What are the different types of garage floor tiles?

When it comes to garage floor tiles, there are four different types of garage floor tiles available for consumers. Each type of garage floor tile has its own advantages and disadvantages, so it's important to consider your specific needs and budget when choosing the best tile for your garage.

• Peel and Stick Vinyl Tiles – Peel and stick garage floor tiles (also known as self-stick tiles) are a type of self-adhesive tile that is designed to be installed without the use of any special tools or adhesives. They are made of vinyl or PVC material and are typically square shaped with interlocking edges, allowing them to be easily connected to create a solid surface. Peel and stick garage floor tiles are popular because they are affordable, easy to install, and come in a variety of styles and colors. They are also durable and resistant to water, stains, and chemicals. However, it's important to note that they’re not as long-lasting or durable as other types of garage floor tiles, especially in high-traffic areas or under heavy loads.
• Porcelain Garage Floor Tiles – Porcelain garage floor tiles are a type of high-quality tile that is made from porcelain clay and fired at a very high temperature to create a dense and durable material. Porcelain tiles are highly resistant to water, stains, and chemicals, making them a great choice for garage floors that may be exposed to oil spills or other liquids. They are also easy to clean and maintain and can be swept or mopped regularly to keep them looking new. However, the one drawback is that DIY installation is difficult as well unless you have experience. As a result, installation can be another high cost if you need to hire someone to do it for you, making this a more expensive choice for garage flooring.
• Vinyl Composite Floor Tiles – Vinyl composite tile (also known as VCT) s a type of vinyl flooring that is commonly used in commercial and industrial settings but can also be used for garage floors. VCT is made from a mixture of vinyl, limestone, and other filler materials, and is known for its durability and low cost. However, it's important to note that VCT requires regular upkeep to maintain the clean appearance. Additionally, VCT can be slippery when wet, so it may not be the best choice for garages in wet climates.
• Interlocking Floor Tiles – Interlocking garage floor tiles are a popular and convenient flooring option for those who want to transform their garage into a more functional and stylish space. These thick and rigid plastic tiles snap together via a peg and loop connection. Installation of interlocking garage floor tiles is also relatively easy and can typically be completed by a homeowner with basic DIY skills. As the name implies, the tiles are designed to interlock with one another, creating a secure and stable flooring surface. This eliminates the need for adhesives or special tools, which can save both time and money during installation. Surface options include a solid surface, or a ribbed top that allows for surface drainage. Solid surface options include diamond, coin, and viny inserts, where you can have it look like natural wood, or carbon fiber. The self-draining ribbed tiles are a popular choice for detail shops, both small and large, as they allow surface drainage for water, soap, dirt, and other liquids. One of the drawbacks of interlocking can be the cost of interlocking garage tiles is more expensive than other tiling options. There are affordable interlocking tiles for sale, but these are typically made overseas and not designed to the standard in the U.S., making for a less secure and weaker garage tile. That is why Swisstrax tiles are made right here in the U.S.A.

Overall, interlocking garage floor tiles are a durable, flexible, and customizable flooring option that can transform any garage into a functional and stylish space. Whether you are looking to improve the appearance of your garage or cover your garage floors with a more durable and long-lasting flooring option, interlocking garage floor tiles are a great choice. To learn more, visit our product pages for the different types of interlocking garage floor tiles made by Swisstrax.

 

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Is it a good idea to tile a garage floor?

Tiling a garage floor with Swisstrax is a great idea for upgrading your garage floor to a material that is strong and durable floor, fully customizable, can be installed in hours, requires little maintenance, and a better investment overall for your garage. See the reasons below:

1. Durable Garage Flooring – Designed to handle a compressive strength of 2,500 psi and a rollover weight of 60,000lbs, Swisstrax tiles are made for a garage environment and are built to last. Manufactured with UV stabilizers, the tiles are fade resistant, allowing your floor to remain vibrant for years.
2. Make Your Garage Your Own - By utilizing the bold color options for our tiles and Graphictrax Pro floor tiles, you're able to design to your garage flooring around various themes including sports themed garages, vintage car theme garages, supercar theme garages, and more! For our commercial customers, we can help you design garage floors to reflect your branding. Swisstrax tiles can achieve any look you desire. Work with our team to bring your vision to life or use our online garage floor designer tool to create and submit a floor design.
3. Great DIY Solution – Our tiles make installation simple and easy. Rather than spend more time and money on alternative flooring options that require special tools or a professional contractor, Swisstrax tiles can be laid right on top of your existing garage floors and will only take a few hours. Should you need help installing your garage floors, our team is ready and willing to help!
4. Easy to Maintain - Swisstrax tiles stand ¾" above the garage surface and feature a perforated, flow-through design that hides dust, dirt and grime. When it is time for cleaning, the highly-engineered channeling system makes clean up a breeze. Learn how to clean a Swisstrax floor.
5. Lower Lifetime Cost – When you compare the cost of maintaining other garage flooring options to garage tiles, you’ll find in the long run that tiles are a better investment overall. See how epoxy, paint, and sealed concrete compared to garage tiles.

