You are bad influence!
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Racer
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You are bad influence!
So I go to Lowes yesterday morning to buy a $30 bag of fertilizer. I just happen to walk by the flooring section and see black and white checkerboard vinyl tiles. After seeing all your awesome garage pics, I couldn't resist.
I have always wanted a checkerboard garage floor. I had been watching forum and studying floor mats, tiles, etc. But I was not planning on spending all day yesterday doing this project, but I LOVE IT
FYI: 18" tiles, $1.74 each (but w/ my commercial credit account, I got 10% off) Self adhesive back. Very easy to apply. Just time consuming. So for my approx. 20 x 10 area, it cost about $200.
I have always wanted a checkerboard garage floor. I had been watching forum and studying floor mats, tiles, etc. But I was not planning on spending all day yesterday doing this project, but I LOVE IT
FYI: 18" tiles, $1.74 each (but w/ my commercial credit account, I got 10% off) Self adhesive back. Very easy to apply. Just time consuming. So for my approx. 20 x 10 area, it cost about $200.
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That would be my concern also. Let us know how it works out. I have been considering on the vinyl rubber type covers they sell on Sam's website also.
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Racer
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I am concerned about the "stickiness" issue also. But once I got them down, they do NOT want to come back up. Considering I drive 1/2 MPH into my garage, I cant see it being a problem. I just wont do MANY burnouts in my garage
The problem Im more worried about is just wear. It really is just a vinyl face on top of pressed cardboard. But for $200 vs. all the others Ive looked at, Im willing to try it out.
The problem Im more worried about is just wear. It really is just a vinyl face on top of pressed cardboard. But for $200 vs. all the others Ive looked at, Im willing to try it out.
Pro
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My buddy used this in his garage. The only thing to watch out for is coming in with hot tires. He lays out a strip of carpet to drive on and then has the tires sit on the carpet as well. Other than that, he has not had any issues.
You did a great job!!!
Vinnie
You did a great job!!!
Vinnie
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Hi swchopper -
Nice!
You did an excellent job installing the tiles, too!
Thanks for the pic
best regards -
mqqn
Nice!
You did an excellent job installing the tiles, too!
Thanks for the pic
best regards -
mqqn
I used the Armstrong Comercial glue down, It's been down 5 years and still looks Great!!!!
