Laying Porcelain tile for garage floor
#16
Great question - I'm curious about this as well.
Thanks Jack for all the time you've put into this thread.
#17
Sorry, guys. Hadn't checked this thread in a while.
I filled most of the expansion troughs. The picture shows some of them done. Some, I filled with thinset as I set the tiles.
Doing so really wont change the pad's ability to shift/crack, I wouldn't think. But my pad had already settled pretty well (poured in 1925) and we don't get any freeze/thaw cycles here (southern California), so my floor might not answer all of the worthwhile questions for other guys.
I filled most of the expansion troughs. The picture shows some of them done. Some, I filled with thinset as I set the tiles.
Doing so really wont change the pad's ability to shift/crack, I wouldn't think. But my pad had already settled pretty well (poured in 1925) and we don't get any freeze/thaw cycles here (southern California), so my floor might not answer all of the worthwhile questions for other guys.
#18
Jack, you're sandbagging! I'm a member on GJ, too!
Check his garage out guys:
http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55006
Amazing.
Check his garage out guys:
http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55006
Amazing.
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#21
It might be a good idea to stop by your local Lexus dealer. I know Sewell Lexus in Dallas tiles all of their garages. It looks great and is easy to clean. They may have some insight as to good high traffic tile.
#22
flooring
I have had mine for three years now. Very durable, and easy to clean. I was able to purchase a lip for the tile edge that you drive over to protect it and make it look finished.
#27
Jack, you're sandbagging! I'm a member on GJ, too!
Check his garage out guys:
http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55006
Amazing.
Check his garage out guys:
http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55006
Amazing.
Wow! Those are beautiful -- it looks like a showroom.
#30
I think Im going to go the ceramic tile in my garage. Considered all the obvious others but this seems the best option for my needs.
How have those that have done this dealt with the lip that will be created due to difference in height. ie. driveway to new level of floor.
How have those that have done this dealt with the lip that will be created due to difference in height. ie. driveway to new level of floor.