Garage flooring
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13m said:
I would think porcelain would be a completely different proposition with regard to robustness or lack thereof.
Can you expand on this a little? From what i've read so far, so long as they're installed correctly then porcelain is very tough indeed. I guess there's a risk of cracking, but if big manufacturers can install them in their workshops ok, then I would hope that they would be ok. It'll be only on the odd occasion that I might need to jack the car up so I could always keep a couple of ecotiles spare to use under the jack if i was really worried about it.
MrChips said:
Can you expand on this a little? From what i've read so far, so long as they're installed correctly then porcelain is very tough indeed. I guess there's a risk of cracking, but if big manufacturers can install them in their workshops ok, then I would hope that they would be ok.
It'll be only on the odd occasion that I might need to jack the car up so I could always keep a couple of ecotiles spare to use under the jack if i was really worried about it.
It'll be only on the odd occasion that I might need to jack the car up so I could always keep a couple of ecotiles spare to use under the jack if i was really worried about it.
gary71 said:
Fully capable of all forms of abuse, jacks & everything. Just don't weld close to them or the splatter melts into the surface and you can't get the little black dots off...
gary71 said:
I've had porcelain tiles for a while now, ref my post from an earlier page in this thread.
Fully capable of all forms of abuse, jacks & everything. Just don't weld close to them or the splatter melts into the surface and you can't get the little black dots off...
Fully capable of all forms of abuse, jacks & everything. Just don't weld close to them or the splatter melts into the surface and you can't get the little black dots off...
Looks like i'm gonna start researching how to lay a tiled floor!
And then probably chicken out and pay someone to do it
Few sheets of plywood will protect even fairly delicate porcelain tiles from jacks and axle stands.
Something I've never (yet) found out is how dealership workshop tiles aren't an HSE nightmare if fluids drop on them. Are they textured to make them antislip? My biggest fear would an errant oil change managing to get some used oil in the gaps.
Something I've never (yet) found out is how dealership workshop tiles aren't an HSE nightmare if fluids drop on them. Are they textured to make them antislip? My biggest fear would an errant oil change managing to get some used oil in the gaps.
Matt tiles are better and less slippery when wet when compared to shiny gloss tiles. Also you can get anti slip tiles which are designed for wet areas e.g. swimming pools.
Personally would go for matt tiles, I am laying some now in the front porch. I am no expert.
I would also go for a darker contrasting grout, easier to keep clean and will not show stains from spills.
Prep is key, don't do the dot and dab approach, this leaves voids that reduces the strength of the overall tile. Important when driving cars on. A proper adhesive bed to ensure all the tile is properly bonded is key to strength.
Personally would go for matt tiles, I am laying some now in the front porch. I am no expert.
I would also go for a darker contrasting grout, easier to keep clean and will not show stains from spills.
Prep is key, don't do the dot and dab approach, this leaves voids that reduces the strength of the overall tile. Important when driving cars on. A proper adhesive bed to ensure all the tile is properly bonded is key to strength.
Craikeybaby said:
What preparation would need to be done to a normal concrete garage floor to lay tiles over it?
Needs to be clean, that means no dust or loose bits of paint. For my garage floor I would scrape any loose bits, sweep and vacuum. Where I have some oil stains I would degrease to remove.My floor is level and only the odd minor crack, so no levelling required.
Ok, then.
Im looking to use my garage space more effectively and have downsized on my workshop tools to get two cars in my 5.2m x 5.2m detached garage (27m2). The smooth flat floor has been painted a few times already, but its always lifting under the car tyres and nearest the doors small sections keep lifting.
I could PVA coat the lot and repaint, but its never going to be smooth again.
So I think it needs to be tiles of some sort, but I am unsure of the thickness of floor that is best for me.
I intend to do light maintence of the track toys in the garage and potentially the odd engine swap, but I understand that means the odd dent and scrape in the tiles.
Im looking to use my garage space more effectively and have downsized on my workshop tools to get two cars in my 5.2m x 5.2m detached garage (27m2). The smooth flat floor has been painted a few times already, but its always lifting under the car tyres and nearest the doors small sections keep lifting.
I could PVA coat the lot and repaint, but its never going to be smooth again.
So I think it needs to be tiles of some sort, but I am unsure of the thickness of floor that is best for me.
I intend to do light maintence of the track toys in the garage and potentially the odd engine swap, but I understand that means the odd dent and scrape in the tiles.
You need to speak to GaragePride.
The 7mm thick garage floor tiles in graphite colour with raised disk pattern are lovely, and very tough.
http://www.garagepride.co.uk/garage-flooring-tiles...
The 7mm thick garage floor tiles in graphite colour with raised disk pattern are lovely, and very tough.
http://www.garagepride.co.uk/garage-flooring-tiles...
I fitted dyno tile plastic tiles about 6 years ago now
http://www.dynotile.co.uk/
They are wearing fine, clean up great, nice to work on.
In hindsight, if im doing it again (or when I decorate and get everything out) I will put some really thin foam underlay underneath, to save the "tap tap" when walking on them, and add a little more insulation.
Also I know some have sealed theres with clear floor seal stuff, apparently makes it easier when cleaning. Mine are black/grey and always look dusty...
http://www.dynotile.co.uk/
They are wearing fine, clean up great, nice to work on.
In hindsight, if im doing it again (or when I decorate and get everything out) I will put some really thin foam underlay underneath, to save the "tap tap" when walking on them, and add a little more insulation.
Also I know some have sealed theres with clear floor seal stuff, apparently makes it easier when cleaning. Mine are black/grey and always look dusty...
RegMolehusband said:
You need to speak to GaragePride.
The 7mm thick garage floor tiles in graphite colour with raised disk pattern are lovely, and very tough.
http://www.garagepride.co.uk/garage-flooring-tiles...
They look exactly the same as Ecotile to me, but marginally more expensive and with less of a range of colours.The 7mm thick garage floor tiles in graphite colour with raised disk pattern are lovely, and very tough.
http://www.garagepride.co.uk/garage-flooring-tiles...
I fitted some plasfloor tiles just before Christmas. I think they're about 5-6mm and come in a range of colours, I opted for dark grey. They come in smaller tiles than the competitors, but were significantly cheaper. Not tried jacking up on them yet, my motorbike side stand made a little indentation, however when I moved the bike it seems to have popped back up. They do however make a bit of a noise when walking on them, maybe as another poster mentioned putting a thin underlay down first would improve that.
Behemoth said:
Mine's carpet tiles. Hard wearing premium office grade. I've a dehumidifier on as well. Lovely to walk on, easy to clean and replace and great to look at.
I did the same with mine, got the tiles off ebay for 50p each, just meant sorting though a big pile to get the ones in best condtionIAN1967 said:
I did the same with mine, got the tiles off ebay for 50p each, just meant sorting though a big pile to get the ones in best condtion
Mine were brand new. iirc it was < £350 to do the whole lot inc 3 boxes of spares and the tack adhesive. It was very easy to fit them. Look around and you'll find small companies that sell off surplus. Typically an office will 10% over order and the carpet fitters will flog off the rest.Edited by Behemoth on Thursday 21st January 15:14
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