Industrial Tile For Garage

Amigo's I remember reading on this forum about an Industrial Tile for the Garage, can anyone expand on this ? Does anyone own this, I would like to invest in my garage. Thanks in advance..

Don't remember where the last thread is though recall seeing something. I put simple vinyl composition tile (VCT), with a two color design out of individual 12"x12" tiles, in my garage some years ago, and I have been very happy with it. Even though the driveway is short and steep (uphill), I have never had problems with the car (or me) slipping. It's a nice touch and doesn't cost a fortune, and its an easy DIY project.

I have done a ton of research on this. I am going with the Armstrong Industrial tile that you can get at Home Depot. I will be doing my 660 square foot garage for 398.00. I have seen it in several garages and it has held up great.

Tim, Is the title that you are talking about the Commerical self-adhesive kind from Home Depot? Jeff

Yes. It comes in self adhesive and dry back so you can add your own adhesive. Here is a copy/paste from their site. Hope this helps. I am just waiting for warmer weather to get this done!!!!!!!!!!! PS: It comes in tons of colors to. Armstrong 12 In. X 12 In. Classic Black Excelon Commercial Dry-back Vinyl Floor Tile Model 51910-031 Our most popular VCT, featuring unbeatable quality, performance, and colors at an economical price. In addition to durability, performance, quality and value, Armstrong's Standard EXCELON Imperial Texture line of vinyl composition tile--NOW features 15 new colors with an expanded range of neutrals, tonal steps and midtone values. Provides architects, designers, specifiers and owners alike with the industry's most comprehensive collection of colors to meet current and future design needs. 5-year limited warranty. Internet/Catalog # 807255

The Armstrong is virtually the same thing I used. I used adhesive (which is easily spread on the concrete). I didn't mention it, but it has been down for at least 8-9 years now, and is holding up very well.

can you post a pic please

I have the CVT and it has been down for about five years without a problem. It is applied with a glue base that will withstand water so it will not peel up. I put a couple of coats of floor wax down to keep it shiney.

Thanks Amigo's I knew I could count on you guys. I am on my way to HD now.. I will forward pictures once I complete my new weekend task.. Thanks again. P.S. Andy - Awesome job on your garage - I love it...

Andy, isn't that tile pretty slippery when wet? It looks like what you see a lot of in schools and that stuff I know is very slippery when wet.

I did my enclosed motorcycle trailer just like Andy's floor. Yes it is slippery when wet, dirt easliy gets into the spaces between the tiles, a little gas/oil spill and they came right up. I'm gonna rip them out next chance I get. I also am looking to do something with the garage floor. I have to take into account a lot of snow and salt during the winter as well as condensation when the air temp goes up. So, I am looking more towards some sort of "paint" product that can withstand the elements. Any suggestions?

My floor is currently painted in the 2 part Epoxy paint. It is slick as heck but you learn how to walk on it. It also needs to be repainted every 3 or 4 years. Just an FYI.

Only at high speeds, thats why I bought a C4S, better traction. I would not recommend the tiles for daily drivers, however the glue I used is resistant to gas and oil plus there is NO space between the tiles. My other garage has a painted floor and it peels up.

Saw this in a magazine just recently... http://www.racedeck.com/racedeck.htm Michael

My garage is colored concrete (black). It has held up very well over the years (20+). It is fantastic at hiding dirt/oil and mops up very easily. The people who lived in my house before me had it put in, so I don't know how the contractor did it, but it is great!!

I got my wife a green-yellow-red stop signal at Sharper Image a while back that tells her when to stop her Cayenne S before she hits the cabinets in the garage. Don't know if they still sell it.

I had a four coat epoxy coating put down in my garage about four months ago. They ground the concrete floor first to get a clean surface. It took them a week to get it done, between applying the coats and letting them dry. Shortly after they finished, the coating began bubbling and cracking under some of the tires. Not all of them, and no where else, but it was still enough to ruin the surface. The garage floor guys came out, took pictures, and got back in touch with the manufacturer of the coating. To make a long story short, they called it "bond failure", and offered to either repair the bubbles or install the race deck surface for no charge. I chose the race deck, and they installed it last Monday. I have a black and white checkerboard pattern, and the race deck is actually a bit brighter than the epoxy coating was. I like the way it looks, but it's too new to say how it will last. The squares fit together very tightly, have some raised ridges for traction, and sure won't be bubbling under hot tires. The Porsche sits on a four post lift that rests on the race deck, and it's not depressing the deck surface at all, as far as I can see. So I have my "Garage Mahal." Now my problem is that the garage is too nice to store stuff in.