rodger. Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 I know lots of people go epoxy coating, but I think I would like to put a floor down in my new, small, shop to help increase comfort level. I know there are many ways to do this, including delta ms, sleepers and rigid foam, etc. I plan on leaving the garage door in place for obvious reasons. If I finish the floor in any method that elevates it, how do I prevent/allow for the possibility of rainwater getting in under the garage door, and therefor under the new finished floor? Just some particulars in case they are relevant. My garage is a single stall, poured concrete slab on grade. It's in excellent condition, and has a relatively minor slope towards the door (prob for drainage). I live in a climate with hot, humid summers, and very cold winters. The garage door is a single stall door, that rolls open/closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Just a thought Pug, what about anti fatigue mats right down on the floor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 If you go with the sleeper method seal the bottom of the sleeper nearest to the garage door with caulking under the sleeper as you put it down and along the edge closest the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradpotts Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 I just bought anti fatigue mats like tiodos suggested. I got tired of denting my wood and dropped a brand new router bit after one use. That was enough. Bought them from harbor freight they were $10 for like 17 sf. I spent about 200 but well worth it. I just put my garage door down and cut the mats around it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted July 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Just a thought Pug, what about anti fatigue mats right down on the floor? I would like to be able to move things around on the finished floor, and would like a surface that is easy to clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted July 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 I just bought anti fatigue mats like tiodos suggested. I got tired of denting my wood and dropped a brand new router bit after one use. That was enough. Bought them from harbor freight they were $10 for like 17 sf. I spent about 200 but well worth it. I just put my garage door down and cut the mats around it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Nice. Can u post a pic of your shop floor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Just to state the obvious - that garage door should close on the original floor. Your new floor should start inside of the door. You may want a transition (ramp) to reduce tripping and help with rolling things in and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradpotts Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 This is with it half done. I bought all they had the first day and had to go back later. I don't have. Picture of it all done and am not at home. Sorry. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted July 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Just to state the obvious - that garage door should close on the original floor. Your new floor should start inside of the door. You may want a transition (ramp) to reduce tripping and help with rolling things in and out. Yup - thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 I just bought anti fatigue mats like tiodos suggested. I got tired of denting my wood and dropped a brand new router bit after one use. That was enough. Bought them from harbor freight they were $10 for like 17 sf. I spent about 200 but well worth it. I just put my garage door down and cut the mats around it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk How do you find that the matts respond to vacuuming and general use? Would rolling a shop vac or single stage DC around on it be difficult? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradpotts Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 General use they work well. I use a shop vac on mine it works well with the attachment with the brush on the back. The other attachments seem to pick up the mats. Rolling the vac around is not a problem it doesn't roll as easy as the concrete but not an issue. I haven't had it long enough to recognize any issues yet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Z. Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Might I suggest horse stall mats? https://www.rubberflooringinc.com/horse-stall-mats.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labig Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 have a few of these they do rip easy thow ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maumee Mike Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 What thickness on the horse stall mats? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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