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Garage Tool Chests

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:11:49 +0000

Looking to store your wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, and other tools? At Garage Savers, we offer an array of tool chests, and storage cabinets for any type of storage. You've spent money on quality tools, so don't store them is a sub-standard tool chest!

To see our list of tool chests and storage solutions, just scroll through the list below:

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How To Paint Your Garage Floor

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:03:19 +0000

Nearly everyone who has a garage has wanted to paint the floor, because let's face it – everything that you want to show off to your buddies is pretty much located in the garage. Many times, people try to paint the floor of their garage with oil based paint and it doesn't hold for several reasons, heat from car tires or moisture vapor or a cleaning job that wasn't done thoroughly. No matter how hard you try to clean your floor before painting there is a good chance that residue that is left over will keep whatever paint you choose from bonding properly.

If you really want to clean the years of grime, dirt and other liquids that make up the surface of your garage you'll need specialized proprietary cleaners and solvents that you can get at most hardware stores. You may also need a pressure washer or a rented floor scrubber with brushes to prepare your floor for painting. Make sure when you get your scrubber that you get detergent for it as well.

Before you buy anything at all, however, you want to test your garage floor's moisture. Put a plastic bag on the ground and tape it down on all edges. Then, leave it for 24 hours. After the twenty four hours have passed pick the bag up and see if there is any moisture underneath. If there is, then the water moisture will prevent any paints or epoxies from bonding to the concrete. You will have to consult with a professional to learn how to solve this problem before you paint.

Use either an Epoxy or one of the new formulas that they are coming out with. Don't use alkyd or modified alkyd paints on the concrete. One Epoxy is Epoxy Shield, which is a mixture of epoxy and acrylic resins. Another alternative is staining your masonry, much as you do with your woodwork. Many states in the southern part of the United States use this method.

We're going to talk about the epoxy method here, recommended because it works well and because it makes the floor of your garage look brilliantly shiny just like the floor of an auto show room. Epoxy is great because it is durable and the coating lasts for a long time. Plus it is resistant to grease and oil, and other stuff that paint wouldn't be able to stand up to. There are a wide variety of colors available.

You're going to spend the entire first day cleaning the floor. You'll need to get rid of all of the oil spots, degreasing the floor and scrubbing it. Also vacuum and rinse it several times. You need to make sure that everything is gone from the floor. You'll then spend the second day filling the cracks that are in the floor and you'll put down the first epoxy coat. A couple of other things to remember is that if you have just barely laid down your concrete slab you need to wait 30-60 days before you are able to paint it. This will give the concrete a chance to cure and dry completely, otherwise you will waste your time painting. Also, if paint is already on the concrete remove it completely, since the epoxy could soften the paint and not let your epoxy bond. One more thing before you begin. Make sure you do this when the temperature is around 60 degrees or more.

Let's talk about what type of epoxy to use. There are three separate types of epoxy, 100 percent solid epoxy, solvent based and water based. There is a clear choice in our opinion since the solid epoxy paints are expensive and hard to work with since they harden almost right away, while the solvent based are extremely hazardous. You have to use a respirator, because the fumes and vapors are extremely dangerous. If you use this type you'll need to take special precautions for airing out the space, as well as keeping pets, kids and neighbors away.

If you don't want to deal with the issues mentioned you can go with a water based epoxy. There are two parts that you mix up just before applying it, containing 40 to 60 percent solids. There aren't any fumes for you to breath with this mixture and you can generally find this type of epoxy at stores like home depot and the like. Get yourself gloves and boots and proper protection and you'll be ready for the first day of applying epoxy.

Okay, so you should have already cleaned the floor thoroughly. On day two you'll put the first coat down on your garage floor. First fill in the cracks and holes with an epoxy filler and use a putty knife (plastic works best) to scrape off the excess and level. Then let your crack fill-ins dry for about four hours. You can mix the epoxy in the meantime. Start with a easy pace, and begin painting. It should take an hour or less to paint a standard size two-car garage.

Next, let the coat dry overnight, or more if the label says to, and add something for non-skid to the second mix of epoxy. This will keep you from slipping if snow of other moisture gets into your garage. Now coat your garage with the second coat, and let it dry for another sixteen to twenty hours before allowing anyone to walk on it.

Those are the basic steps, but of course you'll want to consult with a professional if you have questions or problems. You may even want to hire a professional to do the initial cleaning to make sure it gets done right. Good luck with all your painting projects.

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Garage Floor Paint

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:24:32 +0000

When you're building your dream garage, with pegboard on the walls, some nice cabinets, and some great wall accesories, you don't want to walk around on and old dirty floor with oil stains. The best and easiest way to make that floor look great is with some of our garage floor paint. A good quality epoxy floor paint will hide your floor's stains and imperfections, and look great at the same time. You'll be able to easily clean up spills, since they will not soak into the concrete (the paint actually protects the concrete).

To see our list of garage floor paints, just scroll through the list below:

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Storage Cabinets

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:59:41 +0000

To make the ultimate garage, you have to start with the right cabinets. Certain things like cleaners, rags and buffers just don't store well in anything other than a cabinet, so you know they are a necessity. There are so may types of garage cabinets that it could make your head spin - but don't worry, Garage Savers will show you all the posibilities! We offer standard wood cabinets that will mount to any wall, as well as rubbermaid style cabinets, and cabinets that mount to pegboard, to fit your specific garage.

To see our list of garage storage cabinets, just scroll through the list below:

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Garden Tool Storage

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:27:46 +0000

If you enjoy keeping a nicely manicured lawn, you'll notice that the tools you need pile up quick, and your garage will soon be taken over by shovels, hoes, rakes and more. To keep your Garage orderly, you should look into our garden tool storage solutions. We offer both wall mounted and free standing storage solutions for your garden tools.

To see our list of garden tool storage solutions, just scroll through the list below:

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Contact Us

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:47:35 +0000

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Privacy Policy

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:33:56 +0000

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Bicycle Racks

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:33:27 +0000

Everyone has at least one bike sitting in their garage, but wouldn't it be nice to be able to store it out of the way, where it would be safe from scratches (not to mention being run into by the car!). With a bicycle rack from Garage Savers, you'll be able to get your bike out of the way, yet still have quick access when it's time to go for a ride. We offer bike racks that will store your bike on the wall or ceiling, depending on your space requirements.

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Pegboard

admin — Sun, 31 May 2009 02:52:57 +0000

One the old oldest and best ways to organize your garage is with pegboard. Pegboard is a thin board with holes in it, that allows you to hook metal hangers into. These metal hangers can hold any type of tool, supply or gizmo that you have. You'll be amazed at how much stuff you can get off the floor and onto the wall with pegboard - the whole time, having it look great! There will be no more hunting for tools, or digging for a screwdriver, because with a well layed out pegboard setup, everything is at your fingertips!

To see our list of pegboard accessories, pegboard hooks and pegboard tool holders, just scroll through the list below:

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Welcome to Garage Savers

admin — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 03:47:46 +0000

Is your garage out of control? Take it back! Are your bikes in a tangled mess, tipping over, scratching the car or constantly in your way? If so, we have the answer!

Garage Savers offers a number of garage organizers, bicycle racks and more. We can help you to setup a pegboard storage system for your tools, and a caddy for your garden tools. When you need to reclaim your garage, Garage Savers is the place to turn! We offer the best products at rock bottom prices.

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