indoor workshop interlocking floor tile choices?

[redline9k]

going down the path of recoating my 220sqft basement workshop and not looking forward to all of the concrete prep. Ive been thinking about doing racedeck-like tiles instead but have been overwhelmed by choices. My major concerns are:

• i have a few heavy tools (tablesaw /250lb, bandsaw, etc) on mobile bases that need to be able to roll easily
• i rebuild bicycles so the chance of grease/oil on the floor is high - needs to be easy to wipe up/mop/clean or remove/replace tiles
• along those lines, ive been known to drop small parts, so im thinking smooth/solid surface (no holes/slots)
• existing concrete floor isnt perfectly smooth, theres some minor lumps and divots (maybe 1/8" high/low spots)

what would be my best options with those caveats, or should i just deal w the prep and coat the floor.

 

[budget76]

I can tell you for certain these Vevor options are nice, but they will not work for your application. I'm putting them in my basement currently and they're too soft to roll things. they also make hard ones, those will very likely be going in my garage in the near future

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[kngelv]

Solid RaceDeck type tiles.

James

 

[Shea]

going down the path of recoating my 220sqft basement workshop and not looking forward to all of the concrete prep. Ive been thinking about doing racedeck-like tiles instead but have been overwhelmed by choices. My major concerns are:

• i have a few heavy tools (tablesaw /250lb, bandsaw, etc) on mobile bases that need to be able to roll easily
• i rebuild bicycles so the chance of grease/oil on the floor is high - needs to be easy to wipe up/mop/clean or remove/replace tiles
• along those lines, ive been known to drop small parts, so im thinking smooth/solid surface (no holes/slots)
• existing concrete floor isnt perfectly smooth, theres some minor lumps and divots (maybe 1/8" high/low spots)

what would be my best options with those caveats, or should i just deal w the prep and coat the floor.

Interlocking solid top tiles are a great choice for your basement based on your needs. In terms of your equipment, most interlocking tiles will withstand quite a bit of weight in a small area as long as it's not concentrated on thin, angle-iron legs. A round flat or square flat footpad is what you need.

 

[Swisstrax_Official]

Hi there!

Looking at your needs for a basement workshop, we recommend checking out our Diamondtrax floor tiles. https://www.swisstrax.com/diamondtrax-home-flooring-tile.html

It's a solid tile that features a classic diamond plate appearance. Easy to clean and built to last, install takes only a few hours and is easy to disassemble for cleaning/maintenance underneath the tiles.

Talk to one of our designers for any questions you may have and they'll be more than happy to help!

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