tom130691
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One of the first things Ill be doing when I get the keys is painting the garage floor,
Anybody done it ? Tips ?
Preferred brands ?
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John
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I got the cheap stuff off ebay, looks fine so far but I've only painted half. Goes on easy with a brush.
Biggest tip I've got is do it before anything is in the garage. I'm moving stuff about and it's a massive PITA.
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ed
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I went to a Dulux Decorator Centre - they do an own brand which isn't Dulux (??) and it was recommended to me by the guy who said it's what they use in their shops. My garage has been done for a good few years and it still looking good 
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Ian W
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Something that is on my list for next year, floor and walls 
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flybikeslee
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tom130691
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian W
Something that is on my list for next year, floor and walls
Haddnt thought about walls 
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John
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If the walls are any sort of brick at the moment, white paint makes a massive difference.
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Brett
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Also got the floor paint off ebay. There's a seller that does any colour. Wasn't happy with the limited grey or red at my local B&Q plus ebay was half the price. Did my floor a lovely blue with white walls.
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Ben G
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I bought Leyland garage floor paint from screwfix. Really good stuff.
For walls just use emulsion.
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tom130691
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quote:
Originally posted by Brett
Also got the floor paint off ebay. There's a seller that does any colour. Wasn't happy with the limited grey or red at my local B&Q plus ebay was half the price. Did my floor a lovely blue with white walls.
Pic and link if possible ?
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IvIarkgraham
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I did my dads garage with grey. used a roller with a long handle
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Brett
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quote:
Originally posted by tom130691
quote:
Originally posted by Brett
Also got the floor paint off ebay. There's a seller that does any colour. Wasn't happy with the limited grey or red at my local B&Q plus ebay was half the price. Did my floor a lovely blue with white walls.
Pic and link if possible ?
Seller called 'bcpaints' on ebay http://stores.ebay.co.uk/bcpaintsltd/
Does a lot of colours, non-slip, etc, etc.
BLACK
BS 105 OXFORD BLUE
BS 226 MID BRUNSWICK GREEN
BS 227 DEEP BRUNSWICK GREEN
BS 224 DEEP BRONZE GREEN
BS 14 C 39 BRITISH RACING GREE...
BS 04 E 53 POPPY RED
BS 538 POST OFFICE RED
BS 08 E 51 SAFETY YELLOW
BS 18 E 53 REGATTA BLUE
BS 00 A 05 GOOSEWING GREY
BS 00 A 09 MID GREY
BS 18 B 25 MERLIN / BATTLESHIP...
BS 108 AIRCRAFT BLUE
BS 106 ROYAL BLUE
CLEAR SEALER
RAL 7024 GREY
RAL 5012 LIGHT BLUE
RAL 5015 SKY BLUE
RAL 5010 GENTIAN BLUE
RAL 5002 ULTRA MARINE BLUE
RAL 5017 TRAFFIC BLUE
RAL 6011 RESEDA GREEN
RAL 2004 BRIGHT ORANGE
TILE RED
WHITE
[Edited on 27-11-2014 by Brett]
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tom130691
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next question how much do I need 
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Haimsey
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I've not long done mine, let me try and get some pictures uploaded for you.
I used this - http://www.floorpaintexpress.co.uk/garacoat-garage-floor-kit.html
Ash grey. Great kit TBF, had very thing I needed.
Cleaned, add etch, scrub, wash, dry, coat 1, coat 2 after how ever many hours, leave to harden, job done.
Was so straight forwards to follow. Really pleased with the results.
[Edited on 28-11-2014 by Haimsey]
Marcy Marc 
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Ben G
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You need to do your walls white.
Only pic I can find of my garage but it's empty now with shelves on the walls. Think that took 10 litres to do the floor.
Z4 Fits in so it's a standard sized garage.
[Edited on 29-11-2014 by Ben G]
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Brett
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Christ, think I stretched out 2ltrs Didn't even do all that other bullshit either, just gave it a sweep and painted it lol Half assing it ftw.
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John
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I've got 20 litres because it was under 30 quid. Giving it 3 coats. Didn't do anything other than sweep.
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Haimsey
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I thought about the walls but decided against it.
It's bright enough for now.
Got three led tubes in some light fittings from an nhs building.
Floor took every drop of 2.5litres on the first coat (but I painted the walls too) and had a little bit left on the second 2.5l tin but I didn't redo the wall.
Marcy Marc
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Ben G
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Oh by the way, no need to do any prep other than a sweep and wash down. I just used a mop and some car shampoo. As it was summer, it dried pretty quick.
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VrsTurbo
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I've just done my workshop. What an absolute boring job!!
Just got to board the walls now! Joy
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Ben G
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Great say satisfaction at the end though.
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Wrighty_1988
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Got an old carpet on the floor in my garage, just screw and rawl plug it down at various places. Makes it nicer sitting down when im working on the scooter and i can place the side panels on the floor without the fear of scratching them. Not bothered if a bit of oil goes on it aswell tbh.
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Kyle T
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If I owned this place I'd really need to get mine sorted, potentially might talk with the l'lord about going halves on it anyway.
It's not just paint though, the concrete has been patched so many times it's just a mess - and my jack will occasionally sink as the concrete beneath it turns to dust
Looks like a big job though, not sure I'd take it on myself.
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DaveyLC
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I used the ScrewFix own-brand paint and its pretty good for the money and very cheap!
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Bart
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I did mine a while back and a few patches have started flaking.
didnt treat the floor to begin with, but did clear up and dust etc. Should the floor have been treated first?
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