Garage Floor - Porcelain Tiles - Suppliers

[Sandy59]

I went with Direct Tile Warehouse as well, no issues at all.
Decided on a larger tile Vado Anthracite 600 x 600, grout also came out lighter than I expected but quite like it now.

[svracers]

Is that a non slip tile? I like the look of the larger tiles- im now upgrading to a double garage!

[V8RX7]

svracers said:

Is that a non slip tile? I like the look of the larger tiles- im now upgrading to a double garage!

It appears so:

https://www.directtilewarehouse.com/stylish-large-...

And seems well priced too.

[Sandy59]

svracers said:

Is that a non slip tile? I like the look of the larger tiles- im now upgrading to a double garage!

I'm not sure the Vado tile I used is classed as proper non slip, however I got a sample first and tested it and found it to be perfectly fine for my use even when wet.

[B17NNS]

svracers said:

Is that a non slip tile? I like the look of the larger tiles- im now upgrading to a double garage!

Johnsons offer a lot of their range in a grip finish.

[Mustang Baz]

Chris Type R said:

Tekno said:

To the dotti anthracite tile folk - are you using the 30 x 30 sized tile?

I did. I DIY'ed mine and I think the smaller tiles are easier to lay on an uneven base. If I was paying a pro, I'd have gone for a larger tile.

The other thing to note, even though I bought Anthracite Mapei grout, it's still come out several shades lighter than the tiles. With the benefit of hindsight I'd have gone for black grout.

Very helpful Chris - especially on the grouting colour; did you consider the Dotti Grey (vit026) instead of the Anthracite? I am torn between the two given lighter walls but several retailers seem to have different terminology of greys!

[Chris Type R]

Mustang Baz said:

Chris Type R said:

Tekno said:

To the dotti anthracite tile folk - are you using the 30 x 30 sized tile?

I did. I DIY'ed mine and I think the smaller tiles are easier to lay on an uneven base. If I was paying a pro, I'd have gone for a larger tile.

The other thing to note, even though I bought Anthracite Mapei grout, it's still come out several shades lighter than the tiles. With the benefit of hindsight I'd have gone for black grout.

Very helpful Chris - especially on the grouting colour; did you consider the Dotti Grey (vit026) instead of the Anthracite? I am torn between the two given lighter walls but several retailers seem to have different terminology of greys!

I didn't consider the lighter colour - it's too patterned for me - however the tile probably looks a little different in real life compared to the photos. The Anthracite blends in with other changes we've made around the house - cladding, fascias, window frames etc. If you're using the garage to park a car then the floor becomes a background.

Not sure if I have mentioned this, check the prices of materials when ordering from DirectTileWarehouse. The tiles are quite a good price, but the adhesive/grout might be less competitive.

[anonymous-user]

Resurrecting this thread as I need some garage floor tiles soon.

Good products suggested so far though.

[Mr Noble]

Can I ask how you deal with the front lip of a tiled garage floor?

If you lay the pvc interlocking tiles, they supply a ramp piece for the front edge that you drive your car up, but what do you do with a 20mm thick tile?

[jke11y]

You wouldn’t have anything like a 20mm buildup, 8-10mm tile plus adhesive will be 13-15mm.

As you would in a house with a threshold bar, you can get metal edges - I used this which seals perfectly the door and provides a “ramp”.

https://www.weatherstop.co.uk/collections/garage-d...

[dscam]

Mr Noble said:

Can I ask how you deal with the front lip of a tiled garage floor?

If you lay the pvc interlocking tiles, they supply a ramp piece for the front edge that you drive your car up, but what do you do with a 20mm thick tile?

I went for Reno Ramp which I think has been referenced on this thread previously. Not cheap but gives a very nice finish and transition ramp between outside and in, while also stopping any damage to the leading edge of tile at your threshold. As said, tile will generally be between 8-10mm and add a few for adhesive etc. Nowhere near 20mm.

[AndrewGP]

Just about to get my garage floor done with the grey Dotti tiles.....couple of questions though....

How is everyone's tiles holding up over time?

And do I need to get the tiler to do a solid bed of adhesive or is standard grooved trowel adhesive ok? The only car to be parked in there is the Caterham which is about 575kg so less than 150kg per wheel.

Thanks

[chippy348]

AndrewGP said:

Just about to get my garage floor done with the grey Dotti tiles.....couple of questions though....

How is everyone's tiles holding up over time?

And do I need to get the tiler to do a solid bed of adhesive or is standard grooved trowel adhesive ok? The only car to be parked in there is the Caterham which is about 575kg so less than 150kg per wheel.

Thanks

I have 130 Sqm of them and i have quite a active home workshop, grinding, welding moving cars in and out etc

All good, so far.

This photo was taken just after they were lade and before grouting so they are a still dirty.



100% need to be laid on a full bed of adhesive, that is achieved by using a notched trowel

[AndrewGP]

Perfect, thanks Paul The workshop looks great too!

I'm a lot more excited about getting the garage floor tiled than I should be

[sfella]

For durability Porcelanosa are worth a look, pricey but will not break. Large car showroom tiled nearly 20 years ago in a white/grey tile still down today and in daily use without a single chip or crack ever occurring. Has had the largest and heaviest of cars/4x4s over it, oil drips on occasion and coffee cups bounced off it.

[chippy348]

AndrewGP said:

Perfect, thanks Paul The workshop looks great too!

I'm a lot more excited about getting the garage floor tiled than I should be

Thanks, you are right to be excited the finished product will be worth it.

A lot of time went into choosing the tiles, the floor prep and laying them, they have got to out live me.

[jhoneyman]

AndrewGP said:

Just about to get my garage floor done with the grey Dotti tiles.....couple of questions though....

How is everyone's tiles holding up over time?

And do I need to get the tiler to do a solid bed of adhesive or is standard grooved trowel adhesive ok? The only car to be parked in there is the Caterham which is about 575kg so less than 150kg per wheel.

Thanks

How did you get on with the Dotti tiles?
I am also going down those for my double - Just researching just now.

[alexscot]

i am also planning to use the dotti tile from direcctile ware house, they can supply it also in 400x400 by special order.

[Adam Kindness]

a few years on, and no issues!

The garage is used almost daily, has been used with jacks.... had the odd tool dropped here and there and nothing cracked or chipped to date.

A little bit of effort to keep clean if using it for daily cars though LOL

[mattleeuk]

RC1807 said:

Wow!

I wanted a chequered flag but my wife wasn't having any of it.

Did you try telling her it was a chess board?

I am so happy I found this thread, I was about to resin coat my garage and now I am pretty set on having porcelain tiles...