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G-Floor. Pros and Cons?

red90q

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I really like the look of G-Floor diamond print which is available at my local Costco for a good price. My concern is putting it directly over an unfinished concrete floor. Moisture is sure to build up over time. I'm thinking I should finish the floor first with an epoxy product first. Has anyone installed a large vinyl mat on top of their garage floor?

Thanks
Ian

http://www.bltllc.com/g-floor_main.htm
 
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dzd9fy

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I am curious too.... I have a garge floor that is 50 years old and in adddition to what appear to very deep oils stains, there is a lot of pock marking and such from the winter salt.

I would think the rubber mat would work well, just not sure how to clean it easily? Also might hold up better to my metal wheel floor jack and car dollies?:confused:
 

pattenp

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I have the coin pattern of the G-floor mats. They are fine if you don't do any DIY automotive repair. Just driving the cars in and out of the garage cause the mats to creep around on the floor and they also bunch up when rolling around anything with some weight to it with small wheels such as rolling tool boxes and jacks. Oh.. water does get under them and it takes forever to dry out. For the work I do in my garage I haven't been totally happy with the mats so I won't be buying them again when these wear out.

P.S. - You can glue down these mats, but that wasn't something I coud do due to moisture.
 
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Teken

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I laid down my G floor two weeks ago. I went with the tiles, and not the large 17' x 7' roll out mat as the tiles were dead cheap.

If I had to do it again and could afford the dollars to do it, it would definitely be epoxy, then a large roll out mat, then tiles, in that order.

Using the tiles that have adhesive backing, you must ensure that the floor is completely clean and dry and free of dust. So proper cleaning and prep is very important to say the least.

Once you lay down the tiles, ensure you mate all the tiles so they are absolutely tight against each other. Using a rolling pin, or a garden water roll is ideal to squish the tiles down so they stay in place. Temperature is critical for the tiles to adhere in place given our cold weather and climate.

Do not drive on the tiles for at least 24-72 hours, as the weight of the vehicle will cause the tiles to bunch up and flick up!

If you have a choice in colors, avoid black and white tiles . . . Looks fantastic, but is hell on the eyes . . .

I didn't have a choice because that was the only colors they had in stock at Costco at the time. But, for $23.00 a box of 24" x 24" with ten tiles per box I could live with the color choice! :bounce:

Lastly, buy 10-15% more tiles than you think you need as you will quickly realize that if you're using patterns or are cutting them there will be some waste, so better to have and not need, then to need and not have! :thumbup:
 

epoxyhelp

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Well ur going to have to make sure your concrete can past a moisture test first my friend clean the floor the best you can. After this is done take a peice of saran wrap put it on the floor tape it down and let it sit for a few days and see if any moisture accumulates if it does other options will need to be taken feel free to pm.

God Bless!
 
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