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Pjw9s
That's really good work. Nice
Angelsinmymouthfield2
If you spend a lot of time in your garage, especially working on cars, totally worth it. Otherwise, it still looks cool and is easy to clean
md8675309
Looks great! Well done!
YouSignedTheGodDamnedContract
"Oh man, this guy must be fairly successful... What a dick" - Comments
Monka42
Imgur got a hard on for like 2 or 3 hate comments then that becomes the focal point. Fucking virtue signaling.
eastend666
Irony - people hating here but they drool non-stop over secret santas when the santa clearly spent a lot of money, more than on family.
brekko
One jealous neighbor seems to have made a bunch of burner accounts... wtf is this thread
bob22222212
I’ve seen 20+ comments of people complaining about haters and one hater comment. Jesus people.
MoxRavager
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mykanik
Samezies- I scrolled through all the comments looking for the hater comments that everyone was talking bout... maybe they got deleted?
Hybris51129
Wouldn't be the first time I have seen it happen. Fickle mods and all.
JustinSane6
Same here. Just haters hating imaginary haters, I guess.
Iullyiullyus
workchick
I thought the first picture was the ‘after’ picture. So that’s where I’m at. I aspire to @OP’s ‘before’ picture.
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kilomasu
Hehe same.
jimmythehat1
Three car garage with a little storage space on the side. Fuck yeah I’d aspire to that
lackluster83
same lol
lackluster83
Just a clean garage not even the house or anything.
ThinkingChair
That garage looks bigger than where I’m living... sooooooo....yeah.
AvocadoHouse
I can afford that house if I lived in North Carolina. In the OC, I can afford a 1 bedroom, no garage, no balcony apartment. Uggg
tschallacka
Concrete "dusts" and crumbles. The epoxy layer will make it last longer. Just add a clear matte epoxy layer
kowala88
+1 That looks awesome. I love seeing peoples home projects! Might want to block out your license # plate though.
ethannguyen357
Haha @OP now I know where you live
stradt03
I never understood the blocking of license plates. hundreds of people a day see it.
Mapl
How dare you provided for yourself and possibly your family. Go to hell! Lol looks great guy! Post any other projects you do. Would love it!
stradt03
I know! I should just feel bad about myself and the work I've put into life and throw it all away to get on the level of these simpletons
Carlillo
Its missing a couple pails full of salt for all the sour, envious bitches, lol.
stradt03
For. Real.
iusedtobeagoodgirl
Mine next.
PilotBuilder
More pics of that Saleen... As a Terminator owner, I'm drooling.
stradt03
a little late, but here it is. /a/pFUwo7f
BlahBlahBlacksheep555
I normally don't like painted brick, but this looks really good. Nice job OP.
stradt03
thanks!
Nuubopotamus
Nice garage dude! Ignore the haters, be proud of your accomplishments
stradt03
Thanks! I've busted my ass to build the life I wanted for my family and I.
ICampOntheFirstDate
Thanks for the next project idea. I gotta start with step one though - clean, repair, and paint my garage walls.
Gantzz321
you have garage walls, must be nice to be rich
Snooj
I'm a step earlier. Need a garage. The previous owners converted it into an in-law apartment which is very nice. But I would love a garage.
ethannguyen357
I'm a step earlier. At least you own a place you can build a garage on. I rent.
DrFunkinstein
Just build it very sneakily
Beanyoneyouwantcreateausernamedontstressyoucanchangeitanytime
Thanks for the next project idea. I gotta start with step 0 though - build garage
MyBedroomIsSiberia
This. We have no drywall in ours yet so that's probably gonna need to happen first.
Scarecrow241
Honestly do the floor first. Much easier when you dont have to worry about messing up the drywall doing it
BigTex1
Do yourself a favor while the walls are still open and put in some additional outlets and insulation.
RiversongsMommy
Omg the outlet placement in my garage is awful. And yes outlet as in singular...I hate it.
perchingbird
What bigtex1 said plus remove all the dead animal parts. Everyone has that right?
trekkie
eleedees
You stole my floor! Here is my time lapse of the project. https://youtu.be/Vw6DhuYkfIQ
stradt03
Look great man!
