Garage Floor

[Stumpy]

Originally Posted by Scott

How's the tiles looking Mike?

What did you do at the entry edge?

I'd imagine you'd need an edge trim so as to not catch the tile edge, but can imagine it getting damaged kvwr time?

[Mike R]

Due to the usual tradesman over-runs, the tiler is now not coming until this Monday.

I got a couple of really nice aluminium transition strips (like a graduated ramp), I'll post pics up next week.

But these are the ones:
https://lilleytileandstone.co.uk/sch...oaArmlEALw_wcB

[JBird]

Also keen to see how it turns out as will have do do the same in the not too distant future.

Was first going to go with click tiles, but then realised that in summer water puddles have been appearing on the floor, so I need something that seals the floor well so the water stays on top and can dry out.

The water is bit of a mystery actually, have been scratching my head over it. The garage is built into a hill and as such remains quite cool all year round. I think in summer when it is hot outside and I open the door, the warm air condensates on the cooler walls / floor. Garage is bone dry in winter otherwise, so I am pretty sure walls floor are all water tight (36cm thick concrete). Would like to solve this but don't really know how, other than heating the garage. (guessing a humidifier would just be a bandaid solution). Grateful for any advice here if anyone has had a similar situation.

[Mike R]

Originally Posted by JBird

Also keen to see how it turns out as will have do do the same in the not too distant future.

Was first going to go with click tiles, but then realised that in summer water puddles have been appearing on the floor, so I need something that seals the floor well so the water stays on top and can dry out.

The water is bit of a mystery actually, have been scratching my head over it. The garage is built into a hill and as such remains quite cool all year round. I think in summer when it is hot outside and I open the door, the warm air condensates on the cooler walls / floor. Garage is bone dry in winter otherwise, so I am pretty sure walls floor are all water tight (36cm thick concrete). Would like to solve this but don't really know how, other than heating the garage. (guessing a humidifier would just be a bandaid solution). Grateful for any advice here if anyone has had a similar situation.

Is probably condensation - is your ceiling open or boarded up?

I fitted ten of these roof vents in mine:

[Mike R]

If you have painted your garage floor, you do need to remove the paint prior to fitting the tiles though, so something else to be aware of:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/163924...posted-public/

[JBird]

Originally Posted by Mike R

Is probably condensation - is your ceiling open or boarded up?

The roof is flat concrete (well, slightly slanted for drainage), completely sealed, with garden on top. It's like a concrete bunker built into a hill. Ill post a photo when I get a chance.

Only ventilation is a small slit in the garage door itself. I think ill have to install some sort of Ventilation shaft, towards the back in the corners, as that's where the condensation occurs.

There is indeed old paint on the floors and I think a layer or screed - will have to remove that too.

Loving the wheel rack on the wall - great idea.

[Mike R]

Is as good as finished - updated pictures here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/163924...h/27559683328/

[Stumpy]

Yes so a large trim piece to cover the last/first tile egde...

Would be useful to update this thread in a few months perhaps to see how well it lasts? In case there's any movement or cracking...?

Cheers

[JBird]

Nice job Mike - thanks for sharing. Interface at the front looks like it should hold up.

[Marv968]

That looks great Mike!