How I upgraded my garage floor (HUGE Difference)

[@DIYCreators]

Check out the written article on the floor tile installation for a full walkthrough diycreators.com/husky-pvc-flooring Also, thanks for teaching me a few things I was not aware of!

[@berniecruz8405]

If you found rocks and debris in your water heater then that's a sign you need to get a whole house water filtration system put in. Plus, with a filtration system, your skin and hair will start feeling better and you won't have to use moisturizer so much anymore to keep your skin from becoming ashy. So when you take the time to replace your water heater, you should factor in the added cost for a water filtration system with it. Also this filtration system will prevent what you're experiencing now with your water heater. And I'd recommend you also include a UV light filter with your water filtration system to kill off viruses and bacteria in your water, as well.

[@heli400]

It’s against code to have that (or anything) under the water heater (fire hazard). When I had my new water heater put in, I asked the guys to call me so I could lay down drycore subfloor under before they put in the new heater, and they told me it was against code. So :/ Hopefully yours doesn’t cause you problems. (Plus mine was gas, not sure if same applies to electric if your is electric)

[@berniecruz8405]

@@heli400 well each state has their own "codes", so who knows if where he lives if that code you're mentioning applies to where he lives or not?

[@davidmckee7014]

Please turn on CC!

[@doublej5171]

You should’ve changed out that plastic boiler drain on the water heater with a brass nipple and a female threaded ball valve with a brass male iron pipe (MIP) threaded x garden hose threaded adapter out the end so next time you have to drain it you have a full 3/4” opening for the water to drain out instead of a small 1/4” opening for the sediment in the water heater tank to clog up as it’s draining. Just turn the water off and leave the T&P valve closed and all faucets turned off to create and air lock and when you remove the plastic boiler drain very little water will come out and you can have your new valve already made up to go in. Little trick is to turn the new ball valve off and remove the handle so it doesn’t get in the way as you’re installing it. You can replace the handle once it is fully installed into the tank. This will make it where your water heater can be flushed easily yearly you prolong the life of it and be drained quickly if needed.

[@JoshuaSpitaleri]

I love how this is more aligned with how normal people would do projects. Maybe it's just me and how I do things but the video is approachable, well explained, and well edited. Good work

[@tatocaballero3318]

Seriously. Most videos are like “now take your automatic digital automated garage floor installer and put the floor. Thanks for watching!”

[@freddyp4189]

@@tatocaballero3318 hahahahahha

[@anthonyabeyta7655]

You’re racist

[@billneilssien2183]

Agreed, but the bondo was extra as for the thinset will do that while setting the tiles. But great video all in all .

[@Petri_Pennala]

@@anthonyabeyta7655 How wtf shut up😂

[@missreddog]

“I’m gonna feel empty if I don’t tackle this.” I feel you. There is nothing like the feeling of satisfaction and pride after giving a DIY project 100%. It looks amazing.

[@psuzanne2794]

Awesome video, great job with tile😊

[@danieldepew7351]

I love how this is more of a normal person's guide...specially how you held that trim against the wall. I HATE when pros show all this equipment that the average person wouldn't own, and then make it sound like its not a big deal. Great video all around, Thank you!

[@janicerobertson6239]

So happy your channel came across my screen six months ago. Your commentary is concise and to the point - no extra blather! My husband and I were about to completely repair and repaint our garage including the floor. We were very hesitant to paint the floor as it is a lot of work and didn't know if it would stick or peel. I remembered your Husky video and showed my husband. We decided this was the way to go. We are very happy with the end result. Thanks, Glen

[@edlogue8205]

One of the best “how to” videos ever. Clear and concise. Very well done.

[@jackleonard2088]

Your calm demeanor and practical approach make this seem like a doable project. Thank you!

[@Trippy_Troll]

O ok ok

[@oldschoolfunkster1]

@@Trippy_Troll ...?

[@oldschoolfunkster1]

I know me. Not doable.

[@nood1ez]

its def doable, but I estimate around $600-800 total for all the supplies for my single garage...that's too much for my wallet =(

[@7466ypb]

@@oldschoolfunkster1 ikr🤣

[@schnabeltier2279]

That’s what KZbin once was and still should be! Please don’t stop with this honest and high quality content :)

[@dasbuilder]

That garage was completely transformed - love seeing a clean garage. Well done!

