Has anyone ever tiled their garage floor? I'm not talking about those interlocking plastic things, I'm talking about ceramic floor tiles.

 

Not quite like this, but similar:

 

 

 

It's an integrated garage, so the aim is also to cement-plaster the walls and paint all that too.

 

There's bugger all on the market in the UK and it just seems to be flooded with those interlocking plastic ones which I really don't like.

 

Would laying a screed and then placing floor tiles on top give it the best chance? The anti-slip ceramic tiles that I see cost an absolute fortune - just wondering if there are any other options?

Edited August 17, 201510 yr by Funkysi

This is the sort of thing I'm looking for:

 

 

The plan is also to get a Nismo or 'Z' illuminator similar this:

 

If it was me I would just paint a smooth concrete floor with good quality floor paint. I would be concerned

that trolley jacks, axel stands together with dropped heavy items and tools would likely damage the tiles and

fluids stain the grout.

Tiles will likely cracking under point loading. Specifically jacks and such.

The risk would put me off as it would be a nightmare to replace a cracked tile.

 

Like Andrew I'd go for a 2 part epoxy (with proper prep before). In fact I'm doing lots of research into it at the moment as my extension is almost complete so my new garage/workshop is almost ready for the Zed to come back home.

If you use the right tiles and they have been laid properly then go for it they can be very strong and are used in industry and many garage floors. http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/garage-forum/268472-laying-porcelain-tile-garage-floor.html Soft rubber tiles from Halfords will only deform with the weight of the car but are great for workshop areas or even stick them to the walls where the doors of your car open to act as a soft cushion so you dont damage your door.

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/garage-forum/268472-laying-porcelain-tile-garage-floor.html

 

Interesting read, thanks.

How about a nice carpet.

Interesting read, thanks.

 

The college I work in has a tiled workshop area and there is never an issue with broken or cracked tiles Andrew. They are very strong, easy to clean and look good.

We use Tiles in both showrooms here Simon mate, I can try and find out who supplied us if you want. We haven't had a tile crack here and we have had very heavy vans on them.

Thanks Dean! That would be awesome!

 

Thanks for the link Gary! The plan is to lay a screed and then tiles so there'll be no gaps. Should be strong enough. I generally jack my car outside the garage however it is currently in the garage on axel stands, but I don't need to be doing that.

Thanks Dean! That would be awesome!

 

Thanks for the link Gary! The plan is to lay a screed and then tiles so there'll be no gaps. Should be strong enough. I generally jack my car outside the garage however it is currently in the garage on axel stands, but I don't need to be doing that.

 

The tiles we have are 300x600 Porcelain and were supplied by a company called Fiandre

The tiles we have are 300x600 Porcelain and were supplied by a company called Fiandre

 

Awesome! Thanks Dean!

use some sbr brushed on the floor not pva use waterproof tile adhesive to , the sbr would made a great key the tile adhesive will still to it like sh*t to a blanket

Having done some research today on tiled garage floors I take back my earlier statement.

I look forward to seeing your finished product.

Si, you'll need a garage specific/commercial/industrial use tile, usually ceramic or porcelain. They're extremely tough if laid correctly but can still be scratched so take care with things like lower the car back down on the jack, you know how the wheels turn and can drag across the floor.

 

I'm presuming your garage is currently a screeded floor and pretty much flat and even? If not you'll need to deal with that first. I wouldn't lay tiles onto a screed they won't last 5 minutes and you'll need a space between the tiles. You'll want to use a primer on the concrete and an adhesive specific to the job in hand, you can get advise from whoever you get the tiles from. The primer seals the floor and reduces the reduces the suction effect of the background so the adhesive has time to dry and cure properly without the moisture being immediately sucked out of it. Adhesive will need to be spread with a notched trowel the same as any other tiles. The depth of the notches will partly depend how flat your floor is, I'd say 8-10mm if it's even enough.

 

If you butt tiles together you'll still be left with a gap which you can't get grout into but all the dust and anything you spill on the floor will, trust me it will look shit! The grout gap also allows for the tiny bit of thermal expansion the tiles will be subjected to diurnally and through the seasons. If you're worried about the grout getting stained and looking crap you can always seal it, there's plenty of products for this purpose you just need to find something specific for garage use. Most annoying thing is my neighbours had 3 pallet loads of these last year and chucked the lot as nobody wanted them! I'll speak to my trade suppliers tomorrow, I doubt very much they have anything but may be able to point you in the right direction.

Also, make sure they're non-slip or you could end up a crumpled heap in the back of the garage if it's wet. I have a vague memory that you have a sloped driveway down to your garage right? Bear in mind these tiles are pretty thick >20mm then add 5mm for adhesive and you'll have a sizeable lip so make sure your front bumper won't hit it while the rear wheels are still uphill or the other way around

Interesting read, thanks.

 

Indeed - given the time and dedication, I would do that.....:thumbup:

Thanks for all the info guys.

 

Eggs, my new house hasn't been built yet, just the footings are in - I am just going through the process of how I want the garage to look - it will have a flat entrance way/drive in front of.

Thanks for all the info guys.

 

Eggs, my new house hasn't been built yet, just the footings are in - I am just going through the process of how I want the garage to look - it will have a flat entrance way/drive in front of.

 

Are you staying over here now then mate? I thought you had plans to go to the US

For the time being, yes. Plans are still there in the background.

What about surface like a stone carpet, has more grip comes in lots of different colours and you could even incorporate a Z logo, discretely of course. Its the slip factor of tiles that concern me, and grouting gets grubby.

Si you have a PM

Im also looking to do my garage floor im between the epoxy and tile finish,

 

I was going to go for a gel backed carpet but my friend who is a fireman warned against that as you can have spills like petrol ect that

soaks into the carpet, one spark and your away