So the girlfriend and I are ready to do something to her garage floor. We arent sure if we want to tile it, epoxy coat it, or go another route. I would love suggestions, possibly pictures, and if you know roughly the cost that would be helpful as well. Thanks in advance.

PS She is into cars, so she is excited about this project.

 

Here's some related threads about garage flooring ---------
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ad.php?t=74747
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ad.php?t=73621

We've got some pictures on our site too ----
http://www.carguygarage.com/gaflti.html
http://www.carguygarage.com/epgafl.html
http://www.carguygarage.com/diamond-...-flooring.html
http://www.carguygarage.com/ribbed-garage-flooring.html

Overall epoxy is the better choice if you're planning on doing shop work like swapping motors because it's easier to clean. If you don't plan on making a greasy mess, and you'd like to put down a pattern (checkered is popular) then you'll want tile.

Send us an email with your shipping address sales@carguygarage.com and we'll send you a sample of this tile which is the most popular one we carry --
http://www.carguygarage.com/gaflti.html
It's a rubber-like tile that has a water tight seal. If you include your garage size we can quote you on how many tiles you'll need too.

 

I've had a lot of experience with Epoxy and it can be great if you buy the industrial grade. The commercially available stuff is crap in my opinion because it scrapes to easily and looks like crap. It is also not impervious to oil and gas spills/drips.

Link below to picture of my floor, which is an industrial grade epoxy. It is very expensive (like two or three times), but not even in the same league as the products avaialble at sam's, costco, home depot, etc. This stuff has to be put down with Squeegees (sp?) and is very, very durable after it dries! I've had it for two years and can't tell you how many people comment on how nice it looks!
http://pages.prodigy.net/frederickvh1/Cars/Shop.jpg

It came out so good I even did my wine cellar with the same stuff:
http://pages.prodigy.net/frederickvh...ine_Cellar.jpg

 

what and where can i get this stuff? what about the Ucoat it systems? they have a lifetime waranty and its alot more expensive than the stuff u get at the hardware store, not saying that that means much, but u pay for what u get.

 

Epoxy floor coating are not that expensive even for the industrial grade.

All you have to do is go to your local sherwin williams store and have them reference a 2 part epoxy industral grade that adheres to concrete. The company I work uses these products all the time. Worst case is about 50 dollars gallon( 2 g for an average garage). Make sure you also top coat the floor with a 2-part urethane, this will block all UV rays and keep the floor from fading in the sun. If interested in paint chips I also know company you can buy them from, let me know and I will find the companies name.

It's real easy.

 

I don't agree that it is quite that easy...

The product I used was produced by a local company out of Kent, WA called QCM. There web site is: www.QCMinds.com The product is called ECS-11.
It takes 1 Gallon per 50 Sq/Ft for thick coat and can be as thin as 1 Gal per 100 Sq/Ft for a thin coating. No way will two gallons ever do an average garage, if you are using the right stuff. It takes a thicker coat than that! It all depends on whether you want a coating you can scratch and peel easily, or one that you you can drop tools on all day long and it will never chip or crack.

I found this company locally by doing some research on-line. It takes some research. Best bet is to look in you local phone book or online directory under floor coatings and call companies and confirm they have industrial grade epoxy for reasonable prices. The key is to ask for names of shops they've installed their product. Ask for examples that are at least one year old and then go look at the installed product. Go look at the product to ensure it looks good and has held up. There are so many manufacturers of Epoxy, the only way to ensure you are getting what you want is to view the product being used in a similar application.

Good Luck!

 

Take the EC-11 data sheets to sherwin to cross reference for a price check. You can find these products cheaper by going to a large distributer like SW

 

I recommend Racedeck.

 

I agree - when you get tired of it, you just pull apart and replace.

 

I went with the rubber Bigfoot tile. They so far have been very durable but they are difficult to keep clean. They were also substantially cheaper than Racedeck (Less than $2 per square foot).

 

Mr Bonus, that looks terrific!
Can you send me a link to those tiles, thanks man!

 

Thanks!

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Floor-Tile-s/26.htm

I went with the rubber ones which apparently have gone up in price to $2.28 per square foot.

 

Just got our floor done, not epoxy its some other type of material. Love it so far, lifetime warranty and easy as hell to clean. Looks fantastic.

 

Very nice, I'm thinking of going with tiles due to the easier install.

Thanks guys!

 

please give us more details about your non-epoxy floor.