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by dogshome9 on 05 November 2008 - 22:11
Thanks guys, I built my kennels 12 months ago and didn't seal them at the time, now I am not happy with the surface as it has worn off the top layer of concrete near the gates and takes ages to dry. I will check out these products.
by beetree on 05 November 2008 - 23:11
Shelley,
Also, to increase the grit factor you can add sand box quality sand to the paint, gives a nice grip. My friend did it on their outside patio, prone to ice, etc.
by zigzag on 05 November 2008 - 23:11
Well something I know about I work in a good size privately own hardware store and happen to be the paint guy.Rustoleum makes a good product it's an epoxy paint for garage and basement floors.You can get a gloss or a satin finish and it's skid free.runs around 69.00 for around 300 sq. ft. It's great stuff Live here in northern maine lots of ice and salt Very durabale grease,salt no problems.Not sure if you have a doitbest hardware store but they do carry it.
steve
by Steve Leigh on 05 November 2008 - 23:11
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by Shelley Strohl on 06 November 2008 - 12:11
Thanks for the info. I notice that even after about 12 hrs. of sanding with the machine with the stone under there are a few gauges and holes, likely from the dogs and whatever was dragged over it when we put the kennel panels up the first time. I didn't know that could happen to 6" of dry concrete. Wrong again.
At least the surface isn't so rough it would tear up pads anymore. I am sick to death of shavings at $7.00 a bag (ever smaller bags) + going to get them and then having to find a way to dispose of them. It cost me more to bed the dogs these past 9 months than it did to feed them. I will make raised resting benches so the dogs will have a place to lay off the concrete. Just plywood and 2x4's for now, painted with a few coats of a nice gloss so they aren't so hard to clean. Sure, they'll chew on them some, but I can't afford the nice ones at this point.
SS

by Two Moons on 06 November 2008 - 15:11
SS,
You can use mortar to fill hole's and crack's, there are also sealer's you can buy for mortar that will fill small hole's and crack's. This come's in tube's like caulking. Concrete floor paint can be found cheaper than some of these other product's and it's just as good.
I would build bench's out of native lumber, say oak or poplar and would not paint them, they could be pressure washed easily and you could even use dissinfectant directly on bare wood. Mainly the dog wouldn't be chewing on paint.
I take it your feeling better....
Moon's.

by Shelley Strohl on 06 November 2008 - 15:11
I am feeling better, finally. When I can afford something better than the scrap plywood leftover from the kennel maybe I'll re-do the resting benches. Meanwhile I just have to use what I have.
SS
by Steve Leigh on 06 November 2008 - 17:11
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by Shelley Strohl on 06 November 2008 - 17:11
WOW! Super idea Steve. How did you know I have a whole stack of x-lg crates from dogs shipped from Germany, all with broken doors I can't find replacements for due to weird size & door shape? I was going to toss them in the dumpster this week. No matter if the dogs chew a few of them up. I have plenty more where those came from!
Thanx Pal! SS
by Steve Leigh on 06 November 2008 - 18:11
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