VCT install pics - start to finish
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Really, really, nice work.
When time and funds allow, I want to do this in my garage. I currently have a concrete stain which isn't wearing that great and is hard to clean well. I'm going to have to do this on day.
One question, please. How long would one want to leave cars off the floor for the glue to dry, etc?
When time and funds allow, I want to do this in my garage. I currently have a concrete stain which isn't wearing that great and is hard to clean well. I'm going to have to do this on day.
One question, please. How long would one want to leave cars off the floor for the glue to dry, etc?
mobetta
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you dont place the tile until the glue is dry, but I'd say 24-36 hrs on parking
kaffine
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You need to search for VCT* The search feature ignores 3 letter words. The * acts as a wild card so it will find posts with VCT in them.
Dan in Pasadena
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I really like both these floors. I like the solid black for under the vehicle and as for the checkerboard? I'd do it but I'd use larger squares by using 4 ea. white alternating 4 ea. black. To me, that would be less "busy" and just as traditional. Just my $.02. These both look excellent.
SteveB
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Very nice job, I like it.
My VCT has been down for nearly 4 years now and no problems at all. I also went for black tiles where our cars are parked so that the inevitable staining from tires is not easily seen.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/281382/14
My VCT has been down for nearly 4 years now and no problems at all. I also went for black tiles where our cars are parked so that the inevitable staining from tires is not easily seen.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/281382/14
what he said
SteveB
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A week or so after the install (cars remained outside in my driveway during this period) I applied a coating of Armstrong S-495 Floor Sealer.
Then a day later I laid down 3 coats of S-480 Floor Polish, using a sponge mop.
That was it.
A couple times a year I mop clean my VCT floor with S-485 Cleaner, diluted with warm water and when its dry I refresh the shine with a single application of the polish.
Last year I stripped the finish off using S-490 Commercial VCT Stripper and a rental machine from Home Depot.
After a good cleaning (S-485) I applied 3 more coats of S-480 Polish.
This may sound like a lot of work but it isn't. It takes me under 10 minutes to either mop clean the floor or apply a layer of polish. I have never used a floor polisher, just let it air dry to a real nice shine.
I have had zero problems with tiles lifting or cracking.
Then a day later I laid down 3 coats of S-480 Floor Polish, using a sponge mop.
That was it.
A couple times a year I mop clean my VCT floor with S-485 Cleaner, diluted with warm water and when its dry I refresh the shine with a single application of the polish.
Last year I stripped the finish off using S-490 Commercial VCT Stripper and a rental machine from Home Depot.
After a good cleaning (S-485) I applied 3 more coats of S-480 Polish.
This may sound like a lot of work but it isn't. It takes me under 10 minutes to either mop clean the floor or apply a layer of polish. I have never used a floor polisher, just let it air dry to a real nice shine.
I have had zero problems with tiles lifting or cracking.
X2 on what SteveB said.
My floor has been neglected a little bit the last few months since it's winter here and I've had a few car repair projects happen in the garage. Maybe I'll take a few pics of it as I clean it up and buff it back to new again to show everybody how resilient it is in a garage setting.
To the person that asked, yes the garage is heated.
My floor has been neglected a little bit the last few months since it's winter here and I've had a few car repair projects happen in the garage. Maybe I'll take a few pics of it as I clean it up and buff it back to new again to show everybody how resilient it is in a garage setting.
To the person that asked, yes the garage is heated.
Very nice looking floor.
I purchased my house (with existing shop) and the floor had been mopped with a grey sealer. For whatever reason the sealer was coming up all over the place, so I decided to go with VCT.
It has been down now for 6 years and still looks good. The only issue I have is with the polishing. I initually used a wax from Home Depot and it looked great for a while but scratched very easy and became dull.
I have noticed if you park a vehicle over the white tiles for an extended perior of time they will discolor.
I finally found a professional who came in stripped the floor and covered with some sort of plastic covering???? He comes back every 3 months and does his magic and they look great again.
Cheers!
Mickm
I purchased my house (with existing shop) and the floor had been mopped with a grey sealer. For whatever reason the sealer was coming up all over the place, so I decided to go with VCT.
It has been down now for 6 years and still looks good. The only issue I have is with the polishing. I initually used a wax from Home Depot and it looked great for a while but scratched very easy and became dull.
I have noticed if you park a vehicle over the white tiles for an extended perior of time they will discolor.
I finally found a professional who came in stripped the floor and covered with some sort of plastic covering???? He comes back every 3 months and does his magic and they look great again.
Cheers!
Mickm
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W126C
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This may seem obvious to most, but how or what do you finish the edge with at the drop off by the garage door? Is there some type of metal threshold or just cut the tile at the edge?
icefisherman
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For you guys that live where it snows, does the floor get slippery if you have say snow on your tires or boots if the floor is polished? Does anyone with vct use there garage everday to park in and bring slush and salt and dirt in? Does the sand scratch the vct really bad or is it not to noticable? Do you think the salty slush will loosen up the vct over time? I keep my garage at a min. 40 degrees all winter. Thanks guys!!
royale5
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Turned out great. I think I will be doing VCT instead of Epoxy after seeing this.
