want a "Garage Mahal", one of the GMC CASCADERS that lives in
> Kelowna, B.C. does shop interiors that defy all reason and common sense.
> His name is Dan Borlase.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
> 78 GMC ROYALE 403
>
> On Tue, Mar 12, 2019, 12:43 PM Michael Beam via Gmclist <

>
>> When I had my shop built 15 years ago the concrete guys worked the slab
>> too early and created a soft top layer and drying fracture/cracks. I
>> contacted the guy at Epoxy.com and he set me up with specific epoxy types
>> for the different issues. To this day my floor has held up fantastic with
>> no flaking or cracks.
>>
>>
>>
>>> On Mar 12, 2019, at 2:16 PM, Dolph Santorine via Gmclist <

>>>
>>> We have used Seal Krete 1-Part that we get from Lowes
>>>
>>> The five gallon pail covers about 1,200 sq ft. (they make rather
>> outlandish claims in their literature for how much it covers)
>>>
>>> Again, prep is everything.
>>>
>>>
>>> Dolph
>>>
>>> DE AD0LF
>>>
>>> Wheeling, West Virginia
>>>
>>> 1977 26’ ex-PalmBeach
>>> Howell EFI & EBL, Reaction Arms, Sullybilt Bags, Manny Transmission
>>>
>>> “The Aluminum and Fiberglass Mistress"
>>>
>>>> On Mar 12, 2019, at 2:55 PM, RJW via Gmclist

>>>>
>>>> We are progressing along (finally) with "the Motorhome's" new garage.
>> Framing is done and so is the siding and trim. I still need to insulate,
>>>> drywall and paint the walls and ceiling.
>>>>
>>>> I'd like to epoxy the floor when done with those jobs.
>>>>
>>>> However, I just had a guy over to talk about epoxy coatings (~880
>> square feet)and he ball parked it at $8/square foot for his deluxe package.
>> He's
>>>> sending me a quote, but I pretty sure I won't be spending $7,000 for
>> the floor. I could buy another GMC or 2 for that.
>>>>
>>>> I am thinking of buying a kit online and doing it myself. Hopefully
>> for a fraction of the $7,000 price.
>>>>
>>>> Does anyone have suggestions on what to coat the floor would be durable
>> enough for the jobs planned for our GMC.
>>>> --
>>>> Richard
>>>> 76 Palm Beach
>>>> SE Michigan
>>>> www.PalmBeachGMC.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Coop Roller Cam 455, Howell TBI + EBL, 3.42 FD, Quadra Bag, Macerator,
>> Lenzi stuff, Manny Tranny etc.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> GMCnet mailing list
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>>>
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[bdub1]

Talk to Blaine and Diane.

bdub

On Tue, Mar 12, 2019 at 1:56 PM RJW via Gmclist
wrote:

> We are progressing along (finally) with "the Motorhome's" new garage.
> Framing is done and so is the siding and trim. I still need to insulate,
> drywall and paint the walls and ceiling.
>
> I'd like to epoxy the floor when done with those jobs.
>
> However, I just had a guy over to talk about epoxy coatings (~880 square
> feet)and he ball parked it at $8/square foot for his deluxe package. He's
> sending me a quote, but I pretty sure I won't be spending $7,000 for the
> floor. I could buy another GMC or 2 for that.
>
> I am thinking of buying a kit online and doing it myself. Hopefully for a
> fraction of the $7,000 price.
>
> Does anyone have suggestions on what to coat the floor would be durable
> enough for the jobs planned for our GMC.
>

 

[kingsley coach]

Michael
Would you mind putting some info on yourself in a sig file attached to your
email. The GMC you have and where you are located will do but anything more
is helpful..like options on thee GMC. Have you signed up on the Black List?

