swoosh's "ghar" build thread...documentation and guidelines - pic heavy
11-02-2012, 02:17 PM
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I don't. And just like you, I put it down before we drove a car in the garage.
My theory is that the concrete may have still had some residual water in it at the time of application. It pulled up where the tires sat after a drive. Both cars.
I've heard some of these work, but the floor has to be prepped beyond perfection. Are you paying someone to do it? If so, maybe I'd be inclined to try it again as long as there is a guarantee it won't come off the floor.
11-02-2012, 02:29 PM
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^Like all coatings/paints is all about prep work. Since you're garage floor is practically a virgin yours should hold up fairly well (I hope).
Yea, we bought the sealer for our granite. Well, after reading, our dark uba tuba is so nonporous that it's completely unnecessary.
Yea, we bought the sealer for our granite. Well, after reading, our dark uba tuba is so nonporous that it's completely unnecessary.
11-02-2012, 02:32 PM
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I don't. And just like you, I put it down before we drove a car in the garage.
My theory is that the concrete may have still had some residual water in it at the time of application. It pulled up where the tires sat after a drive. Both cars.
I've heard some of these work, but the floor has to be prepped beyond perfection. Are you paying someone to do it? If so, maybe I'd be inclined to try it again as long as there is a guarantee it won't come off the floor.
My theory is that the concrete may have still had some residual water in it at the time of application. It pulled up where the tires sat after a drive. Both cars.
I've heard some of these work, but the floor has to be prepped beyond perfection. Are you paying someone to do it? If so, maybe I'd be inclined to try it again as long as there is a guarantee it won't come off the floor.
Have you guys ever considered the rubber tiles? I'm considering these for our basement but they make garage tiles too...
http://www.rubberflooringinc.com/garage-tiles.html
$2-4 sq/ft isn't that bad imo... And it looks fantastic.
11-02-2012, 02:49 PM
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Scrib, I was planning on doing it myself....
Chad now you got me confused....am digging this style and and and its not toooo expensive....
http://www.rubberflooringinc.com/gar...loc-tiles.html
Chad now you got me confused....am digging this style and and and its not toooo expensive....
http://www.rubberflooringinc.com/gar...loc-tiles.html
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who doesnt 
I will def look into one of these 2 options
for the 1500-1600 either i can get the garage floor done or or or get cams + valvetrain upgrade + port and polish the heads....hmm
I will def look into one of these 2 options
for the 1500-1600 either i can get the garage floor done or or or get cams + valvetrain upgrade + port and polish the heads....hmm
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Can't wait to see the finished product!
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Thanks fellas....we are super excited and eager...only a month to go 
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Couple of things to do before you epoxy coat your floor.
1) Tape a piece of Saran Wrap with duct tape tightly to the floor
2) After a day or so check for moisture under the Saran. If there is moisture, the concrete has not cured. Wait and try again in a few weeks
3) Once the floor has cured, acid etch the floor with muriatic acid. You cannot do this enough. The floor should feel VERY rough to the touch when done. Make sure you rinse the floor VERY well to remove the acid.
4) Once floor is completely dry, apply epoxy according to mfgr instructions.
1) Tape a piece of Saran Wrap with duct tape tightly to the floor
2) After a day or so check for moisture under the Saran. If there is moisture, the concrete has not cured. Wait and try again in a few weeks
3) Once the floor has cured, acid etch the floor with muriatic acid. You cannot do this enough. The floor should feel VERY rough to the touch when done. Make sure you rinse the floor VERY well to remove the acid.
4) Once floor is completely dry, apply epoxy according to mfgr instructions.
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Couple of things to do before you epoxy coat your floor.
1) Tape a piece of Saran Wrap with duct tape tightly to the floor
2) After a day or so check for moisture under the Saran. If there is moisture, the concrete has not cured. Wait and try again in a few weeks
3) Once the floor has cured, acid etch the floor with muriatic acid. You cannot do this enough. The floor should feel VERY rough to the touch when done. Make sure you rinse the floor VERY well to remove the acid.
4) Once floor is completely dry, apply epoxy according to mfgr instructions.
1) Tape a piece of Saran Wrap with duct tape tightly to the floor
2) After a day or so check for moisture under the Saran. If there is moisture, the concrete has not cured. Wait and try again in a few weeks
3) Once the floor has cured, acid etch the floor with muriatic acid. You cannot do this enough. The floor should feel VERY rough to the touch when done. Make sure you rinse the floor VERY well to remove the acid.
4) Once floor is completely dry, apply epoxy according to mfgr instructions.
NSX, they have poured the driveway almost a month back and I dont think I will do anything to the floor until spring....you still thing I need to do steps 1 and 2?
