Garage Flooring

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by bradders, Feb 11, 2022.

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  1. Just read this page, I think I'm going to order these floor tiles for my Garage. It's been on my to do list for years. I think these tiles will do the job nicely.

    I had LED light panels installed on the ceiling last week. Got some heating pipes to box in, paint walls and ceiling, then these tiles :cool:
     
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  2. Delivery is super quick. Ordered Sat, coming today.

    Lifted some of the foam tiles I have last night. Ok no breathability so water will sit under but parts were sodden! Hoping these tiles allow more out….
     
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  3. Quick service
    But a damp garage will always be a damp garage. Think you need to address the bigger problem first.

    Good luck.
     
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  4. Since I put a threshold down at the entrance, I’ve had no water issues at all. Tiles been down a while now, had the summer heat and about to get the cold and condensation, so will know how they cope in a few months
     
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  5. Self levelling products are only that, they are a prep coat for the final floor.
    Sealers are easy, SBR primer sealer will do, it will stop the floor dusting further.
    Mix with water and sweep around.
    If your house a fairly new it will have a membrane to stop damp.
    If you make a nice job of the latex or self levelling you could lay any floor on that from lino to rubber tiles or even cheap carpet.
    As with most things in construction preparation is the key.
    A decent floor layer should be able to help.
     
    #45 mike willis, Oct 19, 2022
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  6. Not sure if they have the same building regs in America.
     
  7. Maybe not, I would have thought a membrane under the floor would be normal.
     
  8. Sounds like my floor and I just tiled over after knocking off any large lumps. Works perfect, no need for me to screed or any prep just brush clean!

    Had down a whole winter and summer, no signs of lifting or swelling or movement. Am delighted so far
     
    #48 bradders, Mar 11, 2023
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  9. If the top surface is good enough you can lay pretty much anything on top.
    Lino, rubber, interlocking tiles are fine, secondhand carpet tiles will work, buy extra so you can replace easily.
    This is all assuming the floor is dry and sound, if not a sealer may be a good idea.
     
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