Just Put Rubber/Vinyl Tiles on Garage Floor
03-01-2011, 12:22 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Just Put Rubber/Vinyl Tiles on Garage Floor
Been wanting to get this done. Started on one side for now. Looks great. Got the squares at Lowes - ($50.00 for box of 8); Edging is like $10 for 4 pieces. Not inexpensive -- but not expensive. Tiles are 20.5 x 20.5 (comes out to $6.00 per tile);
For now, it's under the Vette. May do the other side and connect it. We'll see. Still need to put a few more edge pieces on. Definitely looks better than plain concrete. Just snaps together. Simple.
Here's a "Before" pic:
And then "After":
As far as what tools are needed you might need to use a rubber mallet
For now, it's under the Vette. May do the other side and connect it. We'll see. Still need to put a few more edge pieces on. Definitely looks better than plain concrete. Just snaps together. Simple.
Here's a "Before" pic:
And then "After":
As far as what tools are needed you might need to use a rubber mallet
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03-01-2011, 12:44 PM
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Looks good PhilaScott, thanks for posting.
One word of advice: Use a drip pan. I had this product on my garage floor, and the joints between the tiles seemed to exhibit some kind of wicking action (?) that pulled spills through. Small leaks ended up making large stains on the concrete underneath the tiles. They are there still...!
One word of advice: Use a drip pan. I had this product on my garage floor, and the joints between the tiles seemed to exhibit some kind of wicking action (?) that pulled spills through. Small leaks ended up making large stains on the concrete underneath the tiles. They are there still...!
03-01-2011, 01:43 PM
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Looks good PhilaScott, thanks for posting.
One word of advice: Use a drip pan. I had this product on my garage floor, and the joints between the tiles seemed to exhibit some kind of wicking action (?) that pulled spills through. Small leaks ended up making large stains on the concrete underneath the tiles. They are there still...!
One word of advice: Use a drip pan. I had this product on my garage floor, and the joints between the tiles seemed to exhibit some kind of wicking action (?) that pulled spills through. Small leaks ended up making large stains on the concrete underneath the tiles. They are there still...!
03-01-2011, 02:36 PM
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I got something similar at Costco only came in a roll about 8'W x 18'L about $150.....you just roll it out and no seams.....only thing, its really heavy ! Need a couple of guys to lift and a pickup truck to haul it !
03-01-2011, 02:49 PM
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I have wondered how well these floor tiles worked. I really like the look compared to the one piece roll. The one piece is nice are far as oil goes and not allowing water to come up from the floor. I wonder if you could put a plastic drop cloth of some kind under it to keep that from happening.
03-01-2011, 03:48 PM
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Looks good.
I installed a similar tile in my garage about 8 years ago. I first laid down a heavy gauge plastic liner to prevent moisture from coming up through the concrete. I also put down carpet tiles around the perimeter to finish it off.
I installed a similar tile in my garage about 8 years ago. I first laid down a heavy gauge plastic liner to prevent moisture from coming up through the concrete. I also put down carpet tiles around the perimeter to finish it off.
03-01-2011, 05:12 PM
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Educate me on this. This is purely cosmetic or does it provide some benefit for the car or owner. It looks like you cant put a jack stand or roll anything across it. Just looks like spongy stuff for the car to sit on. It does look good but it would last about 5 minutes in my garage. I spill, weld, grind and roll stuff around under mine. I would love to epoxy coat mine but right now just have old paint on it. Spills clean up ok this way. 
03-01-2011, 05:59 PM
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I epoxyed my floor 6 months ago. Its great! always clean. Just blow all dirt right out the door. Any oils/gas wipes up easy. Every once in awhile just mop the floor if you need.
03-01-2011, 06:12 PM
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Hi,
I think it makes a VERY nice appearance, too.
I'm wondering though how it is to actually work on?
I have Armstrong commercial vinyl tiles on my floor now. It's been 17 years and they're looking pretty bad so I'm considering replacement possibilities.
Again, they look great in your garage Scott!
Regards,
Alan
I think it makes a VERY nice appearance, too.
I'm wondering though how it is to actually work on?
I have Armstrong commercial vinyl tiles on my floor now. It's been 17 years and they're looking pretty bad so I'm considering replacement possibilities.
Again, they look great in your garage Scott!
Regards,
Alan
03-01-2011, 06:24 PM
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Educate me on this. This is purely cosmetic or does it provide some benefit for the car or owner. It looks like you cant put a jack stand or roll anything across it. Just looks like spongy stuff for the car to sit on. It does look good but it would last about 5 minutes in my garage. I spill, weld, grind and roll stuff around under mine. I would love to epoxy coat mine but right now just have old paint on it. Spills clean up ok this way.
The material (flexi-tile) is actually made of PVC. It's fairly durable stuff. I will be getting a 4 post lift eventually and will just CUT this product where the posts hit the ground.
With respect to stuff leaking through... I guess it COULD happen and may put a piece of plastic under the tiles in the oil pan area just in case... but the tiles give the garage a more finished look and if stuff does leak.. which it will, it can just wipe off. I figure if the tiles under the engine stain or something, just replace them. If I have to toss a tile or two a year, big deal. Looks better than the plywood on the floor or a rug (which can catch fire). My biggest concern with all this stuff was the flammability factor. These PVC tiles are highly stain resistant, have a 25 year warranty and the only thing I can see happening is perhaps some slight fade over time -- but big deal.. it's a garage. I'll probably do the side under the convertible too. I was going to go the vinyl 12x12 tile route.. but this really does look nice once it's installed.
03-01-2011, 07:13 PM
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The orange wall. LOL. I always wanted to redo my garage. I wanted a color that would be bright. So I went with The blue back wall, and orange on the sides. My wife does not like the color, so I figured she'd stay out more. LOL. I was looking for a blue vette, but could not find a clean one. Then I came accross my orange one. It was so clean and the condition was great for a great price. I couldn't pass it up. Now my wife likes the color. Can't win.....