Decided to build a garage. Now the fun begins.

[Erik the Awful]

I think I’ll rent some sort of rotary device to clean the floor before I seal it.

Over the course of a few days I used a cheap mop to swish the muriatic acid around, then used another mop head to mop with clean water twice, and then used sponge rollers to apply paint. Of course, I used cheap floor paint, and not epoxy, so follow your product's instructions.

 

[South VA]

Over the course of a few days I used a cheap mop to swish the muriatic acid around, then used another mop head to mop with clean water twice, and then used sponge rollers to apply paint. Of course, I used cheap floor paint, and not epoxy, so follow your product's instructions.

Are you pleased with results? I’d really rather not have to rent and transport a floor polisher.

I’ve pretty much decided on just using a sealer like Ghostshield, and not using paint or epoxy.

 

[Erik the Awful]

I'm happy with it, but I don't need a perfect floor. A few years in and my floor looks rough in the worst wear places, but when I get around to it I can just scrub and repaint it.

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

Here's that Burb in Houston that is yours' Chevy brother....it just sits patiently in front of the house, until it's needed to haul people or things. Looks really clean and well preserved....

 

[Drunkcanuk]

Looking good.
Safety tip of the day.
Take a length of rope and tie your ladder off to a truss when you get up there. So in the off chance it tips over, it won't go far. And even just the mental aspect of knowing it's tied off will make you more comfortable up there.
Don't want you getting hurt just as your dream is coming to fruition!

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

Looking good.
Safety tip of the day.
Take a length of rope and tie your ladder off to a truss when you get up there. So in the off chance it tips over, it won't go far. And even just the mental aspect of knowing it's tied off will make you more comfortable up there.
Don't want you getting hurt just as your dream is coming to fruition!

Very good idea! Good to use this one on tree trimming too....

 

[South VA]

Here's that Burb in Houston that is yours' Chevy brother....it just sits patiently in front of the house, until it's needed to haul people or things. Looks really clean and well preserved....

Nice!

 

[South VA]

Looking good.
Safety tip of the day.
Take a length of rope and tie your ladder off to a truss when you get up there. So in the off chance it tips over, it won't go far. And even just the mental aspect of knowing it's tied off will make you more comfortable up there.
Don't want you getting hurt just as your dream is coming to fruition!

Thanks.

I hadn't thought of tying off the ladder, but it makes sense. It would be fairly easy to rig something using climbing webbing or rope and a couple of carabiners. Simple to hook up and detach as I move the ladder.

 

[Erik the Awful]

1 in. x 12 ft. Lashing Straps 2 Pack

Amazing deals on this 1In X 12Ft Lashing Straps 2Pk at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[Keeper]

Looking good.
Safety tip of the day.
Take a length of rope and tie your ladder off to a truss when you get up there. So in the off chance it tips over, it won't go far. And even just the mental aspect of knowing it's tied off will make you more comfortable up there.
Don't want you getting hurt just as your dream is coming to fruition!

wait one damn second here. So you're not supposed to just grab the truss and hop the ladder over 2 feet when needed? hmmmm