Thanks

Mike in NS

On Tue, Mar 12, 2019 at 5:44 PM Billy Massey via Gmclist <

> Talk to Blaine and Diane.
>
> bdub
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 12, 2019 at 1:56 PM RJW via Gmclist

>
> > We are progressing along (finally) with "the Motorhome's" new garage.
> > Framing is done and so is the siding and trim. I still need to insulate,
> > drywall and paint the walls and ceiling.
> >
> > I'd like to epoxy the floor when done with those jobs.
> >
> > However, I just had a guy over to talk about epoxy coatings (~880 square
> > feet)and he ball parked it at $8/square foot for his deluxe package. He's
> > sending me a quote, but I pretty sure I won't be spending $7,000 for the
> > floor. I could buy another GMC or 2 for that.
> >
> > I am thinking of buying a kit online and doing it myself. Hopefully for
> a
> > fraction of the $7,000 price.
> >
> > Does anyone have suggestions on what to coat the floor would be durable
> > enough for the jobs planned for our GMC.
> >
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--
Michael Beaton
1977 Kingsley 26-11
1977 Eleganza II 26-3
Antigonish, NS

Life is too short to hold a grudge; slash some tires and call it even !

 

[dave stragand1]

The link didn't go through: https://allgaragefloors.com/porcelain-tile-garage-floor/

Do your own research on Google and you may be amazed. Porcelain (not ceramic) tile's more durable and usually less expensive than the liquid coatings.

-Dave
1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh

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Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 3:55 PM
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Cc: Dave Stragand
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] "The Motorhome's" new home is almost ready

Porcelain tile, often seen in automotive dealerships, is an awesome and durable surface. It also looks incredible. Going on box store clearance prices can make it less than $1 a sq ft.

 

[Matt Colie]

Richard,

Are you going to bring pictures to lunch??

Matt
--
Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit

 

[Bruce Hart]

Eighteen years ago when we moved into our new home it was recommended to me
to what was referred to as a concrete stain.
That is exactly what it does. Dirt from the tires, road grim will stain the
coating. Spill a little bit of gasoline and the coating bubbles and
dissolves leaving bare concrete. It was a Sherwin Williams product applied
by an employee.

On Tue, Mar 12, 2019 at 6:23 PM Matt Colie via Gmclist <

> Richard,
>
> Are you going to bring pictures to lunch??
>
> Matt
> --
> Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
> Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
> OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
> SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
>
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Bruce Hart
1976 Palm Beach
Milliken, Co
GMC=Got More Class

 

[Bruce Hart]

I also had a friend of mine use clear Thompson Weather Seal on his concrete
floor in his wood shop and it protected the concrete very well.

> Eighteen years ago when we moved into our new home it was recommended to
> me to what was referred to as a concrete stain.
> That is exactly what it does. Dirt from the tires, road grim will stain
> the coating. Spill a little bit of gasoline and the coating bubbles and
> dissolves leaving bare concrete. It was a Sherwin Williams product applied
> by an employee.
>
> On Tue, Mar 12, 2019 at 6:23 PM Matt Colie via Gmclist <

>
>> Richard,
>>
>> Are you going to bring pictures to lunch??
>>
>> Matt
>> --
>> Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
>> Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
>> OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
>> SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> GMCnet mailing list
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>
>
> --
> Bruce Hart
> 1976 Palm Beach
> Milliken, Co
> GMC=Got More Class
>
>

--
Bruce Hart
1976 Palm Beach
Milliken, Co
GMC=Got More Class

 

[Bob Dunahugh]

I now wish that I would have died the concrete in the building/shop that I build for our GMC. Thought about it. I've seen some great jobs done with coatings. But seen some really bad ones. Prep is the key. It's not big at 30 by 40. Thinking of ceramic tile. That would look classy with the chandelier above the back door. Bob Dunahugh

 

[john phillips]

That is the same price I was quoted last week to replace my concrete
driveway.
The best coating I have seen/felt is in ‎Evergreen Aviation Museum
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evergreen_Aviation_%26_Space_Museum .* I
would like to know what they used. I may be more than $8/sq ft. Getting
cheap porcelain tile is a very labor intensive solution.*