[@NES50]

The rocks in your water boiler are hydro carbonate. Periodically you should open your boiler for cleaning and replacing protective anode. You doing great things with wood. Hello from Ukraine

[@jamesgibbs8827]

I am a retired builder from New Hampshire area. I want to say " I Applaud " your workmanship and am very happy you have a successful chanel on here my friend. Have a Blessed Day Brother.. Big Jim Boston Strong, owner Gentleman Jim's Construction. Peace,, Amen.

[@ceerstar851]

What kind of builder?? Just all around??

[@SD-nh5yr]

Nice to give praise to a stranger...✌😁

[@tlheingrunst]

The fibers in the cement is fibermesh added to the mix of the concrete when poured, you can use a propane torch and burn them off

[@onecrazywheel]

Yup indeed. It is fiberglass. It makes the concrete much stronger. Good to have.

[@janeblogs324]

Try laying or kneeling on that fiber...porcupine garage....overtime as the cement wears more gets exposed too.

[@JohnWeland]

I was jsut about to say the same thing.

[@brianhoogacker7694]

That is correct those are micro fibers used in the mixed concrete. Usually added because of the absence of rebar, helps increase the strength of the concrete, those should have been torched off , looks as though whoever finished the garage floor missed a step

[@rcpmac]

Why bother?

[@bradwilliams935]

Probably one of the best diy videos I’ve seen. Thank you, sir for giving common folks the courage to tackle a project like this. Inspirational for sure.

[@moriorinvictus9054]

That garage looks beautiful. Thank you for affording your viewers easy instructions and guidance on the installation. I've seen a lot of DIY videos that expect its viewers to have a decent amount of knowledge beforehand. You let us beginners have a good start. Keep up the amazing work man and all the best.

[@EdTheBearsFan]

Excellent job! The rocks in your water heater are just sediment buildup from the minerals (magnesium, calcium, etc.) in the water. You can use a delimer or vinegar to get it all out.

[@davidhamm5626]

The sacrificial rod is magnisium, that could be some of your rock.

[@aERonAUtical96]

Yep. He needs to change his anode rod. 10 minute job.

[@treesapp22]

Yeah the city (most likely) is not providing rocks with their water. Thanks for commenting that, it's good for people to know.

[@johnross6210]

Drain your hot water tank every 6 months. Should double it’s life span

[@keeperofthegood]

@@aERonAUtical96 Unless the 'rocks' were the dip tube which can look and feel rock like when it disintegrates. Also a fairly easy maintenance item to fix.

[@ser1jxm]

Good job with this. I enjoy your narration style, as well. You’re easy to listen to and very informative. Thank you for the video.

[@sherrycohen1824]

Brilliant! I just spent more than 2 hours cleaning my garage - sweeping dirt, cobwebs, even acorns from the floor, and cleaning the plastic storage bins. When I moved things, I saw that the floor was different colors from previous owners' paint jobs. This looks like a good solution and one that we can do ourselves. Thank you for sharing.

[@dawg2067]

What does this do to the floor? Insulate it?

[@stephengomes977]

Happiness is an empty garage - a fleeting moment because it’s gonna get filled up! Great job in demonstrating how this is done in a simple easy way to include trim. Thanks again for a great tutorial!

[@e-spy]

yeah, I can use the trim idea in my porch!

[@godisgood9258]

@Praise Jesus, Repent or Likewise Perish Amen, Jesus Christ is Lord! Let’s live for him!

[@rockyjohnson5181]

I love how this is a real install, with real obstacles.

[@cooneybeck7697]

Thank you! Explaining why you're doing what you're doing helps a beginner DIY homeowner, and your work is so pragmatic and polished! It looks awesome, but it's reasonable for a family on a budget. Thank you for your expertise, clear instructions, and great editing.

[@SaltLake180]

It's rare to watch a video this clean, no bs video for regular people. Thanks buddy. Learned a lot.

[@dartagnanengle5445]

Holy cow this guys video story telling is insanely good.

[@bocfat]

It really IS

[@kshoey73]

i am a lover of sarcasm. thank you

[@vedatkucuk5750]

Watched this whole video and I don't even have a garage...

[@user-mi5xq8zj7u]

NOT YET! Same here, by the way. One can dream.

