The owner of the house/oldest roommate said there’s no point in sealing the room and to not do it. We later found our that they’re tearing down our room in June and rebuilding another one correctly for their parents/grandparents. However, what are we supposed to do now?

For now I am lining the room with my boyfriends and my clothes, however its only preventing some water. I don’t have much clothes to begin with, so this is kinda bad for me. We ARE going to move asap, however I need a job to do this. My boyfriends paycheck cant pay for EVERYTHING.

Basically the water comes in where the floor and wall meet, which leaves me to believe the room needs to be sealed. However, in some spots, in between the floor boards, water seeps up if ANY pressure is applied.

So my questions:
*Do we need to seal the room, or is it another problem?
*How do we fix the leaks coming from inbetween the flood boards in the middle of the room?
*What is the name of a decent sealant that we could buy at WalMart or Home Depot? How much?
*What else can we do?

And please, dont tell me to tell the roommates to pay for it, cause they refuse to. We’ve tried.
We had 3 rows of rolled up towels and it didn’t work. Fabrics get saturated with water.

We’re trying to move, but I need the job first, can’t do anything until then. Hmm maybe I should dig a trench/moat so the water goes into that first. Roommates wouldn’t like that..

There’s isn’t anything to do?

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Answer by W
Go to walmart, buy a bunch of cheap towels and roll them up and put them all along the baseboards where the water is coming in. and spread some out over the floor.

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This is a very high-traffic area (our entry-way from the garage). We tried covering it with a peel-n-stick vinyl, which only lasted a few months. As soon as the concrete started getting cold, and the area started getting wet from the kids’ snow boots, pieces started to come loose.

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Answer by T.J.
You definintely need to rip up the linoleum,
They have a machine at your local rental center that will rip up linoleum. It is well worth it to go rent one.

After you tear off all the linoleum some mastic, glue, or paper backing, may remain. You can tile over this as long as it is firmly adheared to the floor. Use a high quality thinset mortor. Stay away from premixed motor or cheap mortor mixes.

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Answer by iroquois_92
you can get fake timber flooring that looks like it’s real and you just stick it down on the concrete.stick downs are alot better, i have them in a high traffic area. and to wash them just normal hot water with detergent & any mop.

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Mercer Island, WA


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This home on Mercer Island utilizes the elemental natures of concrete, steel and glass to create a family refuge. Two concrete structures, which house the garage, mudroom, and a play area, present themselves to the street. Between them runs an exposed steel bridge which leads over a private courtyard and into the main house. A bent plate steel staircase descends into an open plan, double-height living space, which is dominated by an immense concrete fireplace and chimney (in the living room) and a massive black granite-covered island (in the kitchen). Floor to ceiling windows provide unimpeded views of the water from the courtyard or inside the house.

© 2009, Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects

Questions? Contact Todd Bell: tbell@pbssips.com

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Answer by stackers
is that finish even food-safe? I’d think twice…

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atelier PRO – The Hague University 10


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Architect: atelier PRO

Master plan and supervision for the Laakhaven area behind Hollands Spoor station; The Hague University for professional education; Multi-storey public underground car park.

The Haagse Hogeschool or The Hague University of Professional Education (1990) is configured as an assemblage of ‘teaching wings’ reached from a central core cum service unit. This oval-shaped core is the spatial, functional and symbolic hub of the extensive complex (82,000 m² floor surface area) which accommodates daily 13.000 day students and 2.500 evening students. The teaching wings together add up to three kilometres of classrooms and practical labs plus the same corridor length of rooms for the 1200 teachers and other staff members.

In 2006 The University entrance hall was revitalised to give it a contemporary look. The hall and it’s adjacent spaces were adapted and improved to meet new demands.

All parking places in the Laakhaven area are concentrated in a tunnel-shaped underground public parking garage set below the waters of the former harbour basin of Laakhaven. PRO is also responsible for the design of the public space.

Photo: Jannes Linders

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I live in CA and I have a 40 year old garage concrete floor which is not cracked and in relatively good condition. However, there are stains from battery acid, oil and just general stains all over. I am quite picky and its not very pleasing to eye and I would like to cover it up.

I have seen garage floor paint, epoxy and other finishes that I can apply. I am fairly handy, but don’t have any scrubbing or etching tools. Only the basics (drills, vacuumms, saws, etc.). What do you recommend?

