Rubber Garage Floor Tiles - Recommendations please
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5s Alive said:
Liking the colour scheme and design, I did the same at the shelving end.
Attempted to service the car yesterday and discovered that the creeper moves rather too well, pivoting underneath the car in a graceful arc as I applied torque to the ratchet bar.
Didn't actually manage to change the oil as I discovered that I had used the last of my batch of oil filters, fortunately before I drained the oil. Doh!
Well they do say they are easy to move stuff across.....whether you want it or not lol.Attempted to service the car yesterday and discovered that the creeper moves rather too well, pivoting underneath the car in a graceful arc as I applied torque to the ratchet bar.
Didn't actually manage to change the oil as I discovered that I had used the last of my batch of oil filters, fortunately before I drained the oil. Doh!
Was working on the false ceiling studs this weekend, turns out the bricks seem to be made of granite as getting the 8mm holes in for the Fischer fixings wasn't very fun but a combination of a smaller masonry bit followed by the bigger SDS worked out fine and I know at least that the wood once up isn't going anywhere Big faff was marking out even with a laser level as I wanted to keep the slope getting higher to the rear so multiple tripod adjustments were needed to get in the right place so I could draw this out on both sides of the garage and a brick pier half way back also made this awkward. Once the rest of the perimeter is up it should be nice and easy just fixing beams across as my second-hand ebay generator works my smaller chop saw just fine. Was interesting driving car from house to garage with the wood hanging out - thankfully just around the corner.... Progress!
Edited by Jules Sunley on Monday 28th June 13:37
Had the same issue when fixing battens to the garage wall and had to work up through the masonry bit sizes. No fun working above head height either. Once finished a nice matt white roof does reflect plenty of light where you need it. The current crop of 20W led light battens are remarkably bright too.
You're probably aware but when laying flooring in warmer weather you don't need to leave much of an expansion gap for PlasFloor tiles. 3mm would be more than enough. I only ever notice expansion when the garage door is open and the sun hits the floor directly.
Last (sucking eggs) tip, some people have reported warping of flooring/tiles if they have parked hot DPF's or turbo's without a cooling off period.
You're probably aware but when laying flooring in warmer weather you don't need to leave much of an expansion gap for PlasFloor tiles. 3mm would be more than enough. I only ever notice expansion when the garage door is open and the sun hits the floor directly.
Last (sucking eggs) tip, some people have reported warping of flooring/tiles if they have parked hot DPF's or turbo's without a cooling off period.
5s Alive said:
Had the same issue when fixing battens to the garage wall and had to work up through the masonry bit sizes. No fun working above head height either. Once finished a nice matt white roof does reflect plenty of light where you need it. The current crop of 20W led light battens are remarkably bright too.
You're probably aware but when laying flooring in warmer weather you don't need to leave much of an expansion gap for PlasFloor tiles. 3mm would be more than enough. I only ever notice expansion when the garage door is open and the sun hits the floor directly.
Last (sucking eggs) tip, some people have reported warping of flooring/tiles if they have parked hot DPF's or turbo's without a cooling off period.
Thanks, appreciate all the advice. Based on my measurements I shouldn't need to cut any tiles as there should be a few mm gap each side as they are - will have to see how it works out with the tabs and worst case scenario just need to cut some lugs off.You're probably aware but when laying flooring in warmer weather you don't need to leave much of an expansion gap for PlasFloor tiles. 3mm would be more than enough. I only ever notice expansion when the garage door is open and the sun hits the floor directly.
Last (sucking eggs) tip, some people have reported warping of flooring/tiles if they have parked hot DPF's or turbo's without a cooling off period.
The garage is for for my motorbikes rather than a car so heat think shouldn't be a problem but will monitor it.
Finished the perimeter battens this evening, tomorrow evening I start on the cross spans. Ceiling will be plastic tongue and groove stuff (shiny white, designed for bathrooms) as comes in 5M lengths (right length for garage) and 25cm wide planks so should be quick to fix up (lightweight and flexible).
Cheers
Update - second coat of paint on walls done and stud ceiling completed with tarps for keeping any dust out. Ceiling strips ordered and due this week to finish that off.
Also sealed half the floor and fitted half the plas floor tiles - really pleased with them and they go down very easily. Just got to move stuff to the back now and seal and tile the front half. Pleased to find as hoped I don't need to cut tiles as perfect width as-is with an expansion gap each side, with just the one side middle brick pier to cut 2 tiles around. Collecting new (to me) bike later today so it can go on the completed rear half.
Almost there!
Also sealed half the floor and fitted half the plas floor tiles - really pleased with them and they go down very easily. Just got to move stuff to the back now and seal and tile the front half. Pleased to find as hoped I don't need to cut tiles as perfect width as-is with an expansion gap each side, with just the one side middle brick pier to cut 2 tiles around. Collecting new (to me) bike later today so it can go on the completed rear half.
Almost there!
Indecision said:
Looking great - another big fan of Plasflor here - I have an insulated slab so no need for thicker tiles. They’re also very cost-effective!
Thanks, and yes I thought they were very reasonable. I like the smaller tiles so I have been able to add some colour detail around the edges. Looking forward to getting all completed and some shelving at the back to move stuff in that is currently cluttering the house!Ground anchor going in later once my large drill bit from Amazon arrives having realised I don't have one big enough for the supplied bolts. Could be interesting drilling into the concrete floor if it's as hard as the LBC bricks of the walls were.
EyeHeartSpellin said:
Do you need to seal a concrete slab before laying them? I've just got a new to me house and the garage floor is concrete with a few big oil stains.
