garage flooring

[tonythetiger]

Originally Posted by jesseborgelt

I'm refinishing my 3 + car garage and want input on garage floor options. I really like the idea of "Race Deck" tiles and was wondering if anyone has used them. My concern is reports of tenting under direct sunlight. I want to avoid epoxy coatings because I believe they tend to peel over time. My concrete garage floor is in good condition and I wouldn't be opposed to etching it and using a high gloss sealer but it will have a less finished look. What do you guys use?

etch and seal, you can even oput a little color in and let it look rustic AND you never have to worry about it. It looks pretty cool also, I mean after all, its a garage!
IMHO, epoxy coatings are a disaster...everyone I have ever seen peel up, sooner or later. Then it s a real mess.
the tiles, why?

[Cunningr]

Originally Posted by tonythetiger

etch and seal, you can even oput a little color in and let it look rustic AND you never have to worry about it. It looks pretty cool also, I mean after all, its a garage!
IMHO, epoxy coatings are a disaster...everyone I have ever seen peel up, sooner or later. Then it s a real mess.
the tiles, why?

I did tiles just to dress up the floor lol the one i installed are oil resistant mop up easily. I don't have enough room to do any real mechanic work. Plus if i get tired of the color i can take them up. The extras i put together under my sons drums to keep the from moving lol

[pomerlo]

Installed ceramic tiles 4 years ago. Very happy with it. Spare a few one in case you drop something. Like Cunningr said.... a charm to maintain. I can lift a car with a floor jack with no problems. Cost less than a dollar per sqr foot. Choose porcelain tiles cat 5. When installing, make sure you glue both side (tile-floor) with no air pockets.

[Cunningr]

Well here is a pic of my floor it is removable.

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by Cunningr

Well here is a pic of my floor it is removable.
Attachment 21973

Nice 👌👌👌👌👌👌

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by pomerlo

Installed ceramic tiles 4 years ago. Very happy with it. Spare a few one in case you drop something. Like Cunningr said.... a charm to maintain. I can lift a car with a floor jack with no problems. Cost less than a dollar per sqr foot. Choose porcelain tiles cat 5. When installing, make sure you glue both side (tile-floor) with no air pockets.

That is a nice floor. I'm assuming the grout has been treated... chemical and waterproofed.

$1 per square foot. Including tile, glue/adhesive and grout? Labor?

Again, nice floor.

[pomerlo]

Absolutely no treatment. Choose a grout color that is dark enough. I have spilled motor oil on the grout many time.... Once cleaned with a rag you cannot tell.

This floor is abused heavily. During winter time my wife's car is in. And because of the harsh winter, the floor is always full of mod, salt stones..... and if that is not enough she have studded winter tyres.... Once in a while rinse with a hose and thats it

Yes less than a buck including grout and glue..... I did it myself... I paid the tile 0.65 cents each 12.5 X 12.5 inches.... watch leftover/end of line sales.

This is an example: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Daltile-Catalina-Canyon-Noce-12-in-x-12-in-Porcelain-Floor-and-Wall-Tile-15-sq-ft-case-LV021212HD1P6/203233529
If you shop around, you'll certainly find the right color.
Again choose a commercial grade porcelain.

[Boleador]

I polished and sealed the concrete slab on the garage and love it! It's bulletproof and easy to clean.