Redway93
Your garage also looks great. Not sure whether I prefer the Chevy or the Saleen though. Then again, your space looks big enough for both!
gtferrari
That is a shit ton more product than they sell in those do it yourself kits
called2fight
Depends on where you get it. If you don't have this much flake your epoxy is cheap and trash. Sauce: did this for a living for a while.
gtferrari
Those rustoleum brand kits
called2fight
Yeah, please continue purchasing and using those. They fail after 3-6 months and give work to the pros to fix.
IWantYouToBeHappy
What’s the good stuff?
called2fight
Versatile has my preferred product. Check out garagecoatings.com their warranty is the best on the market.
Daddiestofdads
Screw the floor check that saleem out? 01-04? Post that baby!!
stradt03
/a/pFUwo7f
MudkipsRevenge
That's one of my favorite cars of all time. The era and color too!
CaptainLeadfoot
Looks nice. I'd hate to go looking for a dropped nut on that texture!
stradt03
OP here, I do a lot of work on my cars in the garage and this is 100% true.
Elnauriel
Speaker magnet on a handle works well. =)
CaptainLeadfoot
I stuck magnets to my roomba
SpinkyKrindleman
When mine drop it's usually only a couple of inches, and then the weather picks back up and they're both back t----oh. Nevermind.
ghjkrwgnmrwkl
When I epoxied my floor I did it in a light solid color for that exact reason--so I could find things I dropped.
OneUpperSteve
I’d use a towel.
Snooj
I'd try not to nut in my garage.
LSUguy
Hey @OP I'm remodeling my garage soon it's about the same size. What did the supplies to do that run you?
801Disciple
It’ll be around 1500
LSUguy
Seems a little high just for epoxy mix
dollhouseMB
Why can't we let people be? If I had money, or a garage, to do this on, I would. And he did it himself possibly. And there's so many (1)
dollhouseMB
Reasons as to how he can afford that like, I live in California. I can't afford shit here. But if I lived in Texas my income would last 3x!
stradt03
Or I just make more money than you
Ulthirm
If you live in Texas then your wages might not be so high as to not accommodate the cost of living. Odd thing that.
dollhouseMB
I've actually checked what my personal wage would be since I considered moving to Austin. My salary runs the same in both places.
McFuu
The sprinkles are for flavor.
xVVitch
I'm so tired i read the title as "garbage epoxy flooring" & got confused thinking it was a statement on how bad it looked but it looks great
ShitSheldonSaid
Y’all are shitting bricks over 2 garage. That’s only $240k house where I live. Cheap in today’s market.
stradt03
That is a $1.2MM house based off of the appraisal value...but hey, maybe you live in a low cost area.
PilotBuilder
You... you literally can't see the house. You're pricing a home on the picture of a garage? That house could be 6,000 sq ft
artisviolent
You're kidding right? In which market? That's a house with a three car garage in my market that'd be close to a million if not more.
blackmichaelscarn
Almost anywhere in Ohio
talkingtothepast
Than move. What's stopping you? Family members or a job? Who cares. Dip
IrishTemper12ga
$240? That's $100k over what it is in my area.
ShitSheldonSaid
I want to live where you live.
IrishTemper12ga
I'm fond of it.
ShitSheldonSaid
I grew up in a cheap part of Ohio, USA. Parents bought home for $120k in mid 90’s. Sold for $200k in 2018
IrishTemper12ga
Take inflation into account and that's even more impressive!
OlaphOfTheNorth
"Only 240k" is a ridiculous thing to say to the great majority of people.
Muskie4242
The mortgage on a house like that is not as high as you think.
itrynottocommentbutyoumakemecringe
google “how mortgages work” and tell me what your monthly payment would be and then kick yourself in the teeth because it’s less than rent.
OlaphOfTheNorth
I understand just fine how that's an affordable mortgage. It's also a level of borrowing that's out of reach for many, and the most 1/
OlaphOfTheNorth
money they'll ever spend on one thing in a lifetime for almost all. Is it near the median cost of housing in the US? Yes. That's fucked, tho
itrynottocommentbutyoumakemecringe
It’s a house, not a pair of flip flops, ya dingus.
Canofminus
Median house price in the US is $200K. It's not that ridiculous.
OlaphOfTheNorth
Basically your first sentence and your second sentence are completely unrelated to one another.
OlaphOfTheNorth
I cover that with the guy who requested I kick myself in the teeth, which I don't really have the build for, anyway
ShitSheldonSaid
Perhaps. I’m living in Texas so if you want to live close to a city you’re dropping at least $200. I feel that extra $40k is only have 1/
ShitSheldonSaid
2 kids instead of 3 or 4. 2/
ShitSheldonSaid
Also I am not intending to shame anyone. Just what I see where I live.
MiguelCamino
I live in a wealthier suburb of Houston. We just bought a 2250 sq ft house for $215. It was a really great deal.
masterblaster666
Is it soft? Feel good barefoot? Easy?
stradt03
OP here, it is softer than concrete, but still hard enough to be able to use a floor jack without damage. It has held up fantastic.
thatguyisreallydeep
If you want soft, then look at tiles instead. They're easier to install as well. But epoxy will likely last longer and be easier to clean.
Darla626
My parents did a garage floor paint that’s similar. Looks nicer than concrete and makes cleaning a lot easier
masterblaster666
Is it sott? Easy?
AnalSexInTheWoodsDontMakeBabies
It's more like a thin sheet of hard plastic across the floor. Used to protect the concrete, easier to clean, and is generally tougher.
TheMaleManPostMalone
Soft - softer than concrete, but I wouldn't call it soft. Easy - It's not hard, but you'd want to watch a few YouTube videos before starting
Darla626
They’re in their 50s and did it themselves. Not the most complicated thing in the world. And yes, generally feels nice on the feet’s
Darla626
I should clarify, they did it themselves w/o killing each other. Usually how I measure how complicated their projects are lol
Astramancer
It's not rough and porous like concrete, so it's nicer to walk on and easier to clean. It's not softer.
dovahdesign
We did at at home kit version from Home Depot. It’s pretty easy, apply with long paint rollers and sprinkle the chips as you go 1/2
dovahdesign
Worst part was etching the concrete (acid wash) first so epoxy would stick. Finish is fantastic, nice to walk on. Easy to clean 2/2
Kerrigan911
How is it holding up with cars on it? Or is your garage more storage/workshop?
Rokin123
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dovahdesign
Fairly good! Keep 1 car in it and the rest is my workshop. A few tiny spots came up (hot tires) but not as bad as floorpaint we used to have
dovahdesign
I also think we did not use as many "chips" as you are supposed to, which may have helped the spots under tires.
Xanz
People hating on epoxy flooring? If I owned my house I'd put that in my garage too.
BAzV
I’d love to have a garage ?
gggihgg
Why? It doesn't appear to be anything other than cosmetic. Is it actually chemical/oil/gas stable?
BionicBeach
I’ve heard it’s also easier to clean but I don’t have a garage with my current house so...
stradt03
Stupid easy to clean, pressure washer once a year and it still looks brand new
stradt03
The floor you are looking at is. I've had gas, oil, brake cleaner, brake fluid, kerosene, etc on it and no issues what so ever.
Xanz
Yeah its much easier to clean oil, etc. Because its not porus like cement.
ONEDRUNKMESS
I want to have this kind of money. You know, when the house is all good and you think of some shit in the garage to waste money on.
TreeTrunks13
So shut up and go obtain that kind of money lol
ssss11
The floor comes after the 6 bikes and four cars too
AnathemaNoreh
And the brand new mansion that they immediately installed a huge inground pool
brekko
lol wut?
phonoodle415
One day my friend. Hard work pays off
privatepublic
For a lot, globally speaking one could argue for most, it doesn't beyond hand to mouth.
notinterestednow
I fully understand what you are saying. Tho there's a large line between having this done and doing it your self. It can lots of money.
preluderl
You really shouldn't make a habit of saying things that are this stupid.
DONTPULLTHATFINGER
Get a job
JZKillaT68
My house came with the epoxy floor. I literally mop my garage floor regularly, and oil stains now are a thing of the past
bababa1234
My FIL has epoxied floors. He offered to get mine done but I don't mind oil stains.
Redway93
I mean you probably won't be spilling enough for it to be an issue but oil/diesel/petrol contamination is a real problem on industrial sites
Redway93
As petrochems will happily seep through a concrete pad to contaminate the land below. Usually see this being an issue around leaky diesel
Redway93
generators and auto shops. Hence a lot of them are looking at surface coating concrete so you can re-purpose/sell the land at a later date
JZKillaT68
Just add non skid-super slippy when wet
Mr3inches
It protects the concrete from stains, improves grip in case of oil drips, adds value to your investment and it looks great. Not a waste.
