New Age Flooring

[priobe]

Hello
I really considering using this in my garage. Can some please let me know how durable this is? Can you roll a steel 3 ton jack on it without scratches? Does it have the hollow sound when walking on top of it since it is a floating floor?
What are the down sides to this floor , installation etc.

FYI Newage has a special if you agree to write a review they will give you 2 boxes and 20 ft of edging for the threshold or end caps, I don’t recall exactly.

Thanks

 

[Six Gun Matt]

Hello
I really considering using this in my garage. Can some please let me know how durable this is? Can you roll a steel 3 ton jack on it without scratches? Does it have the hollow sound when walking on top of it since it is a floating floor?
What are the down sides to this floor , installation etc.

FYI Newage has a special if you agree to write a review they will give you 2 boxes and 20 ft of edging for the threshold or end caps, I don’t recall exactly.

Thanks

Most of us have only recently installed this tile, so true durability tests are still pending. Seems pretty strong, but I am sure it will scratch if you try hard enough.

As for any hollow sound, I have none. The backing actually deadens the tile a lot, and it is very comfortable to walk around on. Installation is EASY, much much easier than epoxy or true tile, maybe a little more difficult than Racedeck? Only took me a weekend for my "3" car garage.

 

[Git]

Hello
I really considering using this in my garage. Can some please let me know how durable this is? Can you roll a steel 3 ton jack on it without scratches? Does it have the hollow sound when walking on top of it since it is a floating floor?
What are the down sides to this floor , installation etc.

FYI Newage has a special if you agree to write a review they will give you 2 boxes and 20 ft of edging for the threshold or end caps, I don’t recall exactly.

Thanks

You need to order the free samples from NewAge. They send you 6 smaller pieces and you can do your own testing to get an idea. I think once you hold a piece in your hand, feel the weight and look at the rubber coating on the back you will be impressed. As I mentioned before - buy it from Costco if your concerned with the longevity of it

 

[priobe]

Thanks Git,

I will order the sample pack now.

Thanks again

 

[Mcintojc]

I just put my order in with Costco for the 600SQ bundle. Had to order another 5 boxes of tile from Newage to cover the additional SQ Ft I have and for extra cuts that need to be made. Also took the plunge on some cabinets as well. Costco has good pricing on those as well.

 

[Six Gun Matt]

I ordered everything directly through NewAge, as I didn't know they had the flooring at Costco, and the cabinets I wanted were all varied. It's coming together!:

1970s 3 Car Garage Remodel

 

[MDPharaoh]

To follow up on my crappy walls, doesnt look like I will use any of the endcaps, but will have to end up using baseboards on everything since they're so uneven. Big sad.

 

[kirbys3]

Update - I ordered these on Aug 27th, and they were delivered to me yesterday morning- 9/3/20. I actually had to place two orders- one for the 600sf bundle from Costco, and another for 7 extra tile boxes direct from NewAge- as my garage is closer to 680sf, not 600. NewAge managed to figure out that these were effectively just one order, and they put everything on the same pallet, which was awesome. Didn't have to deal with two separate freight deliveries.

Looking forward to finding time over the next month or two to install. Got a lot of planning to do prior to actually being able to do the work... lots of other things getting fixed up and changed in the garage, and I need to figure out which things make sense to do before the new flooring goes down.

 

[Git]

This is why I love Costco. I ordered the 600 sq foot package about 3 weeks before it went on sale. Costco.com has a 30 day price adjustment policy - you just go to their web page and fill out a form. So this morning I received an email that they are refunding me $431! they even included the $31 tax

 

[kirbys3]

Absolutely love Costco. I bought 2 new garage door openers from them last month, a week prior to them going on sale. Took all of 2 minutes in the store for them to refund me the $130.

 

[jacksonries73]

Just saw this on Insta...

https://newageproducts.com/flooring/luxury-vinyl-tiles/

Hmmm...

i saw this on Google, anyone in New Jersey go ahead
https://www.formsdesigns.com/garage-floor-coatings/

 

[MDPharaoh]

Following up here, because I can't be the only one with this predicament, walls are nowhere near straight, I understand that the tiles aren't supposed to go up to the wall, but the end caps are, so what are you guys doing for the gaps?