First: Epoxy or just paint?
Second: Hire or do it myself?

any suggestions, tips or advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by nreeltime@yahoo.com
First a degreaser available at Lowe`s or other hardware stores. Follow directions, making it as concentrated as possible. Second you can etch it with a solution of 50% muratic acid(caution) and 50% water. Mix it up in a pump up yard sprayer, spray over floor (if possible,this is very corrosive),let it work for about 5 minutes. Then hose off THOROUGHLY! Let dry.I have seen a roof sealer called Elastomeric it dries kinda rubbery, last forever, and is a non slip finish. Hope this helps. TY

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atelier PRO – The Hague University 01


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Architect: atelier PRO

Master plan and supervision for the Laakhaven area behind Hollands Spoor station; The Hague University for professional education; Multi-storey public underground car park.

The Haagse Hogeschool or The Hague University of Professional Education (1990) is configured as an assemblage of ‘teaching wings’ reached from a central core cum service unit. This oval-shaped core is the spatial, functional and symbolic hub of the extensive complex (82,000 m² floor surface area) which accommodates daily 13.000 day students and 2.500 evening students. The teaching wings together add up to three kilometres of classrooms and practical labs plus the same corridor length of rooms for the 1200 teachers and other staff members.

In 2006 The University entrance hall was revitalised to give it a contemporary look. The hall and it’s adjacent spaces were adapted and improved to meet new demands.

All parking places in the Laakhaven area are concentrated in a tunnel-shaped underground public parking garage set below the waters of the former harbour basin of Laakhaven. PRO is also responsible for the design of the public space.

Photo: Leon Thier

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www.atelierpro.nl/pub/portfolio/port_plannen/87.html

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Answer by ca_dreaming70
Try this site:

http://www.ucoatit.com/

I’ve seen this stuff in person and it looks professional, is easy to keep clean, and if you look around for a similar product, you can probably find it cheaper

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atelier PRO – The Hague University 06


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Master plan and supervision for the Laakhaven area behind Hollands Spoor station; The Hague University for professional education; Multi-storey public underground car park.

The Haagse Hogeschool or The Hague University of Professional Education (1990) is configured as an assemblage of ‘teaching wings’ reached from a central core cum service unit. This oval-shaped core is the spatial, functional and symbolic hub of the extensive complex (82,000 m² floor surface area) which accommodates daily 13.000 day students and 2.500 evening students. The teaching wings together add up to three kilometres of classrooms and practical labs plus the same corridor length of rooms for the 1200 teachers and other staff members.

In 2006 The University entrance hall was revitalised to give it a contemporary look. The hall and it’s adjacent spaces were adapted and improved to meet new demands.

All parking places in the Laakhaven area are concentrated in a tunnel-shaped underground public parking garage set below the waters of the former harbour basin of Laakhaven. PRO is also responsible for the design of the public space.

Photo: Luuk Kramer

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www.atelierpro.nl/pub/portfolio/port_plannen/87.html

www.atelierpro.nl/pub/portfolio/port_leren/port_leren_gr/…

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Answer by sittin.on23s
CEMENT

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Mile 3 Road House Bridgewater Road Bristol 1935


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Till Receipt from: Mile 3 Road House Bridgewater Road Bristol – Amount Purchased 8s 6d. – Date April 7 1935.

"A MEAL AT ANY HOUR. OPEN DAY & NIGHT"

Phone – Long Ashton 109 .

On the Reverse is Printed : – COVERED 5 – PUMP PETROL STATION. ELECTRIC PUMPS. GARAGE. DANCE FLOOR. LUNCHEONS. TEAS. SUPPERS.

Could this be Towns Talk Night Club/Restaurant and new motel on the A38 out of Bristol just pass Bedminster Down. (More information on this subject would be greatly appreciated)

Aside from that, using floor paint for your garage adds value to your home. This is why it is such a sound investment to make. You will definitely reap the benefits of such an addition in the long run.

If you like to modify your car or do some repairs on it, you know for a fact that the job can be messy one. If this is what you like to do inside your garage, you have to choose a floor paint that allows for a quick clean-up of oil, grease, and stains on the flooring. If you can easily clean the surface, then you can work on your car without getting concerned as to how your garage would look right after.

Without floor paints, garages can be considered as the most boring places of a house. Concrete cracks and stains over time. Bare concrete is not attractive either. If you are going to sell your house and show it to a prospective buyer, you’d like him or her to be impressed with every part of the room, including the garage. If the surface is painted or is covered with floor mats or tiles, then your property will become a real standout.

