Advantages and Disadvantages of Garage Floor Tile
Tiles are some people's go-to options when it comes to garage flooring and, to some, they are viewed as the best, most comprehensive choice. The protection provided to the concrete garage floor is about the same as paint, but tiles can be a lot easier to install for some. Following will be some of the many advantages, as well as some disadvantages, of garage floor tile.
The Cost Of Garage Floor Tile
When it comes to home improvement, most garage flooring solutions are fairly cheap, so pricing may not be a huge factor. The fact is, garage floor tiles are one of the most expensive garage floor coverings available. Kits that cover a single car garage run anywhere from just under $200 to around $500, depending on a variety of factors including features and name brands. The only type of garage flooring solution that would compare would be a garage floor mat, and it would probably be a good idea to compare tiles and mats before purchasing either.
When To Choose Garage Floor Tile
Another thing to remember is that you can get different types of garage floor tiles. There are interlocking tiles that stay put using traction and the weight of all the tiles combined, and the more popular peel and stick that are generally a bit cheaper. The interlocking are the easier to install since they don't have to stick to anything, but the peel and stick type generally last longer. Unfortunately, as the peel and stick type has to be attached to the ground, the floor should be fairly stain free and undamaged to use them.
Installing Garage Floor Tile
Excepting mats, depending on which one you use, garage floor tiles are probably the easiest solution to install. Peel and stick tiles are just what they sound like, and interlocking ones snap together. Nothing is difficult about either install. though when using the peel and stick ones, you have to be absolutely sure that the floor is spotless as you wouldn't want the sticky backing attaching itself to dust and dirt. Since the interlocking garage floor tiles just click together, the install is similar to a mat, and you generally just have to lay it out on the floor without worrying too terribly much about how clean it is. Of course, their inherent design as well as any dust or dirt can cause them to move and crunch when you don't want them to.
Garage Floor Tile Maintenance
For most garage floor tiles, maintenance is similar to what you would do on a linoleum floor. Since they are designed to be sprayed off, and generally do not absorb chemicals, cleaner is not often necessary, and generally a wet mop is all that is needed. Abrasive garage flooring cleaners obviously should not be used since those are usually made for concrete. Instead, if soap is needed, your average floor cleaner will usually do the trick. Be sure to read the directions of your particular product, though, as some types of cleaners may affect the finish on your garage floor tile. - 21392
The Cost Of Garage Floor Tile
When it comes to home improvement, most garage flooring solutions are fairly cheap, so pricing may not be a huge factor. The fact is, garage floor tiles are one of the most expensive garage floor coverings available. Kits that cover a single car garage run anywhere from just under $200 to around $500, depending on a variety of factors including features and name brands. The only type of garage flooring solution that would compare would be a garage floor mat, and it would probably be a good idea to compare tiles and mats before purchasing either.
When To Choose Garage Floor Tile
Another thing to remember is that you can get different types of garage floor tiles. There are interlocking tiles that stay put using traction and the weight of all the tiles combined, and the more popular peel and stick that are generally a bit cheaper. The interlocking are the easier to install since they don't have to stick to anything, but the peel and stick type generally last longer. Unfortunately, as the peel and stick type has to be attached to the ground, the floor should be fairly stain free and undamaged to use them.
Installing Garage Floor Tile
Excepting mats, depending on which one you use, garage floor tiles are probably the easiest solution to install. Peel and stick tiles are just what they sound like, and interlocking ones snap together. Nothing is difficult about either install. though when using the peel and stick ones, you have to be absolutely sure that the floor is spotless as you wouldn't want the sticky backing attaching itself to dust and dirt. Since the interlocking garage floor tiles just click together, the install is similar to a mat, and you generally just have to lay it out on the floor without worrying too terribly much about how clean it is. Of course, their inherent design as well as any dust or dirt can cause them to move and crunch when you don't want them to.
Garage Floor Tile Maintenance
For most garage floor tiles, maintenance is similar to what you would do on a linoleum floor. Since they are designed to be sprayed off, and generally do not absorb chemicals, cleaner is not often necessary, and generally a wet mop is all that is needed. Abrasive garage flooring cleaners obviously should not be used since those are usually made for concrete. Instead, if soap is needed, your average floor cleaner will usually do the trick. Be sure to read the directions of your particular product, though, as some types of cleaners may affect the finish on your garage floor tile. - 21392
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