Problems With All Flooring Types

[Cairo94507]

You have a 1-car garage. I went through all of this with epoxy, RaceDeck, etc. I decided on porcelain tile thanks to this site. I would seriously consider porcelain for your project. Take some time to read the various threads here regarding porcelain tile- very informative.

The final factor for me was automotive dealerships typically have porcelain tile in their repair shops and they drag stuff all over it all day long, everyday. Cleans up nice and easy, it looks great.

I just ordered 1,450 sq. ft. of porcelain tile, PEI5, rectified in 12x12 for my garage and my brother's. Each garage is a 3-car. Mine is in progress at the moment as a full remodel and we added an in-ground, flush-mount BendPak scissor lift. The whole floor will be porcelain tiled. Once mine is done we start his garage. Oh, I searched high and low for PEI rectified porcelain tile and ended up with what I think will look very nice. The tile itself was $3.60 a sq. ft. Not cheap, but the best quality tile made. Good luck.

 

[427HISS]

Really, I didn't think porcelin tile would be tough enough to withstand weight, jack stands etc. Or are you only saying car show rooms ?

If my floor was brand new, I'd use epoxy paint but my house was built in 1978 with me working on cars with oil, antifreeze etc. so I just don't know if I could get it clean enough. Like I said before, my bro in law is a fellow body man and I know he cleaned his floor very well, and his paint did not work out well. I love the look though !

I wish I could afford a business with a good warranty,... to paint mine.

What company did you buy from, color style etc ?
How thick are the tiles ?
Are there tiles made for garage/shop ?
Please paste any links and pics.

As an example, one tile is
$2.55
Would be $428 for my floor.

Here's one I looked at. Low price natural tan color.
$2.50 sqft.

https://www.wayfair.com/home-improv...-20-porcelain-field-tile-in-alpi-emt1178.html

Wow, just looked at this porcelin flooring.

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

 

[Angelfire]

Do a search on here for the guys using porcelain.....there are plenty that have. BDAmico posted early in your thread to look into it....he's got a number of threads listed in his signature that discuss porcelain.

If properly installed, porcelain will hold up to just about anything (welding slag is one exception) you can throw at it.

I bought mine from build.com. I found one I liked and waited....they typically go on clearance and then you can get a great deal. My tile is through body, PE5, Rectified, and met all the other stats (ie. CoF, etc...) and I got it for around $1.20/SF (this was after shipping). Others have found great deals to be had at their local big box stores particularly when they are clearancing stuff.

Cheers.

 

[427HISS]

I will.
Thank you.