11th Mar 2010
Garage Flooring
Pretty much all garage floors, with maybe a few exceptions will be in the form of poured concrete or large prefabricated concrete slabs anchored to the ground to form a solid, stable base and a floor for the garage. Designed to bear the weight of a car or even a small truck the concrete should at least be several inches deep and have been constructed to conform to local building regulations.
This may have been done as part of the home’s construction or as a later addition to existing property. Just like anything in this life, unless it was just installed, its best days are probably gone. Although solid as a rock and hard wearing, years of different climatic effects such as dampness, frost or just wear and tear from use can all take its toll.
Cracking and crumbling are very common problems leaving an uneven and often hazardous walking surface. Even without this it probably gives off a high level of dust that seems to never end no matter how often it is swept. Add to this some engine oil leaks and spills and we have ourselves stained and ruined floor that is very unsightly and possibly a risk to our health.
You may not even be using your garage to park a car. A lot of us end up using the space for storage or maybe even throw in a workbench and some tools. Setting up home gym is very popular. Or maybe even running a small business.
I wonder how many of us as an example, thought hey I’m going to get fit. Next step your down at the store, buy maybe a couple of workout machines, get them set up in the garage and away you go. But sadly it doesn’t last. Yeah you guessed it, that horrible cold, damp, stained floor just puts you off. And before you know it you stop using it and all your new shiny equipment is gathering dust.
Well whatever your use for your garage there is plenty of garage flooring products out there. This does not mean you have to get the concrete floor dug out. Far from it, most are inexpensive solutions that are fitted over the existing floor.
The key consideration will be what am I using the garage floor space for.
If cars will be parked on the floor, there are specialised garage floor tiles. Made from PVC, they are long lasting and durable. Designed to support the heaviest of cars. They utilise a simple interlocking system that can be easily fitted without any adhesives in a short space of time. They will provide you with a safe non slip surface that is very low maintenance. Resistant to oil, petrol and many other chemicals.
Without the need for a heavy duty surface to support a car, there is cheaper garage floor mats available made from foam and rubber. These are also easily fitted giving you a nice safe cushioned support underfoot.
There are other more expensive alternatives available on the market today, but I think you will find that any of the ways outlined above should give you a garage floor covering that is more than adequate to suit any purpose. A far cleaner, safer and aesthetically pleasing environment can be had in your garage with the minimum of effort.
Pretty much all garage floors, with maybe a few exceptions will be in the form of poured concrete or large prefabricated concrete slabs anchored to the ground to form a solid, stable base and a floor for the garage. Designed to bear the weight of a car or even a small truck the concrete should at least be several inches deep and have been constructed to conform to local building regulations.
This may have been done as part of the home’s construction or as a later addition to existing property. Just like anything in this life, unless it was just installed, its best days are probably gone. Although solid as a rock and hard wearing, years of different climatic effects such as dampness, frost or just wear and tear from use can all take its toll.
Cracking and crumbling are very common problems leaving an uneven and often hazardous walking surface. Even without this it probably gives off a high level of dust that seems to never end no matter how often it is swept. Add to this some engine oil leaks and spills and we have ourselves stained and ruined floor that is very unsightly and possibly a risk to our health.
You may not even be using your garage to park a car. A lot of us end up using the space for storage or maybe even throw in a workbench and some tools. Setting up home gym is very popular. Or maybe even running a small business.
I wonder how many of us as an example, thought hey I’m going to get fit. Next step your down at the store, buy maybe a couple of workout machines, get them set up in the garage and away you go. But sadly it doesn’t last. Yeah you guessed it, that horrible cold, damp, stained floor just puts you off. And before you know it you stop using it and all your new shiny equipment is gathering dust.
Well whatever your use for your garage there is plenty of garage flooring products out there. This does not mean you have to get the concrete floor dug out. Far from it, most are inexpensive solutions that are fitted over the existing floor.
The key consideration will be what am I using the garage floor space for.
If cars will be parked on the floor, there are specialised garage floor tiles. Made from PVC, they are long lasting and durable. Designed to support the heaviest of cars. They utilise a simple interlocking system that can be easily fitted without any adhesives in a short space of time. They will provide you with a safe non slip surface that is very low maintenance. Resistant to oil, petrol and many other chemicals.
Without the need for a heavy duty surface to support a car, there is cheaper garage floor mats available made from foam and rubber. These are also easily fitted giving you a nice safe cushioned support underfoot.
There are other more expensive alternatives available on the market today, but I think you will find that any of the ways outlined above should give you a garage floor covering that is more than adequate to suit any purpose. A far cleaner, safer and aesthetically pleasing environment can be had in your garage with the minimum of effort.
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