Thank you sooo much for the instructions....have done a similar setup? how is it lasting? what product did you use?
and believe me, we will need all the help possible LOL....
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^^^ agreed....
but yeah this will have to wait until next spring....
we went to check on the house earlier today and they are putting tiles
I will post some pix up tomorrow....
but yeah this will have to wait until next spring....
we went to check on the house earlier today and they are putting tiles
I will post some pix up tomorrow....
11-04-2012, 07:26 PM
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Couple of things to do before you epoxy coat your floor.
1) Tape a piece of Saran Wrap with duct tape tightly to the floor
2) After a day or so check for moisture under the Saran. If there is moisture, the concrete has not cured. Wait and try again in a few weeks
3) Once the floor has cured, acid etch the floor with muriatic acid. You cannot do this enough. The floor should feel VERY rough to the touch when done. Make sure you rinse the floor VERY well to remove the acid.
4) Once floor is completely dry, apply epoxy according to mfgr instructions.
1) Tape a piece of Saran Wrap with duct tape tightly to the floor
2) After a day or so check for moisture under the Saran. If there is moisture, the concrete has not cured. Wait and try again in a few weeks
3) Once the floor has cured, acid etch the floor with muriatic acid. You cannot do this enough. The floor should feel VERY rough to the touch when done. Make sure you rinse the floor VERY well to remove the acid.
4) Once floor is completely dry, apply epoxy according to mfgr instructions.
I am going to take a look at the Diamond Grid-Loc Tiles too.
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11-08-2012, 10:17 AM
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Couple of things to do before you epoxy coat your floor.
1) Tape a piece of Saran Wrap with duct tape tightly to the floor
2) After a day or so check for moisture under the Saran. If there is moisture, the concrete has not cured. Wait and try again in a few weeks
3) Once the floor has cured, acid etch the floor with muriatic acid. You cannot do this enough. The floor should feel VERY rough to the touch when done. Make sure you rinse the floor VERY well to remove the acid.
4) Once floor is completely dry, apply epoxy according to mfgr instructions.
1) Tape a piece of Saran Wrap with duct tape tightly to the floor
2) After a day or so check for moisture under the Saran. If there is moisture, the concrete has not cured. Wait and try again in a few weeks
3) Once the floor has cured, acid etch the floor with muriatic acid. You cannot do this enough. The floor should feel VERY rough to the touch when done. Make sure you rinse the floor VERY well to remove the acid.
4) Once floor is completely dry, apply epoxy according to mfgr instructions.
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^^^ Thanks man....I am sure to look into it....
Guys the vanity tops and faucets are in....so are the lights and fans and couple built in appliances....The tile work is done except the kitchen backsplash as the stupid granite counter tops are "running" a few days late
I know I havent updated this thread but a huge update coming in the next day or so
Guys the vanity tops and faucets are in....so are the lights and fans and couple built in appliances....The tile work is done except the kitchen backsplash as the stupid granite counter tops are "running" a few days late
I know I havent updated this thread but a huge update coming in the next day or so
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haha
the house is in a mess....tiles and grout all around....faucet boxes and stuff....so I thought am just not gonna take pix right now and then just take pix later....
the house is in a mess....tiles and grout all around....faucet boxes and stuff....so I thought am just not gonna take pix right now and then just take pix later....
11-08-2012, 01:58 PM
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Chad now you got me confused....am digging this style and and and its not toooo expensive....
http://www.rubberflooringinc.com/gar...loc-tiles.html
http://www.rubberflooringinc.com/gar...loc-tiles.html
. I think I may have to look further into it next year as well
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NSX, they have poured the driveway almost a month back and I dont think I will do anything to the floor until spring....you still thing I need to do steps 1 and 2?
Thank you sooo much for the instructions....have done a similar setup? how is it lasting? what product did you use?
Thank you sooo much for the instructions....have done a similar setup? how is it lasting? what product did you use?
It's an easy check before you spend all the time and $$$ putting the coating down. Tearing up a failed coating is gonna be a bitch.
I honestly can't remember which product I used but it still looks great. Only one car in the 2-car garage right now so the other bay is just storage.
Exciting!
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I did the same process and my house was built in 1983.
It's an easy check before you spend all the time and $$$ putting the coating down. Tearing up a failed coating is gonna be a bitch.
I honestly can't remember which product I used but it still looks great. Only one car in the 2-car garage right now so the other bay is just storage.
It's an easy check before you spend all the time and $$$ putting the coating down. Tearing up a failed coating is gonna be a bitch.
