Recent content by John Harry

Thanks, benny. I tried soaking in Goof Off, it did nothing. Too late for SpillFix as the paint was already pretty much dry by the time I discovered it. If the stain is still there come spring I'll borrow the brother-in-law's power washer. Or just ignore it.

I thought about putting down fabric but decided against it as I was concerned about dampness. Pittsburgh gets enough rain and snow that I didn't want to risk mold/mildew/etc. It clicks a bit but doesn't bother me at all.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=252823 I just used a leaf blower to clean prior to install; didn't want any tile sitting on pebbles, leaves, etc.

Personally I wouldn't bother, but if you want to here's some info: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=254960

Guess we need to know a little more. If you have an epoxy floor, why do you feel you need anything on top of it?

That was my experience too. I suspect their prices are lower in the winter off-season, but not likely you want to wait.

I recently installed a Racedeck floor, and I too thought it was kind of fun. Cutting the tiles took some time, but not too bad. It's the kind of job where you can see the progress you're making.

The tiles are hard plastic sitting on concrete, so there is a tapping sound when you walk on them. Kind of like a woman's high heels on a wood floor. It certainly doesn't bother me, and I haven't had the floor in long enough to get dirt under the tiles, so I can't help with the crunching...

I had no problem getting the tiles to snap, but my floor didn't have "lumpiness" like you describe. The snaps are flexible in the sense that they allow some bending, but might not not accommodate your situation. You could contact Racedeck and ask their advice, or ask them to send you a couple...

Glad you folks like it. I'm very pleased with the result. Wuaname, hope my experiences help you and others. Garage Journal is a great source of info from people helping people.

Particular thanks to Jennifer Storms at Snaplock (Racedeck) for patiently answering my many questions. When ordering, ask Racedeck about a Garage Journal member discount. It saved me money. Cleaning and painting the garage was a real chore, but putting down the tile itself was pretty easy...

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No direct experience, but I have read that using landscape fabric under tile can cause mold and mildew if it stays wet - for instance, if cars in rain and snow are often parked on it.

Any option involving "do nothing for a year" sounds good to me.

Soaked stain in Goof-Off and scrubbed with brush and water. No change. I'm not surprised since the paint is soaked into the concrete. Sometime I'll borrow a pressure washer - that should make a difference.