[@drewallen8326]

Me too ✋

[@mohammedshamil3976]

same here

[@CrispyVideos]

+1

[@xtinmanx]

Me neither but there is a carport under the house. We live in South Florida (the Keys south). I did want to do something with the concrete. This might not be the way to go if a hurricane comes as it would be inundated with water. But Great job! Looks nice.

[@melissadougherty7662]

Thank you for the "normal" video. We have been going round and round of what to do with our garage floor. I can even do this at the age of 71. Thanks for being so detailed also. This will help when get the project moving.

[@marjoriemclean7640]

You are the kindest and most articulate man! Your video is most creative and helpful to your audience! I just found you and have needed your video for all of our concrete floors. Thank you does not cover how this senior citizen feels. You are highly skilled and I pray your you tube channel grows exponentially with a whirlwind pushing you forward! Have a blessed day and know how much this video means and will mean as we attack our concrete floors.

[@ballamoto]

Looks great! To anyone reading, as a quicker way to measure the outer tiles to the wall, you can flip them upside down (flip towards you, not sideways), push up to the wall, and then mark where they overlap the other tiles. Then when flipped back over, they'll fit perfectly. Similar method used to measure laminate flooring edges! Try it! 😁👍

[@zak4tt4ck]

They would need to mark where the tile overlaps the inside edge of the interlocking lugs. Tbh it is probably easier just measuring.

[@xl000]

pointless for people who are doing this once in their lifetime. And pro tilers who would actually use this method, because they will do it 50 hours a week for the rest of their life, ... they already know that

[@accumulator4825]

Awesome tip, thanks for that!

[@michaelscott356]

Good tip/reminder.

[@edwardjackson9871]

Post a video, would love to see it

[@TrekIntoTheUnknown]

i really thought it was gonna be an another epoxy garage floor but what a refreshing surprise this was!! It looks great and i hope it stays sturdy with time.

[@DIYCreators]

lol, epoxy crossed my mind! Only time will till on the durability. Seems like a very solid product, right now no regrets.

[@sergeihanush2262]

how to clean the dirt from this floor? a lot of grooves. With Epoxy just squeegee and all clean. And to clean old concreate he could use concrete grinder from home depot (rent). Yes, more work but in my opinion cleaning is much-much easier on epoxy.

[@rjs2005]

@@DIYCreators I used a similar product in my previous home- it comes in a roll and was sold at Sam's Club. I installed it in 2004 and pulled it up in 2015 when I sold the house. It did a tremendous job keeping the floor free of oil and other automotive fluids, as I rebuilt an engine in the garage and several other automotive projects. Mildew will be an issue if moisture gets under the tiles, so sealing the front edge might be worthwhile. Looks great!

[@411Adidas]

@@sergeihanush2262 Everything about this is cringe. From not knowing what fiber reinforced concrete is, too removing the code safety beam. Plus any fluid spill will be a nightmare to clean up, you cannot roll a tool chest easily over that texture and no guidelines to see if any of its strait. I am only 4 min in and I've had enough facepalming for a whole week watching this.

[@ronyeahright9536]

@@411Adidas aren't you the picky one lol

[@eastcostzen7887]

As a person who installed floor there is an easier way to cut the tile along the wall, especially since there's no direction of the tile. Simply flip it over on it's back, push up to the wall, then the other end overlays the tile already on the floor. Mark on both ends (right and left edges), draw a line, cut. Flip back over and install. But both work, one is just faster.

[@zublacus]

Great point. Either way, he did a great job explaining.

[@InvinceableFrontRun]

Yep!

[@AerobaticsPilot]

Yea people who do tile work know this rarely use a tape

[@zublacus]

@Repent to Jesus Christ Will Jesus acid wash or diamond sand the floor?

[@davecozzi9721]

@Praise Jesus, Repent or Likewise Perish Jesus came to me and said, "Refinish your garage floor." Oh wait, that was Jesus Hernandez. Real nice guy, but not the same one you were thinking of.

[@karendavies9016]

Wow! This made a major difference in the entire look of your garage. Thanks for taking the time to explain & demonstrate the process.

[@slupreeze]

I've repaired and restored old homes for 25 years. Some of the things I've learned from watching this guy has made my life much easier and profitable. He's a genius.

