[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!

[tophcfa]

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!

Doesn’t porcelain crack when stuff gets dropped on it? Wouldn’t it be very slippery when wet? I finished our garage floor with oil stains, it’s cheap, has a unique random pattern, and repels water. I guess the beauty of porcelain would be that you could use toilet bowl cleaner on your garage floor?

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Doesn’t porcelain crack when stuff gets dropped on it? Wouldn’t it be very slippery when wet? I finished our garage floor with oil stains, it’s cheap, has a unique random pattern, and repels water. I guess the beauty of porcelain would be that you could use toilet bowl cleaner on your garage floor?

Concur with tophcfa. I would expect that porcelain would crack simply from the weight of a car on it. Didn't think about dropping things on it or how slippery it would be. Yeahhhh, if you got money to waste, go ahead and do it in mirrored glass, that'd look awesome. Can always see under your car for IEDs, leaks, etc. Otherwise, just go with epoxy or put down those interlocking rubber squares that make your garage floor look like a checkered flag.

[Carla B]

Or if tile doesn't work, maybe try granite on the precious garage floor?

[Number 10 GI]

My brother-in-law went to Italy to visit family. Marble is plentiful and cheap in the area where they live so the garage floors are covered with marble.

[drpepper]

I have had a garage done in porcelain. It is beautiful and easy to maintain if you use epoxy grout. A car will not crack it. I had a very heavy Snap-on tool box that did crack it on a few tiles when rolling it around though. The funny thing was that I called an epoxy coating dealer to give me an estimate and when he came by he suggested the porcelain. He used tile at his home because you don't have to redo tile but he said the epoxy would have to be redone every 10 years or so. I would do it again.

[villagetinker]

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!

I would never consider tile for a garage, and would never consider buying a house with this option. As noted above there are many options for treating a garage floor, many people like epoxy, mine is a working garage, therefore I have it coated in a CLEAR finish with lots of shark grip friction compound so it is not slippery when wet. There also tiles that are specifically designed for garages, these which stand vehicle weight, tires, and offer many different designs.
IMHO, I would suggest a more tradition covering.

[Jerry Leinsing]

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!

That is not an investment. It is a liability: easily damaged and horribly slippery when wet. Send money to food bank.

[rochellepfaff]

I have epoxy and I love it. It looks beautiful and it's very easy to keep clean. It has a textured surface so it's not slippery when wet.

[midiwiz]

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!

worst idea ever - unless it's only golf carts... cars are too heavy for tile, plus you'll land on your a$$ when it's wet. The grout will never withstand it either

[Kingsport]

With the proper tile and properly applied grout, tile will work out just fine. I have seen it on many occasions in high-end garages. Slipperiness is a function of the type of tile. I am thinking of doing this myself. I suggest visiting Roberto’s flooring and discussing the best tile to use. I suggest Roberto’s because they are more focused on ceramic and porcelain tile than other flooring providers near The Villages.

[HJBeck]

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!

We have porcelain in our bath. Never again. When we it might as well be an ice skating rink.

[RICH1]

If you do tile your garage floor, would you also install multiple shower heads? Please lower your garage door if you follow thru on this.

[Oceancouple]

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!

The first thing you do is order nonskid porcelain tile. The design of porcelain tile is solid though out tile, and very hard, so chipping is less noticeable. I feel the most important part of doing it in the location you mentioned is installation. First make sure you have a very qualified installer and making sure your existing concrete floor is fairly level. A good installer can make the difference in job. Leaving hollow spots in installation, will cause cracks in tile. Use the recommended grout and cleaner and you will be a very happy homeowner. To check job yourself that it’s done properly on installation tap with you hand knuckles, so it has a solid sound, any hollow sounds have installer replace. Good luck

[meridian5850]

A durable, life-long surface is already present. Concrete. It's a garage.