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busbrn55 · 03-10-2012, 08:38 PM

Hi guys, I want to put a floor down in my garage this spring. I am not interested in epoxy, it is a nice floor, but I live in the Chicago area and have not seen one that has held up well over a couple of years due to our winters. When we get a lot of snow a lot salt is put down on the roads and it is brought into the garage along with the snow that gathers in wheel wells. Don't do a lot of heavy duty work in there, just light car maintence and a little wood working and cigar smoking. Was thinking of PVC tile or a roll out product, and want any input I can get as far as durability and maintenance. Garage is heated and ventilated. I appreciate any advice. Thanks.

Shocker · 03-10-2012, 10:15 PM

I have the Racedeck tiles, Great product.

JimVonBaden · 03-10-2012, 10:15 PM

The VCT I used might be good for you since your workload is lite, and you want it for ease of maintenance.

Mine.

Jim

PS I have just under $200 in the floor with tile and adhesive.

Dakota00 · 03-11-2012, 07:29 AM

^^ Looks great, but I definitely wouldn't want to walk on that floor when it's wet. Especially if cars are being parked on it during the winter season.

JimVonBaden · 03-11-2012, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dakota00

^^ Looks great, but I definitely wouldn't want to walk on that floor when it's wet. Especially if cars are being parked on it during the winter season.

Mine isn't slipery at all when wet. Then again, I have not polished it, and likely will not. In that photo it is wet.

Jim

GarageFlooringLLC · 03-12-2012, 12:10 PM

We all have a lot of opinions on what the best product for your garage floor is :-) The PVC BLT Garage floor mats are a great affordable option. PVC and polypropylene tiles are available. Make sure if you go with a tile you go with a premium product. A cheap garage floor tile will cost you a lot more in the long run than a good one.

Ultimate Floors by Rhino · 03-12-2012, 11:53 PM

I'd call one of the two Rhino Flooring installers in your state. Salt won't hurt it and its not epoxy.
http://www.rhinohomepro.com/locations.php

tanmarha · 03-16-2012, 07:52 AM

I live in ND and have a polished concrete floor and love it...easy to clean and isn't slippery as long as your garage is heated.

dcs Inc · 03-16-2012, 11:29 AM

Thin mil water based epoxy with a high wear urethane with aluminum oxide. Slip resistant and you can flatten out a quarter trying to scratch it. Salts wont bother it. And it's inexpensive compared to the poly aspartics or thick mil epoxy coatings. We have a lot of installers in your area and a distributor in Chicago.

Go to www.elitecrete.com and search for a distributor near you. I have contractors in North West Indiana also if you are looking to have this done. gene

LegacyIndustrial · 03-16-2012, 11:34 AM

Gene:

I agree, excellent system and looks good.

slickgt1 · 03-16-2012, 12:06 PM

Lots of durability and no maintenance, tile, porcelain. Never going to think about it after you install it.

RaceDeck1 · 03-21-2012, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shocker

I have the Racedeck tiles, Great product.

Thank you for the 'props' and choosing RaceDeck

We are happy to send out some free samples to consider.

DuluthMN · 03-21-2012, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaceDeck1

Thank you for the 'props' and choosing RaceDeck

We are happy to send out some free samples to consider.

I would like a sample of this. How does it do for drainage in the winter, does water run off of it well?

RaceDeck1 · 03-21-2012, 10:56 AM

drop us a line with your contact and shipping information to Jenn Storms at jstorms@snaplock.com or call 800-457-0174 and she will get you some free samples to see.
The flooring is suspended and channeled to allow air to circulate and liquids to flow if your garage floor is pitched. (and evaporate if not). I live in the mountains of Utah and we get our fair share of snow and road slop, My garage has a slight slope going out the door and all liquids flow out. I even was my cars in the garage during the winter. FreeFlow is another great option if you have a garage like this. we can send you both styles at no charge.

472scout · 03-21-2012, 11:29 AM

A whole lot of pimp'n going on here.

