ati Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 I'm looking for ideas on Garage floors. I've been working on my garage makeover all winter and now its time for the floor. I'm considering a racedeck floor, it cost about $3.75 a square foot but I'm not sure if I like the hollow sound when you walk on it. The epoxy coatings are durable and cost about $4.00 a square foot installed but the colors I've seen are boring. I've also seen VCT tile used and it appears to hold up quite well. 12" x 12" VCT tile is used a lot in grocery & department stores and cost about $.75 a square foot and comes in a variety of colors. Post Up your Ideas and Opinions. Those of you with finished garages what type of floors do you have and what would you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Epoxy... reason 1, easy clean up reason 2, nothing to get between the cracks reason 3, with the colored flecks, looks great reason 4, durable I've got the tan base with multi-colored flecks, and it is not "boring" at all, tons of compliments, plus we have colored walls (not just white), and it really finishes off nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Hey Alan, I put 12" x 12" VCT tile in my garage. Easy to install and keep clean. Tons of colors to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigo Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Hey Alan, I put 12" x 12" VCT tile in my garage. Easy to install and keep clean. Tons of colors to choose from. I see rugs down thou. Do you have a problem with lifting when you turn the wheel or is it just for marks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigo Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Epoxy... reason 1, easy clean up reason 2, nothing to get between the cracks reason 3, with the colored flecks, looks great reason 4, durable I've got the tan base with multi-colored flecks, and it is not "boring" at all, tons of compliments, plus we have colored walls (not just white), and it really finishes off nice Cali do you run into any problems with the paint lifting from hot tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rag Top Day Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 I have had epoxy and switched to Race-Deck. Did not like the cold floor and if you drop something and it chips it was a pain to repair. With the Race-Deck I can just pop another one in if it gets messed up. Also my wife did not like the epoxy even though it had anti skid sand on it she still had to watch it as it would be slippery when wet. They both clean up very eazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Race deck here too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 I see rugs down thou. Do you have a problem with lifting when you turn the wheel or is it just for marks? No problem with tiles moving or lifting, but put a nice coat of tire shine on your tires and see what a mess it leaves on your clean floor . So I park the cars on throw rugs after detailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 For what it's worth, I know a fellow that has numerious cars and motorcycles and stores them all in a multi-thousand SQ foot garage complex. He went with epoxy floors for quite a few years, but after spending thousands of dollars repairing and maintaining the floors due to cracking, lifting, and peeling over the long term, he finally changed over to Swisstrax brand garage flooring and so far it has been holding up quite well. Here's a link to Swisstrax's website: http://www.swisstrax.com/ And if it means anything, Swisstrax is also licensed and endorsed by Carroll Shelby Merchandising too. http://www.carrollshelbymerchandise.com/garage-flooring-c-148 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtup1 Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I have the race deck and love it. I actually found a deal on it at Costco. Had to buy the edge on the internet, but the stuff looks good and cleans up easy. Yeah it does have that hollow sound but everything else has been a huge positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I went ultra cheap and purchased some rubberized interlocking mat system that Costco had. I purchased enough to park the shelby on top of. When I finally get my permanent "toy box", it'll have top shelf cabinets, flooring, and lifts installed. For now, those rubberized mats work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Cali do you run into any problems with the paint lifting from hot tires? Nope, never Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I thought you meant concrete or dirt...I have concrete... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Racedeck or Swisstrax are a bit of the same thing. Both good floors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdaallen Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 I have epoxy on the house garage. I will not be putting epoxy in the new garage I just built. Epoxy scratches very easy. We have 2 lab dogs and their nails leave very distinctive marks on the epoxy. Also very slippery when wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ati Posted May 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Hey Everyone, Thanks for all your feedback, I started this same thread on 2 other sites and after tallying all the pros and cons of the 3 sites I have eliminated the epoxy coating. So now its down to VCT glue down floor tile or Racedeck snap together type floor tile. I'm still undecided on the two, I like the Racedeck simplicity to install but I still have a problem with the hollow sound when you walk on it. The VCT glue down is a lot of extra floor prep but the cost is 25% of the Racedeck. Decisions..Decisions.