CHEAP GARAGE FLOORING TILES: Which Is Better for you?

[@fnxtugboat3541]

I haven't watched the entire video yet, but I have a race deck floor and it doesn't dent to sledge hammers. I think this was a good example of quality over quantity.

[@shay1116]

One important test would be to see how well do they hold up to a floor jack and jack stands supporting a car.

[@MarkTrades__]

+1 for this. That concentrates alot of force into a small area AND its about critical safety of being able to just a jack & stands to perform their job. After seeing what the hoe did I don't have a ton of confidence a jack stand wouldn't cut through some of these products.

[@cleanasdirt6832]

I’ve had my Swisstrax for 3 yrs now. I use my floor jack each spring and fall with the tire changeover for both my truck and wife’s SUV. I’ve only damage two spots and they are hardly noticeable.

[@matthewpeterson3329]

Good video, decent testing. I totally appreciate why you would want to use the open plastic tiles for a studio application... they DO look good. But for the average joe wouldn't be happy with it. I still contend that a properly installed ployaspartic floor is the answer if you don't want raw concrete. And they have finishes that are as gorgeous as the cars you detail. Take a look at some of the gloss marble like finishes. If you need to showcase a car in the same space that you work in, I doubt you can do better. Anyway, love the channel.

[@jasonhill9088]

Those marble epoxy floors look amazing, but it's like $10K for a small space.

[@matthewpeterson3329]

@@jasonhill9088 it's really not that expensive anymore. But it is a fair chunk of change either way, so it's hard to part with the money. If you plan to be in a space long term, it is the single best way to make the space look awesome, and it lasts way longer. Buy once, cry once.

[@leo-ub6nb]

Josh’s Neighbors: “Honey, I know you said he’s a detailer, but he’s still messing with the floors. Are you sure he details vehicles? OMG! Babe, he’s wacking the floor with a giant sledgehammer! IDK, but something is off about that guy…”

[@IOERROR622]

I'm pretty sure he friend does wraps on cars which is why he needs a heat gun and why the tip of the heat gun is burning the tiles.

[@dennysheldon1682]

What a great informative video Josh! I really appreciate you taking the time to go over all aspects of what happens with all the tests.

[@strykerentllc]

Try rolling a wash bucket or anything else with casters on and you'll notice which tile catches your vacuum, wash bucket or your detail cart or causes it to topple over spilling stuff you don't want spilled.

[@nw3803]

Hey Josh, Did you manage to find any tapered edge tiles, for use at the garage door opening with the Vevor tiles ? I asked the question on the Vevor website, they didn't seem to understand what I was asking.

[@gregn2909]

Looking for this too,I saw another guy use a tapered rug strip

[@jasonhill9088]

Good testing, but I think you should park your car on it for a week before you make your decision. That first blow with the mini sledgehammer was a bit concerning.

[@bradleyfox9524]

It’s super easy to pop up vevor tiles I use a pick tool and they come up no problem

[@MarkTrades__]

Huh - was more impressed with the coin-style flooring than I thought i would be. Its a good point to note that these "drainage-type" floor tiles, they don't really do anything to protect the concrete itself from chemicals. If you are working with brake-cleaners/solvents/etc that may damage/stain concrete (like oil changes), these things are going to hit your concrete, and now there is a barrier (the flooring) in the way of easily wiping up these types of messes. You won't just rinse antifreeze/oil out onto you driveway/etc. Also I imagine a semi-full oil collector drum would be sketchy to move around a shop with that type of tile. For car repair & use of chemicals like rust penetrants/oil etc, might be worth drilling holes in a few of these "coin-style" tiles outside of the main area of work to help let the concrete vent while maintaining a barrier for fluids in the main work area. The drainage-style flooring does seem to be best fit for detailing tasks that occur after wash+decon. Polishing/looking good, etc. The drainage-style would be good for not kicking up as much dust as well, which can be helpful when polishing & coating.

[@wesleygreene6075]

I wonder how it would be wheeling around on a stool/creeper on the grated ones sees like the tires would get caught

[@tedlym.3390]

This was another excellent comparison. I must unform you that the biggest problem with the open weave tiles is that mold, mildew, and bugs grow under them. I've returned to the bare cement.