LegacyIndustrial · 03-21-2012, 01:36 PM

OP:

Our coatings are used throughout the Northern US states and Canada, no issues if prepared correctly.

LW CONCRETE · 04-01-2012, 10:46 PM

WE ARE LOCATED IN NAPERVILLE IL - DEERFIELD IL AND WAUSAU WI

WE PROVIDE COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CLIENTS WITH A VARIETY OF HIGH END AFFORDABLY PRICED FLOORING SYSTEMS INCLUDING COATINGS, POLISHING ETC ETC TO MEET THEIR MOST DEMANDING NEEDS. WE ABSOLUTELY HAVE A SOLUTION FOR YOU. YOU CERTAINLY WANT TO CHOOSE A HIGH QUALITY PRODUCT BUT A GOOD PORTION OF THE DURABILITY OF ANY FLOOR IS IN THE PREP.

WE ARE CERTIFIED IN MANY EPOXY / RESIN BASED SYSTEMS INCLUDING HIGH END FINISH CLEAR COATS. CERTIFIED IN ELITE CRETE APPLICATIONS

CHECK US OUT
www.tristatestructural.com
773-341-6950

03-10-2012, 08:38 PM	#1
busbrn55 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1	Help need advice on garage flooring Hi guys, I want to put a floor down in my garage this spring. I am not interested in epoxy, it is a nice floor, but I live in the Chicago area and have not seen one that has held up well over a couple of years due to our winters. When we get a lot of snow a lot salt is put down on the roads and it is brought into the garage along with the snow that gathers in wheel wells. Don't do a lot of heavy duty work in there, just light car maintence and a little wood working and cigar smoking. Was thinking of PVC tile or a roll out product, and want any input I can get as far as durability and maintenance. Garage is heated and ventilated. I appreciate any advice. Thanks.

03-10-2012, 10:15 PM	#2
Shocker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 1,289	Re: Help need advice on garage flooring I have the Racedeck tiles, Great product.

03-10-2012, 10:15 PM	#3
JimVonBaden Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 5,047	Re: Help need advice on garage flooring The VCT I used might be good for you since your workload is lite, and you want it for ease of maintenance. Mine. Jim PS I have just under $200 in the floor with tile and adhesive. __________________ www.jimvonbaden.com 20X20 The Slow Build

03-11-2012, 07:29 AM	#4
Dakota00 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Woodbridge, Ontario Posts: 185	Re: Help need advice on garage flooring ^^ Looks great, but I definitely wouldn't want to walk on that floor when it's wet. Especially if cars are being parked on it during the winter season. __________________ Granite, Marble and Ceramic Tile Setter

03-12-2012, 12:10 PM	#6
GarageFlooringLLC Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Grand Junction, CO Posts: 752	Re: Help need advice on garage flooring We all have a lot of opinions on what the best product for your garage floor is :-) The PVC BLT Garage floor mats are a great affordable option. PVC and polypropylene tiles are available. Make sure if you go with a tile you go with a premium product. A cheap garage floor tile will cost you a lot more in the long run than a good one. __________________ If you have a question, feel free to call me directly. Thanks. Justin Krauss President Toll Free: 800.956.4301 Ext 203 Garage Flooring LLC 524 30 Road Suite 4B Grand Junction CO 81504 Justin@garageflooringllc.com Twitter: @garflooringllc Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/garageflooringllc Food for Thought: That place with the Golden Arches may sell more hamburgers than the local steakhouse or burger place. They may be do a better job of branding. But, do they taste better?

03-12-2012, 11:53 PM	#7
Ultimate Floors by Rhino Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Reynoldsburg, Ohio Posts: 48	Re: Help need advice on garage flooring I'd call one of the two Rhino Flooring installers in your state. Salt won't hurt it and its not epoxy. http://www.rhinohomepro.com/locations.php __________________ AJ Project Manager Ultimate Floors By Rhino www.ultimatefloorsbyrhino.com Servicing the state of Ohio.

