Garage flooring

[Stafford]

As my builder seems unable to lay a floor that is free from lumps, bumps or air bleeding through from below, he's offered to lay this instead.

http://www.versatileflooring.co.uk/garage/garage_home.htm

Anyone used this tile manufacturer at all?

[SazzaG]

Yup, we've got Ecotile flooring in our garage. We used the raised disk tiles in dark grey. Much better than the old rough concrete!

It was laid by our builder, although we could have easily done it ourselves. It's incredibly hardwearing, and very easy to clean. It does have a tendency to bubble up if the sun hits it, but it goes back down fine afterwards. Also, it's not glued down, so if you need to change a tile for any reason, it's really easy.

Not cheap, but very good.

Photos posted by Rog in this thread:

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=27763

[Stafford]

Thanks Sazza,
I was thinking of going for the light/dark grey checker but with the flat textured finish, although I see you've got the raised disc version. Does look very nice.

[S4Rs MacK]

Any idea on the costs per tile, cos I wouldnt mind sumat like that for my garage as well.?

[Nonnie]

We went for racedeck.

See gratuitous shots here....

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s21/Nonnie_013/DSCF1879.jpg

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s21/Nonnie_013/DSCF1870.jpg

[Blind Alan]

How do these compare on price ?
http://www.dynotile.co.uk/
I can possibly get 10% discount for you. ;)

[NattyBoy]

How do these compare on price ?
http://www.dynotile.co.uk/
I can possibly get 10% discount for you. ;)


i went for dynotile - these look better if you are going for mixed colours as you dont get the 'jigsaw' effect (you get a nice clean edge). They also seal better so wont let oil or fluid penetrate under the tile...and they are self levelling.

You can see mine in my avatar...

Cheers
Nat

[Stafford]

Any idea on the costs per tile, cos I wouldnt mind sumat like that for my garage as well.?

The lot at the top where I came in have a deal on light and dark grey at around £20 per square meter plus P&P

[Capo]

I used a self leveling cement screed, the finish was amazing. Then I laid some HD commecial anti slip flooring with welded seams. (which I got for nowt).

[PeterPoddy]

As my builder seems unable to lay a floor that is free from lumps, bumps or air bleeding through from below, he's offered to lay this instead.

http://www.versatileflooring.co.uk/garage/garage_home.htm

Anyone used this tile manufacturer at all?

OK, as someone who has spent, ohh, 20 years working with concrete, and has qualifications in the stuff, I can tell you that you should get yourself another builder. All he needs to do is pay a few quid extra per cubic metre for a decent mix, (Rather than the cheapest crap he can fob you off with) then powerfloat it. I can't see it adding much to the overall bill.

Ever been in a big warehouse/store like B&Q or similar where they have smooth, glossy, mottled grey floor?
That's powerfloated concrete.
It's not hard to do, it just takes a little time. I could hire the equipment and do it myself. I've seen it done many times.
:D

[Stafford]

Well that's what I thought, easy to lay and get flat.
He's used two different products Cempolatex and Cempolay, both of which have either cracked or had weird bubble holes come through.
We've had a powerfloat but to be honest when I came home and found him using it I thought it was a bit overkill for a garage.
As for the tiles, he's buying so I'm not fussed.
I was going for the cheap option of floor paint, now I get tiles :-)

[PeterPoddy]

Well that's what I thought, easy to lay and get flat.
He's used two different products Cempolatex and Cempolay, both of which have either cracked or had weird bubble holes come through.
We've had a powerfloat but to be honest when I came home and found him using it I thought it was a bit overkill for a garage.
As for the tiles, he's buying so I'm not fussed.
I was going for the cheap option of floor paint, now I get tiles :-)


Well it sounds like you're not paying any extra, so that's not so bad, is it?
:)

Powerfloat was the way to go, though, trust me.......

[NewMon]

I have just painted my garage floor (which was powerfloated) with Firwood Garage floor paint and additional anti-slip additive. I'm pleased with the result. I had to put acid down on the concrete first to produce a slightly rougher surface. Total cost: 30 quid. I am tempted by the tiles but not if I have to pay for them :-)

[Stafford]

I've no idea if this is any good but it is cheap.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=217645&C=Newsletter&U=08P09-6&T=-10940766

My builder has just agreed to buy me the Versatile flooring as he's incapable of laying a flat floor :thumbsup: