Using self leveling cement on a garage floor

[BlinnPR]

All, quick question. I want to self level my garage floor. The floor
has grime on it..paint, oil, etc. Should I etch the floor and power
wash before self leveling or can I just self level?

The next step after self leveling in this project is to paint the
floor using an epoxy compound. Does the new cement layer need to be
etched?

TIA,
Steven

 

[DerbyDad03]

All, quick question.  I want to self level my garage floor.  The floor
has grime on it..paint, oil, etc.  Should I etch the floor and power
wash before self leveling or can I just self level?

The next step after self leveling in this project is to paint the
floor using an epoxy compound.  Does the new cement layer need to be
etched?

TIA,
Steven

I'll be following this thread since I want to do the same thing.

What are you planning to use as the self leveler?

 

[mkirsch1]

All, quick question.  I want to self level my garage floor.  The floor
has grime on it..paint, oil, etc.  Should I etch the floor and power
wash before self leveling or can I just self level?

The product you decide to use will include instructions on the proper
preparation of the floor.

The next step after self leveling in this project is to paint the
floor using an epoxy compound.  Does the new cement layer need to be
etched?

The product you decide to use will include instructions on the proper
preparation of the floor.

 

[BlinnPR]

Yes. I know it's probably not necessary, but should my wife and I
decide to convert the garage rather have the floor level now than
wait.

 

[BlinnPR]

On Jul 27, 10:29 am, BlinnPR <[email protected]> wrote:

I'm thinking of using...QUIKRETE® Self-Leveling Floor Resurfacer

 

[BlinnPR]

I'm thinking...QUIKRETE® Self-Leveling Floor Resurfacer

 

[DerbyDad03]

I'm thinking...QUIKRETE® Self-Leveling Floor Resurfacer

Yep..that's what I was planning on using. The instructions for floor
prep are pretty clear...I read them last year but just never got
around to doing the floor. It's once again on this summer's list.

Here's a link to the instructions:

http://www.quikrete.com/PDFs/SPEC_DATA-SelfLevelingFloorResurfacer.pdf

 

[larrylaundry]

Do you really want a garage floor level?
I have always seen them pitched a little toward the door.

Ours is the opposite. unfortunately, especially in the winter

 

[Guest]

I'll be following this thread since I want to do the same thing.

What are you planning to use as the self leveler?

I missed the original message, but you don't want to have
totlally leveld floor in a garage. You want it to drain!

 

[DerbyDad03]

        I missed the original message, but you don't want to have
totlally leveld floor in a garage.  You want it to drain!- Hide quoted text -

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re: You want it to drain!

Only if it gets wet.

My garage is storage along 3 walls with the center open for project
work. It hasn't seen a car in 20 years.

The floor is pitted and I plan to "self level" it to prevent further
degredation and provide a smoother surface to work/walk/sweep on.