Resurfacing a Garage Floor

[@seansinclair257]

You need to do every "how to" video on KZbin! No fluff! Right to the point! Thank you!!!

[@joshuaperry4112]

Thanks man, no BS, just instruction.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

You're welcome Check out more home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9?notRedirectToSDP=1&.

[@darrent2478]

By far the best Sakrete Flocoat video on KZbin.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Thanks. Check out more home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9?notRedirectToSDP=1&.

[@youstars7101]

This channel is actaully awesome

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Thanks! We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

[@DavidV-321]

Great video! Sounds like I'll be hiring a contractor for this job.

[@westwood3286]

Can you do a follow up of how it looks now please?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, here is a video we did in June that catches some of the floor. It is holding up very well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHnFi398h9qegac

[@jordangross4524]

Thanks for the video. I’m going to tackle this on my garage. Can you share the details on that scraper you used - it looks good and I like the long handle. Will I be able to paint or epoxy after it has cured?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, the scraper is the Slam Scraper from Red Devil. You can apply any top coating that works with cement products. We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

[@simonh5110]

Thanks for video! Very informative. Can I ask how it’s been holding up?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

So far so good! Check out more home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9?notRedirectToSDP=1&.

[@armarx736]

Well done.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Thanks. We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

[@OfficialKienTran]

How do you keep this from flowing onto the driveway? Also, is it self leveling? It's advertised to not be used as leveling underlayment, and not as a final layer.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, I was able to get a feel for how much to put down at a time as I moved across the garage, so I didn't apply too much at the end. If you mix it to a trowelable consistency, and smooth it quickly, it levels off. It is formulated to resurface the concrete and be the finished surface.

[@OfficialKienTran]

@@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel If I'm correct, was it 3.5 quarts of water per bag?

[@truthality511]

I NEEDED THIS INFO

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Glad it was helpful. Check out some home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9

[@justanotherchannel6097]

How did it hold over time with vehicle and foot traffic and cracks and chips ?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, it's held up well. I put on a very thin coat to primarily cover the pitting. Check out more home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9?notRedirectToSDP=1&.

[@GarageGear]

Great video! Considering doing the same thing. My floor is in decent shape and similar to yours. Will this product chip, crumble, breakdown or flake away in high traffic areas or where you park your car? How is the long term durability? Thank you for posting this!

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, so far its in great shape. I will be doing a video soon to install a garage door threshold, so you can check it out. We have more home improvement tips on our podcast podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087

[@GarageGear]

@@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel thanks a lot for Sharing!!! I’ll check it out!

[@jeremynguyen2346]

@@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel where do you buy the sakrete concrete resurfacer at

[@catherineruud2174]

I have grease spots....do I need to remove those before using this product?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, yes use a degreaser, then clean with a detergent and rinse thoroughly. We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

[@grantstadheim8471]

Great Video, this is exactly what i was looking for. After its dry can you then put an epoxy paint and sealant over it?

[@chrisaskme811]

I would also like to know! Great question

[@David-lq2xg]

How many bags did you need for your garage? At what depth? What's the workable time after mixing? Thank you

[@screwdriver9955]

Good video! Did it dry to the same color everywhere? 5 bags. Was this a 2 car garage?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, yes a 2 car garage. It was pretty uniform in color. I'm sure a second thin coat would make it look more uniform.

[@JackKazan63]

You need to do resurfacing right after pressure wash the floor?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, yes, it helps to spread the material. Check out some home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9

[@stevepavalich9983]

Any special precautions to take around the floor drain?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, you can stuff some craft paper or towels into the opening. We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

[@chrisaskme811]

Purchase a cheap expandable pipe plug from Lowe’s/ Home Depot and seal around it

[@Dolsey1]

idk why you didn't squeegee over the cracks in the vid

[@MrKYT-gb8gs]

Do you put anything else on top of it? Is this finished?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, I didn't add a sealer. It is holding up well. Check out more home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9?notRedirectToSDP=1&.

[@JuliaFerry-w2n]

How did this hold up? How do you address this by the garage door.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, so far it's in great shape. I went up to the gap between the garage and the concrete driveway. Check out more home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9?notRedirectToSDP=1&.

[@projectmanagercolumbusrecl7722]

Can we polish concrete after that, which product could it be ?

[@billyrich9oh7]

How many buckets did you use ? I'm seeing online it says one bucket is only good for 23sqft. That doesn't seem right to me

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, the garage is about 20 x 20. I originally got 12 bags and I think I only used 5 or 6. I put it pretty thin on the top surface, I just wanted to fill all the pitting. Keeping the surface damp helped it spread easier. You need to use it pretty quick if it's hot out. Once it starts to set up it's hard to move smoothly. Check out more home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9?notRedirectToSDP=1&.

