Laminate floor- heavy machines

[jav]

I'm in the process of building my new garage which will have an upper level (wood deck) where I'll keep and use some heavy machines.

I've become a fan of laminate floor. I've used it in my rentals and it was so durable, I used in my house as well. It's held up better than real hardwood. I was hoping to use in the garages upper level but I'm a bit concerned that heavy machines might limit it's ability to "float". Anyone have any thought on this?

 

[James-W]

I suspect it will depend on how close you keep the space to the same temperature all the time. If you keep the space at the same temperature all the time, then I don't think the weight of the machines will matter because the floor shouldn't be expanding or contracting due to changes in temperature.

 

[Garage Flooring]

I'm in the process of building my new garage which will have an upper level (wood deck) where I'll keep and use some heavy machines.

I've become a fan of laminate floor. I've used it in my rentals and it was so durable, I used in my house as well. It's held up better than real hardwood. I was hoping to use in the garages upper level but I'm a bit concerned that heavy machines might limit it's ability to "float". Anyone have any thought on this?

Check with the manufacturer. IF you get them fully expanded (out in sun) that may help. What I did in a bit of a different situation is I created areas that could float inside of other areas by using the H style molding