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 With racedeck you can do the black with red stripes, like I did with orange and white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rag Top Day Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 As for the hollow sound I do not even notice it. I t it alot nicer if you have to sit/lay on it as it is alot warmer. Also if you mess one up they are eazy to change out! Being a floating type floor the floor prep is alot less work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdaallen Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Question about Race Deck type floors: What happens if something is spilled on it? Doesn't the spill get under the tiles? How would you clean it up without taking up the floor area? And say you spilled something organic that could spoil or souer, wouldn't there be a smell? Just wondering?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rag Top Day Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Question about Race Deck type floors: What happens if something is spilled on it? Doesn't the spill get under the tiles? How would you clean it up without taking up the floor area? And say you spilled something organic that could spoil or souer, wouldn't there be a smell? Just wondering?? The race deck tiles snap togeather very tight and I have had my share of spills and they stay on top and wipe up very eazy. When I first got the floor I checked after a spill and there was not a drop on the concrete. I now even hose off the floor and mop it with no problems. As a note after cleaning I found that a 50/50 mix of water and Armor-All type product put lightly on with a spray bottle and then mopped off really makes the floor pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdaallen Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 The race deck tiles snap togeather very tight and I have had my share of spills and they stay on top and wipe up very eazy. When I first got the floor I checked after a spill and there was not a drop on the concrete. I now even hose off the floor and mop it with no problems. As a note after cleaning I found that a 50/50 mix of water and Armor-All type product put lightly on with a spray bottle and then mopped off really makes the floor pop. Thanks Rag Top Day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STLShelby Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Here's another option i have been considering. Just roll it out and trim it. http://www.bltllc.com/g-floor_main.htm?source=easyppc&gclid=COT2nsCa1KECFRMNDQod0nkn2Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 For those that had issues with the Epoxy they did not prep correctly or used cheap Paint, mine is amazing. I used the Rustoleum Professional, it gets beat to crap with the kids toys constantly and when I clean it up it looks like new. Epoxy is NOT slippery when wet, not sure where that came from. No peeling, can not see scratches, I love it. Racedeck is nice, but it does not protect your floor like Epoxy IMO. Anything that spills comes right up, with Racedeck if something hits the concrete absorbtion is going to happen. Good luck with your choice, anything is better than bare concrete!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 I like the concrete. Those tile systems do not take jackstands or engine lifts rolling across them or plasma gun slag or are they good with it? I wonder do they work well with heavy equipment? Epoxy seems like a PITA to install unless you have a empty new garage. The tile I do not think would make it is my shop for long. I also like to spray the crap out of parts with PB blaster/brake cleaner etc...which goes on the floor and I then wipe up or use the absorbant cleaners... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 I like the concrete. Those tile systems do not take jackstands or engine lifts rolling across them or plasma gun slag or are they good with it? I wonder do they work well with heavy equipment? Epoxy seems like a PITA to install unless you have a empty new garage. The tile I do not think would make it is my shop for long. I also like to spray the crap out of parts with PB blaster/brake cleaner etc...which goes on the floor and I then wipe up or use the absorbant cleaners... You got it, I did my floor before I moved in, otherwise it would have been a pain in the ass. The concrete was a year or so old so it was cured enough, but I was the first owner and the floor was spotless. I still did the Acid wash, pressure wash, and etch to make sure it stuck well. I am not sure about jacking on the Racedecks, good question, no issue obviously jacking on Epoxy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vapor08GT500 Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 No problem with tiles moving or lifting, but put a nice coat of tire shine on your tires and see what a mess it leaves on your clean floor . So I park the cars on throw rugs after detailing. LOL...the rugs under Marji's 40th is to catch the rust flakes developing and falling on to the floor because you're taking too long to get the RBST on her car..... Just kidding Dan... Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awakeinAZ Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 For lots of stuff flooring wise check out this forum: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=20 other good resource: http://www.epoxyproducts.com/floorcoatings4u.html Myself - Rust Oleum 100% solvent, dealer installed, clear on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 For lots of stuff flooring wise check out this forum: http://www.garagejou...isplay.php?f=20 other good resource: http://www.epoxyprod...coatings4u.html Myself - Rust Oleum 100% solvent, dealer installed, clear on top. Great looking floor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awakeinAZ Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 Great looking floor! Thanks a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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