 

[MDPharaoh]

pics

 

[Shea]

Just glue some vinyl cove molding to the stem wall. The bottom of the molding usually kicks out about 1/2". That should be enough to cover the gaps.

 

[CombatNinja]

x2 on the vinyl cove base. Just make sure you get the big stuff that can cover up to 1/2" gaps and you should be fine. You really want to cover that up not only for aesthetics but also to prevent accumulation of dirt, dust, bugs, etc. Vinyl cove base is great for a garage because it acts as a little channel for your leaf blower to move everything violently out of the garage with no 90 degree angles to grab stuff.

 

[jferrante]

Did mine, first floor I ever did and overall not bad

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[priobe]

Did the cuts come out clean and sharp? If so can you please list the saw blade that was used. And other special tools.
Sorry if this was covered already

 

[gygeneral]

Did mine, first floor I ever did and overall not bad

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Another question, did you put your lift on top of the tiles. I sent that question to Newage a month ago and didn't get an answer.

 

[jferrante]

Another question, did you put your lift on top of the tiles. I sent that question to Newage a month ago and didn't get an answer.

I decided not to and have an engineer friend who said I could have. My fear was it overlapping two tiles and either cracking them or lifting them. Maybe not realistic but that's what I was worried about.

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[Git]

That turned out great! Any tips or tricks? I assume you started with a full width tile at the garage doors - how did it end up at the other end, did the last row look decent or would you have been better off cutting the first row to make the last row look better?

 

[kirbys3]

The instructions just call for a carbide tipped blade, I think 100 tooth? I got a Makita 12" 100T off Amazon for my Dewalt sliding compound miter saw. Hopefully, I'll be doing my install in the next few weeks- work is forcing me to use some vacation, this feels like a good project to spend a couple of days on during that time.

 

[GRivera]

I assume these snap together- does it seem oil or other fluids will pass through to the floor beneath?

 

[68FB400]

After getting a sample piece, I was impressed: Thick vinyl (color go all the way through) and rubberized backing. Dropped a few tools from chest height, no issue.

I priced New Age direct for the square footage needed for our 3 car garage vs Costco’s 600’ package. It was only a little more to get package from Costco on sale and should be enough left over to do a mud room too. More importantly, Costco’s guarantee.

I hope to install in the next couple of weeks. Have bead-board walls and will use base moulding for wall transitions, but looking for suggestions for transition outside.

My floor has a 1” raised lip inside the garage doors to keep water from coming in so I do not need the weatherstrip transition. Question is how to transition the tile to the leading edge at the lip? I plan on re-staining the 1’ section that is under door and goes outside.

Couple of thoughts:

1. Use the metal edging intended for wall transition.

2. Use table saw to cut the lipped edges and square off the leading edge (like sample piece was cut)

3. Use table saw and cut a beveled edge (30-45 degree)

Will likely need to use adhesive on the first row of tiles- any specific type? Clear caulk?

Thanks for any thoughts/recommendations

 

[Git]

After getting a sample piece, I was impressed: Thick vinyl (color go all the way through) and rubberized backing. Dropped a few tools from chest height, no issue.

I priced New Age direct for the square footage needed for our 3 car garage vs Costco’s 600’ package. It was only a little more to get package from Costco on sale and should be enough left over to do a mud room too. More importantly, Costco’s guarantee.

I hope to install in the next couple of weeks. Have bead-board walls and will use base moulding for wall transitions, but looking for suggestions for transition outside.

My floor has a 1” raised lip inside the garage doors to keep water from coming in so I do not need the weatherstrip transition. Question is how to transition the tile to the leading edge at the lip? I plan on re-staining the 1’ section that is under door and goes outside.

Couple of thoughts:

1. Use the metal edging intended for wall transition.

2. Use table saw to cut the lipped edges and square off the leading edge (like sample piece was cut)

3. Use table saw and cut a beveled edge (30-45 degree)

Will likely need to use adhesive on the first row of tiles- any specific type? Clear caulk?

