Best Garage Floor Paint

[BigJoe]

Looking for suggestions for the best garage floor paint.

The floor is well worn concrete, so paint needs to be hard wearing, oil resistant and non-slip.

Garage is very big, so industrial sized containers are probably needed.

 

[dddrrift]

also interested as iv mine to do soon, thinking epoxy but will see whats posted on here

 

[southsky sunrise]

RMS Epic Workshop/ Garage Thread: Show me your bench/garage

Maybe few ideas in here?

 

[euge07]

going to redo mine next year with this
Ronseal Diamond Slate Satin Garage floor paint5L | Departments | DIY at B&Q

 

[dddrrift]

I used the red ronseal stuff a few years ago and my garage was like an ice rink for months!

 

[Antoin]

I used the red ronseal stuff a few years ago and my garage was like an ice rink for months!

If doing 2 coats you could scatter sand after the first while still wet. Then 2nd coat which should give a bit of grip. Bit sorer on knees and probably more likely to lift when turning wheels but it'll will cure the slippiness.

 

[wings]

going to redo mine next year with this
Ronseal Diamond Slate Satin Garage floor paint5L | Departments | DIY at B&Q

I used this stuff in my garage, first time I parked the bike on with "hot tyres" it peeled off. So not sure if the paint was not dried enough (was about 3 days after) or the the hot rubber lifted it. i just park the bike on foam type mats now but the paint looks well and goes on super easy

 

[JD.]

I posted this in the Workshop/Garage thread:

I used the Leyland stuff and couldn't be happier. Have had 2 coats down for about a year now and looking to re-coat it to keep it looking fresh. I reckon 1 coat a year will do the job. Looked into epoxy, porcelain tiles etc but can't fault the Leyland stuff for the price!

For anyone who is wondering what way to do their floor I did the following on my newly-poured concrete floor:

- Waited a few months for the floor to dry properly

- Put down Everbuild Concrete Hardener and Dustproofer. This should be done after a good sweep and hoover of the floor. This basically turns the weak top layer of concrete into a more solid layer and means the paint will adhere to it better. Everbuild CHD5L Concrete Hardener and Dustproofer 403 5L: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

- Applied Leyland Trade Heavy Duty Floor Paint. I did a bit of reading and found that an oil-based paint was needed in order to adhere to the floor now I had put a densifier on it. http://www.screwfix.com/p/leyland-trade-heavy-duty-floor-paint-slate-5ltr/49596

The main advantage to this is that it is cheap. It isn't the most chip-resistant floor, but it is so cheap that you don't mind doing the odd touch-up.

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[IL]

I posted this in the Workshop/Garage thread:


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How are you getting on with the Leyland Floor Paint a Year later?

Next few weeks my garage will be pretty cleared out so thinking it would be a good time to get the floor painted!

 

[JD.]

How are you getting on with the Leyland Floor Paint a Year later?

Next few weeks my garage will be pretty cleared out so thinking it would be a good time to get the floor painted!

It's been down for nearly 3 years now and haven't needed to re-coat it. Have had cars in and out of it a few times a month and no lifting/peeling at all. I'm more than happy with it!

I think the key to it is the prep with Everbuild Concrete Hardener and Dustproofer. Turns all the dusty crap into a solid surface for the paint to bind to.

 

[IL]

It's been down for nearly 3 years now and haven't needed to re-coat it. Have had cars in and out of it a few times a month and no lifting/peeling at all. I'm more than happy with it!

I think the key to it is the prep with Everbuild Concrete Hardener and Dustproofer. Turns all the dusty crap into a solid surface for the paint to bind to.

Thank you for the Info, Great news, that should keep me busy over Easter!

 

[Rob]

Epoxy, lifetime job

 

[IL]

Epoxy, lifetime job

Won't be in this garage for a lifetime!

 

[dddrrift]

How are you getting on with the Leyland Floor Paint a Year later?

Next few weeks my garage will be pretty cleared out so thinking it would be a good time to get the floor painted!

I used the Leyland dark grey on mine and its been grand, none has come off or stuck to tyres. Only thing id say is expect less coverage if your floor isn't mint. Mine was better in some places than others and it really sucked it up on the bad bits!

 

[IL]

I used the Leyland dark grey on mine and its been grand, none has come off or stuck to tyres. Only thing id say is expect less coverage if your floor isn't mint. Mine was better in some places than others and it really sucked it up on the bad bits!

Is your floor Concrete or Sand and Cement Screed?

 

[euge07]

Epoxy, lifetime job

is the epoxy finish easily cleaned- like could it be mopped easily?

 

[fatboysamo]

My dad had used the Ronseal paint in his garage and it wasn’t great, tyres started lifting it in patches. I decided that I didn’t care about colour and just used Thompson garage concrete floor sealer and it has worked well. To be fair though no cars have been near it, just mountain bikes and lots of soaking kayak and canoeing gear.

 

[Big Pimp]

is the epoxy finish easily cleaned- like could it be mopped easily?

yeah - epoxy is easily cleaned.

can be slippery when wet, so its advisable to sprinkle some grip down when still wet. powdered glass is what most use, but very fine sand could be used also

 

[Robin_Hood]

Is Epoxy a DIY job?

 

[Apis]

Is Epoxy a DIY job?

Anything I've read about it, you are best with a pro for the real 2 pack epoxy, especially if you want any kind of guarantee with it.
If it's just the single pot floor paint sold as "epoxy" then DIY is possible.

 

[jinjur]

Thread resurrection...........IKR..............i see some Everbuild Concrete Hardener and Dustproofer mentioned in here

We are into our new house now and I HAVE A FAKIN GARAGE BAIS.............but i think i need to use some of this stuff as she is a dusty aule heure.

Where do you get this magic stuff around this area and can anyone recommend any alternatives if better?

EDIT - N/M, found it on amazon.

J

 

[Nicky Glanza]

@jinjur pm me if you need some my work does it

 

[jinjur]

Spot on @Nicky Glanza

 

[southsky sunrise]

@jinjur pm me if you need some my work does it

@Nicky Glanza you should call by and paint mine then we’ll post pictures here... for promotional purposes only of course

 

[Nicky Glanza]

@Nicky Glanza you should call by and paint mine then we’ll post pictures here... for promotional purposes only of course

well as of 31/03/20 I will no longer work for them so wouldn't be much use lol but if your looking cheap paint may get your order in now lol