WIll provide details later, but got to get back to completing floor:


Almost complete

 

Floor looks great. Look forward to hearing where and how much. Also, where did you get that logo on the wall?

 

Nice...... and yea...where did you get the wall ornament??

 

Nice floor. A # !. But what is that wart on the top of your car?

 

Nice looking floor..Great job and nice colour vette.

 

Nice job.

 

Before we selected the "best" garage floor tile for our needs, a comparison of the two leading floor tiles was made. Mock-up/testing were conducted for durability, ease of installation, design/selection and cost. Here are our reasons for the selection of Lock-tile product:

1. Material: a green-product consisting of recycled PVC. It was more pliable, not as hard to cut and can be laid in any direction. The tile is only a ¼” thick and that helps minimize problems from under cutting doors or other obstacles. We found the Lock-tile softer and were easier on the ear for sound attenuation.

2. Installation: Lock-tile comes in 19 5/8" squares which minimizes joints. A major plus over other tiles was that the tile could be laid and connected in ANY direction meaning you didn’t have to lay the tile in a specific direction. Additionally, you could cut any side and not worry about a hook or loop would not line up.

3. Cost: Both products are "expensive" compared to paint systems and costs about $2.75-$3.25 a square foot. So the price, if you plan spend this much anyway, was NOT a determining factor.

4. Design/Selection: Lock-tile does not offer as many “stock-standard” colors. We also noted that some of the four-way intersecting locking joints were not as tight, square fitting. The larger tile does limit patterns/designs but the lack of joints is a trade off.

5. Durability: Both products exhibited exceptional resiliency, and clean up capability. One aspect of the Lock-tile we liked was that it didn’t “scratch” as easy.

This is my opinion and review of why we selected Lock-tile. Please note that this is an unbiased review and no affiliations with any aforementioned parties..Thanks.

 

V Vette,

This looks like the flooring that I will be using for my shop. I like the fact that you can lay them from wall to wall.

Are Lock-tile beveled edge tile strips available? Do they attach with dovetail joints as well?

If you don't mind me asking where did you purchase your tiles from?

Thanks,
John

 

Hi John: They can be purchased from Locktile. They were, in our review, the best tile and easy to work with. Yes, edge strips are available and slide-on to attach..Let them know that Vito Mazzariello, Architect referred you and hopefully you can save a few bucks. Here is info: http://www.locktile-usa.com/specifications.htm Let me know how you make out.

 

Thanks for the info.

It will be a few weeks before I lay the floor. I am having a heatpump unit and insulated ceiling installed.

John

 

Thanks for the info.

It will be a few weeks before I lay the floor. I am having a heatpump unit and insulated ceiling installed.

By the way thats a beautiful floor you have.

John

 

Vito, how durable are they for working. ie, floor jacks, jack stands, etc.

 

I am thinking of getting something simmilar from lowes, just because lowes is more convieniant not shipping etc, the only difference between lock tile and the lowes stuff is you have to use "grout" with the lowes stuff. any opinions.

 

On my jack load test (car weight), they will "indent" and return. I use a 1/2" plywood under jack to disperse load. JAck stands with sharp "feet" underload for periods of time may cut tile.

 

Floor looks great....................for a garage that size, I was quoted about 800 for two coats of paint in my choice of color...just wondering how the price comparison stacks up.....I like the look of what you have done, but hesitating as we wanted to put carpet in selected areas around the cars....have the freezer/fridge and other stuff that the wife or I go to frequently and it's obviously softer and more comfortable under foot and certain people have informed me that the interlocking tile method..squeeks with frequent traffic..........true or not?

 

Not sure if you mean the locktile but the answer for this is no squeeking at all (it is pvc not hard plastic like the other brand), you may be referring to the "other" system..

 

Great floor and info.

 

The Race Deck/Crafstman system is polypropylene which is flexible, but will expand under direct sunlight, consequently while a joint as tight as the masonry at Machu Picchu looks great and is more dust resistant than a joint that allows a slightly looser fit, it does not allow for expansion and can result in some lifting with polypropylene.

 

V Vette,

Your garage floor looks awesome!!! Thank you for sharing the pictures and your review with us

I sent in a request to Lock-Tile for a free sample and their literature.

I have a question: Did you apply anything on top of the tile to make it look so shiny? Looking at the pictures, it doesn't appear to be that shiny during the installation.

Thanks

 

Thank you and your eyesight is excellent! Yes I applied a sealer/clearcoat finish as supplied by Locktile..It is not required ($50.00)but it makes the floor super shiney as you have noticed. One gallon covered the whole job, 480SF and is rolled on. Let me know if you need help or advice..Thanks...V