[@FLHawk]

OK, mixed it per direction and as I lay down a coat it keeps clumping as I spread, what am I doing wrong? Consistency looked right. Could it be the floor was not wet enough? Thx

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, I had the best results with the floor very damp and the mix a little thin. Check out some home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9

[@RajendraSingh-qg3cx]

Is this a floor leveler or a cement product specifically for refinishing concrete floor?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, yes this is designed for concrete. Check out more home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9?notRedirectToSDP=1&.

[@victorvek5227]

No etching? No bonding agent rolled onto the floor before application??

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, for this product the instructions specifically say Do Not use a bonding agent.

[@FLHawk]

Hi, can you tell me what the square footage area is for one 40lb bag?? I have a two car garage and want to make sure I purchase enough, thx!!

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, here is a link for their calculator for the product. Check out some home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9

[@billyrich9oh7]

Hey @FLHawk , how many bags did it take you ? My garage is 480 sq ft

[@svt283]

How long does it lost for? Will be pop up?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, it should last 10 to 20 years depending on how thick and how well the surface was prepared. We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

[@jimvaughn6071]

Would this work if I actually wanted to fill in my expansion joints to make it easier to roll things around the garage?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, this is formulated for a thin top coat. I would look into a sand mix or concrete filler depending on the depth and width. We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

[@jimvaughn6071]

@@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel Appreciate the reply.

[@simonh5110]

Use sikaflex self leveling sealant for that if u haven’t already found something. Got the big tubes of it at Home Depot and Although it’s a bit pricey it works super well and I roll my lathe and mechanics chair over it no problem.

[@vladimirkaloyantchev3688]

Do you need to acid etch after if You epoxy the floor after that?? Tx

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, follow the manufacturer's instructions for the product you are using, some thick epoxy coating don't require the surface to be acid etched. Check out more home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9?notRedirectToSDP=1&.

[@vladimirkaloyantchev3688]

@@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel TX :):)

[@michaelwebster8526]

I only have a couple pitted areas in my garage, should I just resurface those areas or do the entire floor?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, you can start with the holes with a product like this and see how it turns out and then resurface the whole area if it doesn't look good. We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

[@mattyoung5647]

This house isn't on Coon Lake is it? Damn that garage looks familiar

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

This is in the Chicago area.

[@dennisbanks706]

What is the lowest temperature this can be used in?

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, the temperature should be above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2

[@Shannon-im7re]

Anyone know if this coat holds epoxy well?

[@nmssis]

I have to fix my portion of the shared garage space. how thick can this be mixed...I need something that does not contain aggregates n not even like the sand mix. that said I'm looking for something that is less fluid for better control. thanks!

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, you are looking for a concrete resurfacer. Compare the thickness that it can be applied. Some products are from a skim coat up to 1/8 or from a skim coat to 1/2 inch thick. Check out more home improvement tips in our e-books www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KW1FQ9?notRedirectToSDP=1&.

[@nmssis]

@@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel thank you for the response. Then what is the difference between a resurfacer vs self leveling concrete? BTW, just got yer ebook

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

@@nmssis Hi, thanks for the download! A self leveling concrete usually has a thicker minimum thickness. One of the Quikrete self leveling products wants a minimum 1/2 inch for heavy traffic areas.

[@nmssis]

@@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel I bought a bag of Sika Self-Leveling Underlayment and saw that most users mixed it to "pancake batter" consistency for flowing coverage. However, I was looking to make it a little thicker and did not know if that was possible, such as thinner clay where it does not flow, allowing me to shape it better.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

@@nmssis Are you patching areas or just smoothing the surface?

[@zapatastyle]

How many buckets of surfacer did it take to do the entire floor...did u surface the entire floor? Thanks for the video BTW.

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, I used 5 bags for this project.

[@1232bluejays]

Wonder if it cracks with time

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

So far so good.

[@AsianxWu]

If I use a jack or something that puts a lot of pressure on a small area, will the new layer crack?

[@SethMceleney]

No it wont

[@milantubic229]

Can I park my car over that?

[@yamo450fx5]

It’s way to thin you are only painting it on

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, I used this to fill in all the pitting and give it a new uniform look. I spoke to Sakrete before I applied it and they said a thin coat is fine with this product. It still looks great.

[@chrisaskme811]

Yamo 450fx, you don’t know what you’re talking about. Go sell oranges on the freeway.

[@thom9040]

Can multiple layers of this product be applied??

[@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, yes, you can apply multiple coats. We have more home improvement tips on our weekly podcast itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fix-it-home-improvement/id880903087?mt=2