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I would like to improve the look of my garage since it has become the primary means of entry into the house. Other than painting the walls, I'm considering either an epoxy coating or ceramic/quarry tile treatment for the floor. I have some tile experience, but not sure if I'll be doing the job myself. I've looked at the plastic/rubber tiles already, easy to install, but don't like the look. Any thoughts on pros/cons for the different options.
Why not do the traditional thing - and paint w/ battleship grey paint??? Do you park your cars in the garage? The paint makes it easy to clean up any residue . . . and this is about the least expensive way to make the floor look clean and fresh - makes it easy to clean out - and a coat every few years keeps it that way.
You can also get those modular tile squares, that have the rubber backing, wood underlayment, and ceramic tile already mounted on them. They come in a 2x2-tile square, and you just set them on the floor, lock them together, and grout. The rubber backing provides protection against moisture, and it ends up looking like a decent tile floor.
I do plan on parking at least one car in the garage and I was concerned that regular paint would stick to the hot tires or get damaged by dropped tools/garden equipment. Do you have to etch the surface before painting (I've heard surface prep is the key for a good result with epoxies)?
I would like a nice look to the floor and that's why I'm thinking about tile (similar to what they use in the service areas at new auto dealerships). I guess it will come down to cost/benefit.
I've never seen these. Do you know who makes them or where they are sold? Are you saying that they can be removed or are they permanent?
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You can also get those modular tile squares, that have the rubber backing, wood underlayment, and ceramic tile already mounted on them. They come in a 2x2-tile square, and you just set them on the floor, lock them together, and grout. The rubber backing provides protection against moisture, and it ends up looking like a decent tile floor.
There is a garage floor paint that is sold at Lowes (and yes you do have to clean and etch the floor first). It comes in tan or gray. There are also non-slip "sprinkles" that you add to the floor while it is wet. The kit even comes with an instructional dvd. My husband has done it on our last two homes and it looks very nice (we get lots of positive comments on it) and it is easy to keep clean.
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Why not do the traditional thing - and paint w/ battleship grey paint??? Do you park your cars in the garage? The paint makes it easy to clean up any residue . . . and this is about the least expensive way to make the floor look clean and fresh - makes it easy to clean out - and a coat every few years keeps it that way.
I have to agree. A good epoxy floor paint is difficult to beat. I tend to drop a lot of wrenches and spill a lot of oil in the garage. Tile would be untenable for me. I guess it depends on what you use the garage for.
There is a product called Seal-Krete. You can clean the floor w/ muratic acid (sp) and then wash off well and apply the Seal-Krete. I believe you can then paint over the Seal-Krete. This is probably the least expensive method. However, the stuff CrissCT mentioned - I have seen it and it looks really nice and also durable.
Tell you what I saw a few years ago....the owner installed vinyl on the garage floor. I don't remember if it was the industrial squares or one-sheet vinyl, but it looked really good as I recall. I suspect it would be very easy to keep clean; and I would add one of those protective mats under parked cars. I've wanted to do something with my garage floor also and have considered vinyl or the painting with the chips that OPs have mentioned.
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