[@CaptainAmaziiing]

I installed carpet for nearly 30 years. It was fun watching someone else do a floor for a change. Nice work. Pro tip- when you are sizing your edge pieces you can just flip them (end over end, not side to side), put them against the wall and mark them with your utility knife adjacent to the same spot you measured from, on the inside of the squiggly bit. No need for the tape measure or pen/marker. It just goes a bit quicker if you fiddle with less tools.

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

Hope you demonstrate this on your channel as it seems a timesaving method.

[@scottlutzke2323]

That's what I did installing 800sqft of LVP last week... so much faster.

[@hjackwingo]

There’s a reason why building code requires a non flammable garage floor.

[@cromanxx1]

@@hjackwingo Good point.

[@DeltaCharlie27]

Sounds like a useful tip but not sure I'm following

[@VeniVidiVid]

Love the way you think things through and avoid wasting time and energy on unnecessary issues or issues that can wait. Impressive.

[@3pegster]

The floor looks beautiful! I never saw PVC trim before. That looks very nice and makes a big difference in the finished product.

[@RWWarner3608]

I don't have a garage, I just like how you make everything so easy to follow. You really have a knack for keeping me interested and others to I am sure.

[@Pho8os]

I would love to see you do a second review of those tiles 6 months to a year after installation to see how they hold up.

[@lincolnmmitchell]

Nice job man!! Looks awesome!

[@tubesteakjohnson]

They buckle...

[@arielelisa9012]

Yeah that was my only concern

[@Beemernow]

@@tubesteakjohnson they do? Why??

[@elili8016]

I have them and they kinda change its shape after driving on it for a long time. I have 5 cars that rotate in and out of the garage. They’re also not strong so when you turn your wheel on the mats you will mess it up.

[@asherhowerton4596]

I admire your professionalism and positive thinking on this project. Thank you for the motivation.

[@aelliot31]

love this, i am about to do this project to my garage this summer. only thing different i will do is to stagger the tile lay so that there are T intersections (like how you lay brick or pavers). little bit of extra cutting, but the T intersections should lend to improved strength and resistance to "bubbling"

[@bakermateo]

The trim really cleaned it up....also this gives me a good reason to dust off my hand weights and put them to use. 😉

[@salvadorsepulveda6415]

Nice job !! Pat on the back for sure !! Use cleats on walls for hanging maybe ? Gives you mobility. Blessings 🙌

[@johnwirkes]

This dude has some skills. I wish he was my neighbor. I'd love to bring him a beer during his projects.

[@TheyCallMeScifi]

13:50 the bane of every home improvement project ever "now that I fixed this thing I notice how much this OTHER thing needs to be fixed!"

[@EricLehner]

Hello from Canada. Home improvements are a joy in life. This project being completed will make a positive difference to the experience of living with the garage. Cheers.

[@ericnavarre4255]

It looks nice. And it’s good to hear someone doing DYI in a calm manner.

[@galebush1004]

This guy is a gem! Hope my grand children find a hard working man who is concerned that in things look right, and then is able to work on it and get it done

[@karenmoriarty5754]

I would like to find a man like this. I am 75. 😁

[@zublacus]

His idea to add the wall trim, really made the project look nice.

[@johnfinn6459]

When you do it yourself , you do the job the way you want it done. Not like some jerks who removed "Toggle Bolts" by yanking them out with water pump pliers. A few months later all the "New Flourescent lights they put in began to fall down and not to mention all the drywall dust they scattered all over when installing. All they wanted to do was get out of the building. Obviously they knew "Nothing " about removing a toggle bolt.

[@DIYCreators]

@John, I upset you by tinkering with toggle bolt? Did I get the job done or not?? Man, you must be fun to be around. The internet is a powerful place to let off some steam, I hope you get well.

[@MrBradWilliams]

Looks sweet, man. Huge improvement.

[@Whatta33]

Whatta genuine and honest young man. Kudos to you

[@Jackdelfranco68]

I like your attention to detail and planning. That made the finish product look professionally installed. Nice job!

[@ironhorsehero1988]

Painted mine about 12 months ago after prepping it thoroughly but the paint still lifts in spots so I’ve been thinking of tiles and found you vid really helpful, your garage already looks great.

[@WizardFIN]

Try epoxy floor?

[@Melinda8162]

@@WizardFIN Ya, that’s probably the only way….I have the same problem. Regular paint won’t last. I thought epoxy is quite expensive but, sure would be nice. Probably last a good long time! Then I have to pay someone to do it.

