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I have seen a few posts/pictures with people's garages that have floors covered with what appear to be vinyl composition tiles (VCT).
I was wanting to do the same thing in my garage, but I was told by a VCT manufacturer to not use VCTs in the garage unless it is climate-controlled. I was told that cold temperatures and wide temperature swings combined with the weight of the car would cause the mastic (glue) to not hold up, which would ultimately cause the tiles to "pop up".
At this point in time, I am not interested in the RaceDeck tiles, as I want an effectively sealed floor (though RaceDeck tiles certainly look very good). It seems that if you have any type of fluid spill with RaceDeck tiles, you will end up getting fluid under the RaceDeck tiles, which would be cumbersome to clean up. To get a sealed floor, I could simply epoxy the floor. However, the reason I would like to do a glued-downed tile is so I can have a sealed floor with a checkerboard and/or bordered pattern. I realize patterns are possible with epoxy floors, but I would like to explore other options first.
So... I have a few questions I would really appreciate some input on for those of you that have tile (non-RaceDeck) floors:
1. Are you in fact using VCTs... or some other type of tile?
2. Is your garage climate-controlled? If not, how cold has it gotten in your garage with the tiles?
3. How long has your garage had the tiles?
4. Have you had any issues with the tiles popping up?
5. What brand of tiles and mastic did you use?
6. Have your tires discolored the tiles?
7. Have you found the tiles to be stain-resistant?
8. Would you tile you garage again with the same product? If not, why not?
Thanks in advance for your help. I look forward to your input/recommendation.
I was wanting to do the same thing in my garage, but I was told by a VCT manufacturer to not use VCTs in the garage unless it is climate-controlled. I was told that cold temperatures and wide temperature swings combined with the weight of the car would cause the mastic (glue) to not hold up, which would ultimately cause the tiles to "pop up".
At this point in time, I am not interested in the RaceDeck tiles, as I want an effectively sealed floor (though RaceDeck tiles certainly look very good). It seems that if you have any type of fluid spill with RaceDeck tiles, you will end up getting fluid under the RaceDeck tiles, which would be cumbersome to clean up. To get a sealed floor, I could simply epoxy the floor. However, the reason I would like to do a glued-downed tile is so I can have a sealed floor with a checkerboard and/or bordered pattern. I realize patterns are possible with epoxy floors, but I would like to explore other options first.
So... I have a few questions I would really appreciate some input on for those of you that have tile (non-RaceDeck) floors:
1. Are you in fact using VCTs... or some other type of tile?
2. Is your garage climate-controlled? If not, how cold has it gotten in your garage with the tiles?
3. How long has your garage had the tiles?
4. Have you had any issues with the tiles popping up?
5. What brand of tiles and mastic did you use?
6. Have your tires discolored the tiles?
7. Have you found the tiles to be stain-resistant?
8. Would you tile you garage again with the same product? If not, why not?
Thanks in advance for your help. I look forward to your input/recommendation.