Looking for floor suggestions

[black2002ls]

I am finishing up a 12x24 room in our shop to house equipment for our laser business and trying to decide if I want to do something with the floor. Our lasers sit on adjustable feet, so the most traffic/abuse the floor will see is foot traffic and an accasional droppes tool. All of our machines have industrial casters so they roll easy when they need to move. Shop was poured last November. I would prefer something with minimal prep, it would also be nice to be able to coat one half of the room, move equipment, and coat the other half .

I haven't ruled out tile or laminate solutions as long as they are water proof and durable.

 

[Garage Flooring]

Depending on the weight of the equipment and UV exposure, it is likely almost any coating will hold up ok, given adequate prep. I would do everything at once. If you can get me some more details I would be happy to make a specific suggestion

 

[black2002ls]

Depending on the weight of the equipment and UV exposure, it is likely almost any coating will hold up ok, given adequate prep. I would do everything at once. If you can get me some more details I would be happy to make a specific suggestion

Our big machine is about 800 lbs. Everytbing else will be rolling tool carts and work benches. UV exposure would be zero. It is in the back of the shop, the only light that would make it in would be through the shop roll up doors and then the double single light doors on the laser room.

I'm starting to lean towards floor tiles. Primarily for ease and quickness of install. Any time that the lasers are down for install is time that we aren't generating revenue.

 

[FMB4]

Flooring is best installed all at once as GF says above. However, that isn't always practical or possible. That said, I'd consider floor tiles that meet the weight requirements of your machinery. Good luck with your laser business!

 

[black2002ls]

Flooring is best installed all at once as GF says above. However, that isn't always practical or possible. That said, I'd consider floor tiles that meet the weight requirements of your machinery. Good luck with your laser business!

Thank you! We've been in business since Nov '19 and it has been a rollercoaster!

I think tiles are the way we are going. Ease of install, and reducing machine down time are highest priorities, as well as finally "finishing" the laser room. We are in NE Texas and trying to get thr room sealed up enough to get the mini split installed, it is an ABSOLUTE sweat box right now!

 

[kelpaso1]

I would consider laminate flooring used in houses. That **** is incredibly rugged, and unless the floor sit's under water should not be a problem. Even then, when I did my house I left a few scrap pieces on my patio for a year getting rained on, covered with snow all winter, rain in the spring, and hot sun in the summer. When I decided to clean up and throw them away they still looked like new. No swelling, de-lams, etc. I was surprised. A couple guys here did that and had no complaints as far as I know.

 

[FMB4]

We are in NE Texas and trying to get the room sealed up enough to get the mini split installed, it is an ABSOLUTE sweat box right now!

Lived in the Panhandle in the early '70s. Was a cake walk compared to NE TX. Might consider a dehumidifier in addition, of course, to the split.

 

[black2002ls]

I would consider laminate flooring used in houses. That **** is incredibly rugged, and unless the floor sit's under water should not be a problem. Even then, when I did my house I left a few scrap pieces on my patio for a year getting rained on, covered with snow all winter, rain in the spring, and hot sun in the summer. When I decided to clean up and throw them away they still looked like new. No swelling, de-lams, etc. I was surprised. A couple guys here did that and had no complaints as far as I know.

I've thought about, a lot of the mfg's now offer waterproof products. Part of me wants to cut cost and just find something that I'm OK with Aesthetically and move on. Then, there is the part of me that is saying "you will spend a LOT of time in that room, it should be something bad *** so that every time you look at it, you don't regret the decision"

 

[black2002ls]

Depending on the weight of the equipment and UV exposure, it is likely almost any coating will hold up ok, given adequate prep. I would do everything at once. If you can get me some more details I would be happy to make a specific suggestion

Talk to me about the truelock hdx tiles

 

[Garage Flooring]

I have the HDXT in my garage and LOVE them. They are typically in stock, in my warehouse and ready to go. I would strongly consider those and RaceDeck diamond

 

[black2002ls]

I have the HDXT in my garage and LOVE them. They are typically in stock, in my warehouse and ready to go. I would strongly consider those and RaceDeck diamond

I got a quote from Racedeck, because I wanted the sublime green. However, with my application, I just can't justify the extra $$/sf for no major benefit. I'll be ordsring the HDXT soon! I just need to finalize a pattern and colors!

 

[Garage Flooring]

Let me know if I can help

 

[Prestonwv]

For my building which consists of 3 rooms, a motorcycle room/shop, exercise, and wood working, I used a commercial rated, glue down, LVP
https://www.nextfloor.net/indestructible This flooring was both heavier and less expensive (including adhesive) than any click together LVP I could find. And given the heavy items preventing it from floating/expanding I felt gluing down to be a better choice. It's been down two years now and it has shown no ill effects from all the use and abuse. No dents from side stands, tool chests, lift, etc. nor discoloration from the occasional oil spill when changing oil. I would use this product again in a heartbeat.