[@kevinmiller3084]

Great idea using PVC baseboard, that really brought it together! And thanks for the tip of using the air hose to clear the water heater. I had a battle with mine last year and could have used that!!

[@anthonyvasquez5128]

Wow! I'm impressed. I didn't know such tiles existed for a garage. Great video and great results.

[@williamsstephens]

What a great job! Looks absolutely terrific. I also very much like your imaginative solutions (air compresser for opening wh drain!). Your instructions were so clear that I think I can do this project. Thanks!

[@intergalactic2011]

Hi The fibres in the floor when you inspected it, were put in at installation. It's a well known trick, to increase the hardness of the concrete. I put GRP in some rendering for a Koi pond filter twenty years ago, and it's still standing. In fact I tried to demolish it, and a sledge hammer just bounced off it, with absolutely no impact. Also, years ago, they put horse hair in plaster, in fact in some lime renders, they still do. So that's the reason you found them.

[@davidclemens1578]

The fibers are probably from what is called fiber mesh which was used in place of wire mesh for reinforcement. It is mixed in with the concrete. I had an option to use that in my garage. Which was built in the early 90s

[@bittnerbs]

@@davidclemens1578 you are 100% correct, sir. Fiber mesh concrete alleviates you from having to use rebar or wire mesh for reinforcing. I was wondering if anyone picked that detail up.

[@OldCoach84]

Fibre mesh is chopped fibregalss fibres mixed in the concrete at the premix plant; do not try to mix on your own. fibre mesh does not incease hardness but increases flexural strength and controls cracking.

[@rickb4806]

It's not a trick.its engineering.

[@shauntampa]

When you drain a water heater you need to introduce air. Open the relief valve or disconnect hot or cold.

[@jeremycarr2712]

I was getting ready to post the same thing, but an even simpler solution is to just open up any faucet in your home. If you are able to isolate and cut the water off right at the heater supply side itself then you have to open your faucet to the full hot position. If you cut the water off at the main valve to the house then hot or cold, doesnt matter. The white calcium chunks are completely normal. They build up as a result of hardwater/sediment. Flushing your tank once a year is recommended to give your tank as long of a life as possible.

[@Budhah1]

@@jeremycarr2712 Don't touch the relief valve, Sometimes, they don't seal like before, and it will drip, forever.

[@jeremycarr2712]

@@Budhah1 I totally agree with you on the relief valve being a poor choice. I actually didn't put that as an option in my comment to the OP, but can see where I caused confusion when I said, "I was getting ready to post the same thing." What I was refering to was just allowing for a path so the air could enter the unit allowing the water to drain. My bad for the confusion, and yes you are 100% correct regarding the relief valve not resealing properly.

[@donaldnelson9224]

@@jeremycarr2712 1. turn off the cold water supply line to the water heater, 2. then open a faucet in the house (On the hot side) 3. then open the water heater drain. By doing this you stop new water from coming in, you allow air into the system (hot side) and you give the water a way out.

[@chrislawson5969]

@@donaldnelson9224 Leaving the supply line turned on at first can help push the deposits out of the bottom of the tank. As he discovered if it's totally plugged, blowing air backwards through the valve can get it flowing.

[@anthonycaldi7056]

Well done! Good for you for not giving up on placing the new floor under the hot water heater. Many people would have left that on the old floor. Looks professional!

[@amynazza]

Great job. This really shows how a simple do-over of a surface can increase the appeal so much.

[@richmac918]

That fiber you see sticking out of the floor was added to the concrete when it was poured to add strength and reduce cracking. I've poured concrete slabs with nothing, with fiber added to the concrete and concrete with mesh or rebar. The last one is the strongest however just adding fiber to the concrete was far superior to just plain concrete. I'd recommend adding to any garage floor

[@rickb4806]

Yes, fiberglass fibres for strength.

[@terryerickson4786]

They just suck to lay on when working on vehicles. plus they seem to create their own dust. A friend of mine rented a space with fiberglass added to the concrete and he ended up moving to a different building because you could not stand to lay on the floor and work.

[@richmac918]

@@terryerickson4786 Never thought of that but I'll bet it would suck if you tend to work in shorts or T-shirts and lie directly on the floor. I'm almost always on a creeper so I've never had the issue

[@andrewmitchell9621]

I add fiber to all of my concrete even when I use rebar because it is cheap and helps prevent microfractures.

