Garage Flooring

disintegrator66 · 12-20-2018, 02:54 AM

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With interlocking edging.

Now that's a cool ass pic!

antonfrau · 04-29-2022, 02:03 PM

Epoxy for flooring is certainly interesting, but I wouldn't risk it. It can lose its shape from any overheating (in summer for example). Plastic mats will probably slip, and it's not the strongest material. Rubber is fine, but will you be comfortable to collect spills (oil for example). I would look at the options, they have a series of floor coverings. And I don't think a jack will ruin them. I ordered a patio cover there where I have a barbecue. The skewers kept falling down and everything is still intact.
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Dvtchmxn · 04-29-2022, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Drlu23

Hey everyone,

I'm trying to find the right flooring for my garage. I'm hesitant on the following options because I would also like to use a quick jack on the flooring as well.

Here are my options:
1. Epoxy flooring
2. Rubber mats
3. Rubber floor tiles
4. Plastic floor tiles,
5. Don't know more options

Any advice would be appreciated, as I would like to start working on my F30 pretty soon with the weather getting nicer. Please keep in mind the quick jack that I am getting as well

Thanks.

1 is the only right answer

COKen · 04-30-2022, 08:01 AM

Epoxy comes with it own issues especially if your garage floor isn't new. I didn't want my cars sitting outside the garage for days while the garage floors were cleaned, the epoxy put down and then cured, so I went with Race Deck. It was easy to install and can be less expensive than epoxy depending on the options you pick.

whatevs · 06-13-2022, 01:19 PM

I got the rustoleum epoxy from Home Depot 2 years ago, and have had no issues.

Skyhigh · 06-14-2022, 05:38 AM

I have the same dilemma. Whatever the surface - it needs to be washable (plastic tiles with cracks are out of the question I guess). There is no concern about heat this part of the continent - just lots of rain. Which is why it should be easy to clean/wash, without water getting to the concrete underneath.

Real epoxy is quite expensive and difficult to lay (need professionals, it is also a health-hazard during installation). The price offer I got a few years ago was outrageous - some people spend that money on a vehicle to put on top, not on surface!

I have been recommended an "epoxy-paint" which is not the same as multi-layer epoxy underlay, but basically a durable a paint which is applied on top. Significantly less robust then epoxy, but cheaper and easier. Easier to repair as well, I assume. Not sure how durable it would be though, tires full of sharp stones in the winter... occasional jacking in the garage....?

StuKatz · 06-15-2022, 03:00 PM

I've had this plastic tile on my garage floor for almost a decade.
I prefer it to epoxy as it's warmer to walk on or lie on when working on cars, and stays clean as dust falls into the gaps in the tile.

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antonfrau Banned 3 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 3 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Epoxy for flooring is certainly interesting, but I wouldn't risk it. It can lose its shape from any overheating (in summer for example). Plastic mats will probably slip, and it's not the strongest material. Rubber is fine, but will you be comfortable to collect spills (oil for example). I would look at the options, they have a series of floor coverings. And I don't think a jack will ruin them. I ordered a patio cover there where I have a barbecue. The skewers kept falling down and everything is still intact. ________________ https://zelta.ca/commercial/ Last edited by antonfrau; 05-02-2022 at 05:03 PM..
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COKen Lieutenant Colonel 981 Rep 1,560 Posts Drives: M Rster / Z4 M40i / X5 M50i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Epoxy comes with it own issues especially if your garage floor isn't new. I didn't want my cars sitting outside the garage for days while the garage floors were cleaned, the epoxy put down and then cured, so I went with Race Deck. It was easy to install and can be less expensive than epoxy depending on the options you pick. __________________ 2002 M Roadster, Steel Gray Metailic, Gray Nappa Leather, HT, TC Kline DA Shocks & Camber Plates, w/H&R Springs, Stromung Exhaust, SSR Type C. Looking for new home. 2022 Z4 M40i, Misano Blue Metallic, Driver Asst Pkg, Prem Pkg 2023 X5 M50i, Phytonic Blue, Black Extended Merion Leather, Driving Asst Pro Pkg, Park Asst Pkg, Exec Pkg, Climate Comfort Pkg.
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Skyhigh Brigadier General 1900 Rep 3,887 Posts Drives: BMW F36 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	I have the same dilemma. Whatever the surface - it needs to be washable (plastic tiles with cracks are out of the question I guess). There is no concern about heat this part of the continent - just lots of rain. Which is why it should be easy to clean/wash, without water getting to the concrete underneath. Real epoxy is quite expensive and difficult to lay (need professionals, it is also a health-hazard during installation). The price offer I got a few years ago was outrageous - some people spend that money on a vehicle to put on top, not on surface! I have been recommended an "epoxy-paint" which is not the same as multi-layer epoxy underlay, but basically a durable a paint which is applied on top. Significantly less robust then epoxy, but cheaper and easier. Easier to repair as well, I assume. Not sure how durable it would be though, tires full of sharp stones in the winter... occasional jacking in the garage....? __________________ "Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in cars and women."
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