03-16-2012, 07:52 AM	#8
tanmarha Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 2	Re: Help need advice on garage flooring I live in ND and have a polished concrete floor and love it...easy to clean and isn't slippery as long as your garage is heated.

03-16-2012, 11:29 AM	#9
dcs Inc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 674	Re: Help need advice on garage flooring Thin mil water based epoxy with a high wear urethane with aluminum oxide. Slip resistant and you can flatten out a quarter trying to scratch it. Salts wont bother it. And it's inexpensive compared to the poly aspartics or thick mil epoxy coatings. We have a lot of installers in your area and a distributor in Chicago. Go to www.elitecrete.com and search for a distributor near you. I have contractors in North West Indiana also if you are looking to have this done. gene

03-16-2012, 11:34 AM	#10
LegacyIndustrial Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 2,283	Re: Help need advice on garage flooring Gene: I agree, excellent system and looks good. __________________ "Scotty" Densifiers Concrete Sealers Epoxy Coating Kits Grinding Attachments Web Site: www.hdepoxy.com

03-16-2012, 12:06 PM	#11
slickgt1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 980	Re: Help need advice on garage flooring Lots of durability and no maintenance, tile, porcelain. Never going to think about it after you install it.

03-21-2012, 10:56 AM	#14
RaceDeck1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City , Utah Posts: 1,203	Re: Help need advice on garage flooring drop us a line with your contact and shipping information to Jenn Storms at jstorms@snaplock.com or call 800-457-0174 and she will get you some free samples to see. The flooring is suspended and channeled to allow air to circulate and liquids to flow if your garage floor is pitched. (and evaporate if not). I live in the mountains of Utah and we get our fair share of snow and road slop, My garage has a slight slope going out the door and all liquids flow out. I even was my cars in the garage during the winter. FreeFlow is another great option if you have a garage like this. we can send you both styles at no charge. __________________ JORGENmoller CEO Snap Lock Industries / Manufacturer of RaceDeck® Proudly made in the U.S.A / All under "1" roof - ISO 9001:2008 Certified for Quality "Imitation Is The Sincerest Form of Inferiority" insist on Genuine RaceDeck® Flooring "All Garage Journal Members Get Exclusive Deals" http://www.racedeck.com - 800-457-0174 "My Garage Makes Me Happy™

03-21-2012, 11:29 AM	#15
472scout Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 816	Re: Help need advice on garage flooring A whole lot of pimp'n going on here.

03-21-2012, 01:36 PM	#16
LegacyIndustrial Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 2,283	Re: Help need advice on garage flooring OP: Our coatings are used throughout the Northern US states and Canada, no issues if prepared correctly. __________________ "Scotty" Densifiers Concrete Sealers Epoxy Coating Kits Grinding Attachments Web Site: www.hdepoxy.com

04-01-2012, 10:46 PM	#17
LW CONCRETE Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Deerfield IL Posts: 41	Re: Help need advice on garage flooring WE ARE LOCATED IN NAPERVILLE IL - DEERFIELD IL AND WAUSAU WI WE PROVIDE COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CLIENTS WITH A VARIETY OF HIGH END AFFORDABLY PRICED FLOORING SYSTEMS INCLUDING COATINGS, POLISHING ETC ETC TO MEET THEIR MOST DEMANDING NEEDS. WE ABSOLUTELY HAVE A SOLUTION FOR YOU. YOU CERTAINLY WANT TO CHOOSE A HIGH QUALITY PRODUCT BUT A GOOD PORTION OF THE DURABILITY OF ANY FLOOR IS IN THE PREP. WE ARE CERTIFIED IN MANY EPOXY / RESIN BASED SYSTEMS INCLUDING HIGH END FINISH CLEAR COATS. CERTIFIED IN ELITE CRETE APPLICATIONS CHECK US OUT www.tristatestructural.com 773-341-6950 __________________ Joe Hackl Managing Partner LW Concrete - Tri State Structural CHICAGO IL - NAPERVILLE IL - WAUSAU WI 773-341-6950 www.tristatestructural.com CONTACT US VIA EMAIL sales@tristatestructural.com

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