Will anything work?

[968944]

Hello all,

I have a mid-lift in my shop that has rollers that move across the floor as the lift rises.

I was wondering if there is a product that would stand up to the pressure of this?

I would love to dress up the bare cement, but don't have any idea what might work.

Thanks...Ryan

 

[slickgt1]

Porcelain tile would work really well.

 

[aka Larry]

What installing using 2 flat steel plates where the rollers ride, and coat the rest as you like?

 

[JimVonBaden]

What installing using 2 flat steel plates where the rollers ride, and coat the rest as you like?

That is what I would do, use SS plates and no rust either.

Jim

 

[Angelfire]

Porcelain and be done with it!

 

[968944]

What happens to porcelain tiles when you drop a ratchet from 48" ? All I can imagine is cracked tiles.

 

[SapesOfIndia]

What happens to porcelain tiles when you drop a ratchet from 48" ? All I can imagine is cracked tiles.

If bedded correctly they will only chip and no more than how much a concrete will chip.

 

[Zeke]

I wouldn't want to deal with the grout lines in a tile floor. Plus, I don't care how well the tiles are laid, the glazing will end up being pulverized if the lift is used in one place. That is unless the wheels are some kind of super duper urethane that won't flat and yet give enough to not damage the tile. Does such a thing exist?

I don't want to go OT and hijack, but high fired un-glazed quarry tiles are nearly bullet proof. They come in red and tan. Now back to our regularly scheduled topic.

If I had a scissors lift, I'd want something that offered no rolling resistance, like steel which would also help distribute the load. As such, it just occurred to me that you could place steel down on the floor and tile up to it for a flush finish.

 

[JimVonBaden]

If I had a scissors lift, I'd want something that offered no rolling resistance, like steel which would also help distribute the load. As such, it just occurred to me that you could place steel down on the floor and tile up to it for a flush finish.

This is a great combination. Tile everywhere, secure rolling steel strips overtop!

Jim

 

[slickgt1]

What happens to porcelain tiles when you drop a ratchet from 48" ? All I can imagine is cracked tiles.

What, no dude. Click my links in the signature. I've dropped a lot heavier stuff then a ratchet. Like a huge *** dewalt, with a 3/4" drill bit. When I dropped it, it landed drill bit into the floor. Made a spark when metal hit tile. You cannot find the place the drill bit hit.