Modular Garage Flooring
Racer
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From: Bloomington MN
Drifting
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I have garage tracks which is made by race deck, a little lighter duty and about half the cost.
I have an idea motofloor is made by racedeck too, anyway I like it fine. I had some issues doing epoxy in my garage and this was an easy solution. Not sure I like it more or less than epoxy, it does clean up a little easier.
I have an idea motofloor is made by racedeck too, anyway I like it fine. I had some issues doing epoxy in my garage and this was an easy solution. Not sure I like it more or less than epoxy, it does clean up a little easier.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: South Fort Myers Florida
I installed Garage Deck, it, too is made in the USA by race deck. 
It's sold by Big Floors. http://www.bigfloors.com/Garage-Flooring-C1.aspx in Utah. Less than $2 a square foot.
I put down a checkerboard of graphite & alloy (dark gray & silver). Simple to install. I put down landscape cloth first with spray adhesive to keep the floor from making a click/clack when you walked on it.
It's sold by Big Floors. http://www.bigfloors.com/Garage-Flooring-C1.aspx in Utah. Less than $2 a square foot.
I put down a checkerboard of graphite & alloy (dark gray & silver). Simple to install. I put down landscape cloth first with spray adhesive to keep the floor from making a click/clack when you walked on it.
Drifting
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I did similar, I did silver and grey checks with red outlines.
I did not use the barrier because I didn't want to worry about mold/mildew problems later if water pooled under the tiles. The clack doesn't bother me. The softness of the tiles does a little bit, even my refrigerator has dented them a little
I did not use the barrier because I didn't want to worry about mold/mildew problems later if water pooled under the tiles. The clack doesn't bother me. The softness of the tiles does a little bit, even my refrigerator has dented them a little
Last edited by philip_g; Dec 30, 2012 at 06:14 PM.
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: San Clemente CA
I went through this garage floor ordeal about 6 months ago when we moved into our new house.
1. Paint on epoxy floor coatings ... Looks good for awhile, but tends to bubble or peel in spots after awhile if self-applied. May not cure properly if self-applied. Suggest professional application for a quality job!
2. Interlocking flexable tiles ... RaceDeck and Swisstrax are good and pretty easy to lay, but hard to clean once dirty. May discolor if certain chemicals are spilled on them (but individual tiles can be replaced as needed).
3. Porcelain tile ... Permanent and easy to clean. If installed properly, these tiles will not crack or break. Downside is that they can be slippery when wet.
I decided on 20" x 20" glazed porcelain tiles purchased at Lowes and layed by a tile contractor I found cheap on Craigslist. Very happy with the job. Glazed porcelain is much harder and thicker than your standard ceramic tile you might find on interior house floors. You would be very hard pressed to break any of these tiles when used on a non-commercial floor such as your own garage at home.
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Here is the breakdown in price for my 3-car garage with a total of 585 Sq Ft.
Brand / Material:
Tilecrest 'Illusion' Glazed Porcelain
Edge:
Rectified
Size:
20" x 20"
Thickness:
3/8" (9.55 mm)
PEI Rating:
Class 4
Box Quantity:
6 Tiles per Box
Coverage per Box:
16.66 Sq Ft.
Total Floor Area:
585 Sq Ft.
Tiles Needed:
37 boxes @ $ 20.55 per box = $ 760
Thinset Dry Mortar (Ultraflex 1):
11 bags @ $ 11.31 per 50 lb. bag = $ 124
Sanded Grout (Keracolor):
2 bags @ $ 11.95 per 25 lb. bag = $ 24
Delivery Charge: $ 29
Tax: $ 56
Installation Labor Charge:
$ 1.50 per Sq Ft. x 585 Sq Ft. = $ 878
(Lowes prices above Includes a 10% military discount on all materials)
Total Cost: $ 1,871 . . . ($ 3.20 per Sq Ft. Installed)
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I can tell you that 585 Sq Ft. of "RaceDeck" will cost you a little more than what I paid for this porcelain tile job (including the labor to install the porcelain tile).
Hope this may help someone thinking about tileing a garage floor.
Ron,
1. Paint on epoxy floor coatings ... Looks good for awhile, but tends to bubble or peel in spots after awhile if self-applied. May not cure properly if self-applied. Suggest professional application for a quality job!
2. Interlocking flexable tiles ... RaceDeck and Swisstrax are good and pretty easy to lay, but hard to clean once dirty. May discolor if certain chemicals are spilled on them (but individual tiles can be replaced as needed).
3. Porcelain tile ... Permanent and easy to clean. If installed properly, these tiles will not crack or break. Downside is that they can be slippery when wet.
I decided on 20" x 20" glazed porcelain tiles purchased at Lowes and layed by a tile contractor I found cheap on Craigslist. Very happy with the job. Glazed porcelain is much harder and thicker than your standard ceramic tile you might find on interior house floors. You would be very hard pressed to break any of these tiles when used on a non-commercial floor such as your own garage at home.
_________________________
Here is the breakdown in price for my 3-car garage with a total of 585 Sq Ft.
Brand / Material:
Tilecrest 'Illusion' Glazed Porcelain
Edge:
Rectified
Size:
20" x 20"
Thickness:
3/8" (9.55 mm)
PEI Rating:
Class 4
Box Quantity:
6 Tiles per Box
Coverage per Box:
16.66 Sq Ft.
Total Floor Area:
585 Sq Ft.
Tiles Needed:
37 boxes @ $ 20.55 per box = $ 760
Thinset Dry Mortar (Ultraflex 1):
11 bags @ $ 11.31 per 50 lb. bag = $ 124
Sanded Grout (Keracolor):
2 bags @ $ 11.95 per 25 lb. bag = $ 24
Delivery Charge: $ 29
Tax: $ 56
Installation Labor Charge:
$ 1.50 per Sq Ft. x 585 Sq Ft. = $ 878
(Lowes prices above Includes a 10% military discount on all materials)
Total Cost: $ 1,871 . . . ($ 3.20 per Sq Ft. Installed)
_________________________
I can tell you that 585 Sq Ft. of "RaceDeck" will cost you a little more than what I paid for this porcelain tile job (including the labor to install the porcelain tile).
Hope this may help someone thinking about tileing a garage floor.
Ron,
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From: SW Florida
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I had ceramic tiles on my carport floor in the house I used to own in the Philippines. Never had any of them crack during the 3 years I owned the house.
Porcelain tile is a little thicker and much harder than ceramic, so I am not worried at all about these porcelain tiles breaking.
I have used a floor jack with these tiles and had no problems.
Maybe if you dropped a heavy sledge hammer on them, they might chip (but I have had no chips at all) on mine.
BTW ... Here is the ceramic tile on my carport floor in the Philippines:
Porcelain tile is a little thicker and much harder than ceramic, so I am not worried at all about these porcelain tiles breaking.
I have used a floor jack with these tiles and had no problems.
Maybe if you dropped a heavy sledge hammer on them, they might chip (but I have had no chips at all) on mine.
BTW ... Here is the ceramic tile on my carport floor in the Philippines:
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Cruising
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 11
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From: Ohio
VCT tile (vinyl composition tile)
Just finished my 3 car garage in commercial VCT tile. I used the black and white checker style and it looks great (768 sq. ft.) Paid $650 for the tile and $500 in labor to have it done. Because its commercial grade (1/8 in. thick) I believe it will hold up well.