Garage flooring
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I'm just in the process of painting the garage walls white, installing a new set of units and Interlocking floor tiles.
I decided on the COBA Tiles from Screwfix in the end. At £24 for a sq metre they were the best price. Cost me £850 to do a 6m x 6m garage.
They look really great once down.
I had considered painting the floor but wearing out put me off as paint costs a lot too. I'm sure tiling will pay dividends over the years.
I've managed to complete half of the garage and all looks good so far. Can't wait to get it finished.
I decided on the COBA Tiles from Screwfix in the end. At £24 for a sq metre they were the best price. Cost me £850 to do a 6m x 6m garage.
They look really great once down.
I had considered painting the floor but wearing out put me off as paint costs a lot too. I'm sure tiling will pay dividends over the years.
I've managed to complete half of the garage and all looks good so far. Can't wait to get it finished.
Edited by Composite Guru on Tuesday 31st October 16:03
Accelebrate said:
Our garage came tiled doors were fitted by a previous owner...
What make/model are your doors please - is that a manufacturers sticker on the door? I currently have some second hand side hinged single skin wooden doors which will 'do for now' but would like to upgrade them at some point in the future.S6PNJ said:
What make/model are your doors please - is that a manufacturers sticker on the door? I currently have some second hand side hinged single skin wooden doors which will 'do for now' but would like to upgrade them at some point in the future.
The doors are nothing special, I'm in the process of getting some quotes to replace them with insulated sectional doors from Hormann/Garadoor or Novoferm. Although I've stalled a little as I'm considering removing the central pillar and I'm also trying to decide if we'll change the exterior window colour at some point in the future.They're Cardale doors from 2004-ish, complete with obsolete openers:
http://www.aha-ltd.co.uk/productautoglide.htm
The sticker is actually a magnet that came with a Cisco router or switch many years ago. They're intended for mounting the hardware but most seem to end up on geeks fridges, or garage doors
https://www.terapeak.com/worth/cisco-systems-large...
samdale said:
Carpartmark said:
8-P said:
They look good.
Thanks. I'm pleased with the finish. Composite Guru said:
I'm just in the process of painting the garage walls white, installing a new set of units and Interlocking floor tiles.
That looks quite tidy - I might well copy your idea (If I'm not mistaken you used to be on s2ki).What did you use for the walls ? Something like https://www.screwfix.com/p/sandtex-ultra-smooth-ma... ?
Edited by Chris Type R on Friday 3rd November 11:18
Chris Type R said:
That looks quite tidy - I might well copy your idea (If I'm not mistaken you used to be on s2ki).
What did you use for the walls ? Something like https://www.screwfix.com/p/sandtex-ultra-smooth-ma... ?
I’ve done very similar with mine. Just used standard masonary paint. Worked really well (that was on breeze block type brick with a pva as a sealing coat first) What did you use for the walls ? Something like https://www.screwfix.com/p/sandtex-ultra-smooth-ma... ?
Edited by Chris Type R on Friday 3rd November 11:18
Chris Type R said:
Composite Guru said:
I'm just in the process of painting the garage walls white, installing a new set of units and Interlocking floor tiles.
That looks quite tidy - I might well copy your idea (If I'm not mistaken you used to be on s2ki).What did you use for the walls ? Something like https://www.screwfix.com/p/sandtex-ultra-smooth-ma... ?
Edited by Chris Type R on Friday 3rd November 11:18
Yes that's me.
That's exactly what I used. They had it on offer a while ago so I bought 2 5 litre tubs which I used nearly all of it on a double garage.
The tiles are great, I'm going to be finishing them off this weekend so will post some pics next week. Cant wait for it to be finished, I hate an untidy garage.
Carpartmark said:
Came on here a few weeks back to see if there was any suggestions. I eventually bought some from www.flexi-tile.com - have to say, pretty easy to install. Opted for their recycled version as they are the cheaper (Only come in Black or grey though 
). I was told there may be a bit of a rubber/plasticy smell when I ordered them, but wasn't anything more than expected. Can't complain.
