Question:
I am about to purchase a new home, and I have a Jeep (aptly nicknamed
Leaks n' Squeaks), another fairly leaky vehicle (78 MBZ 280SE), and
two kids who love to make art and spill things. I'd rather not have
my garage floor all stained, so I am asking for advice on garage floor
sealant. Which ones are good to use, which ones are lousy, etc.
I have seen ads for Muscle Gloss and it looks like good stuff, but
it's a tad on the spendy side (>$300 for a 2-car garage). Also, I
don't run a shop, so I probably don't need to spend the cash on
industrial-grade stuff. I'd like something that will hold up (don't
want to be re-painting the thing a couple of times a year), not be
slippery (again, the kids), and not break the bank. I know Behr makes
some, does anybody have any experience with their product?
Answer:
I used the Behr product in a new home in 1992. Wouldn't do it again. Hot (or
warm) tires will lift if off the concrete. Even though you think you don't
need "industrial grade stuff," spending a little more now will save a lot of
heartaches and additional expense later.
I don't have any experience with Muscle Gloss, but I have heard good things
about it.
Another option would be to leave your garage floor bare and spend your "coating
money" on a decent pressure washer and some galvanized drip pans for your
vehicles. You can use the pressure washer for many things around the house
(including your garage floor, patio, sidewalks, windows, siding, washing your
fleet, etc.), and if there is a Costco nearby, your total cost should be less
than $200.
