cfbenoit
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Some may have read my inital reaction when I received my Motofloor tiles:
Motofloor - Not overly impressed
As the title said, I was somewhat disappointed at the cosmetics of the individual tiles when I received them.
Now, apart from some finishing details, my project is pretty much completed and I wanted to share the results for the benefits of those who are considering Motofloor as a potential solution.
First, here's a view of the finished product. I must say that I am very pleased with the final results:
The individual tile's imperfections just get lost in the overall surface and you do not really notice it unless you stare at it.
One thing I did not see coming is that the snap mechanism allows sufficient play to show the concrete floor between some tiles. It is not visible from all angles, but since my tiles are dark and layed out on a light colored concrete floor, it does show. Here's an example near my stairs:
If you are a perfectionist, you may want to paint your floor first.
The other issue I had to solve was my drain, where the edges are recessed, but the highest part of the curved cover is even with the rest of the floor. The drain is located under 4 RaceDeck FreeFlow tiles. Without support underneath, these tiles are not stiff enough to support your weight without serious bending and a lot of stress on the snapping mechanism.
I ended up using the scrap portions of the tiles I had to cut along the walls. I screwed leftovers of the black tiles on top of the drain cover to support the FreeFlow tiles from below. I then painted black the portion of the floor that you would see through the FreeFlow tiles.
Overall, I am pleased with the results, and for me, the cost delta for the full RaceDeck solution would have been a show stopper. There is only so much I am willing to invest in the garage. The trade-offs may not be acceptable for
everyone, but it works for me:
'Hope this helps...
Full-res photos are available here:
Smugmug Photo Gallery
...Ben...
Motofloor - Not overly impressed
As the title said, I was somewhat disappointed at the cosmetics of the individual tiles when I received them.
Now, apart from some finishing details, my project is pretty much completed and I wanted to share the results for the benefits of those who are considering Motofloor as a potential solution.
First, here's a view of the finished product. I must say that I am very pleased with the final results:
The individual tile's imperfections just get lost in the overall surface and you do not really notice it unless you stare at it.
One thing I did not see coming is that the snap mechanism allows sufficient play to show the concrete floor between some tiles. It is not visible from all angles, but since my tiles are dark and layed out on a light colored concrete floor, it does show. Here's an example near my stairs:
If you are a perfectionist, you may want to paint your floor first.
The other issue I had to solve was my drain, where the edges are recessed, but the highest part of the curved cover is even with the rest of the floor. The drain is located under 4 RaceDeck FreeFlow tiles. Without support underneath, these tiles are not stiff enough to support your weight without serious bending and a lot of stress on the snapping mechanism.
I ended up using the scrap portions of the tiles I had to cut along the walls. I screwed leftovers of the black tiles on top of the drain cover to support the FreeFlow tiles from below. I then painted black the portion of the floor that you would see through the FreeFlow tiles.
Overall, I am pleased with the results, and for me, the cost delta for the full RaceDeck solution would have been a show stopper. There is only so much I am willing to invest in the garage. The trade-offs may not be acceptable for
everyone, but it works for me:
'Hope this helps...
Full-res photos are available here:
Smugmug Photo Gallery
...Ben...
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It makes me appreciate my 20x23 more. I think I waste that much space on my lawn and garden stuff. 