TTQ B4U
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- Jan 20, 2016
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Currently I have a 24x24 concrete floor that's in good shape. Never been painted or sealed, etc. and is not cracked. Very sound condition.
I'm looking to spice it up and add some nice functionality to it but I have some questions around which system to use. I do have hot/cold running water outside and wash cars in my garage during all but winter obviously as the floor has no drain but does slope outward so water runs down the drive just fine. That said, we also live in Ohio and garage floors need swept or blown out to remove dust, grass clippings, leaves, etc.
My initial thought was to look at something like these tiles by Free Flow. They look great, can be easily installed, etc. but I'm wondering if they are the choice to go with. Any concerns for those that have a free-flowing floor tile about dirt and debris collecting under them? Is it a PIA to get them cleaned out as I would hate to see a ton of small leaves over time collect under there and have to remove the floor to get them out. Leaving them there wouldn't likely be good and would impead the water from properly draining.
Are there other better options that would prevent dirt/leaves but yet be raised up to allow water to drain? the maker of the above, http://racedeck.com/racedeck-products/ is sending me some samples of their tiles. Nice thing is that its designed to be mixed so I can put solid flooring most places whereby 90% of the water will stay on top and drain and mix in the free flow tiles on say the walking areas, or along the sides of a car all the water will drop below the tiles keeping the floor clear of water or ice.
I'm also considering a commercial floor company that could come in and stain or professionally epoxy the floor like a restaurant or warehouse, etc.....
Thoughts and Ideas appreciated!
I'm looking to spice it up and add some nice functionality to it but I have some questions around which system to use. I do have hot/cold running water outside and wash cars in my garage during all but winter obviously as the floor has no drain but does slope outward so water runs down the drive just fine. That said, we also live in Ohio and garage floors need swept or blown out to remove dust, grass clippings, leaves, etc.
My initial thought was to look at something like these tiles by Free Flow. They look great, can be easily installed, etc. but I'm wondering if they are the choice to go with. Any concerns for those that have a free-flowing floor tile about dirt and debris collecting under them? Is it a PIA to get them cleaned out as I would hate to see a ton of small leaves over time collect under there and have to remove the floor to get them out. Leaving them there wouldn't likely be good and would impead the water from properly draining.
Are there other better options that would prevent dirt/leaves but yet be raised up to allow water to drain? the maker of the above, http://racedeck.com/racedeck-products/ is sending me some samples of their tiles. Nice thing is that its designed to be mixed so I can put solid flooring most places whereby 90% of the water will stay on top and drain and mix in the free flow tiles on say the walking areas, or along the sides of a car all the water will drop below the tiles keeping the floor clear of water or ice.
I'm also considering a commercial floor company that could come in and stain or professionally epoxy the floor like a restaurant or warehouse, etc.....
Thoughts and Ideas appreciated!