[@richmac918]

@@andrewmitchell9621 That's not a bad idea. I'll be honest, I wouldn't have thought to do that but you are right, it is cheap and it certainly does hold the crete together. I'll keep this in mind on my next pour.

[@josephbscott8350]

I had not thought much about my garage floor, until I watched this video. You have inspired me! Thanks

[@beezerdoodle6140]

I like your style, a very well-done video. I epoxied my garage floor years ago and it's gotten pretty beat up so I'm going to lay down the Husky tiles this time. Thanks for the clear instructions.

[@iamtheshaker]

Bro you’re such an OG. Every project you inspire me to not skip steps and do it right. Looks amazing

[@australiantravel7064]

You had me at "you don't need a lot of skills."

[@billycox475]

Beat me to it haha

[@this_is_stupid-x3b]

no skills except a big bank account at $50 per 6pack of tiles, jeesh! HD sponsored him, but a bit cost prohibitive for the rest of us.

[@ve7hun]

"But you know how expensive wood is nowadays, so... I dare you.' Best LOL all day - thanks Glen!

[@TWO515TY]

Meanwhile the weights he used to hold up trim pieces in place have also gone up in price just like the wood lol. He probably had a couple hundred dollars of weights there with pandemic pricing.

[@martinhogan5970]

@@TWO515TY prolly didn’t go purchase weights for this job 😁

[@TWO515TY]

@@martinhogan5970 lol I know, it's just funny to think about how stuff that used to be cheap or affordable is now ridiculously overpriced.

[@padraics]

PVC tiles not cheap either..$3 pet ft last I saw. Could get decent engineered wood planks for same price

[@macsloan58]

@@padraics Yes - that comment got my funny bone also. “I dare you....” LOL.

[@JK_Clark]

Those floor tiles could be perfect for my elderly parent's garage floor - I just started watching videos on storage today and the flooring is something else I could tackle when back in the UK. Yay!

[@juanchopapa3286]

saw my wife watching this, I immediately went to Walgreens and bought myself a back support and complain about how my back hurt so bad all night. I think Im ok for about a month or 2.

[@shazzym9612]

😂😂

[@blitzmakesunevenmm4323]

Sham on my friend... sham on

[@vanessamitchell5046]

🤣🤣🤣

[@HamiltonRb]

We have a fairly big property, and every Sunday, my wife can usually cut the grass by the time I finish a cigar & bourbon. We make quite a team if I do say so myself. 😂

[@philweed1603]

Thank you for the tip!

[@carolelola2229]

"I'm gonna feel empty if I don't tackle this." Love this quote! :-)

[@terrym2778]

Having used the same tiles, they are awesome. The only problem we had was that turning the car tire on top of the tiles can dislodge them from each other. The other downfall was that you could not clean the floor beneath the tile, such as dust or whatever else finds its way under the tile. It is a really good product thar we received a lot of compliments about.

[@bdizzle61]

Where did you buy your tile at and was it affordable. Im on a budget so im doing some shopping around. Thank you..

[@Charles-in3zt]

It seems because of the texture of the tiles it would be impossible to sweep the garage floor. Dirt would settle in the lower part of the tile surface and stay there when sweeping was done.

[@marlene5494]

Great job! It’s a big improvement from the stained concrete floor. I was wondering about tire traction and slippage from a car moving in and out of the garage, but it seems to work well. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@bananajoe9951]

An everyday man's guide to improving his garage space. Really liked the video!

[@danjim7056]

This dudes voice comforts me for some reason.

[@solb101]

You need Jesus. 😂

[@mantaship]

This caused my 'this dude's now got better stuff' envy to kick into overdrive. Love that finished look that gives your floor.

[@soccerchica0927]

Can I just say, I love that you are extremely detailed and skipped no steps. Sometimes you want it done right it’s worth it to go all the way. 😊

[@jasoncopsey]

True about that baseboard though! Great job - it’s made a massive difference to the space. Thanks for taking the time to upload these videos. Really enjoy your style and the touches of editing you add.

[@Holabella]

Yay, you did an amazing job. It looks fantastic. I love how you didn't cut corners and covered the entire floor. Good work sir!