I honestly can't remember which product I used but it still looks great. Only one car in the 2-car garage right now so the other bay is just storage.
bar will be in the basement....we are not finishing the basement right now because I have seen a ton of people put a bar/theater room down there and never use it....I would like the basement to be something we will use on day to day basis....
for now the bar will be in the Hutch in the dining room
hahaha yeah it does sound like it....only for now though
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Here is the promised MEGA update
Day 103 - Friday November 9th 2012 - Finished with Tiles/Lights/Faucets - Start Sanding hardwood floors. They also finished painting the exterior of the house
Dining Room
Fireplace:
Breakfast Room (sorry took the pic from the wrong angle LOL)
Great Room and Breakfast Area:
Kitchen: (the damn granite is "running" late and hence the kitchen backsplash tiles and couple built in appliances have not been installed)
the main level bath
The Jack and Jill bath. Guest bath looks similar to this
Thats how the rooms kinda look
Laundry room
Master Bath
and here is how she looks:
Again thanks a lot for bringing positive energy to this thread fellas....really appreciate it....
and also appreciate your comments and constructive criticism....
Day 103 - Friday November 9th 2012 - Finished with Tiles/Lights/Faucets - Start Sanding hardwood floors. They also finished painting the exterior of the house
Dining Room
Fireplace:
Breakfast Room (sorry took the pic from the wrong angle LOL)
Great Room and Breakfast Area:
Kitchen: (the damn granite is "running" late and hence the kitchen backsplash tiles and couple built in appliances have not been installed
)the main level bath
The Jack and Jill bath. Guest bath looks similar to this
Thats how the rooms kinda look
Laundry room
Master Bath
and here is how she looks:
Again thanks a lot for bringing positive energy to this thread fellas....really appreciate it....
and also appreciate your comments and constructive criticism....
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Wow Anil-I can't wait to see everything. These pictures are fantastic!
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11-11-2012, 09:10 PM
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I have house envy.
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only the kitchen 
Thanks bro....
Damn J...that is very big of you to say....it means a lot mah man....anytime you down in KC, you know where to head
I still remember when i came to this country with 500 bucks in my pocket back in 2005....and the damn cab driver took 110 of that
These pictures are work of an amateur....i need to get Tylers ass here to snap some decent pix....
You still up for meeting today? We will be meeting the builder today and you can come down and see the house in person
Thanks Morgan....Appreciate it man....
Thank you sir
Waddup Parth !!!....Thanks buddy....
Thanks bro....
I still remember when i came to this country with 500 bucks in my pocket back in 2005....and the damn cab driver took 110 of that
You still up for meeting today? We will be meeting the builder today and you can come down and see the house in person
Thanks Morgan....Appreciate it man....
Thank you sir
Waddup Parth !!!....Thanks buddy....
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11-12-2012, 08:57 PM
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Me too, me too!
You've only been here for 7 yrs? You accomplished a hella lot in that time frame! The house is freaking amazing. I didn't know stucco was on the front/sides of it. The master bath, freakin pimp yo! The whole house is amazing. I call dibs on the kitchen!The kitchen will be my room. That's where all the food will be.
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11-13-2012, 08:43 AM
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Dual zone ACs? Jealous!
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Thanks Dennis....now you outta make a trip up north !!!
hahaha yeah for the kitchen you will have to fight with "babe"....
yeah i wish the full house was stucco returns but well, probably when we build the next house
and yeah been here for only 7 years....and where I am, I owe it all to my family, friends and well wishers
Chad, that came with the house....the minute we bumped some extra sq feet and moved into a "level 4 house", one of the things we got is the dual zone AC....and thank you buddy....
Me too, me too!
Me too, me too!
You've only been here for 7 yrs? You accomplished a hella lot in that time frame! The house is freaking amazing. I didn't know stucco was on the front/sides of it. The master bath, freakin pimp yo! The whole house is amazing. I call dibs on the kitchen!
The kitchen will be my room. That's where all the food will be.
Me too, me too!
You've only been here for 7 yrs? You accomplished a hella lot in that time frame! The house is freaking amazing. I didn't know stucco was on the front/sides of it. The master bath, freakin pimp yo! The whole house is amazing. I call dibs on the kitchen!The kitchen will be my room. That's where all the food will be.
yeah i wish the full house was stucco returns but well, probably when we build the next house
and yeah been here for only 7 years....and where I am, I owe it all to my family, friends and well wishers
Chad, that came with the house....the minute we bumped some extra sq feet and moved into a "level 4 house", one of the things we got is the dual zone AC....and thank you buddy....
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I went with Anil last night to see the house. It's really coming along so well. It's going to look outstanding when it's finished.
11-13-2012, 09:34 AM
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My new Trane is gigantic, powerful, and the most efficient they make but I'd totally want dual zones!
How much sq ft do you have again? Basement?
How much sq ft do you have again? Basement?