Thanks for any thoughts/recommendations

I have a similar problem. We had the original concrete driveway removed and replaced with pavers set inside some concrete 'bands'. They poured the band up against the garage slab so that it is about 3/8" lower than the garage floor. Also, the garage door comes down right on the edge of the garage slab and I have been thinking on how to install the rubber threshold.

I don't have quite the offset you have but my first thought was to use the aluminum edging to cover up the exposed edge, but NewAge said it would not hold up. I will have to do some testing myself to see. Right now it has been too hot to mess around with anything outside.

My second thought was to build a small 'ramp' down to meet the lower surface and then I would be able glue down the threshold to that. I even made a test spot with some fast drying mortar to see how it would work and I think this might work out.

The black line in the pic is the inside edge of the garage door where it comes down on the floor. I might take a grinder to the corner and knock it down a little bit if I go this route

 

[jferrante]

I started with a full tile at the front left corner and worked left to right from there. They clip together but if you don't know what to look for you may catch yourself off by the time you go to lay the next row I did this and had to take a few out and restart.

Overall I'm happy with it I have a few clicks in like 2 areas but thats because of me not putting them in all the way, you can't see it but you'll hear it when you walk, it may settle.

It looks amazing and cleans really well.

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[68FB400]

Finished my install today. Ended up using table saw to cut 45 degree leading edge and miter saw took care of the other cuts. Product cuts very clean edges. Overall happy with the install. Will give this some time to see how it holds up before doing my detached ‘working’ garage.

 

[gdarrah99]

These are back on sale at Costco again. I've had a hard time finding by searching on the Costco website, but the link earlier in this thread will take you there directly. (I only have a couple of posts on here so I can't insert the link myself)

$400 off, so put your price match request in if you missed it before (like I did)!

 

[justnutsandbolts]

Here's my quick and amateur take on this:

 

[Shea]

Here's my quick and amateur take on this:

Out of curiosity, are you looking for a garage flooring product that will withstand heavy hammering on the surface and impacts with sharp objects?

If so, then the only one that is going to stand up to that would be porcelain tile. A polyvinyl mat would do fine with the hammering, but you still may get cuts from sharp objects. Same goes for hard plastic polypropylene tiles.

 

[ipl31]

Hello everyone,

First post. Thanks for sharing on this thread, very helpful. It has been hard to find candid information about this flooring system. I am in the process of upgrading my garage and shop space and looking for flooring. I am seriously considering pulling the trigger on the Costco deal. The only question I have is around support and cushioning. My joints can get achy on concrete floors. Working in my garage, going to to Home Depot, Costco or other place with concrete floors leaves me feeling it in the knees.

How do others rate the comfort? It looks like it should be good given the IXPE foam layer. I could always try to add a layer below the tiles for more cushion but I would really like a one shot solution. Thanks for any feedback you have on the comfort of this system.

 

[Armorpoxy]

Hi, we would have concerns about putting additional cushioning below this tile as if compresses more than designed it could affect the interlock system and cause damage. If you do plan on doing this, suggest you test it first with driving on it with the extra cushion underneath it.

 

[ipl31]

Hi, we would have concerns about putting additional cushioning below this tile as if compresses more than designed it could affect the interlock system and cause damage. If you do plan on doing this, suggest you test it first with driving on it with the extra cushion underneath it.

Do they tiles as is provide additional cushioning? If I install them on a concrete surface will it be less impactful than standing and working on concrete directly?

Thanks!

 

[Armorpoxy]

We have seen the product and it includes a thin 'cushion bottom layer'. We would suggest that you obtain a sample from the supplier for evaluation.

Perhaps one of the GJ Members who has some can send a close-up of the side view/bottom.

If your concern is about the floor being comfortable, take a look at our www.supratile.com solid PVC Industrial grade interlocking tiles. Less expensive than the New Age and definitely would add some cushion since they are not nearly as hard as concrete, but yet durable enough for heavy duty use.

 

[ipl31]

Keep us posted on your new flooring

Will do. I ordered the New Age 400 sq ft kit from Costco. Once I get it installed I will post some pictures and thoughts. Shipping is 1-4 weeks right now, so no idea yet when it will arrive.

