Hello everyone,
From what I have learned here in the forum, there is no insulation under the screed in the garage area.
But I have a completely different question: I do not want to tile my garage. Ideally, I would like the screed itself to be the final surface. A friend told me that there is an industrial screed used in warehouses. This apparently has a relatively slip-resistant and oil-resistant surface.
Does something like this exist?
Or is it better to use a cement screed and then coat it? If so, what type of coating is used? I saw a neighbor who sprinkled quartz sand onto the paint—does that make sense?
Well, that was several questions at once, but I still hope for some advice!
Thanks in advance!
From what I have learned here in the forum, there is no insulation under the screed in the garage area.
But I have a completely different question: I do not want to tile my garage. Ideally, I would like the screed itself to be the final surface. A friend told me that there is an industrial screed used in warehouses. This apparently has a relatively slip-resistant and oil-resistant surface.
Does something like this exist?
Or is it better to use a cement screed and then coat it? If so, what type of coating is used? I saw a neighbor who sprinkled quartz sand onto the paint—does that make sense?
Well, that was several questions at once, but I still hope for some advice!
Thanks in advance!
Hello everyone,
An alternative to a concrete slab and screed would be a concrete block paving in the garage.
Installation is much easier to carry out, it is also more cost-effective, and it has other advantages as well. However, the base layer should be properly constructed and well-compacted.
If I drive into the garage with a wet car or with snow slush on the vehicle, the dripping water or snow can seep through the joints in the paving, so the moisture does not remain inside the garage.
If the car should ever leak a few drops of oil, I can easily replace the affected paving stones, which is not as straightforward with screed.
An alternative to a concrete slab and screed would be a concrete block paving in the garage.
Installation is much easier to carry out, it is also more cost-effective, and it has other advantages as well. However, the base layer should be properly constructed and well-compacted.
If I drive into the garage with a wet car or with snow slush on the vehicle, the dripping water or snow can seep through the joints in the paving, so the moisture does not remain inside the garage.
If the car should ever leak a few drops of oil, I can easily replace the affected paving stones, which is not as straightforward with screed.
Hello nr-63!!
I would argue that there is no final, permanent flooring solution for screed. This means that any surface covering you choose for your garage will require a top treatment afterwards.
To make your garage oil-resistant and visually appealing, sealing the surface is the best option. As mentioned several times before, sealing based on synthetic resin is most suitable, and you can choose the color tone as well.
It is also true that applying the color twice is recommended: the first coat reduces the porosity of the screed, while the second coat ensures an even color tone and a durable surface.
Quartz sand comes in different grain sizes, and you can decide the level of slip resistance you want. However, I advise not to overdo it; the surface should only be slightly sandy.
One more piece of advice: be careful with the correct installation of the concrete screed.
Best regards.
I would argue that there is no final, permanent flooring solution for screed. This means that any surface covering you choose for your garage will require a top treatment afterwards.
To make your garage oil-resistant and visually appealing, sealing the surface is the best option. As mentioned several times before, sealing based on synthetic resin is most suitable, and you can choose the color tone as well.
It is also true that applying the color twice is recommended: the first coat reduces the porosity of the screed, while the second coat ensures an even color tone and a durable surface.
Quartz sand comes in different grain sizes, and you can decide the level of slip resistance you want. However, I advise not to overdo it; the surface should only be slightly sandy.
One more piece of advice: be careful with the correct installation of the concrete screed.
Best regards.
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