Tiling a garage floor...

[bluevin123]

Hi,
Just returned from my hols and had a voicemail off someone who's bathroom I tiled last year.
He has asked if I could tile his garage floor,thats all I know at the minute,but want to arm myself with some knowledge when i c ring him back.

I think he uses it for his car, and would generally think to tile a normal concrete based floor,rapid set powdered adhesive would be ok.

Do you think I should recommend a certain tile to use,obviously not a shiny 6x6 ceramic, but would like any input please.

Thanks guys.
Vinnie.

 

[DHTiling]

Personally i think a vitrified tile will be best and a solid bed fix to ensure no voids what so ever... you need to see the floor..as there might be oil contamination or paint etc...

 

[bluevin123]

Thanks Dave,
Is a vitrified tile more of a tougher tile and less porous?
I know it will have to withstand a lot of weight? is it like a Porcelain tile?
Thanks.
Vinnie.

 

[DHTiling]

Yes a harder tile...fired at higher temp to vitrify , and porcelan is ideal as well...most car showrooms are done in porcelain tiles..

Check the pei rating of the tiles to suitabilty for the job...

Class 0 - No Foot Traffic:

Wall tile only and should not be used on floors.


Class 1 - Very light traffic:

Very low foot traffic, bare foot only. (Master Ensuite, spa bathroom).


Class 2 - Light Traffic:

Slipper or soft-soled shoes. Second level main bathroom areas, bedrooms.


Class 3 - Light to Moderate Traffic:

Any residential area with the possible exception of some entries and kitchens if extremely heavy or abrasive traffic is anticipated.


Class 4 - Moderate to Heavy Traffic:

High foot traffic, areas where abrasive or outside dirt could be tracked. Residential entry, kitchen, balcony, and countertop.


Class 5 - Heavy Traffic:

Ceramic tile suggested for residential, commercial and institutional floor subjected to heavy traffic.



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[bluevin123]

Thanks a lot Dave...

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Apart from the tile choice as per Dave - make sure you have some protection for the front edge where the vehicles drive over, always a weak spot.
If the floor has red/coloured paint a scarifier will cost over £120-00 to hire, and remember the garage floor is usually a friday afternoon job for the apprentice!

Timeless John.

 

[DHTiling]

Apprentice john..or is it the Lacky....:smilewinkgrin: