Floor Tiles and lining up different garage thresholds

[das_V8]

I have TrueLock HD Extreme tiles but this should be applicable across all brands.

I have two garage doors on different threshold dimensions and trying to plan how I want to line up the ramp edges? In the picture, the door with main use is to the right and the edging is backed off several inches from the threshold entrance. The edging to the left is the vehicle service/storage door and is rarely used. I show the edging lined up to the edge of the threshold use on the service door to get the main use door as close as possible but would still like to limit the visible concrete as much as possible. Is there anything I can do to get it closer to the threshold edge and still keep a continuous floor? Another thought is to just leave a small expansion gap between the main use side and the service side and line them up as I like. Maybe I can use some commercial t-molding like this to cover the gap?

https://www.t-molding.com/150in-black-t-molding.html

 

[das_V8]

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[CombatNinja]

Are those "thresholds" lower than the rest of the slab? It is hard to tell from the pictures but I have seen that quite often on garages, not sure why they do it, I guess it has to do with water running in the garage but I would rather fix the grading/drainage issue instead of saying that these dumb little basins are the "fix". Alas, I see builders take all kinds of half-assed shortcuts and the banks finance the homes and people gladly sign the papers so what do I know.

 

[das_V8]

Are those "thresholds" lower than the rest of the slab? It is hard to tell from the pictures but I have seen that quite often on garages, not sure why they do it, I guess it has to do with water running in the garage but I would rather fix the grading/drainage issue instead of saying that these dumb little basins are the "fix". Alas, I see builders take all kinds of half-assed shortcuts and the banks finance the homes and people gladly sign the papers so what do I know.

Yes, entrance is lower than slab. Early 90’s Midwest construction but still have sloped slab for drainage. Here is entrance pic for reference.

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[Rc_Guy]

on commercial jobs I work on they pour self leveling mix.

 

[das_V8]

Maybe this will help explain better. By "lining up thresholds", I mean getting both black tile edges as close to the concrete edge at the entrance. Maybe I should just line up the service door and paint the main entrance "gap" black with patio/porch paint. I can touch up as needed and it should look better than old concrete? And hot tires won't be sitting on the paint so shouldn't get pick up, just normal wear and tear?

 

[CombatNinja]

It isn't that we didn't understand your dilemma, there is just no real way to fix it. Your idea of painting it is as good as any.

 

[das_V8]

Got it. Didn’t mean to come off pushy just seemed conversation diverted to slab construction and thought maybe I was using wrong nomenclature.

Anyways, sealed joints and started painting foundation wall and tile expansion area. Decided to paint entrance, will paint entire apron in spring.

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[CombatNinja]

You should be able to fill that area between the doors with the grey tile, no? Just trim the ramp edge and fit a couple of pieces of grey tile in there.

 

[das_V8]

You should be able to fill that area between the doors with the grey tile, no? Just trim the ramp edge and fit a couple of pieces of grey tile in there.

Yep, that is the plan!


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[Garage Flooring]

There are really a couple of options here. Trimming a ramp edge or a tile at the front of the garage is not the greatest option.

1. Line everything up at the most important area and leave a little space on the lesser important area.

2. Give me a call on Wed and there is another product that can be mechanically fastened over a trimmed tile. Then you can put one side as planned and use a different edging for the other.