[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by Nucky

I think that is the most beautiful garage I've ever seen. Great taste in decorating.

Wish I could claim it to be mine, it's not. Just an illustration that tiles are nicer than epoxy and not expensive at all.

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by OldManTime

My carport driveway is a mess, after using an epoxy.

Wow, that is very interesting! Thanks for the post, YoungMan.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by VApeople

Wow, that is very interesting! Thanks for the post, YoungMan.

I suspect it wasn't cleaned and sealed properly. Fluids, battery acid, and deterioration make had something to do with it?

[biker1]

I looked into the snap together vinyl tiles for a previous house. I sent away for some sample tiles and the edging that goes along the front edge of the garage. I also looked at a couple of installations. If you have a garage floor with significant damage that would make epoxy (or other epoxy like coatings) difficult to apply then I think the vinyl tiles are a reasonable choice. The tiles do expand and contract with temperature so there will be some movement. The cost of the vinyl tiles is roughly $2-3 per square foot which makes it more expensive than epoxy. Properly installed epoxy on a garage floor in good condition is pretty hard to beat. The vinyl tiles in the picture are snap together tiles that "float".

Originally Posted by RickeyD

Vinyl tile is a much better choice inside the garage.

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by biker1

The tiles do expand and contract with temperature so there will be some movement.

Thanks for pointing that out. We had vinyl tiles in the kitchen in our previous home, and they did move around some. I think the garages in TV probably face more temperature extremes than our kitchen did in Virginia.

[Dan9871]

Check out racedeck dot com for tiles made for garages.

Originally Posted by biker1

I looked into the snap together vinyl tiles for a previous house. I sent away for some sample tiles and the edging that goes along the front edge of the garage. I also looked at a couple of installations. If you have a garage floor with significant damage that would make epoxy (or other epoxy like coatings) difficult to apply then I think the vinyl tiles are a reasonable choice. The tiles do expand and contract with temperature so there will be some movement. The cost of the vinyl tiles is roughly $2-3 per square foot which makes it more expensive than epoxy. Properly installed epoxy on a garage floor in good condition is pretty hard to beat.

[villagetinker]

Regarding vinyl tiles, I have had the "peel and stick" tiles shrink and move, even when applied over concrete. On the other hand, I have never had the 'commercial grade' vinyl tiles shrink or move. You need to get a quality product, and the correct adhesive. Also, if you decide to go with tile, purchase extra tiles, incase you have some damage in the future. I have heard of racedeck before, and will need to check them out again.

[biker1]

I had received samples of their tiles and looked at a couple of installations. For concrete floors in good shape, I still believe epoxy is a better way to go. For concrete floors in bad shape, the vinyl tiles are probably the only choice.

Originally Posted by Dan9871

Check out racedeck dot com for tiles made for garages.

[biker1]

Vinyl tiles such as Racedeck do not use adhesive. They snap together and "float". There are number of essentially equivalent vinyl tiles on the market under different brand names. You will see them in professional garages and their waiting rooms.

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Regarding vinyl tiles, I have had the "peel and stick" tiles shrink and move, even when applied over concrete. On the other hand, I have never had the 'commercial grade' vinyl tiles shrink or move. You need to get a quality product, and the correct adhesive. Also, if you decide to go with tile, purchase extra tiles, incase you have some damage in the future. I have heard of racedeck before, and will need to check them out again.

[biker1]

These are different tiles. They snap together and "float" on the garage floor surface. They will move a bit with temperature change.

Originally Posted by VApeople

Thanks for pointing that out. We had vinyl tiles in the kitchen in our previous home, and they did move around some. I think the garages in TV probably face more temperature extremes than our kitchen did in Virginia.

[Jcm80]

Your garage looks beautiful! How do you think that tile will hold up with cars and golf carts? I am an wood worker and DIY guy. Will it stand up to tools and spilled solvents?
John