epoxy flooring for shop or garage?

[ameliasolis]

Hi All,

I'm on the cusp of buying a house and for the first time in my life, I'll have a garage (exciting!). Since the garage is 2.5 cars, I'm going set up a workshop in there.

Right now, the floor is painted cement and the current owner has been using the garage to restore vintage MGs.

The cement is in OK shape but will need repainting at the very least. I like the look/idea of epoxy

but have heard mixed review regarding slickness when wet.

Interested in anyone with experience with epoxy floors or alternative flooring solutions.

 

[ameliasolis]

Hi All,

I'm on the cusp of buying a house and for the first time in my life, I'll have a garage (exciting!). Since the garage is 2.5 cars, I'm going set up a workshop in there.

Right now, the floor is painted cement and the current owner has been using the garage to restore vintage MGs.

The cement is in OK shape but will need repainting at the very least. I like the look/idea of epoxy

but have heard mixed review regarding slickness when wet.

Interested in anyone with experience with epoxy floors or alternative flooring solutions. floor preparation tampa

thanks for any help

 

[mark handler]

Not a code issue, But, see link

non slip epoxy flooring - Google Search

 

[e hilton]

my garage floor has a clear coat that was installed by the previous owner. I don’t think its epoxy. It is slippery when wet, we have to be careful walking on it when the car brings in rain.

 

[Msradell]

You can easily mix some sand in with whatever type of coating you decide to use. It will provide a nonslip surface without being too rough.

 

[ameliasolis]

@e hilton thank you so much for your suggestion

 

[Inspector Gadget]

The cement is in OK shape but will need repainting at the very least. I like the look/idea of epoxy

but have heard mixed review regarding slickness when wet.

Used to install epoxy floors - butcher areas, etc. Grit (usually coloured) added to the mix will create a slip-resistant surface.

 

[ameliasolis]

Used to install epoxy floors - butcher areas, etc. Grit (usually coloured) added to the mix will create a slip-resistant surface.

also thank you for your suggestion

 

[Yikes]

I've seen epoxy floor in many garages.
I concur with Mark about looking into non-slip. Please be aware that slippery epoxy is also "squeaky" when you turn your vehicle on it.

 

[Mech]

Please be aware that slippery epoxy is also "squeaky" when you turn your vehicle on it.

That's so you know the floor is "squeaky" clean.

 

[ameliasolis]

I've seen epoxy floor in many garages.
I concur with Mark about looking into non-slip. Please be aware that slippery epoxy is also "squeaky" when you turn your vehicle on it.

thank you for your suggestion

 

[ameliasolis]

@Mech also thank you for your suggestion