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[WRE4U]

Need some recommendations....just purchased a new home and want to put a floor covering on the garage floor. I have researched Racetrack tiles, epoxy, sealer, and most all other applications you could think of. So far the most bang for buck seems to be a product called "Rust Bullet" which is a DIY product. Anybody have any insight to what is the way to go, what you would have done differently, and any helpful hints for me? Thanks in advance!

Next up will be the garage storage systems!

[KGB]

Need some recommendations....just purchased a new home and want to put a floor covering on the garage floor. I have researched Racetrack tiles, epoxy, sealer, and most all other applications you could think of. So far the most bang for buck seems to be a product called "Rust Bullet" which is a DIY product. Anybody have any insight to what is the way to go, what you would have done differently, and any helpful hints for me? Thanks in advance!

Next up will be the garage storage systems!

Check out this guys stuff, he's also on YouTube and probably has everything you want
http://obsessedgarage.com/




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[DCFIREMANN]

Rock Solid by Rustoleum. It is a polycuramate and it is holding up in my shop. Just follow the instructions to a T and you will be good to go. Oh and BTW I also put a clear coat of the product over the color.

Be Safe

THE DAWG

[windjammer]

I used a product made here in Florida called Tuf-Top Concrete Floor & Driveway Enamel/Stain, it is a concrete stain that looks like a painted surface when dried goes on nice and looks great. Guaranteed not to lift from hot tires and comes is an array of colors.

[mark]

Join Garage Journal...it's a forum.  More info there than you'll ever need.  Rust Bullet gets good reviews on that site.  The key to any garage covering is the prep...which can be a PITA, depending on the condition of your floor.  Also, go with a commercial grade covering. The "home owner" kits from the big box stores will come up when exposed to hot tires.

I have RaceDeck and it's a good floor, no prep, but shows dirt, etc, very easily.  Stay away from the light colors (yellow, white, etc).

[CVODON]

Race Deck is pretty cool but here in Florida you can get some nasty mold under it and it sucks to clean if you do get mold because you have to take it up, clean and then reinstall. Stuff you spill seeps between the "tiles" slowly but it does seep.
The finishes like you see in the NASCAR shops is good, but the main thing is the prep, a homeowner will not grind, acid wash, pressure wash and then apply the finish then the clear. It is just to much work to do correctly and to time consuming.
Hire a reputable company and spend the bucks and it will last a long time in your garage. Use a kit from big box store or online and you will have a mess in a year when it starts to bubble and lift.

[Road Dad]

Very good advice 

Race Deck is pretty cool but here in Florida you can get some nasty mold under it and it sucks to clean if you do get mold because you have to take it up, clean and then reinstall. Stuff you spill seeps between the "tiles" slowly but it does seep.
The finishes like you see in the NASCAR shops is good, but the main thing is the prep, a homeowner will not grind, acid wash, pressure wash and then apply the finish then the clear. It is just to much work to do correctly and to time consuming.
Hire a reputable company and spend the bucks and it will last a long time in your garage. Use a kit from big box store or online and you will have a mess in a year when it starts to bubble and lift.

[WRE4U]

Thanks guys for all the info!!  It is a rather smaller sized garage (21'x 21') and was quoted $1900 by a professional.....I think I could do a decent job with the washing, sealer, and the painting for a lot less!  Top-Tuf, or Rust Bullet will probably be one of the final choices....and save me $1000 to $1500.  Thanks again for all your replies and helpful information.