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Garage floor covering
September 09, 2018, 08:13 AM
9mmnutGarage floor covering
Painting the floor is out of the question. Floor is 24ftx24ft. Use interlocking tile or one of the cement backer boards and paint. Need some expert advise.
September 09, 2018, 08:25 AM
jimmy123xI don't think cement backer board will last with vehicles driving over it and parking on it. I have seen garage floors with both linoleum tile and others that had ceramic tile and they both lasted. The ceramic tile looked perfect for years. But you have to be careful you don't get any voids when you lay it or you might get a tile that cracks.
September 09, 2018, 08:46 AM
PatriotI just did my similar size garage...I went with vinyl tile from here
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September 09, 2018, 08:46 AM
9mmnutCeramic tile is a no go. Was thinking of vinyl tile.
September 09, 2018, 08:52 AM
9mmnutPatroit, which one did you use and how do you like it? What about installation? I have the roll type now but it wrinkles to much.
September 09, 2018, 08:59 AM
TKOI put race deck down a couple of years ago. It cleans up well, easy to maintain. No issues and reasonably priced (around 2.00/sq ft)
Ill dig up a pic or two.
"The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein September 09, 2018, 09:02 AM
Patriotquote:
Originally posted by 9mmnut:
Patroit, which one did you use and how do you like it? What about installation? I have the roll type now but it wrinkles to much.
I went with the smooth flex tiles. 20” x 20”, 5 mm.
I did a black and gray checker.
Install was easy...just use a small rubber mallet to lock them...most go together without. Did entire garage in a few hours. Cut edges to length with a razor blade. That took the longest.
I was worried about truck tires marring tiles...so I simply took a few leftover tiles and place where truck tires rest..no issues.
Also, watch for sales. Also you can call and negotiate price...they came down 30% on my whole order.
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September 09, 2018, 09:07 AM
Black92LXWhy, simply for looks??
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September 09, 2018, 09:21 AM
9mmnutBecause wife likes the garage to be as neat as the rest of the house. You should see my cluttered work bench. Always after me to clean it up.
September 09, 2018, 09:36 AM
ASKSmithI’ve seen mats that you drive on, and can be easily removed to clean out. They have small walls, kind of like WeatherTech floormats, to hold all the crap from getting onto your floor.
I’m leaning that way...
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September 09, 2018, 09:43 AM
Patriot.
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September 09, 2018, 09:45 AM
PatriotHere is a photo I did right after install.
I wanted the finished look in the garage as well. It looks very professional.
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September 09, 2018, 09:56 AM
PatriotHere is the before...taken just before we moved in. Old owners stuff. Original 1970’s garage.
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September 09, 2018, 10:52 AM
TKOMine post...
"The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein September 09, 2018, 11:28 AM
peter41692Epoxy, Paint, VCT or whatever. Anything that requires an adhesive must be free of All Contaminates...Grease,Dust, Paint,ETC. Oh and Moisture (hydostatic) a real problem. Read the label on any adhesive very clear on this issue. My company specialized in hard surface flooring for over 40yrs. 99% of the failures where caused from some sort of contamination in the slab. In a garage it's usually oil/grease uless a new and they installed poly under to block the moisture.
September 09, 2018, 12:11 PM
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September 09, 2018, 12:24 PM
sigmonkeyI have Racedeck as well. 20'x20'. 3 years. And it has seen some heavy use.
Did a year long restoration, (almost frame off), so it has seen a lot of time with me laying on my back and scooting around the floor, dragging jacks, jack stands, engine hoists engine stands, rear ends and transmissions, and it still looks almost new.
Made all the cuts I needed around ob-stackles on a table saw, but it could be done with a circular saw.
"the meaning of life, is to give life meaning" ✡ Ani Yehudi אני יהודי Le'olam lo shuv לעולם לא שוב! September 09, 2018, 12:31 PM
mark60Be prepared for a little sticker shock if you haven't started looking at price yet. I didn't want hard plastic tiles (race deck. swiss trax) and I wanted a hidden lock so I wound up with Tuff Seal tiles. They cost a lot more than most people would consider for their garage but we like it to look nice and the floor does a ton for that end.
September 09, 2018, 12:35 PM
tatortoddquote:
Originally posted by Patriot:
Nice looking garage. Is that a ductless minisplit air handler I see above your cabinets?
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DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer. September 09, 2018, 01:01 PM
Patriotquote:
Originally posted by tatortodd
Nice looking garage. Is that a ductless minisplit air handler I see above your cabinets?
You bet, heating and cooling. This man cave was on my bucket list. I now have my place to do what I want...year round. Last winter I did a complete rebuild on my trucks suspension bushings...while it snowed outside. It was nice!
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