Ceramic tile in the garage?
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Ceramic tile in the garage?
If set correctly with no gaps, could you use 16" ceramic tile in the garage? Would a car crush it?
Keep in mind I mean textured tile that is coated to prevent absorbtion of chemicals. Although sandstone would be nice.
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Keep in mind I mean textured tile that is coated to prevent absorbtion of chemicals. Although sandstone would be nice.
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I've seen "packing house" tile used successfully in garages, but the above warnings should be heeded.
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My garage is alternating black and white one foot by one foot ceramic tile with a Corvette 40th Anniversary Logo in brushed stainless steel and ceramic in the center of the garage. It has been down for 6 and one half years. I have found it easy to clean and resistant to cracking. I have dropped large tools on it and have yet to chip or crack anywhere. The key is the underlayment. The tile must be put down on a perfectally level surface. Any areas where the tile can wobble will crack under pressure.
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Okay, guys. I am a commercial tile contractor. So listen up. If all you do is drive in/drive out, then it will be okay. I 've seen some nice floors with some nicer cars sitting on them. BUT, if you work on your cars, put in an epoxy, rubber, or vinyl floor. A tile floor is brittle, and breaks easily. The serious part is that when broken, the edges can be razor sharp. I've seen tile setters come away with severe lacerations from mishandling a broken tile, especially porcelain products. So if you're a shiner, then go for it, but anthing more than spit and polish, use a different floor covering.
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Actually, I am installing ceramic tile as well, realizing the challenges when doing work. Walk into any new car showroom and you'll see tile galore - granted, they don't do any work there....
With a little foresight when doing repairs, probably the most cost-effective surface there is. I bought a whole pallet at Home Depot of 16" tile that was discontinued and paid less than $.50 a square foot.
With a little foresight when doing repairs, probably the most cost-effective surface there is. I bought a whole pallet at Home Depot of 16" tile that was discontinued and paid less than $.50 a square foot.
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Actually, I am installing ceramic tile as well, realizing the challenges when doing work. Walk into any new car showroom and you'll see tile galore - granted, they don't do any work there....
With a little foresight when doing repairs, probably the most cost-effective surface there is. I bought a whole pallet at Home Depot of 16" tile that was discontinued and paid less than $.50 a square foot.
With a little foresight when doing repairs, probably the most cost-effective surface there is. I bought a whole pallet at Home Depot of 16" tile that was discontinued and paid less than $.50 a square foot.
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Okay, guys. I am a commercial tile contractor. So listen up. If all you do is drive in/drive out, then it will be okay. I 've seen some nice floors with some nicer cars sitting on them. BUT, if you work on your cars, put in an epoxy, rubber, or vinyl floor. A tile floor is brittle, and breaks easily. The serious part is that when broken, the edges can be razor sharp. I've seen tile setters come away with severe lacerations from mishandling a broken tile, especially porcelain products. So if you're a shiner, then go for it, but anthing more than spit and polish, use a different floor covering.
As far as hardwood - I would think there would be nothing wrong with it. It would not be the cleanest looking after a while, but you wouldn't break it.... Al that said, I would paint the floor with the epoxy paint or use vinyl tile or race deck.
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Actualy you would be shocked, I became a racedeck dealer not to make money but to save the forum some. I have over 50 forum customers and offer racedeck for close to 1/2 the price of that autobarn link
www.nakidparts.com also has pictures of some of my customers garages
www.nakidparts.com also has pictures of some of my customers garages