2006-07-12 02:53:56 · 22 answers · asked by Marwan H 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
If you are mechanically inclined and work on your own vehicles, coat the floor with a white or off-white epoxy-based garage floor coating. You can get it at Home Depot or Lowes. It goes on like paint, keeps oil and dirt from seeping into your concrete, and does a great job of reflecting light underneath your vehicles. I worked in a garage that had a similar coating, and you didn't even need a drop-light underneath the car. Clean-up was a piece of cake too.
If you don't work on your own vehicles, and you drive well maintained cars that don't leak fluids, save the money and go with the bare concrete, just in case you ever want to convert the garage into a spare room.
2006-07-12 03:09:30 · answer #1 · answered by R-Snail 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That all depends on what you're doing in the garage. If it's for cars, you could paint the concrete, storage, possibly tile. A small room? definately tile, just for look and comfort, nobody wants to walk into a room with concrete as a floor.
2006-07-12 02:57:50 · answer #2 · answered by surf_jayme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They sell garage paint at home improvement stores and that is a good way to make a more attractive surface that will wear better and clean up easier. My best friend did this to his garage and it has held up very well for the past five years of use and working on his cars.
2006-07-12 02:57:20 · answer #3 · answered by But why is the rum always gone? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it has a concrete floor leave it the way it is, otherwise use some tiles. Paint the floor? That's not a good idea coz it will peal away in time.
2006-07-12 02:56:58 · answer #4 · answered by Λиδѓεy™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tiles? No way. They'll crack and leave you with a massive headache. Leave it plain or get a heavy duty garage floor paint from lowes/home depot.
2006-07-12 02:56:13 · answer #5 · answered by profdave99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt do tile for a garage, it will more than likely end up broken.
id just leave it. if you plan on alot of use and want the looks, go with paint
2006-07-12 02:57:35 · answer #6 · answered by c0lekr3w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont put down tile: heavy equipment could crush it. Also, remember you may be spilling oil and stuff on it. There are special coatings for garage floors though. See the url below for an example.
2006-07-12 02:56:47 · answer #7 · answered by Rjmail 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have these rubbers tiles that you can use on garage floors that come in different colors. You can use these if you want to spruce your garage up with colors and patterns. You can purchase these at any home improvement store.
2006-07-12 02:57:16 · answer #8 · answered by justmetoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what you are planning to use the garage for. If you are going to work on cars then I sugust that you put down an epoxy sealant if it is for storage than just leave it raw concreat if it is for a play room then tiles.
2006-07-12 02:58:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Untreated concrete in a pain in the *** to clean, do some research try hgtv on line there a lots of low maintenance affordable floor treatments available.
2006-07-12 02:58:17 · answer #10 · answered by scabs32 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