50 shades of gray

VoiceOfReason · 02-15-2015, 02:05 PM

Which one do you think would look best for a garage floor?

Rimfiredude · 02-15-2015, 02:13 PM - **2 Likes**

50, the darkest one to hide rubber and oil marks.

VoiceOfReason · 02-15-2015, 02:15 PM

I was kinda leaning toward 36 myself, but didn't think about hiding oil as much.

p38arover · 02-15-2015, 02:18 PM

36. Forget about hiding oil unless you are driving/riding an old British car or bike.

Also for safety reasons, you want to see any oil on the floor.

The lighter shade will reflect more light and open up the area, a dark colour will make it look smaller.

**gordon_l34** · 02-15-2015, 02:41 PM

Hi,
The British car or bike does not have to be old. Just ask a Land Rover service technician!
Regards.

r0ckstarr · 02-16-2015, 08:14 AM

I have #36 in epoxy paint. Oil wipes right up.

bimjo · 02-16-2015, 10:43 AM

If you tend to drop small parts on the floor and want to find them go with a lighter color. If you never want to find small parts you drop on the floor go with whatever color you like.

**csa** · 02-16-2015, 10:52 AM

Originally posted by p38arover

Also for safety reasons, you want to see any oil on the floor. The lighter shade will reflect more light and open up the area, a dark colour will make it look smaller.

Agreed! I like #36, #28, or #19.

Rupert · 02-16-2015, 10:56 AM

#38 Just right!

p38arover · 02-16-2015, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by gordon_l34

Hi,
The British car or bike does not have to be old. Just ask a Land Rover service technician!
Regards.

Service technician? You sound almost American. It's mechanic down here!

My Range Rover doesn't leak any oil - yes, I've checked, it does have some.

gmans · 02-16-2015, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

Which one do you think would look best for a garage floor?

It amazes me what they call grey, there is some that look a bit grey, others are definitely not.

severalsnakes · 02-16-2015, 05:18 PM

#46 is best; dark and neutral. 50 is too blue! :-)

(I lol'ed when I opened the thread. I expected sass, but not of this variety.)

condor27596 · 02-16-2015, 05:22 PM

I did darker than 20. Get the glow in the dark chips. Make sure you have plenty of light it is awesome.

I did black ceiling black walls black floor with glow in the dark. It was a working Mini Cooper CRX garage.

tim60 · 02-16-2015, 05:47 PM

Those colours mostly do not fit my understanding of 'grey' (or even 'gray'). There seems to be almost all colours of the spectrum there, certainly hints of all the primary colours.

My garage floor is light grey. It came in the concrete as delivered to the site 15 years before I bought it.

Ratmagiclady · 02-16-2015, 08:55 PM

Hrm, I think #11 or 17, maybe one of the darker taupes if there's plenty of light.

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02-15-2015, 02:05 PM	#1
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	50 shades of gray Which one do you think would look best for a garage floor?

02-15-2015, 02:13 PM - 2 Likes	#2
Rimfiredude Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,176	50, the darkest one to hide rubber and oil marks.

02-15-2015, 02:15 PM	#3
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124 Original Poster	I was kinda leaning toward 36 myself, but didn't think about hiding oil as much.

02-15-2015, 02:18 PM	#4
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	36. Forget about hiding oil unless you are driving/riding an old British car or bike. Also for safety reasons, you want to see any oil on the floor. The lighter shade will reflect more light and open up the area, a dark colour will make it look smaller.

02-15-2015, 02:41 PM	#5
gordon_l34 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 779	Hi, The British car or bike does not have to be old. Just ask a Land Rover service technician! Regards.

02-16-2015, 08:14 AM	#6
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	I have #36 in epoxy paint. Oil wipes right up.

02-16-2015, 10:43 AM	#7
bimjo Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pasco, WA Posts: 967	If you tend to drop small parts on the floor and want to find them go with a lighter color. If you never want to find small parts you drop on the floor go with whatever color you like.

02-16-2015, 10:52 AM	#8
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by p38arover Also for safety reasons, you want to see any oil on the floor. The lighter shade will reflect more light and open up the area, a dark colour will make it look smaller. Agreed! I like #36, #28, or #19.

02-16-2015, 10:56 AM	#9
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	#38 Just right!

02-16-2015, 02:36 PM	#10
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Originally posted by gordon_l34 Hi, The British car or bike does not have to be old. Just ask a Land Rover service technician! Regards. Service technician? You sound almost American. It's mechanic down here! My Range Rover doesn't leak any oil - yes, I've checked, it does have some.

02-16-2015, 03:09 PM	#11
gmans Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hunter Valley,NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,466	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason Which one do you think would look best for a garage floor? It amazes me what they call grey, there is some that look a bit grey, others are definitely not.

02-16-2015, 05:18 PM	#12
severalsnakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kansas City, KS Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,612	#46 is best; dark and neutral. 50 is too blue! :-) (I lol'ed when I opened the thread. I expected sass, but not of this variety.)

02-16-2015, 05:22 PM	#13
condor27596 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 870	I did darker than 20. Get the glow in the dark chips. Make sure you have plenty of light it is awesome. I did black ceiling black walls black floor with glow in the dark. It was a working Mini Cooper CRX garage.

02-16-2015, 05:47 PM	#14
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,755	Those colours mostly do not fit my understanding of 'grey' (or even 'gray'). There seems to be almost all colours of the spectrum there, certainly hints of all the primary colours. My garage floor is light grey. It came in the concrete as delivered to the site 15 years before I bought it.

02-16-2015, 08:55 PM	#15
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Hrm, I think #11 or 17, maybe one of the darker taupes if there's plenty of light.