[@joeb2161]

I did this with my garage in about 2003. Worked great, looked great, easier on the knees. However, after a couple Colorado winters dragging in ice snow and crud, they looked shabby. Very difficult to clean thoroughly. After a few more years, I took ‘em out. Not the tiles fault… it was the winter climate.

[@yamahaxs6501]

This looks INCREDIBLE! Your video is by far some of the best DIY content I've seen. It's relaxed and geared toward helping the real average person.

[@geekamongthetrees]

This looks fantastic. Well done. I've been considering what to do in my one-car garage that I converted to a home office. This looks like a great option. Thanks!

[@Tinyteacher1111]

Me too! My garage is scary! The floor is full of pits, and the neighbors say it’s because there is so much sand around here. Not kidding! I actually found a shell when I was digging deep!

[@johnbrennan1432]

That looks sharp. I really like how you explained every detail of the project to be very informative and also explained any issues you ran into and how you tackled them ( I.e hot water heater not draining). Thank you!!

[@eddevarona8448]

Does the diamond-plate-like design make it somewhat difficult to sweep clean?

[@dianep6791]

I will be completing my "She Shed" this summer as I'm turning my garage into a bonus room. Thanks for the excellent DYI video and tips.

[@andyxox4168]

I don’t think this is I suitable for a ‘kitchen’ ... 🤔

[@Knickerbocker7]

Water heater tip: the rocks/sediment are not necessarily from city water. Make sure you flush the tank once a year and replace the anode rod every few years 👍🏼

[@TheNewAmericanMedia]

Do you recommend a good video on how to do this?

[@LisaSoulLevelHealing]

didnt know you could replace the anode rod. Had SOO much sediment in my old tank. Will start doing this. Thank you.

[@lorihamlin3604]

I never knew you needed to drain yearly. My hot water heater is 30 years old and all I’ve ever done is replace heating element once.

[@ggebhard1]

@@lorihamlin3604older hot water heaters were built better. Now, they tell you to not empty them and just get a new one every 5 yrs! Baloney!! Empty them and put in new rods. Should last a lot longer. This is just my opinion. I’m not a plumber. Everything is made so cheap, these days!

[@H3xx99]

Very nice. I would recommend a french cleat system on one of the big open walls. It would add a lot of utility to the wall and break up the white field of blocks as well.

[@joberthalib9951]

French cleats are a great idea! Thanks Man.

[@misiomisio2335]

Always peoples will going to have different opinions, don't worry about it, good job man !

[@blstewart001]

Yeah I am one of those. This flooring is not great if you are going to do mechanical work or wood work in the garage. Hard to sweep up and oil if dripped etc will leave a stain or seep into the cracks. But nice looking floor he put in.

[@screaminpotato]

Looks great! I’ve been going back and forth on an epoxy floor but I really like this alternative. The PVC baseboards are brilliant.

[@Derbonne]

Probably one of the best videos of HOW TO. Great job and thank you for sharing.

[@jace11111]

When you measured the width of the garage at 3 points...genius.

[@kens2181]

Wow, the entire garage looks pretty good with what you have done. You did an excellent job explaining the whole process. I've been debating on painting our garage floor but not sure if I will have pealing issues down the road, as I always say; "nothing is as simple as it first appears"! So now this has been an inspiring second look at what to do with our garage floor!

[@TheVanswer]

When he breaks out the dumbbells, I nodded. That's how us resourceful people do things! Great job!

[@papajohn365]

Prep work is always the most important. Good job on being meticulous.

[@kevindezarn4590]

FYI, the “rocks” that came out your water heater is 100% normal, it’s calcium deposits from the minerals added to our city water. You could flush your tanks and back flow it once a year or so to help reduce those deposits. P.S. great job on the floor.

[@nickstone7834]

That's the best advice.. I understand you should flush your HW Tank once a year or even more if you have crappy water. But sadly nobody does this and then wonders why the gas bill is crazy high or the tank wears out in 5 years.

