Tiles for Garage Floors

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By lawretta

A Tile is a flat piece of baked clay or other material that is used in rows for covering floors and walls. A garage floor tile is a tile used specifically for garages (a building for parking cars or car. we also have built-in garage).  Garage floor tiles beautify the garage, makes it look warm and inviting.

There are two types of garage floor tile,

1.      Stamp concrete tile; which is used for the external part of the garage.

2.     Quarry tile; which is used inside the garage.

Stamp concrete is concrete based with chemical addictive while quarry tiles are burn or clay bricks.

Stamp concrete tile is made from concrete and other chemical addictive and is done in situ (i.e. on site); Quarry tiles are oven baked in the form of red bricks.

Quarry tiles can be laid on the floor like any other tile while stamp concrete needs the attention of a professional to fix it to the floor.

Both Stamp concrete tile and Quarry tile is cheap to maintain (i.e. it is easy to maintain) Can not have permanent stains on them.

Stamp concrete tiles are achievable in any colour no matter the environment while quarry tiles only come in red.

Both tiles have grip so they are accident free, they are very safe for use. Maintaining tiles are very easy. Daily mopping of the floor with water and a little soap is advised in other to remove stains from tiles and also to keep the tiles looking clean and shiny.

Both tiles are affordable, Quarry tiles cost about $20 while Stamp concrete tiles cost $45.

Garage floor tiles are glued to the ground their by preventing any embarrassing situation. Tiles are very easy to clean, they don’t retain stains and no matter how you turn and toss your vehicle, the tile will always remain glued to the ground.

Garage floor tiles are a good option for anyone looking for a change in their garage decoration or redecoration. It is the most appealing type of flooring, it always have a beautiful finishing.

For those who like to decorate by themselves, garage floor tiles are just the right demand. It is durable and easy to do-it-your-self. Just read and follow the manufactures’ manual and you will be fine.

Garage floor tiles are very affordable too. They come in different prices and forms. It is economy friendly

Garage floor tiles even add value to the house. Take for instance if a house owner decides to sell his/ her house, the tiles on the floor of the garage will give the house a higher monetary value. The tiled floor garage is an added advantage because it will attract buyers to the house. Lovely, well decorated and designed homes sell faster in any part of the world.

Garage floor tiles enhance the overall appearance of the garage giving it a warm and comfortable look and feel. Garage floor tiles are in vogue and serve a very essential purpose; they give the garage a different but unique and pleasant outlook.

Comments

creativeone59 profile image

creativeone59 Level 4 Commenter 2 years ago

Wow, I didn't know any of that about garage tile, thanks for the informative hub. creativeone59

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creativeone59 Level 4 Commenter 2 years ago

Wow, I didn't know any of that about garage tile, thanks for the informative hub. creativeone59

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lawretta Hub Author 2 years ago

Thanks girlfriend for stopping by.

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viryabo Level 2 Commenter 2 years ago

Hello lawretta, nice hub. Never thought about tiling a garage floor, but from reading your hub i see its a wonderful idea. It will make it look pretty and not so 'garagy'.

Great read.

GodBless.

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lawretta Hub Author 2 years ago

Viryabo, whats up. Thanks dear for the complement.

Epoxy Floor Coating 2 years ago

Hey if tile works for your garage go for it. and I have seen some first hand & its quite nice. I am more biased towards epoxy floor coat. Great article!

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lawretta Hub Author 2 years ago

hi friend,

i see from your name that you are very familiar with floors and floor coating. thanks for the compliment

shanel profile image

shanel Level 1 Commenter 2 years ago

I like the idea of adding texture to the floor with tiles to prevent slipping when it is wet. Nice hub.

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lawretta Hub Author 2 years ago

thanks shanel!

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angelaglancy 24 months ago

You are so right. Adding floor tile to your garage really can add to your home's resale value. Thanks for all of the great information.

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