Garage Refurb...

[FogMonster]

Hi,

I am new to this forum, and fairly new to DIY, got the bug though, but taking things steady and researching prior, in an effort to get things right first time.......

So, I am refurbishing my garage - its in good structural order, but I want to sort the floor out, and paint it with some garage floor paint.

I rolled back a big old rug that's been down for years (was my grandparents house prior to me moving in) and discovered two oil patches on the bare concrete floor.

So, I got Thompsons garage floor cleaner and set to work on it last night, thats removed about 50% of the oil mark - which could well have been down for 40 years....! Engine oil that is. Jet washed, hosed, brushed, it like mad - hard work....And its dried out over night just fine.

My question is can I paint over this (I guess not) or do I need to completely remove all trace of the oil.....If so, is there a better way to get rid of the oil marks ?

You advice is greatly appreciated, and sorry for such a long post.

Thanks,
Fog.

 

[Gobo]

I'd just do a test patch to check adhesion etc. Think you'd struggle to remove all traces of the oil.

 

[FogMonster]

Nice one, thanks They were my thoughts too.

Would anyone suggest using a sealant prior to painting ? Or just paint straight over the bare concrete ?

Apart from the oil the concrete is in good order.

These are the products I was thinking of using (please suggest anything better):

Paint:
http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wc...l=searchtext>INTERNATIONAL+GARAGE+FLOOR+PAINT

Sealer:
http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wc...tNumber=027839&Trail=searchtext>CONCRETE+SEAL

 

[Gobo]

You could just paint straight over the concrete, best just to check the guidelines on the paint. Normally it just needs to be clean and free from dust, did my sisters garage with the paint you linked too, been three years with no problems did take almost a week to dry in some places.

 

[FogMonster]

Perfect, thanks. I will give it a go tonight and see....

Thanks again.