Garage flooring - paint, self stick tile or interlocking tiles?

Lew Ledyard · #1 (**permalink**) 08-22-2010, 06:50 PM

Epoxy will bubble/peel if there is no moisture barrier under the concrete. To check, tape a 1'X1' piece of Saran Wrap on all sides to the floor for a week or so. If there is any fog or condensation, then you don't have a moisture barrier and the epoxy will lift. Also, concrete takes a LONG time to fully cure (6 months, a year maybe?) and if it isn't fully cured and epoxy is applied, it will lift.

Race Deck is nice, water will flow under it, it can be kept clean easily (although epoxy sweeps up better with less effort) and it isn't slippery. When it is extremely hot for long period of time, Race Deck can buckle very slightly. It is easy to install and is removable, which is a place. It is very durable.

thudmaster · #2 (**permalink**) 08-22-2010, 10:09 PM

I used roll out rubber mat. Two twenty foot rolls. I wish I had not bought the ribbed one though. Tough on the knees. Install time about two hours if you have a friend.

I know its not racedeck or paint but it sure is easy to clean.

pablo63 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-23-2010, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by thudmaster

I used roll out rubber mat. Two twenty foot rolls. I wish I had not bought the ribbed one though. Tough on the knees. Install time about two hours if you have a friend.

I know its not racedeck or paint but it sure is easy to clean.

Looks good. Where did you purchase? Cost?

FUNFER2 · #4 (**permalink**) 08-23-2010, 06:35 AM

If you like the plastic tiles, I can still get a great price from "Swisstrax". Best tiles out there & the best warranty.

http://www.swisstrax.com/

mkassab · #5 (**permalink**) 08-23-2010, 02:06 PM

2 part latex epoxy with clear coat.... been there for 5 years in the hot south.... no sitck/lift from tires. The key is prep, dry mositure free concrete and no dust. With the latex opion..... less worry with not perfect dry concrete. And a must.... no green new concrete. I'd think at least a year old? Here's my pict's below

Mark

RaceDeck · #6 (**permalink**) 08-23-2010, 02:51 PM

If you have any questions on your particular garage set & needs up just give us a call ... and remember, all CC members get deal$

CobraEd · #7 (**permalink**) 08-23-2010, 03:10 PM

I am constantly working in the garage on my cars and my kids cars. So if I went to Racedeck and I was always jacking up cars (like my 4,000lb Caddys), I would not really perminantly dent the tiles ??????

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Bud K · #8 (**permalink**) 08-30-2010, 10:49 PM

I had epoxy put down on my garage floor. Looks great, oil cleans up nicely, however, rebuilding a car will definitely take a toll on the finish. Moving my car around on wheel dollys became a problem when I ran over a small rock. The rock cut through the epoxy. Also, a car with hot (Tucson heat) sticky tires can lift up the finish, even if applied by a professional.

Bud K