[@Carlos.Rivera]

What you think about those floor paint from home depot ?

[@dtna]

Yeah, I was wondering about mold. Especially if your garage floor is not slanted or if you don't have a drain.

[@tedlym.3390]

@@Carlos.Rivera I think you have a good idea.

[@TheOnlyRedNeckGeek]

Try parking a large motorcycle on the tiles using the center stand. That'll chip a painted surface, and I'd be very surprised if either of those tiles wouldn't be permanently damaged.

[@JoeyShip]

My bike is 400 lbs and my kickstand rips up the street and leaves impressions on just about everything aside from cement. I feel like It would break right through those veevor tiles.

[@lifeoflemus]

To be fair…both of these results are better than me just sledge hammering and hacking the life out of my bare garage floors

[@imjoshv]

Haha yea that’s true!

[@gorillanismo]

Nice video Josh.... What about using a hydraulic jack and jack stands on the Vevor?

[@mattnelson2145]

Came here to ask the same thing

[@dubmob151]

Wouldn't do that without some kind of plate or plywood to distribute the forces; otherwise it's surely going to gouge the plastic.

[@meguinness1116]

Can you use LOW PROFILE TROLLEY JACK on those tiles ? Would the jack wheels get stuck or damage the tiles pattern while lifting a car? Ta

[@EileenTheCr0w]

Use a leaf blower to push the liquids out from under the vevor tiles to help them drain after a wash.

[@jeepinspence]

My neighbor had a floor similar to the coin tile except it was simply lined. That stuff was slicker than hot snot when wet! And tracked up far too easily. She hated it

[@imjoshv]

That’s the good part about this one. It does have a textured surface for good traction. I though that would make the clean up harder but it didnt

[@TheMainevent001]

The Vevor tiles that your link leads to is a different style/kind/quality compared to the ones in the video. The ones in the link looks ALOT cheaper quality. Was that a mistake?

[@66pmadnes]

Who is going to wack their floor with a hammer or a pick . If it was to fall on the floor, I don't believe the damaged would be much. But thanks for the comparison. 😊

[@timkountz3512]

Your link for the Vevor tiles brings up a different looking style. The ones you installed have loops on 2 sides, whereas the link you provided have more of a V type hooking system. Are these the same?

[@bt5252]

Thanks for making these videos. I’d suggest doing a drop test with the tools instead of hitting them. It’s more repeatable and representative of how actual damage would occurs.

[@imjoshv]

Great idea.. I actually was planning on dropping some things on it and then totally forgot ha

[@vincerochaproduction]

These Vevor tiles say its for bathrooms and pool area. They have a VEVOR Garage Tiles which is a bit more. Any suggestions?

[@pbpx]

I am going with porcelain tile for my garage.

[@clintt5266]

Curious, how would an office chair roll on the drainage tile? Is it too spongy?

[@briankoronka4746]

The v groove flooring also lifted on the corner.

[@MarkTrades__]

+1 agree. I feel like josh saw it but just wasnt super clear about that in the video

[@indetailcarcaresolutions3770]

A good idea to test Josh, but the coin style would have lost immediate heat into the concrete floor. I doubt the surface when tested was even close to 310 degrees as heat loss would have been immediate. Just a note for testing next time.

[@v8tergt653]

Imagine your wrenching and a small screw falls down on that floor🤣

[@keithfirebird7618]

How are the Versatex tiles when they get wet? Slick?

[@pauly5502]

What about mold? The drainage tile will prevent mold

[@boonphitphanthavong4334]

Even if you damage a few squares, you can always replace that square. Cost would super low compared to replacing the whole entire floor.

[@imjoshv]

Exactly!!

[@inusa1618]

Get the vevor flat diamond plate tiles, you'll get the benefits of the thickness and flat for dollies, cleaning, ladies 👠 👠 and air blowing, etc

[@imjoshv]

Thats another great option

[@georgedavis319]

Being that you have put down a Vevor floor I am able to get race deck flooring for discount price of $2.35 a tile . In your opinion is it worth the extra for the race deck or would you still use the Vevor.

