New toy barn slab

[racetrash]

New 40 x 40 slab poured, about a month of drying time. Was thinking, should i seal the slab before the building goes up? Dont want an epoxy floor, just easier cleanup of spills and such. Still looking for a crew to put it up, but building not here yet.

 

[Waterjunky]

Pictures?

 

[Cdog]

I did the U coat it years ago and it was a mistake. Doesn't hold up to welding, brake fluid and real fab work in a garage. 13 years later and it's not horrible but could have been better.

I suggest a good polish and clear seal.

 

[racetrash]

Pictures?

 

[scottchbrite]

Not a horrible idea. I did a simple polish, densifier, and then sealed it. Its not a true “polished” concrete but good enough for a working shop. I got everything from https://concretefloorsupply.com/. They can walk you through what ever you want to do.

 

[rivergames]

I seal my concrete with oil

 

[Shlbyntro]

I seal my concrete with oil

i apply extra coats regularly underneath where the cars engines are for the added protection

 

[$hot]

Looks good, how thick? What’s that costing you?

 

[Jed-O]

I seal my concrete with oil

Me too! Then I add a heavy coat of sawdust.

 

[racetrash]

40 x 40, 12 x 12 footings and 5 inch thick. Wasnt cheap...but excellant job by Stanton construction.

 

[JLG614]

Polish and seal is a good option. The biggest complaint with it is the up keep is alot more work than an epoxy coating or something similar. Epoxy will last for 10 years + depending on the abuse. Polish and seal will last 3-5 depending on the abuse before you have to repolish or clean and then reseal

 

[scottchbrite]

I seal my concrete with oil

What’s funny is I kind of did this too. After I finished the shop, a floor jack decided to commit suicide right where the bathroom was to be. Large oil stain. I couldnt hide it so I made it look intentional. I used a concrete dye, then ended up using oil to try and hide it. It’s not what I had originally intended but it came out ok.

And almost finished- need a mirror and cool art work

 

[bonesfab]

I can loan you a hemoraging forklift. After a few days just squeegie the oil around and be done with it.

 

[530RL]

Grind, densify, polish and seal was cheaper PSF than epoxy.

 

[RiverCruiser]

What’s funny is I kind of did this too. After I finished the shop, a floor jack decided to commit suicide right where the bathroom was to be. Large oil stain. I couldnt hide it so I made it look intentional. I used a concrete dye, then ended up using oil to try and hide it. It’s not what I had originally intended but it came out ok. View attachment 1169260 View attachment 1169261 View attachment 1169262




And almost finished- need a mirror and cool art work


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Where did you get that tool box sink? That is cool.

 

[rivermobster]

Where did you get that tool box sink? That is cool.

I'm gonna guess he made it? I'm with you. What a great idea!

 

[scottchbrite]

Where did you get that tool box sink? That is cool.

I'm gonna guess he made it? I'm with you. What a great idea!

Yes I built it. The drawers work too. Each one is cut out around the plumbing trap.

 

[RiverCruiser]

Yes I built it. The drawers work too. Each one is cut out around the plumbing trap.

Awesome job.

 

[Cdog]

What’s funny is I kind of did this too. After I finished the shop, a floor jack decided to commit suicide right where the bathroom was to be. Large oil stain. I couldnt hide it so I made it look intentional. I used a concrete dye, then ended up using oil to try and hide it. It’s not what I had originally intended but it came out ok. View attachment 1169260 View attachment 1169261 View attachment 1169262




And almost finished- need a mirror and cool art work


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Cheers to you! Impressive work!!

 

[hman442]

I'd vote no on the "affordable" sealer. I did that, and like is mentioned, dirt bike carb dripping, spraying brake clean during a repair project, looking sideways at the floor, that crap just curls up, looks like shit. Leave it bare, or do it up right with epoxy or urethane, etc. And if you are going to coat/paint it, don't wait, because you spent all your cash on the building. Go ahead and afford it now, what a pain to move all the stuff out of your shop after a year or three!

 

[racetrash]

Going to shine on the sealer, just going to use it like my CA shop. Spill, wipe and mop.

 

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I would wait till after the building is up to seal the floor. Some sealers may not be UV rated. Is the floor a hard trowel finish?

 

[racetrash]

Machine finish...

 

[RIVERBORN]

New 40 x 40 slab poured, about a month of drying time. Was thinking, should i seal the slab before the building goes up? Dont want an epoxy floor, just easier cleanup of spills and such. Still looking for a crew to put it up, but building not here yet.

Where u located? We do metal buildings all the time.

 

[racetrash]

Parker, Riverside Dr and 95. Getting antsy, bldng will be here this week.

 

[scottchbrite]

Going to shine on the sealer, just going to use it like my CA shop. Spill, wipe and mop.

Before you decide, You could go on Garage Journal. They have a whole floor section. You can spend hours doing research. There’s a lot of options out there.

Flooring

From epoxy to tiles it is all here.

www.garagejournal.com

 

[CoolCruzin]

Seems like everyone I know with epoxy floors are always mopping the floor .