Best garage floor options

GARAGES can protect more than your car.

Easily repurposed, they can become a storage space, home gym or workshop for do-it-yourself projects. The best garage floor options will depend on your garage’s intended use. Here are some of the most popular garage floor options and their pros and cons.

Standard garage floor options

1. Concrete: Concrete floors are generally resilient with a beautiful reflective finish. They can withstand high pressure without giving way to wear and tear. Whether polished, painted or stained, concrete garage flooring is affordable and readily available for a fast turnaround. Although polishing can be time-consuming, polished concrete is stain-resistant and easy to clean, making it ideal for car storage, art projects and mudroom use. However, it offers no cushion or insulation, so it is best for attached garages and moderate climates.

Painted concrete is versatile and allows for a truly customisable look.

Some specialty paints can also reinforce the concrete and protect it from fuel and oil spills. However, painted concrete is prone to scuffing and chipping, especially common with daily garage use.

2. Vinyl plank: Standard vinyl garage flooring includes vinyl plank and composite tile. Vinyl planks or luxury vinyl tiles (LVTs) are fantastic for low-traffic garages. They are available in different types, including engineered vinyl planks. Available in various styles and wood-mimicking finishes, LVTs are waterproof and easy to clean. But vinyl planks are not climate-resistant. If your garage is exposed to the elements, this may not be the best choice. Similarly, it is not made to withstand the weight of vehicles and the stains they can leave behind. Vinyl composite tiles are more robust than vinyl planks because they combine vinyl chips with durable fillers like limestone. ◆ Read more on: www.sundaymail.

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