There are different choices for garage floor paints. There are also a lot of other flooring ideas you can use. It is your duty to determine what will work for you best. You might need to do some preliminary work on the concrete to make it ready for the paint or the other ideas of your choice. Seal cracks first if you’ll use paint or mats. If you are going to use tiles, choose the one that won’t easily break even if you drop something as hard and heavy as a hammer.

Garage flooring serves a couple of purposes. Not only do they make your garage look better by covering up old and cracked floors, but they also protect concrete floors from corrosive materials such as antifreeze, oil and salt. So even if you are just using your garage to store your car, dry wall and garage flooring can increase the value of your home for resale.

Some options to improve your garage floor is to paint or seal it with an epoxy coating. But these are fairly labor intensive, require prep of the floor as well as proper application – primarily for an epoxy coating. But one of the great thing about garage flooring is the ease in which it can be installed. Most garage flooring comes as interlocking or as peel and stick tiles. They can often be laid in just one or two days, and require a minimum of tools. Normally you just need a measuring tape, a utility knife to cut down any tiles that overlap and a pair of kneepads for comfort. And, you can lay them at any time of the year, you are not controlled by temperature like when you paint or epoxy.

Most tiles are either made of rubber or vinyl, both are durable and work well. The are resistant to cracking, chipping and pealing and are easy to maintain. You can sweep, vacuum or hose them down. The are also immune to the adverse affects of grease, oil, battery acid and other chemicals that can damage a concrete floor. They are designed to withstand the weight of even the heaviest vehicles, and securely stay in place.

Many come in a variety of textures and designs, including ribbed, diamond, levant and coin patterns. Or for a high end, professional look, you can use checkered tile flooring such as seen in some show rooms and high end mechanics. This gives you a real custom look, you can checker yellow and black, blue and white, red and gray etc. What if you have a drain in your garage floor that you need to which you need to maintain access? This is also not a problem. Drain tiles are available that have open grates to allow access to floor drains while maintaining a uniform surface height across the floor.

Garage flooring is a great way to spruce up your garage, increase your home value, and create a more comfortable living space that can be used for a variety of purpose. For a reasonable price, and a quick weekend project, you can accomplish much with by laying garage flooring.

It turns out that there is a whole industry built on the idea that garage flooring doesn’t have to be lame, bla, or ugly. In fact, manufacturers have gone out of their way to come up with products that not only enhance the way the floor looks, but also add to it’s functionality and safety. You can get large rolled flooring, peel and stick tiles, interlocking tiles, anti-fatigue mats and more. Let me explain.

One of the garage flooring products that I personally like is a 12 in. x 12 in. peel and stick tile that can be laid down on top of cracked and stained concrete. This is an inexpensive option that works well to dramatically improve the appearance of garages, shops, and other work areas. It can be custom fit to nearly any space and reduces noise, while at the same time cuts down on the amount of dirt that is tracked indoors. It comes in a variety of colors: black, white, and gray. You can also find it with different tread patterns: diamond and levant.

If you would rather have an interlocking tile that requires no adhesive, that is available as well. Gladiator makes a heavy duty interlocking tile that is perfect for those who need garage flooring that can handle heavy vehicle weights. It is rated up to 250 lbs. per square inch.

Another really durable and convenient garage flooring product that works great is called G-Floor. It comes as a rolled stock product that is simply laid down. Since there is no need for adhesives, it makes installation a breeze. You can find this product in different patterns (ribbed, clear, coin, tread, and levant) and sizes. Common sizes include 7.5 ft. wide x 17 ft. long (covers about 127.5 sq. ft.), 7.5’ x 20’ (covers about 150 sq. ft.), or 9’ x 20’ (covers about 180 sq. ft.). G-Floor is easy to move when cleaning is needed, can be custom fit, is ultra durable, and prevents concrete, soil, and water contamination. Creative use of different color tiles can also make garage flooring fun. I’m thinking checkerboard here.

So now that you know a bit more about garage flooring, are you excited about what you could do with that drab old nasty stained concrete? It makes sense to do something with it. After all, the garage is one of the biggest rooms in the house. Go on, live on the edge. Do something for yourself. Get some new garage flooring and see what a difference it makes. You’ll be glad you did.