Reggie Dunlop wrote:
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I'm considering epoxy and tile, but can't decide. I've seen some
really nice epoxy jobs with clearcoat on top (I'll be doing this work
myself by the way, and don't mind doing it "right".) I've also seen
some nice tile jobs. I've seen some tile for $8 and up per sq ft, but
also seen some that I could live with for less than $2/sq ft. I have
a 500 sq ft garage, so that brings it in at around $800. I could also
take that with me if I move. The epoxy job would be a little less
expensive, but more options with color. The glossy finish really
looks nice in photos. The tile might be easier on the feet if
spending much time out there, which I will probably do since I'll
build workbench area and mini-shop for my projects. Of course I could
just put a rubberized mat or something near the workbench area.

Can anyone share some opinions? The amount of time/effort really
isn't that big a deal to me since I enjoy doing these things and would
put in the extra effort if the result is really what I wanted. Just a
question of which I would be happier with.

Why not just leave it alone? It's just a garage floor, after all....



Well, I would never spend money for it, but I'm a cheap SOB, so your
(and OP's)mileage may vary. But having said that, I must admit a
well-done epoxy floor sure is pretty, and easier to keep clean. From
reports on here, and from people in the real world, I get the impression
that the success rate on old concrete is mixed at best. How clean is
clean enough? If I was a rich man, and building a dream garage, I might
be willing to let it sit empty a month for the new concrete to cure
enough, and put it down on a virgin surface.

I do see in some recycled storefronts where they stripped the old
tile, and applied some sort of clear epoxy, or perhaps urethane, to
create a no-upkeep surface. But that is for human and handcart traffic,
not hot tires and oil drips- I have no idea how well it would work in a
garage.

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