AlphaGarage
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Up to now BondTite 1101 has worked extremely well for us as a primer for concrete, stainless steel, etc., but the back story is that the BT1101 as a top coat for VCT surprised us a bit, because BT1101 wasn't designed for that application at all, and it was never marketed for that use. However when more and more VCT jobs started coming in from our contractors Wolverine Coatings, followed by enthusiastic end user field reports, WCC took notice. As a result they went ahead and tweaked the formula which resulted in an entirely new coating just for VCT applications, BondTite 1107.
The advances are:
* BT1107 adheres even better to VCT
* BT1107 has improved UV resistance
* BT1107 increased abrasion resistance
And at proper thickness BondTite 1107 also offers impact and shock mitigation to cut down on nicks and gouges.
Up to now we haven’t mentioned 1107 much in DIY channels because since it was being used mostly in larger super markets and such it was only available in 15 gallon kits. However, we talked about that the other day and decided to start offering it in a 3 gallon kits. At 5 mils thick (minimum recommended) that's good to coat 850 ft2, or 425 with two coats at 10 mils net.
If you want to increase UV resistance, as well as durability apply a clear coat of EnduraShield 2254 over the BT1107.
Hey Dipper,
Great thread, I'm in Rochester also and in the same boat as you going to heat the garage and can't empty the whole thing out. Your floor looks great. Going to go price the tile this weekend. Are you going to seal with epoxy? If so can you do half at a time?
Thanks for all the great info.
Great thread, I'm in Rochester also and in the same boat as you going to heat the garage and can't empty the whole thing out. Your floor looks great. Going to go price the tile this weekend. Are you going to seal with epoxy? If so can you do half at a time?
Thanks for all the great info.
Speedy2222
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glanced through but not sure if anyone said it or not. to help with cutting, use one of those small propane hand torches to heat up the tile first then cut it.
SteveB
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I was able to lay my VCT on a very hot summer day. Leaving the open cases of tile in the sunshine for an hour or so before and throughout the installation had the same affect.
Speedy2222
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not really. it helps but doesn't give the same effects
FirstGenZq8
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dipper, just wanted to compliment you on your garage, it looks incredible. your VCT install inspired me to do the same.
did you seal yours w/ epoxy or decide against it?
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95897
did you seal yours w/ epoxy or decide against it?
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95897
Thanks, your's looks good as well.
i have not done epoxy, and don't have any plans to in the near future.
I find cleaning it and spot mopping the sealer on the floor is about all I
usually have time for. Maybe this year I'll rent a buffer machine to strip
and polish it.
i have not done epoxy, and don't have any plans to in the near future.
I find cleaning it and spot mopping the sealer on the floor is about all I
usually have time for. Maybe this year I'll rent a buffer machine to strip
and polish it.
VCT job looks great!! You have me reconsidering my options on my 30x60 garage. I like the look of the VCT but would probably want to put a sealer on. Perhaps Alpha can give a quick rundown on requirements for a good bond of their 1107 product on VCT. Alpha?
Hog Rider
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I have a Question about VCT. Is there any concrete prep besides a very good cleaning?
When I painted the trim inside of my garage I did not think ahead and sprayed the trim and got overspray on the floor.Will the glue stick to the overspray or do I need to remove the paint? Thank's.
When I painted the trim inside of my garage I did not think ahead and sprayed the trim and got overspray on the floor.Will the glue stick to the overspray or do I need to remove the paint? Thank's.
ol55
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Does anyone know if the VCT will behave if installed on concrete with the in floor radiant heat??
All i had to do was sweep and vacuum. Although my concrete was about 2 years old so not real dirty to begin with. I had a few oil spots that i spot cleaned as best i could.
I wouldn't be worried about a little overspray from paint, now if your overspray has 100% coverage then you may want to try to scrape some off, but a little bit shouldn't be a big deal. The glue is put down full spread with a small notch trowel so there is quite a bit of glue that adheres each tile.
As far as VCT with infloor radiant heat, I would think it would be okay after the glue has set up per the manufacturers instructions. VCT is typically used in commercial applications so i'm sure there are plenty of commercial applications using VCT over radiant infloor heat.
octavio3311
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I'm concerned how it would handle a daily driver - especially with our winters. My side is for my toys - but the wifes car brings in tons of sand and salt and snow. The warmer months are not an issue. .
FarmerSid
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Anybody have a supplier in eastern Ontario of VCT tiles?
scuba0459
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I got mine at Home Depot in Edmonton. All the big box and most floor and tile stores carry it.
Albert
Albert
Dan_inthewind
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>FarmerSid, our RONA carries the tiles here in N Eastern Ontario.
Anyone??