[@Voodoo_HG]

Beautiful porsche 👍

[@imjoshv]

Thanks 👍

[@davethenurse1031]

Can you do the Torture Test with RaceDeck and Swisstrax 👀 I think we can reveal a big truth with this. Please 🙏🏼

[@jairomendoza9993]

Everything looks good. But how would epoxy flooring will do? Will it be better than the squares

[@HEMi1995]

To be able to wash in my garage I’m considering putting the coin floor down and then having the tile kind on top of that. It’ll protect the concrete underneath but still have the benefits of the tile floor

[@pkt1213]

How was kneeling on both tiles. I do a lot of work in the garage and keeling or laying on the vevor style tiles has always concerned me. Along with the inability to use a floor jack on them. The drainage style make a lot more sense for washing/detailing. It doesn't keep stuff out of the concrete long term though.

[@jackmathesius6746]

can you do a review on Walmart's platinum series 2 pack 1000gsm drying towel?

[@lylemccombs179]

How do they hold up to jacking the car up and sitting on jack stands??

[@derrickabare9986]

I wonder how acid wheel cleaners would effect either one over time . Even with rinsing obviously it still will mess up the concrete over time .

[@mattnelson2145]

How does the drai age tile feel to walk on say bare foot or in socks? Being my garage is used as the main entrance and we regularly run out just curious.

[@BobReed1]

To keep them from moving, etc. do you put double-sided tape under them?

[@SeeSheriLee]

Great video. Please do a video on the install process. I am thinking of doing my garage

[@kevinmurray79]

How is the floor holding up after 6 months?

[@jacobtimmers9142]

Where tf are you getting vevors for less than $4???

[@Mrpaulgs]

What about when you spill a quart of old oil on them?

[@dtna]

Can you do an episode on rinseless wash? Do you do your own cars with ONR and DI water?

[@MrGardoPR]

Wife is going to be pissed with what you did to that floor. 😂

[@ZeroFoxENT]

25:18 The 15 year old in me never dies. I laughed at that.

[@johnryan1386]

Can’t beat an epoxy coated floor.

[@mikeburchett-bs3qw]

after watching this an few others no thanks i'll stay with my concrete 1 pro looks several cons

[@imjoshv]

Yea my main goal was the look but I agree with any of these drain style floors there are some negatives that make it a no go for people

[@davestewart9146]

Great video, thanks Josh 👍😁

[@kimnewling5728]

How fun is that smashing stuff

[@dtna]

Is that the Milwaukee leaf blower with one or two batteries? How do you like it? Thinking of getting one.

[@imjoshv]

That’s the single battery unit. I think I got it free during a Christmas promo at Home Depot. I like it! Not as powerful and the ego but it does the job!

[@MarkTrades__]

project farm has decent vid - got the 530CFM Ego blower myself and really like it. I don't think most of us need the power of the higher power units unless you've got larger property & farther away neighbors.

[@CaliforniaCasey]

Hoes vs Flooring 🏆

[@alucard86]

thank you so much!!!

[@HumanNamedNick]

Great videos man. Love em.

[@DaveFogel]

Loving these new videos Josh.

[@imjoshv]

Glad to hear it!

[@IOERROR622]

A few things, one I can't see how you could pop one of the Vevor tiles up if it was in the middle. I feel like you would have to take a lot of it apart to do that. I'm also wondering if you can use the Vevor solid tiles with the vented ones. I would like to use the vented ones where my car sits but I do a lot of wood working in my other stale and the solid ones would be easier to clean up the saw dust. Also I just looked at Vevor's website and they are pretty much all sold out. I hope you ordered yours already and thanks for the video.

[@dubmob151]

If you slip a thin flat blade screwdriver in between the tiles where the four tabs are, you can disengage the locking tabs to separate the tiles. Just lever it with the handle pushing away from the semi circle. It'll pop right off.

[@inkgenie9760]

First

[@jw3384]

I'm happy for you

[@shojus]

​@@jw3384I'm happy that you're happy for them!

[@MarkTrades__]

@@shojus Im happy that you're happy that they're happy that they're happy!