would you do this?

[FazerRider]

my garage floor has some dried up engine oil spots. they are impossible to scrub off now. i thought about painting the entire garage floor with used engine oil so when it dries the whole floor would be darker. it would make the floor colour look even. would you do it?

[spf1971]

No. You can get floor wash that will take the oil out. Once it's clean, you can then paint it with concrete paint.

[FazerRider]

No. You can get floor wash that will take the oil out. Once it's clean, you can then paint it with concrete paint.

it there a particular brand that you suggest? thnx

[dealmeone]

I agree with spf1971. Why make a bigger mess to clean up later when there are products that can remove the oil stains so that you can put on a new coat of concrete paint? There are many types of concrete stains and paints at places such as Home Depot (and others).

I have used concrete stain on my (formerly) dull grey walkway to give it a fresh new look. There are many colours out there too. Many of the paints and coatings are also stain resistent to prevent the problem from occuring again. :)

[ES_Revenge]

Use concrete detergent and a pressure washer. You should be able to get it out (or at least most of it). I've removed some oil stains quite well with a pressure washer alone and no detergent so I think with both of these you should have a pretty good end result ;)

[spf1971]

You could try this. I have never used it before so I can't really tell you how good it is.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=140847439 6672823&bmUID=1222480847014&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443296710&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true

or

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444329 2497&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396672823&bmUID=1222480934042#BVQAWidgetID

There are a lot of paints or floor coverings that are similar. You want to choose a covering that will leave a rough texture, otherwise the floor will be slippery.

[dealmeone]

You could try this. I have never used it before so I can't really tell you how good it is.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=140847439 6672823&bmUID=1222480847014&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443296710&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true

or

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444329 2497&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396672823&bmUID=1222480934042#BVQAWidgetID

There are a lot of paints or floor coverings that are similar. You want to choose a covering that will leave a rough texture, otherwise the floor will be slippery.

This is why I used a concrete stain on my walkway instead of a paint. Once the stain dried, I applied a sealant to protect the finish, but still retain the less slippery properties of the stain.

[boyoflondon]

wtf? why would you even think about doing something like that?

If you are really up for doing up the whole garage floor, get some garage floor sealant and do it up. That way, you wont be getting any more oil stains, and the floor will be much easier to clean/maintain.

[dealmeone]

If you wanted to use paint, you could also try mixing a little sand (clean, fine sand) in it, to give it a non-slip surface. I have seen that done on walkways and steps and it is very effective.

[ES_Revenge]

If you are really up for doing up the whole garage floor, get some garage floor sealant and do it up. That way, you wont be getting any more oil stains, and the floor will be much easier to clean/maintain.
x2. I think this is the entire intention of the OP anyway (?).

Epoxy floor coating on your garage floor is a must, if you're serious about having a lasting/protecting coating on the floor. The Rustoleum Epoxy Shield comes in a couple "levels", the $90 kit at Cdn. Tire is the lowest/most basic level I believe but still far better than regular concrete paints. Lasts longer, protects better. With most of them you can add chips with colour specks to sort of customise the look.

The Epoxy Shield Professional grade is the highest though I'm not sure if you'll find it at Cdn. Tire (maybe HD, Rona, or Lowes though?), but it will be more expensive. I hear the pro grade has more fumes, and it's more expensive of course, but the end result is worth it.

Any of the Epoxy Shield coatings should be good though, even the basic/standard grade...

Edit: Here's a link for you:
http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGBrand.asp?bid=8

Note that you can add an chips (http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=22) and also an anti-skid additive (http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=18) when doing your application. The latter will take care of any slipperyness concerns you have. ;)

[sunnybono]

Use concrete detergent and a pressure washer. You should be able to get it out (or at least most of it). I've removed some oil stains quite well with a pressure washer alone and no detergent so I think with both of these you should have a pretty good end result ;)

ES Revenge is correct, but you want to make sure that the concrete is completely dried b4 you apply the paint or else the paint will never cure properly and just flake off!!!!

sk

[Rekognize]

Buy the Gas-powered pressure washer at CT on sale $199

[zoolander]

Make more spots for a leopard effect :lol:

Have you tried Dawn dish detergent?
Scrub and let sit, pressure rinse.
Removes oil stains on my driveway.

[HappyDude]

Try brake cleaner. Soak the area and blot with a rag. Works for new oil spills, but not sure about older stains. But hey, at $5 a can, why not give it a go.