Learn more about why customers ultimately chose Swisstrax tiles for their garage flooring by reading customer reviews, and watching video testimonials.

 

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Are garage floor tiles worth it?

Garage floor tiles are one of the best options for garage flooring. While there are options such as painting your garage floor, covering it with epoxy, or sealing the concrete, many of our satisfied customers agreed that tile was the better choice for their garage. The benefits of garage tiles over other options include:

1. Durable & Strong Garage Flooring – Unlike other common garage flooring options where floor peeling, hot tire pick up, or discoloration is an issue, Swisstrax avoids those problems due to the structure and design of the tile. Swisstrax garage floor tiles are made to last a lifetime and withstand heavy & high-traffic. They’re also made to be chemical resistant and slip resistant, making it an ideal choice for garage workshops.
2. Lower Lifetime Cost – When you compare the cost of maintaining other garage flooring options to tile, you’ll find in the long run that tiles are a better investment overall. See how epoxy, paint, and sealed concrete compare to garage tiles.
3. Easy DIY Solution – Swisstrax tiles were designed to easily click together, avoiding the need for hours prepping, purchase of specialty tools, or hiring a professional to install it for you. Should you have any questions or need help with installation, our team is ready and willing to help you.
4. Easy to Maintain – Because Swisstrax perforated tiles hide the dirt, dust and grime under the surface, it makes cleaning your garage easier due to the highly-engineered channeling system. Learn how easy it is to clean a Swisstrax floor.
5. Portable - Swisstrax tile systems can easily be disassembled when you need to clean it, replace a damaged tile, change the design of your floor, or when you need to move to a new location.

When consider all the benefits and advantages of garage floor tiles over other garage flooring alternatives, garage floor tiles comes in first.

 

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Can Swisstrax tile hold the weight of a car?

Yes. Swisstrax Ribtrax Pro, Ribtrax Smooth Pro, Diamondtrax 12-Series, Ribtrax Smooth 12-Series tiles can hold the weight of cars, trucks, motorcycles, snowmobiles, ATVs, personal airplanes, and much more. Many car dealerships, detail shops, and car tinting shops have our flooring installed in their garages. Our tiles are also used by big name brands from the automotive world for their garages, tradeshows, and more.

 

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Can you drive on garage floor tiles?

Yes. Swisstrax’s garage floor tiles were designed to be driven on and withstand heavy and high traffic. However, we do not recommend parking on top of our Vinyltrax Pro and Vinyltrax 12-Series tiles.

 

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What tiles can you drive on?

We recommend installing Ribtrax Pro or Ribtrax Smooth Pro if you’re planning to drive and park vehicles on top of your garage flooring. Vinyltrax Pro can be utilized to accent your flooring on the outer rim of your garage floor.

 

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Do garage floor tiles hold up?

Swisstrax garage floor tiles are manufactured for a compressive strength of 2,500 psi and 60,000lbs rollover weight. In addition, tiles are meant for all extreme weather conditions. UV stabilizers are mixed into the material to make it highly fade resistant when exposed to the hot rays of the sun. In colder climates, the tiles are highly slip resistant when snow or moisture is present on your garage floor tiles.

 

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Does water get under garage floor tiles?

Swisstrax perforations allow debris, water, soap, and other liquids to flow through the tile providing you with a clean and dry surface, removing the issue of standing water in the garage. With the innovative connection system easily remove a tile anywhere within the system to access possible spills or leaks. The advanced channeling system on the understructure of the tile allows debris and liquids to be washed out from under the system when required.

 

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What is the best way to cover a concrete garage floor?

Installing garage floor tiles is one of the best ways to cover cracked concrete or unsightly garage flooring, compared to other options. Some of the reasons include:

1. Durable & Strong Garage Flooring – Unlike other common garage flooring options where floor peeling, hot tire pick up, or discoloration is an issue, Swisstrax avoids those problems due to the structure and design of the tile. Swisstrax garage floor tiles are made to last a lifetime and withstand heavy & high-traffic, and made of materials to make it fade resistant and slip-resistant.
2. Little to no prep – Installing garage floor tiles requires little to no prep in the garage. No special tools or professional contractors are needed to install Swisstrax garage floor tiles. In contrast to epoxy or concrete, where prep is required and involves purchasing of additional equipment, tools, or hiring out the installation to a professional installer.
3. Installs in Hours, Not Days – Laying out your new garage floor tiles will require just a few hours of out of your day, rather than waiting several days for an epoxy mix to cure.
4. Easy to Maintain – Because Swisstrax perforated tiles hide the dirt, dust and grime under the surface, it makes cleaning your garage floors easy due to the highly-engineered channeling system. Learn how easy it is to clean a Swisstrax floor.
5. Lower Lifetime Cost – When you compare the cost of maintaining other garage flooring options to tile, you’ll find the cost of owning garage floor tiles is a better investment overall. Learn more by reading how garage floor tiles compare to epoxy, paint, and sealed concrete.