 

[Mcintojc]

Finished my install today. Ended up using table saw to cut 45 degree leading edge and miter saw took care of the other cuts. Product cuts very clean edges. Overall happy with the install. Will give this some time to see how it holds up before doing my detached ‘working’ garage.

Awesome looking! I bought the same Titanium flooring and will be installing it in the next few weeks...can't wait to see mine completed. Did you get the threshold or will you be doing anything with the transition from the concrete to the tile?
The threshold came with the kit I bought and just looking to see what others are doing at the garage door transition.

 

[petesv650]

I just got my sample kit and I'm quite impressed! I've been stalling on my garage makeover for years, mainly because I'm stuck on how to do the flooring. Went down the rabbit holes of epoxy, porcelain, and various composites (both snap together and glued VCT), and they all have a fair number of drawbacks.

I recently came across the New Age product, and it seems perfect for me.

My floor is rough, but fairly flat, with just a couple of 2-3mm high spots that I'll probably spot grind to get "close enough" to flat. Although the tiles are very rigid, there is a bit of backing cushion where I won't have to get too ****.

I assembled my samples on the ground as a test to walk on, and there's definitely a bit of a cushion compared to concrete. It's not much, but you can tell it's there. Not sure if this will permanently compress over the years and lose it's spring, but I'll take it for now!

The tiles seem just slightly clackier than walking on concrete. Like walking across a hardwood floor in sneakers (concrete) vs. dress shoes (New Age floor). Keep in mind this is just on my small test bed; it might dampen once I have the whole floor installed.

I was concerned with how well the tiles would seal against themselves, and if the seam would accumulate dirt or if water would seep through. Ends up they did a nice job with the interconnect. It's very tight, but also seems quite easy to install (might not even need to mallet it too much). The gap between tiles is barely perceptible - dirt should brush right out - and I think I could probably hose the garage out without water getting in between.

Anyway, that's my first impression. Once I figure out the samples I don't want I'll do some destruction tests

By the way, the stuff I do is mainly homeowner stuff and light mechanical/electronic/wood projects. So for me, these are perfect. I'm sure I'll cause some damage over the years, but I'll buy a few extra tiles and replace if needed. It seems like I can use a toilet plunger or something to lift up a small section after they've been installed.

My last point is that I'm quite stoked on the ease of prep, installation, and the non-permanent nature of it. I mean, they look great, I'll get the floor done in literally a weekend, and worst case if it starts falling apart in five years I can just rip 'em up and put something else in without having to grind up epoxy or grout. What's also nice is that I don't have to empty my garage to do this. I can move my stuff to one half, install half, swap, and be done.

Sure, it's not a cheap option. But man, the thought of what I'd have to go through to do epoxy "right" is paralyzing.

Anyway, I won't get to this until winter and I'll post some pics as I'm going through it. I'm very happy to have seen this thread and I hope the folks already putting this down share their thoughts and tips.

 

[kram71]

I like the look. I would like to see a review of how it holds up to oil spills and tire marks over time.

 

[Git]

I like the look. I would like to see a review of how it holds up to oil spills and tire marks over time.

I believe that line of flooring was just released this spring. That is why I purchased from Costco. If it is not holding up 2 -3 years down the road, it will returned under Costco's Risk-Free 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

 

[Mge2093]

After evaluating alternatives, I have decided to start down the path with NewAge floor tiles - the higher cost offset in my mind by a more predictable outcome with less prep / installation skill requirements.

The downside: NewAge customer service is not very good; they do not seem to have anyone with real life hands on experience with their flooring products.

 

[kram71]

I believe that line of flooring was just released this spring. That is why I purchased from Costco. If it is not holding up 2 -3 years down the road, it will returned under Costco's Risk-Free 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

I love Costco but my curiosity is not about returning it. I would like to see how it holds up to oil before I consider buying. I do have some samples here so if I decide to buy in the future I will do some tests on the samples before hand. I wish you the best of luck with your new floors. I think they look very nice!