You don't need to no, I just liked the idea as very quick to do and should save any dust building up underneath over time with movement. I bought a 5 litre container of sealer on Amazon and it is very watery so quick to roller on and touch dry in 2 hours and fully dry (and recoatable if wanted) in 4 hours. After sweeping the floor I vacuumed it before applying to get as much dust out as possible and now I can run my hand over it and it feels like it has a slight sheen. Also made easier to adjust the floor after the first few rows to make sure I had it straight with a small expansion gap each side as a load of tiles fixed together can be slid slightly with a bit of effort.You can just lay as-is, I just thought one extra step wouldn't hurt while I was at it.
Edit - mine also had an oil stain in the middle from previous owner so that was another reason I thought why not.
Jules Sunley said:
I rearranged the floor design slightly from what I ordered - same tile boxes just varied where they go - decided having the colour strip at the edge rather than second column in would give a better feeling of width.
Likewise - I'm just glad a friend persuaded me to put a design in, rather than plain grey!
Jules Sunley said:
EyeHeartSpellin said:
Do you need to seal a concrete slab before laying them? I've just got a new to me house and the garage floor is concrete with a few big oil stains.
You don't need to no, I just liked the idea as very quick to do and should save any dust building up underneath over time with movement. I bought a 5 litre container of sealer on Amazon and it is very watery so quick to roller on and touch dry in 2 hours and fully dry (and recoatable if wanted) in 4 hours. After sweeping the floor I vacuumed it before applying to get as much dust out as possible and now I can run my hand over it and it feels like it has a slight sheen. Also made easier to adjust the floor after the first few rows to make sure I had it straight with a small expansion gap each side as a load of tiles fixed together can be slid slightly with a bit of effort.You can just lay as-is, I just thought one extra step wouldn't hurt while I was at it.
Edit - mine also had an oil stain in the middle from previous owner so that was another reason I thought why not.
Chainsaw Rebuild said:
That looks good op! as a bonus - sealing the floor will trap any asbestos dust that's on the floor. Plus you have painted the walls so any dust on that is trapped too.
Thank you, and yes I've been a bit obsessive about 'dodgy dust', and of course have worn a quality face mask when working in there prior to now having a tarp over the top of the false ceiling studs. The actual ceiling going in will properly seal this off but in the interim it means no more dust from anywhere with the walls and floor sealed as you mention.
What a transformation, good work. I have a similar sized garage that I am hoping to do similar, can I ask a couple of questions:
- Approximately how many litres of white paint did you use? and how many hours would you say it took to paint?
- Do you have any close up pics of your Plasfloor tiles? Or can you confirm what is in middle of them? The website states they don't come with the Plasfloor logo, as shown below, but I'd like to know if they still have the circle bit (feel like I saw this mentioned somewhere on PH recently but can't find it).
- Approximately how many litres of white paint did you use? and how many hours would you say it took to paint?
- Do you have any close up pics of your Plasfloor tiles? Or can you confirm what is in middle of them? The website states they don't come with the Plasfloor logo, as shown below, but I'd like to know if they still have the circle bit (feel like I saw this mentioned somewhere on PH recently but can't find it).
wilbo83 said:
What a transformation, good work. I have a similar sized garage that I am hoping to do similar, can I ask a couple of questions:
- Approximately how many litres of white paint did you use? and how many hours would you say it took to paint?
- Do you have any close up pics of your Plasfloor tiles? Or can you confirm what is in middle of them? The website states they don't come with the Plasfloor logo, as shown below, but I'd like to know if they still have the circle bit (feel like I saw this mentioned somewhere on PH recently but can't find it).
Thank you and yes of course.- Approximately how many litres of white paint did you use? and how many hours would you say it took to paint?
- Do you have any close up pics of your Plasfloor tiles? Or can you confirm what is in middle of them? The website states they don't come with the Plasfloor logo, as shown below, but I'd like to know if they still have the circle bit (feel like I saw this mentioned somewhere on PH recently but can't find it).
The tiles don't have a logo, I'm at home now but will take a pic when round the garage tomorrow. They are just a uniform pattern of the spots.
I bought two 10 litre tubs of smooth white masonry paint from Screwfix, and used a whole one on the first coat which was a very thick coat applied by brush (i slapped it on) as it needed to be stippled into the mortar and soaked in well. I did in stages and it did take a lot of hours. I did evenings and weekends over the course of a couple of weeks I suppose (this thread in real time). Maybe 6 stages of a couple of hours each at a guess so 12 hours?
The second coat I sprayed with a cheap second hand sprayer with the paint highly watered down. Only used about a quarter of a tub for that so maybe 12 litres all in. Could have rollered the second coat but wanted to do it quickly and get into the rough surface and not make too much mess. The first coat covered really well so the second was just a small improvement and second coat done in one hit.
Plas Floor tiles are great, and just need a rubber mallet to put together. The floor doesn't need to be fully smooth but I did crawl around on my hands and knees with a hammer and cold chisel to remove any sticking up stones in the concrete that were sharp - hour or so to do that.
Good luck and make sure to post some pics!
wilbo83 said:
What a transformation, good work. I have a similar sized garage that I am hoping to do similar, can I ask a couple of questions:
- Approximately how many litres of white paint did you use? and how many hours would you say it took to paint?
- Do you have any close up pics of your Plasfloor tiles? Or can you confirm what is in middle of them? The website states they don't come with the Plasfloor logo, as shown below, but I'd like to know if they still have the circle bit (feel like I saw this mentioned somewhere on PH recently but can't find it).
Hi Wilbo, picture of one of the black tiles, no logo as you'll see. Cheers- Approximately how many litres of white paint did you use? and how many hours would you say it took to paint?
- Do you have any close up pics of your Plasfloor tiles? Or can you confirm what is in middle of them? The website states they don't come with the Plasfloor logo, as shown below, but I'd like to know if they still have the circle bit (feel like I saw this mentioned somewhere on PH recently but can't find it).
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