Simmy2011

Hi Guys

Finally got round to clearing up my garage so i can put the scooby in now instead of having it parked in the drive way.

I have heard over the years that bike owners have to make sure the tyres don't come in contact with concrete as it reacts with the tyres.

Is this the same with car tyres?

What has everyone put on their floors?
Paint, Rubber tiles, foam tiles, carpet?

neil

chopperman

Ive never heard of that before ! Why not paint the floor, help's keep dust away too.

MattyB1983

iTrader: (51)

I have some cheap carpet down. Very cheap to do and held down with some tape around the edge.

scoobyman.matt

You can buy self leveling plastic coating that you pour down and leave it to set, wipe clean plus would look shiney for little outlay...

Steve001

iTrader: (7)

paint is good (as said keeps dust down) however, if the concrete has a 'polished' finish make sure you get the etch solution to treat the floor first

smithy86

im going to paint mine in the summer..cheap and easy to clean!

JonMc

iTrader: (51)

I was going to paint mine this summer but I was manic with work, so next year it is

chopperman

My floor was not polished but i gave it a coat of building adhesive before painting. Painted the floor and about 2ft up the walls. Looked great afterwards. Used Johnstones floor paint.

Steve001

iTrader: (7)

i got johnstones too good stuff was chatting with the guy for ages in the end he opened a bottle of etch and gave me a bit to try out, put it on the concrete if it reacts like a alta-saltsa you need to etch first as the paint wont adhere properly, if you get no reaction happy days just paint it (the etch cost more than the paint btw)

well worth chatting as you will get all the tips

chopperman

Just had a look at the can of stuff i put down before painting. Its called FEB proof, no need to etch. Easiest way to paint the floor is buy a cheap foam floor mop, chuck a load of paint down and spread it about painting your way out the garage. Really is a quick job!

smithy86

just make sure it looks good as most of us spend more time in the garage than indoors...and if the other half gives you the boot it will become home anyway