*John Phillips75 Avion VIN A26000RetiredRancho Cordova, CA 95670 *

On Tue, Mar 12, 2019 at 10:25 PM Bruce Hart via Gmclist <

> Eighteen years ago when we moved into our new home it was recommended to me
> to what was referred to as a concrete stain.
> That is exactly what it does. Dirt from the tires, road grim will stain the
> coating. Spill a little bit of gasoline and the coating bubbles and
> dissolves leaving bare concrete. It was a Sherwin Williams product applied
> by an employee.
>
> On Tue, Mar 12, 2019 at 6:23 PM Matt Colie via Gmclist <

>
> > Richard,
> >
> > Are you going to bring pictures to lunch??
> >
> > Matt
> > --
> > Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
> > Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
> > OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
> > SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
> >
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>
>
> --
> Bruce Hart
> 1976 Palm Beach
> Milliken, Co
> GMC=Got More Class
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*John Phillips*

 

[mark sawyer]

I did an epoxy base coat / 2 part urethane top coat to my shop 10 or so years ago and it's been great. Brakleen and even MEK spills wipe right up
without the coating going with it. Key here is the 2 part urethane top coat. It impervious to a lot of chemicals that will destroy other paints,
including epoxy. Since then I've used the same system on a second workshop and 2 garages with the same result

If you're looking for a showroom finish, the system could also include a high build intermediate coat that could be floated on, but for a shop/ garage
I did not feel it was worth it as it doubled the cost. I ended up adding a second base coat instead as a compromise.

Some tips if you do the install yourself, are to watch your re-coat windows if you go with a multi step process... too early or too late can really
cause issues... A notched squeegee on a stick is also useful to distribute the paint prior to rolling. Also, a proper etch is important if you want
it to stick to the concrete. Depending on the condition of your concrete, another option is to rent a floor buffer with a scotch brite type pad.
Makes short work of prepping a large floor.
--
Mark S. '73 Painted Desert,
Manny 1 Ton Front End,
Howell Injection,
Leigh Harrison 4bag and Rear Brakes,
Fort Worth, TX

 

[RF_Burns]

The concrete flooring guys who did my garage also floated it too early causing loose and flaking sections. When they came back to cut the stress slots
the next morning, they quickly left after they were done and never came back. The concrete subcontractor took up the large loose sections and fixed
it with some concrete patch the ready-mix Engineer provided him with. So I have a number of patches on the floor.

5 years later you can see the cracks around the loose areas. Drop or drag a wrench you can hear the loose areas. I'd like to put down a coating before
the loose pieces start coming up.

I've talked to the local professional guys and yes its expensive. I'll contact that Epoxy.com place mentioned above.

Thanks,
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6483-the-murray-gets-a-home.html

--
Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.1 ton front end
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that

 

[MikeB]

Bruce
You could scrape up the top layer with a pocket knife on my floor so I had
to rent a concrete scarifier from Home Depot to remove the softest top
layer and prepare it for the epoxy. I did not prestain so my concrete
turned brownish and did not have a consistent color. But I didn’t care. If
you want it to be pretty as well make sure you tell them that as well. They
gave me 12k psi high viscosity epoxy to squeeze between the cracks. Then a
final coat. Sounds like yours may require a little more work. Good luck.

On Wed, Mar 13, 2019 at 6:51 AM Bruce Hislop via Gmclist <

> The concrete flooring guys who did my garage also floated it too early
> causing loose and flaking sections. When they came back to cut the stress
> slots
> the next morning, they quickly left after they were done and never came
> back. The concrete subcontractor took up the large loose sections and fixed
> it with some concrete patch the ready-mix Engineer provided him with. So I
> have a number of patches on the floor.
>
> 5 years later you can see the cracks around the loose areas. Drop or drag
> a wrench you can hear the loose areas. I'd like to put down a coating before
> the loose pieces start coming up.
>
> I've talked to the local professional guys and yes its expensive. I'll
> contact that Epoxy.com place mentioned above.
>
> Thanks,
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6483-the-murray-gets-a-home.html
>
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> Bruce Hislop
> ON Canada
> 77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.1 ton front end
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
> My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that
>
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[jon payne]

How about Race Deck flooring? I understand this flooring is extremely durable and very easy to install. I did a quick search and seems for their
basic design pattern prices start under $4/sqft.
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Westfield,IN