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Originally Posted by paulcallaway
I was wondering if anyone here had their garage floor done in porcelain tiles. I know that this would be more expensive than epoxy coating, but I am thinking that it might be a better long-term investment for me. Thanks in advance to any that reply!
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Tile will work fine and will be beautiful. You often see tile in high end auto showrooms and at entrances to expensive hotels and restaurants.
To prevent slipping when the tile is wet, you should consider using non-slip tile. This type is most often seen on the floor of a shower. You will also need a different grout to avoid stains from dirty water or oil dripping from your car or cart.
The trick is that the tile must be set in a solid base and lay flat on the concrete. Tile is most often set with "dabs" of mastic or quick-set mortar, perhaps a dab at each corner and one in the center. This is done as room will be left for the mastic or mortar to spread. It takes a lot of skill to set tile in a solid base. Too much mastic or mortar and it will squeeze up between the joints. Too little and there will be pockets or voids where the tile is unsupported. It is also harder for the installer to get the tiles level when set in a solid base.
If the tile is set in a sold base, it will not crack unless you drop a hammer, pipe wrench, or something of similar weight on the tile. Given that possibility, be certain to buy an extra box or two of the tile to make repairs.