That looks perfect for my needs. Had a google around for it and Big Dug have something very similar on their website. It's not identical, slightly different interlocking and pattern, and they're 8mm thick, but price seems competitive. Looks pretty cool in black/grey check pattern too. Anyone used the Big Dug version, or know what brand it is? ). I was told there may be a bit of a rubber/plasticy smell when I ordered them, but wasn't anything more than expected. Can't complain. Edited by Carpartmark on Tuesday 31st October 11:04
Edited by Carpartmark on Tuesday 31st October 11:05
ETA - how flat/smooth does the base need to be for these tiles? I have a ridged/rough concrete floor. Edge to edge it's level and flat, but it has undulations in it (presume to make it non slip). Would I need to use self levelling compound first, or a skim of concrete to smooth it?
Edited by mjb1 on Friday 3rd November 13:31
mjb1 said:
That looks perfect for my needs. Had a google around for it and Big Dug have something very similar on their website. It's not identical, slightly different interlocking and pattern, and they're 8mm thick, but price seems competitive. Looks pretty cool in black/grey check pattern too. Anyone used the Big Dug version, or know what brand it is?
ETA - how flat/smooth does the base need to be for these tiles? I have a ridged/rough concrete floor. Edge to edge it's level and flat, but it has undulations in it (presume to make it non slip). Would I need to use self levelling compound first, or a skim of concrete to smooth it?
As long as the floor has a constant flatness generally then its fine if the surface is rough. You just don't want sharp deviations as the tiles wont conform to them. ETA - how flat/smooth does the base need to be for these tiles? I have a ridged/rough concrete floor. Edge to edge it's level and flat, but it has undulations in it (presume to make it non slip). Would I need to use self levelling compound first, or a skim of concrete to smooth it?
Edited by mjb1 on Friday 3rd November 13:31
I had little bits of left over cement dotted all over the place so just made sure I chiseled them off before starting.
Composite Guru said:
As long as the floor has a constant flatness generally then its fine if the surface is rough. You just don't want sharp deviations as the tiles wont conform to them.
I had little bits of left over cement dotted all over the place so just made sure I chiseled them off before starting.
Just been out and had a look to remind myself, and I think it's going to be too uneven to lay the plastic tiles straight on top of. There are ridges and troughs going across in straight lines, in places there's a good 10mm height difference. Suspect it's too uneven to try and use self levelling compound? Maybe with sharp sand mixed in? Or maybe I could I just use regular concrete to fill the existing troughs and get it flat enough?I had little bits of left over cement dotted all over the place so just made sure I chiseled them off before starting.
I could have installed the interlocking tiles piecemeal, without emptying the whole garage. Having to level it up first changes that somewhat!
mjb1 said:
Composite Guru said:
As long as the floor has a constant flatness generally then its fine if the surface is rough. You just don't want sharp deviations as the tiles wont conform to them.
I had little bits of left over cement dotted all over the place so just made sure I chiseled them off before starting.
Just been out and had a look to remind myself, and I think it's going to be too uneven to lay the plastic tiles straight on top of. There are ridges and troughs going across in straight lines, in places there's a good 10mm height difference. Suspect it's too uneven to try and use self levelling compound? Maybe with sharp sand mixed in? Or maybe I could I just use regular concrete to fill the existing troughs and get it flat enough?I had little bits of left over cement dotted all over the place so just made sure I chiseled them off before starting.
I could have installed the interlocking tiles piecemeal, without emptying the whole garage. Having to level it up first changes that somewhat!
Was considering doing ceramic tiles, done this in my hallway when I first moved in, and then 15 years later tried to remove them - solid as a rock...! Am confident they will never move or crack easily if laid on full bed.
Having said that though, I know how much of a job it is to do, and these PVC tiles seem a very good idea. Just spoke to Moto Tile and they will have a 6% discount sale next week - not a huge amount but something - might buy the tapered end bits.
Having said that though, I know how much of a job it is to do, and these PVC tiles seem a very good idea. Just spoke to Moto Tile and they will have a 6% discount sale next week - not a huge amount but something - might buy the tapered end bits.
The Moto Tile ones are only 333mm square, most of the others are about 500mm. So that means laying 9 tiles per sq/m instead of 4. Not sure if that's an advantage or disadvantage, but I presume it'll take longer to install? Price works out similar. The Moto Tiles have a straight edge - the interlocking isn't visible from the top, which might make a neater looking finish over dovetail if you're mixing colours.
maccers said:
Was considering doing ceramic tiles, done this in my hallway when I first moved in, and then 15 years later tried to remove them - solid as a rock...! Am confident they will never move or crack easily if laid on full bed.
