VCT tiles shifting (again)

[budl]

I've had vct on my garage floor for about 4 mos. now. I have a problem with the tiles shifting due to camber change when I lower my car from the 2 post lift. I have tried:
1. loose tiles under the tires
2. carpet squares under the tires
3. Masonite squares under the tires
The slab is a properly cured new slab and I used Henry's glue. Other than this issue, I like the vct. The tiles are easy to replace but I'm tired of doing it.

Anyone have any new ideas on a solution. I believe I read somewhere that plastic garbage bags worked well as a low friction device. What about Teflon slide plates or epoxy glue for the tiles in the tire patch area?

Thanks
Bud

 

[HiHoSilver]

Henry's glue? Not heard of it. I had VCT tiles in the last garage(moved back in Feb). I never had problems, even after four years of use and abuse. I even washed the auto in the garage on a regular basis. Constantly changed tires on the Vette between auto crosses, no issues with camber adjustment.

I am assuming you used Armstrong tiles and you cleaned the floor, if so the only thing that I can think of is the glue is not strong enough. If properly installed, the tiles should not be that easy to replace.

I used Armstrong adhesive, no issues with shifting or lifting.
I would redo the tiles around the lift using Armstrong adhesive.

 

[Shea]

Personally, I think the Armstrong 750 adhesive is better than the Henry's. Everyone I know that has used it hasn't had your issue's - but there is no guarantee you still wouldn't have a problem.

That said, one thing I have seen on a VCT floor with a lift was polished aluminum diamond plate squares attached to the floor next to the lift. The owner would park the car's front wheels right on the plate when he used the lift. When he lowered the car it came back down on the diamond plate without any worries. The plates were attached to the floor with stainless bolts. It really looked slick. Of course if you have any newer Corvettes you would want some for the rear of the lift as well.