Floor tiles (racedeck, garage flooring llc, etc)

[Compressor]

Always thought that epoxy would be the go but have been leaning more towards some kind of plastic tile for installation ease and seemingly no issues.

Live in an area with rain and snow so was thinking of the tiles with slits in it to allow water to flow through but this seems counter to my goal of keeping the concrete clean from fluid spills during oil changes, etc?

Should I go back to epoxy or get the solid tiles and clean them somehow?

 

[James-W]

What I do on my concrete floor is I have a large tarp folded up so that it fits under the engine when I change oil. That way if I should accidentally spill any oil it just falls on the tarp and I can wipe it up with paper tools when I finish.

 

[Jinks]

Solid tiles let very little fluid through unless you spill a huge amount. It mostly just lays on the tile till you wipe it up. I've had mine about three years & have had to wipe up some small spills. Cleaning it is just sweep, & if I want it real clean a quick once over with a cheap steam mop.

 

[Compressor]

Thanks for the replies.

The tarp can definitely work but just seems to defeat the purpose of spending so much money on the tiles.

Sounds like maybe solid tiles is the way to go given my goals.

 

[Garage Flooring]

Thanks for the replies.

The tarp can definitely work but just seems to defeat the purpose of spending so much money on the tiles.

Sounds like maybe solid tiles is the way to go given my goals.

Solid Polypropylene tiles are essentially designed to leak. If you are looking to keep the concrete clean, no one on my side of the business could make that as a recommendation. The ribbed tiles are much easier to clean through, but if you are trying to keep things off your floor all together....

PVC tiles typically have tighter locks -- though they are not 'guaranteed' watertight. That is unless you spend the big bucks and go with Tuff Seal product.

If you have drips that are contained to a small area, we are happy to send an Oil Dri Garage Guard mat with your order.

 

[ontcanuck]

Tuff Seal is the only way to go. Just lifted some tiles and bone dry underneath in our brutal weather here in Canada and yes that's the same garage.

 

[crab]

That's nice.