My 2-Car Porcelain Tile Install....
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laffs
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Major concern doesnt lie with the install, rather the slab its going on top of.
I understand your concern... In my case, being that my garage slab is 30yrs old. All the shifting and settlement had already occured. The thinset I used is super tough but yet is flexible at the same time. I took an extra step by using a premium waterproofing and crack-isolation membrane because of the cold cellar under the garage floor. I'm not too worried about tiles cracking due to the slab.
Smbarron
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Question for those that know. Can you have a lift like a Maxjak using bolts drilled in the floor with a tile garage floor? Thanks
Scott Barron
Scott Barron
OJ Bartley
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How did I almost miss Dakota's own tile thread!? First of all, congrats on the baby. Mine's 3 months and I have NO idea how you managed to fit in any time to work.
The floor looks awesome, as we all knew it would. I'm going to use your thread for reference when I do mine in the spring. I've had the tiles sitting in the garage for months already, just couldn't get around to it.
So there's no issue with building up low spots using the Kerabond/Kerelastic? (Other than cost, of course) I won't be doing a membrane because there's nothing under my garage, so if I did use the K/K mix to build up, I could just tile right on top using the same mix for thinset after it dries?
The floor looks awesome, as we all knew it would. I'm going to use your thread for reference when I do mine in the spring. I've had the tiles sitting in the garage for months already, just couldn't get around to it.
So there's no issue with building up low spots using the Kerabond/Kerelastic? (Other than cost, of course) I won't be doing a membrane because there's nothing under my garage, so if I did use the K/K mix to build up, I could just tile right on top using the same mix for thinset after it dries?
It wasn't easy... My wife is awesome, she took care of the baby while I was working in the garage. BTW, congrats on your little bundle of joy
There's no issues using K/K to build up the low spots, actually it works out to be cheaper than buying those self leveling underlayment mixes. You will need to thin out the K/K mix so it's easier to spread when filling low spots, after it dries you can tile right over. Again using K/K when installing your tiles.
OJ Bartley
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Beautiful. Thanks Dakota. How careful do I have to be about grease spots with the K/K?
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No problem!!
I guess you are referring to old grease spots? How bad are these spots? If it's a heavily soaked area I would rough up the surface with a grinder, then degrease and wash the area good. Once dry, burn the thinset on those area(s) then install your tile. K/K is very durable and has incredible adhesion properties.
As with any wet flooring surface you take precautions when walking on it. I tested the floor with my running shoes and work boots, I was quite pleased with the anti-slip surface from these tiles.
My only concern would be snow and slush from the vehicles. But that we will see in a few months....
JimVonBaden
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Based on what I have I would bet no more slippery than bare concrete, not polished.
Jim
Jim
katotter
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Great job, came out looking sharp. Great outlay too. Gives the impression that the space is bigger than it actually is.
I used ceramic instead of porcelain. Should have gone porcelain, ceramic chips for nothing. But it still looks the part. I also used an aluminum edge strip at the end of the floor on the outside, also used a square edge strip at the other end of the same row of tiles, don't know why, just thought it might be added weather resistance. Aluminum edge on the outer border really helps, wont crack the tiles there.
I used ceramic instead of porcelain. Should have gone porcelain, ceramic chips for nothing. But it still looks the part. I also used an aluminum edge strip at the end of the floor on the outside, also used a square edge strip at the other end of the same row of tiles, don't know why, just thought it might be added weather resistance. Aluminum edge on the outer border really helps, wont crack the tiles there.
Quarter Life Crisis
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Man, what a gorgeous job. I'm new on here, but this is the kind of thing that will keep me coming back on a daily basis. VERY nice work! I never even considered tiling my garage floor until now. I'm going to go set up a signature and avatar and start posting.
ben98gs
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It does not appear that you had any to deal with, but what would you do for a floor with the relief cracks (the purposefully make cracks that separate the floor into quarters)?
You can respect the control joints by placing the tile joints on top of those control joints, then fill the joint with silicone. But without seeing the slab and the control joints it's hard for me to give my opinion. I've done jobs where I filled the control joints and then tiled over them with no issues.
katotter
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I had to pour my 3 1/2" concrete floor in two goes due to mixer issues, so I made a joint down the middle. Tiled so that I have a hardline right across it. Several months later its only starting to crack the grout on that line now.
polydan
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It Does look great...super great! This makes me really want to.....Burn My Garage Down!
SapesOfIndia
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Awesome job!
Looks fantastic!!
Looks fantastic!!
oldmanz350
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Very Nice Job….
Hillyard
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That looks absolutely amazing without a doubt! The pattern is simple but gives the garage both character and class.
Rod N
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Yeah. Black and white checks looks fine in the winner's circle, but it's a pain in the neck if you drop fasteners on it.
You just need to get flat on floor and look down sight. And yes it is a pain in the ***. Lol. I sort of with I went all white too, but no regrets.
tc-cad
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Looks GREAT. I love the pattern texture and color of this tile. How does it do with freeze and thaw?
TC-CAD
TC-CAD
Freeze and thaw will not be an issues, as the tiles have zero absorption. The thinset (Kerabond/Keralastic system) is design for exterior applications which flexes during the freeze and thaw. The grout is waterproof and stain proof, this floor is pretty much bulletproof!!
tc-cad
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Thanks
I guess this method should stand up to Wisconsins wonderfull weather.
How many square feet was your garage?
TC-CAD
I guess this method should stand up to Wisconsins wonderfull weather.
How many square feet was your garage?
TC-CAD
bczygan
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Beautiful job!
A couple questions...
The thinset you used seems a premium one. Where is the best price on it?
What size notched trowel did you use?
Did you back butter the tiles and use a rubber mallet to set them?
What size spacers did you use?
Any additives used?
And how about cutting?
I picked up some of this porcelain tile at Lowes for .08/SF (Yes, they made a website error, usually .98). My garage is 9 1/2 x 19 1/2. so I got 240SF (And then I got another 240SF for future work)
http://www.lowes.com/pd_425267-89484-G4320_1z0zm5x+2z8vh+4294856525__?productId=4748133&Ns=p_product_qty_sales_dollar|1&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNs%3Dp_product_qty_sales_dollar|1%26page%3D1&facetInfo=Glazed%20porcelain|Less%20Than%20$1
I know they're not the best, but will they work for my garage?
Are they solid color through the body, or not (Since the surface is a glazed finish)?
Thanks for any info.
PS, like the dark grout with a lighter tile.
A couple questions...
The thinset you used seems a premium one. Where is the best price on it?
What size notched trowel did you use?
Did you back butter the tiles and use a rubber mallet to set them?
What size spacers did you use?
Any additives used?
And how about cutting?
I picked up some of this porcelain tile at Lowes for .08/SF (Yes, they made a website error, usually .98). My garage is 9 1/2 x 19 1/2. so I got 240SF (And then I got another 240SF for future work)
http://www.lowes.com/pd_425267-89484-G4320_1z0zm5x+2z8vh+4294856525__?productId=4748133&Ns=p_product_qty_sales_dollar|1&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNs%3Dp_product_qty_sales_dollar|1%26page%3D1&facetInfo=Glazed%20porcelain|Less%20Than%20$1
I know they're not the best, but will they work for my garage?
Are they solid color through the body, or not (Since the surface is a glazed finish)?
Thanks for any info.
PS, like the dark grout with a lighter tile.
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