Hey everyone. I’m looking to redo my garage floors, about 40x23(3 car garage). Looking at different options/brands and it seems TrueLock from Garage Floor LLC comes recommended. Which other brands and vendors have you all had experiences with? Any specials or discount codes floating around? Thanks!
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I am really impressed with some of the inexpensive VCT tile jobs posted here. The ultimate in my opinion is small (like subway tile size) ceramic tiles. That is what you see in some higher end shops. The big 12x12 or 12x24 inch ceramic tiles you see most here using are cheaper to install but will crack as time goes on from jacking on them, dropping stuff on them, etc., though they can be replaced.
I use pvc tiles but they cost more. With either hard or soft plastic, vinyl or rubber interlocking garage tiles, they will contract and expand with heat and cold. Leave your garage doors open in direct sunlight and you will see the first couple of rows of tiles buckling at the joints as they expand from the heat. They say to leave 1/2” for movement along the walls, but if you are like me, you will be putting stuff in your garage that will prevent movement, like cars, work benches, cabinets, maybe a lift.
I had my doors open on a very windy day earlier this year and all the tiles in the front were lifting up and buckling as the wind got under them and started lifting them. And my tiles aren’t the cheap light plastic ones that most people use. They are the heavy rubber or pvc ones that weigh several lbs each.
I use pvc tiles but they cost more. With either hard or soft plastic, vinyl or rubber interlocking garage tiles, they will contract and expand with heat and cold. Leave your garage doors open in direct sunlight and you will see the first couple of rows of tiles buckling at the joints as they expand from the heat. They say to leave 1/2” for movement along the walls, but if you are like me, you will be putting stuff in your garage that will prevent movement, like cars, work benches, cabinets, maybe a lift.
I had my doors open on a very windy day earlier this year and all the tiles in the front were lifting up and buckling as the wind got under them and started lifting them. And my tiles aren’t the cheap light plastic ones that most people use. They are the heavy rubber or pvc ones that weigh several lbs each.
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Garage Flooring
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Hey everyone. I’m looking to redo my garage floors, about 40x23(3 car garage). Looking at different options/brands and it seems TrueLock from Garage Floor LLC comes recommended. Which other brands and vendors have you all had experiences with? Any specials or discount codes floating around? Thanks!
RaceDeck, TrueLock HD, TrueLock HDXT would be my suggestions... Which ones depends on how they are being used. If its not on sale it will be discounted for GJ members
CJDave
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I am really impressed with some of the inexpensive VCT tile jobs posted here. The ultimate in my opinion is small (like subway tile size) ceramic tiles. That is what you see in some higher end shops. The big 12x12 or 12x24 inch ceramic tiles you see most here using are cheaper to install but will crack as time goes on from jacking on them, dropping stuff on them, etc., though they can be replaced.
I use pvc tiles but they cost more. With either hard or soft plastic, vinyl or rubber interlocking garage tiles, they will contract and expand with heat and cold. Leave your garage doors open in direct sunlight and you will see the first couple of rows of tiles buckling at the joints as they expand from the heat. They say to leave 1/2” for movement along the walls, but if you are like me, you will be putting stuff in your garage that will prevent movement, like cars, work benches, cabinets, maybe a lift.
I had my doors open on a very windy day earlier this year and all the tiles in the front were lifting up and buckling as the wind got under them and started lifting them. And my tiles aren’t the cheap light plastic ones that most people use. They are the heavy rubber or pvc ones that weigh several lbs each.
My RaceDeck Free Flow tiles do not lift with wind and the garage door faces the prevailing wind here. My tapered edge, black, may buckle slightly in direct sunlight but only in one spot. Based on the number of complaints and negatives on this forum regarding anything that is brushed, squeegeed, poured or sprayed onto a garage floor I am certainly glad that I chose RackDeck. CJDave.
Wind might pass through freeflow. That could help. 40 mph gusts will lift a lot of things, but maybe few people have garage doors open on really windy days or just before a storm. The most common issue is probably heat related buckling, but I can see freeflow helping with heat management as well. The issue also depends on what you have on your floor that stops floating/expansion.
CJDave
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Wind might pass through freeflow. That could help. 40 mph gusts will lift a lot of things, but maybe few people have garage doors open on really windy days or just before a storm. The most common issue is probably heat related buckling, but I can see freeflow helping with heat management as well. The issue also depends on what you have on your floor that stops floating/expansion.
Possibly my tapered edge pieces keep the wind from lifting my tiles. Just a windy day my overhead is likely to be open. Precipitation will cause me to close it as I don't want the rain blowing in on my Mach 1. pbon didn't mention if he has any edging and is unsure if the tiles are pvc or rubber. CJDave.
Gnfantic
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Deciding one what to do with my garage floor is making me looney. In order to do a VCT job your concrete has to be perfect, mine is not. It has dips.
A you-tuber stated that he can not turn his truck wheel while in the garage or it will lift or unlock his racedeck tiles. Can anyone confirm this??? I almost started the design process but then he scared me, I do not want that happening.
A you-tuber stated that he can not turn his truck wheel while in the garage or it will lift or unlock his racedeck tiles. Can anyone confirm this??? I almost started the design process but then he scared me, I do not want that happening.
CJDave
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As long as the vehicle is moving my RaceDeck tiles won't buckle. If the vehicle is sitting still then yes mine have. My floor was just the standard garage floor and I will admit that with the slight unevenness of the concrete there was some noise as you walked on it. That has disappeared with time and I suppose gravity and the cars sitting on it has made the tiles take a set to the concrete. I used no landscaping cloth or any other underlayment. I scraped up some wayward globs of drywall compound and hosed the floor off. After 5 years of rain, ice, snow, slush and whatever else her daily driver drags in I have no complaints.
The activities that will take place in the garage and budget are the biggest concerns. I do no welding or woodworking. I did remove and install my 428 motor last fall. No issues with the engine hoist or engine stand.
I didn't care for the thought of all of the chemicals involved in the various coatings that are discussed here. CJDave.
The activities that will take place in the garage and budget are the biggest concerns. I do no welding or woodworking. I did remove and install my 428 motor last fall. No issues with the engine hoist or engine stand.
I didn't care for the thought of all of the chemicals involved in the various coatings that are discussed here. CJDave.
Garage Flooring
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Deciding one what to do with my garage floor is making me looney. In order to do a VCT job your concrete has to be perfect, mine is not. It has dips.
A you-tuber stated that he can not turn his truck wheel while in the garage or it will lift or unlock his racedeck tiles. Can anyone confirm this??? I almost started the design process but then he scared me, I do not want that happening.
If you are moving while turning the tires you will be fine.
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