Garage flooring

jksgoh · 06-05-2011, 12:26 AM

Hi guys,
im thinking of doing up my garage floor. At the moment it is bare concrete (with a couple minor cracks...). Ive had a quick look on the internet and it seems the 2 main options are PVC/tiles or epoxy.

so has anyone here had experience with these? and if so whats good/bad about them?

cheers

recce · 06-05-2011, 12:59 AM

mate, go epoxy. Its a bit more expensive but will last better. Another option is go clear seal on the concrete floor. Still leave you the concrete look but much easy to maintain.

Alpine* · 06-05-2011, 01:27 AM

I have ceramic tiles, 400 x 200, grey with a decent grain pattern, cost me about $8k but is definately nice when clean, just mop like you do in the house. Only real concern I have is when jacking the car you need to be conscious of where the trolley metal wheels are, you don't want to crack one of the succkers.

WAY · 06-05-2011, 01:55 AM

John, you have pics of the floor? Been thinking of tiles or slates like you see in some of the high end dealerships but keep wondering how strong they are? Also something like this could work? http://www.garageworks.com.au/progarage_floor.html

MrBlonde · 06-05-2011, 02:36 AM

That black and white tiled stuff the rich Americans use is the bomb. Petrol/everything proof and looks great.

http://www.racedeck.com/

Hi! I'm American and I have a little bit of disposable income!
http://picasaweb.google.com/bellus.alex/ChrisSGarage#

gazz · 06-05-2011, 03:02 AM

Here's how your garage should look -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=2FI1MrkFUJw

MrBlonde · 06-05-2011, 03:26 AM

If you want to blow your mind, come over to where the big dogs play http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/garage-forum-61/

Sample:

Alpine* · 06-05-2011, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAY

John, you have pics of the floor? Been thinking of tiles or slates like you see in some of the high end dealerships but keep wondering how strong they are? Also something like this could work? http://www.garageworks.com.au/progarage_floor.html

Not the best shot but you get the idea.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 06-05-2011, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBlonde

If you want to blow your mind, come over to where the big dogs play http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/garage-forum-61/

Sample:

sbce90 · 06-05-2011, 08:49 AM

Multiple Vipers in that garage?

1q2w3e4r · 06-05-2011, 03:49 PM

We went with polished concrete.

micha3l · 06-05-2011, 04:26 PM

Im looking into this as well, seems epoxy is one of the most durable.

I just wish I got it done when I first built the house, will be a pain to get everthing out of there at once to get it done now!

jksgoh · 06-07-2011, 06:12 AM

thanks for the replies guys.
alpine - the tiles sounds/looks nice, but dont think i can fork out 8k for the garage at the moment.
as for what the americans do.... screw those rich bastards.

think i may look into the epoxy option, anyone get any suggestions for a place in melb?

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recce Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 135i & 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	mate, go epoxy. Its a bit more expensive but will last better. Another option is go clear seal on the concrete floor. Still leave you the concrete look but much easy to maintain. __________________ 2009 E90 335i / JB4 G5 ISO / M3 front sway bar / AFE DCI / Air Scoop / BC-BR Coilover /
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WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	John, you have pics of the floor? Been thinking of tiles or slates like you see in some of the high end dealerships but keep wondering how strong they are? Also something like this could work? http://www.garageworks.com.au/progarage_floor.html
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MrBlonde Colonel 122 Rep 2,695 Posts Drives: Audi TTRS, M Coupe, 1299 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Merewether iTrader: (0)	That black and white tiled stuff the rich Americans use is the bomb. Petrol/everything proof and looks great. http://www.racedeck.com/ Hi! I'm American and I have a little bit of disposable income! http://picasaweb.google.com/bellus.alex/ChrisSGarage# __________________ .-=[ Kenny ]=-. 1999 BMW M Coupe 10.775 @ 134.35 mph w/1.600 60' (Best 136.07 mph) 25th August 2004. +2010 X5 35D+ Check out the 1Addicts Drag Racing Standings and Drag Racing 101. Last edited by MrBlonde; 06-05-2011 at 03:16 AM..
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jksgoh Major 141 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	thanks for the replies guys. alpine - the tiles sounds/looks nice, but dont think i can fork out 8k for the garage at the moment. as for what the americans do.... screw those rich bastards. think i may look into the epoxy option, anyone get any suggestions for a place in melb?
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