Porcelain Floor-tile requirements??

[mandylidel]

After feeling like I was committed to acid staining my garage floor I think I have officially fallen in love with the idea of tiling the garage. The longevity of the flooring and the style are exactly what I am looking for. It had never occurred to me you could tile a garage!

So, off I went to look for tile and I found this at my local Lowe's. It doesn't have a PEI rating, but the break strength is higher than most tile I've been looking at. Do you think this tile would work in a garage application?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Anatolia-T...n-x-36-in-Actual-5-9-in-x-35-43-in/1000274189

 

[Angelfire]

I don’t see a COF rating (coefficient of friction) but guessing it is relatively good if it’s textured. It’s also probably not through body. Not a show stopper but understand that if you do get a chip in it, it will show.

Personally I’ve never worked with the plank porcelain before. I’ve heard stories of it being relatively bowed which could make install a bit more challenging. So that would be another thing to look at in person.

In saying all this, even more important than the tile itself is the install. Full coverage under the tile is essential or you risk breakage. A whole lot of information here on the board to walk anyone through the process and some darned good tiler’s that graciously share their knowledge.
Cheers

 

[Bob P1]

Well, depends on if this is a storage only for cars garage or a "working" garage? I don't think a tile floor would be durable enough for even moderate work.

 

[Angelfire]

Please read up on the many threads from some very much working garages with tile installed. It's been used in working garages with great success. This isn't your typical track home tile install.

Edit: Here's but one thread.....also do a search for Jack Olsen beating his ceramic floor up with a 5lb hammer with no ill effect on the tile. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=305707

 

[Shea]

Well, depends on if this is a storage only for cars garage or a "working" garage? I don't think a tile floor would be durable enough for even moderate work.

These two links will answer a lot of questions and explain why porcelain works well on a garage floor. As mentioned above, one even includes the video of Jack Olsen beating on his tile with a sledge hammer.

http://allgaragefloors.com/porcelain-tile-garage-floor/
http://allgaragefloors.com/porcelain-garage-floor-questions/

After feeling like I was committed to acid staining my garage floor I think I have officially fallen in love with the idea of tiling the garage. The longevity of the flooring and the style are exactly what I am looking for. It had never occurred to me you could tile a garage!

So, off I went to look for tile and I found this at my local Lowe's. It doesn't have a PEI rating, but the break strength is higher than most tile I've been looking at. Do you think this tile would work in a garage application?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Anatolia-T...n-x-36-in-Actual-5-9-in-x-35-43-in/1000274189

I'm not so sure this is what you want. It's advertised as a floor and wall tile. I suspect that it has a PEI rating of 3 which would not be recommended for a garage. Also, plank tile such as this is harder to lay unless you are fairly experienced. As was mentioned, it does tend to bow a little. I believe that you don't want anything greater than a 33% overlap when putting plank tile down. The best thing you can do is contact the manufacturer and get the specs directly from them. Here is the link below:

http://www.anatoliatile.com/

 

[mandylidel]

These two links will answer a lot of questions and explain why porcelain works well on a garage floor. As mentioned above, one even includes the video of Jack Olsen beating on his tile with a sledge hammer.

http://allgaragefloors.com/porcelain-tile-garage-floor/
http://allgaragefloors.com/porcelain-garage-floor-questions/



I'm not so sure this is what you want. It's advertised as a floor and wall tile. I suspect that it has a PEI rating of 3 which would not be recommended for a garage. Also, plank tile such as this is harder to lay unless you are fairly experienced. As was mentioned, it does tend to bow a little. I believe that you don't want anything greater than a 33% overlap when putting plank tile down. The best thing you can do is contact the manufacturer and get the specs directly from them. Here is the link below:

http://www.anatoliatile.com/

Does this tile seem to meet more of the requirements you suggest?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/MARAZZI...Tile-15-60-sq-ft-case-SL021224HD1PR/205889877

I like the look of the larger tile 12x24, but do you recommend using 12 x 12 for better ease of installation?

 

[Shea]

Does this tile seem to meet more of the requirements you suggest?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/MARAZZI...Tile-15-60-sq-ft-case-SL021224HD1PR/205889877

I like the look of the larger tile 12x24, but do you recommend using 12 x 12 for better ease of installation?

This particular tile has a PEI or "class" rating of 4 which is good for a garage floor. The larger tiles are bit more difficult to work with because of their size, but as long as you back butter the tile and use a 1/2"x1/2" notched trowel you will be good. One of the benefits of the larger tile is less grout lines.

 

[mandylidel]

This particular tile has a PEI or "class" rating of 4 which is good for a garage floor. The larger tiles are bit more difficult to work with because of their size, but as long as you back butter the tile and use a 1/2"x1/2" notched trowel you will be good. One of the benefits of the larger tile is less grout lines.

Shea, I think you are going to be my new best friend as I prepare for this project. (whether you like it or not! ha)

Has anyone tried to put infloor heat under these tiles? We are planning on putting a proper heater in our garage, but thought maybe some in floor heat would be nice especially the walkways in the winter. Thoughts?

 

[deezee]

I've got infloor heat under mine with no issues. My local tile store told me not to have it heating while installing as the mortar won't cure properly.

 

[mandylidel]

I've got infloor heat under mine with no issues. My local tile store told me not to have it heating while installing as the mortar won't cure properly.

What type of in floor heat did you use? Do you remember roughly what the cost was for installing?

thanks!

 

[deezee]

My infloor heat project was done about a decade ago. I laid the tubing and had a plumber install a water heater converted to a boiler. (not allowed anymore) I"ll dread the day when I will have to replace that. I do not remember the cost. Sorry.

 

[Cobradriver]

Well, depends on if this is a storage only for cars garage or a "working" garage? I don't think a tile floor would be durable enough for even moderate work.