DavidAshton Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) After moving house about 2 months ago I have finally got the garage in a state ready for the car.Before I start parking it in there I want to paint the concrete floor to make it look better and get rid of the dustiness from the concrete.I have seen this stuff which is the colour I want and has good customer reviews.http://www.diy.com/n...?skuId=11218558I have never painted a floor before, I am guessing it a case of pouring the paint into a tray and paint rolling it on?Any general tips preparing the surface and actually painting it? Edited January 1, 2013 by DavidAshton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simon Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Get some heat in there mate if it's damp and cold a few days before you do it if possible Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james@cjperformance Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 like simon said dude the concrete will be like a sponge so any damp/ moisture will e in the concrete. have a google at polyurethane floor paint Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Some people recommend sealing it first with watered down pva glue have a read on detailing world there is an entire thread about it. P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Start by the door and work your way into the corner ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidAshton Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 Some people recommend sealing it first with watered down pva glue have a read on detailing world there is an entire thread about it. PWow detailing world has some proper nice garages!I think this has gone from a quick floor paint to winter project garage! Going to do the walls white and get it looking all sweet!Thanks Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dean@mainzcarcare Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 My number one tip would be make sure you use the right type of paint and make sure the floor is dust free Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Banbury Glanza Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 100% dust free if possible and as little damp/moister as possible Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakeep82 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 dust it out then pva it then correct paint mix pva with water and roll on apply paint when its tacky Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RandomDan Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Start by the door and work your way into the corner ;) Do you make sure all the windows and doors are closed also? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StarletMad Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Defo seal it with Pva first. Same technique as screeding Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fealscott Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 reccomend using this stuff, thin it down with turps so it goes on easier and put 2 coats on leave it overnight to dry between coatshttp://www.crowntrade.co.uk/Products/HighPerformance/Pages/FastDryingConcreteFloorPaint.aspx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidAshton Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 Thought I should update this seen as everyone offered advice, I actually got the garage completed today! I blame Rob for it taking so long as he pointed me to detailing world and I saw all the nice garages on there so I made my mind up as to what I wanted to do and project garage begun.At the time of starting this thread the garage looked like this.I then decided on a white walls / blue floor theme and over the past 2 months I painted for an hour or so on an evening after work, a few days a week. The walls took a full 3 coats and I completed the floor edging today and now it looks like this.The Glanza eagerly waiting to get back in!This was a really cool project I enjoyed doing and never even thought about when I first bought the house. I have a few shelves coming for my detailing gear so looking forward to getting all that together and the car all clean when the weather picks up.Thanks again for the help in this thread! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LukeSR Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 That looks sweet with the border! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Garage looks awesome dude!! Pretty jealous of it to be honest haha! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 oh DAMMIT!!!!!now u have gone and put this awesome idea in my head for my own garage!!!!!looks fantastic dude!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Gold Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Top garage dave & easy access to the kitchen for pots of tea!!... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnboy GT Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Good effort mate! Got an idea for you? As that looks like a quite narrow garage, I have a mate with a similar garage and he cleverly put bump strips down the wall for where the door of his car would touch.Saves chipping any paintwork .Just a thought, good work on the garage!John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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