GoldenRamoth
^ This. I've been spending all my Eating out Money from COVID on home projects for things to do. My gf reminds me it's value added "waste".
purplesheep91
unrelated, but having extra money from not eating out during COVID kinda scared me to how much i eat out. and i only go out maybe 4x a month
Mr3inches
Its crazy how much we spend on restaurants when you add it up
Warbunny5000
Don’t give a fuck money is what I call it.
nero4ty2
a few hundred dollars is not that kind of money
LSUguy
That's nowhere near don't give a fuck money
Warbunny5000
You got a three car garage with an epoxy floor? Good on you man. I got a car that runs sometimes. So I go that going for me.
LSUguy
I mean you can be bitter... Fuck you money is like Jeff Bezos where he has tens of thousands in parking fines and doesn't care. They're just
LSUguy
Fees for him to park where he wants. That's all I'm saying
Warbunny5000
Touché
YourIceCreamMan
You were wise to show only a portion of your house. When you attain a certain, arbitrary amount of income the Imgur Hounds bare their teeth.
eastend666
Unless it's a hot chick. Amirite?
thesauceisboss
Uptightandwhite
He might even be a ... Republican! **gasps**
CaptainLeadfoot
You've got to be bent out of shape to get upset about someone having a nice floor.
StubbyJohnson
It's the new cool thing in the US. Just be pissed off at anyone that has been more successful than you and assume they don't deserve success
AawesomeAardvaark
Don't think he/she was bent out of shape, just a bit envious.
Scarecrow241
It's really not that expensive. If you diy a 2 car garage is about $600. Really worth it if you work in there a lot
jimmyhowlett
For some of us, that's very reasonable. Google how many people live paycheck to paycheck (especially in the U.S.)
Scarecrow241
If you're living paycheck to paycheck home improvements are not your top priority. As improvements go this is on the cheaper end though
Scarecrow241
Just to clarify that includes the etching chemicals, epoxy, clear, tools etc.
notinterestednow
I'm looking into it cause we have a side gig refinishing furniture and the dust is in everywhere! I'd love to just hose down the whole space
Redway93
You might be better looking at a large extractor and bag system to put next to your workbench. Epoxy floor won't make brushing dust/woodchip
Redway93
Any easier. Of course, depends on what you're doing. Epoxy like this is usually to protect the concrete from oil/fuel spills that would
Redway93
seep into, contaminate and stain the concrete.
pdhackley
The DIY kits at Lowe’s and Home Depot are very reasonable.
WrongPersona
NoT ThAt ExPeNsIVe. Lol
HomerHickam
Get a goddamn job Al
RacingToRedLights
What CAN you do around your house for less than $600?
LSUguy
RacingToRedLights
Nice
LSUguy
I stained and painted the back patio for about $130
TheBBoss
welp, we remodeled our bathroom by ourselves, and tiling come at about 20 €/m2. that is about 5x4m
TheBBoss
for 20sqm you would spend 400 euros just for the tiles, let alone glue and surfacing.
TheBBoss
also, it would be a mess if he spills some oil on tile or concrete. epoxy is way better to keep it clean
FussyZeus
Damn $600 for this? I've been wanting to do it but holy eff that's steep. Didn't realize it cost that much.
AnathemaNoreh
Well not for "this", OP hired professionals which is why it looks so good. For $600 you can do your own which will likely fall short
Steven054
Just wait until you need to re-do your drive way lol
FussyZeus
Ugh don't remind me, we got landscape supplies delivered last week and the dump truck made the dip worse. ._.
BlasphemousPigeon
It's literally dirt cheap for this kind of job. I've seen storefronts smaller than this garage cost nearly 10x for the same effect.
Scarecrow241
That's for a good set of materials. You can go bargin stuff and do it for like 200. Those kits dont hold up to heavy use
FussyZeus
Probably be a good idea to save up then. Wisconsin winters kill... everything.
Scarecrow241
Yeah definitely make sure you do it right. I lived in PA and it held up to the winters there. Surface prep is key. Everything else is easy
Pherlin
If you own a home 600 is very minimal for any home improvement projects.
FussyZeus
I mean, yeah. Just that I didn't think a coat of really-good-paint would run that high.
thatguyisreallydeep
If you think of it as a really good protective layer as well the price might seem more reasonable.