shop floor coatings

[Roert42]

And the basement comes up....
Again.
Lol.
New thought shop is/ will be 30x36x14, 2 10x10 roll ups, 1 man door, 4 windows 3/12 pitch roof.
Should I put the the rollups on 30 (gable end) or 36 wall? Either will be deep enough for vehicles. I plan on a bendpak xpr-10as-168-lp lift. To one side of shop(not in middle) Originally wanted rollups on gable end for added depth in front of vehicles for working. Now I'm considering roll ups on non gable wall, which cost slightly more, for added height for lift. Jeez. I thought hire a company, less headaches 4 me, now I'm overwhelmed with decisions b4 I have even broken ground. Not where I am going to buy it from, but here is the crowning jewel, hopefully.

BendPak XPR-10AS-168-LP Clearfloor Dual-Width Extra-Tall Two Post Car Lift 10,000 lb. w/Low-Pro Arms

The BendPak XPR-10AS-168-LP extra-tall offers exceptional direct-drive lifting performance and clearfloor convenience with Low-Pro arms. This true asymmetric lift features 30° rotated columns for added door-opening clearance and interior car access.

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What was your maximum height before, and how much higher you going.

I personally would like more room in front of what I am working on.

however, if it is a difference of having 4’ under your car to work and 6’, no brainer.

 

[2drxploder]

Either way normal vehicles, including my dd 03 f2shittae with level kit n 35s, will go high enough for myself at 6' 2" to be ok. Side wall height clear will be 14 feet. The difference in height will be with my 82 full-size bronco trail rig on 39.5s. That i am very eager to revive. When it comes to work around area, ummm, well im not sure how it will work out. 30 feet is deep, but 36 is better. Will having xtra space to the side be annoying if its a "whole bay" away? I have been working in gravel, and concrete driveways with my projects so far.
Am I over thinking it?
Yes! But, I dont want put up a shop I have been waiting on for 15 years, and regret it. Its getting close, 2 to 3 weeks and I have to finalize decisions before first crew shows up.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

There are epoxy coatings that will hold up… buuutt… they come with a big price tag and the concrete has to be done right with a good vapor barrier under it or the coatings can de-laminate pretty easy. (I worked concrete construction for a very reputable contractor for about 11 years).

I would just put down a good floor hardener. Proper application of it is to apply it until it refuses to let more soak in. Blocks up the pores of the concrete and hardens the surface to resist chipping. Then just keep oil dry on hand. I’m not going to lose sleep if the shop floor picks up a stain here or there. Just means I use it. Well, when I finally get to having a shop anyway.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Either way normal vehicles, including my dd 03 f2shittae with level kit n 35s, will go high enough for myself at 6' 2" to be ok. Side wall height clear will be 14 feet. The difference in height will be with my 82 full-size bronco trail rig on 39.5s. That i am very eager to revive. When it comes to work around area, ummm, well im not sure how it will work out. 30 feet is deep, but 36 is better. Will having xtra space to the side be annoying if its a "whole bay" away? I have been working in gravel, and concrete driveways with my projects so far.
Am I over thinking it?
Yes! But, I dont want put up a shop I have been waiting on for 15 years, and regret it. Its getting close, 2 to 3 weeks and I have to finalize decisions before first crew shows up.

Do you get much snow? Snow slides off steel roof quite easily, even with the little stops. Id pick gable end in that situation.

 

[2drxploder]

Not much snow here, maybe once a year. Been removing trees today with brothers help, we talked about it, I think I'm going doors on non-gabled wall (36').

 

[Blmpkn]

Buy some cheap oil and just stain the entire floor.

Cheaper than a coating that won't really last, and it should help curb your superficial worries by at least being even lol.

 

[Angie]

i have to add to this thread.

We have a lucky place to work and build stuff. it was a 5000 sq ft barn to house horses, and now it houses horse power. the floor is bare concrete that is troweled when poured. However, there are a couple areas that Angie painted with a white latex paint for a spray painting area. this paint is tough, however, when it is wet from water or oil it is slippery as hell. If I spill oil on the non painted concrete it gets absorbed and isn't as slippery and I use sawdust to absorb the oils if needed.

So my .02 cents is... yes painted is easy to keep clean, however, is deadly for a wet surface. as others have stated.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Oh, and another plus for concrete...cat litter absorbs the oil and then once removed you can spread a little more and grind it in with your boot. It covers up the oil stain pretty good.