Having said that though, I know how much of a job it is to do, and these PVC tiles seem a very good idea. Just spoke to Moto Tile and they will have a 6% discount sale next week - not a huge amount but something - might buy the tapered end bits.
Ceramic put down a good few years back and not a mark on them. Price wise cheaper than all this plastic stuff people seem keen onHaving said that though, I know how much of a job it is to do, and these PVC tiles seem a very good idea. Just spoke to Moto Tile and they will have a 6% discount sale next week - not a huge amount but something - might buy the tapered end bits.
Time to bring this back up... I'm in the process of buying a house with a workshop / shed / half garage sort of building. Large enough to get at least part of a car into for working on anyway. The only issue is that it has an asphalt floor. I'm thinking the only options are plastic tiles or tearing the floor up (which I'm not keen on).
Does anyone know if they would be fine on a level asphalt floor?
Does anyone know if they would be fine on a level asphalt floor?
mjb1 said:
That looks perfect for my needs. Had a google around for it and Big Dug have something very similar on their website. It's not identical, slightly different interlocking and pattern, and they're 8mm thick, but price seems competitive. Looks pretty cool in black/grey check pattern too. Anyone used the Big Dug version, or know what brand it is?
ETA - how flat/smooth does the base need to be for these tiles? I have a ridged/rough concrete floor. Edge to edge it's level and flat, but it has undulations in it (presume to make it non slip). Would I need to use self levelling compound first, or a skim of concrete to smooth it?
Bit late I know, but I have the BigDug ones. They're fine in my garage which is three rough concrete slabs stitched together. No idea what brand they are. They're not going to cover 10mm steps though, 3-4mm is probably OK if you don't line the joints up with the ridges.ETA - how flat/smooth does the base need to be for these tiles? I have a ridged/rough concrete floor. Edge to edge it's level and flat, but it has undulations in it (presume to make it non slip). Would I need to use self levelling compound first, or a skim of concrete to smooth it?
Edited by kambites on Sunday 28th January 18:04
I am finally getting round to sorting out the floor in my garage, after having it built in 2014. I'm fed up of a dusty, cold concrete floor.
MR2 in the garage by Lewis Craik, on Flickr
You may not be able to see from the photo, but the floor is just rough concrete, it hasn't been smoothed/ground away etc. So I think that plastic/pvc floor tiles, that I can lay over the top of the concrete are going to be the best bet.
https://www.dynotile.co.uk are my local place for these, but had a bit of a shock when I got an estimate for £650! I was hoping to keep it under £500.
After a bit of research on this thread I found a few other cheaper options, including klikfloor's recycled tiles at £400 and Duramat - which comes in at just under £300 if I go for one of their garage packs, then add a few more tiles. There are a few other places that sell very similar looking tiles to the Duramat ones, but they are more expensive.
Has anyone got any experience of the Duramat tiles? Or even any of the similar 500mm x 500mm x 12mm recycled PVC tiles that are available?
Is it worth paying double for the dyno tile ones? Or even slightly more for the klikfloor ones?
MR2 in the garage by Lewis Craik, on Flickr
You may not be able to see from the photo, but the floor is just rough concrete, it hasn't been smoothed/ground away etc. So I think that plastic/pvc floor tiles, that I can lay over the top of the concrete are going to be the best bet.
https://www.dynotile.co.uk are my local place for these, but had a bit of a shock when I got an estimate for £650! I was hoping to keep it under £500.
After a bit of research on this thread I found a few other cheaper options, including klikfloor's recycled tiles at £400 and Duramat - which comes in at just under £300 if I go for one of their garage packs, then add a few more tiles. There are a few other places that sell very similar looking tiles to the Duramat ones, but they are more expensive.
Has anyone got any experience of the Duramat tiles? Or even any of the similar 500mm x 500mm x 12mm recycled PVC tiles that are available?
Is it worth paying double for the dyno tile ones? Or even slightly more for the klikfloor ones?
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