[@lobuxracer]

Actually, no, it's not from your water supply. There is an anode rod in your water heater made from either aluminum or magnesium. The rods decay sacrificially over time and save the iron tank from corroding. When the rod corrodes, it forms aluminum salts that make the "rocks" in your water heater. If you read the owner's manual, the water heater manufacturer tells you to drain the salts from your water heater every six months. If you stay on top of replacing your anode rod before it gets to its end of life, your tank will never corrode, never rust through, and never make a lake in your garage (or in my case, basement). Also, that horrible cheap plastic valve the manufacturer throws on there should be replaced with a quality 1/4 turn ball valve, typically 3/4" diameter, so you can easily clear any clog in the valve. I put a 6" brass extension and a 3/4" ball valve on mine, and I've never had any problems since. The plastic valve was a nightmare. Finally, if you want your hot water to actually taste good and not contain poisonous aluminum salts, replace your aluminum anode rod with a magnesium anode rod. This also means in a fresh water emergency, you can safely use all the water in your hot water heater as a water source. Search the web on this, and you'll see professional plumbers advising this approach. I now set a calendar event to drain the salts from my water heater every 6 months at the same time I replace my whole house water filters. Pro tip - there is a date code on the manufacturer's data sticker you can use to determine the date of manufacture for your water heater. The warranty on your water heater is based on this date, and the shorter the rated life of the water heater, the smaller the anode rod is. Longer rated units have the thickest anode rods. Magnesium anode rods are less than $30 on Amazon and last at least 8 years where I live (my water is very soft from the source).

[@tomwaldenofficial]

"Enjoyed watching, you gave me some ideas for my own garage, thanks for posting. Much appreciated." -Tom

[@robertunderwood6788]

Excellent video, really like the level of detail. Garage floor looks awesome.

[@dsbennett]

We have a new house, and I've been concerned about how the garage floor is going to look after a while. Painting and epoxy videos are discouraging, but this I can do. Thanks a bunch. Nice, clear instructions without a lot of baloney, background music, etc.

[@laurapetsch2943]

Love how the floor turned out. I think I found a way to fix my ugly garage floor. Thank you for the idea!

[@SinnMan222]

Nicely done! The floor looks great and is an inspiration for me to cover my own failed epoxy garage floor.

[@aspjake123]

Same here!

[@michaelkennedy2528]

I agree with everyone's positive remarks on this video. I do however have a few questions now that it is coming up on one year of being installed. 1) Are you still liking it? 2) Does it make any noises as you drive or walk on it, that's a lot of dovetail joints and they can be somewhat prone to squeaking/ cracking noises. 3) What was the reasoning for not bring that front edge/trim all the way to the edge of the concrete? 4) How has it handled the wetness, say when you drive a vehicle in out of the rain, it is bound to get under the tiles and possibly create mold/ mildew issues, any sign of that at this point? 5) What was the cost of your project, I know it will vary per application but for this particular project, what was the cost? And, to those little strings/ fibers that were protruding out of the concrete, those are the fiber reinforcements that is put in the concrete mix, it provides additional strength and preventative (ever so slight) of cracking. Again, EXCELLENT video.

[@a.j1029]

Great questions .I was wandering about

[@terrythomas790]

Even coming in from a snowy, salty road.

[@shafersshafers5231]

The garage floor looks good! Step by step sure helps to realize that it’s a easy way of making the garage look top of the line. I can’t wait to see what else your going to do to the garage. 💯👍

[@jackielinde7568]

The "fibers" you're seeing popping up from the concrete could be a fiber fill ingredient used to strengthen the concrete against cracking. Generally, they're added to the mix as it's being mixed, and they don't normally pop up like that after the slab's been surface and left to set up and harden. I can't tell you why they're sticking out like that or what effect it will have on the longevity of the slab. (You'll need to call a professional for that information.)

[@WaterNai]

That looks really nice! You did a great job.I like how precise you were with everything.

[@playerone3690]

Dude I literally just bought material to do my own garage here. Was struggling at first. Checked YT to see if anyone (regular/not a pro) was doing this and this was first vid I saw. Great vid, helped me out a lot. Much appreciated

[@williamtucker2767]

Informative video, well done. Regarding emptying the water heater, it is almost impossible to drain the water heater without venting it. In case it wasn't covered somewhere in the comments, turn the power off, turn the water supply off, and flip up the pressure relief valve on top ... the water should flow freely.

[@TheRoadTaken]

And to add what William said, the rocks are calcium build up from the rods in the tank (the rods are what heat up the water and the calcium is the by product of the water being heated). Even if you go tankless, you still are supposed to flush your system or it too can get clogged. Don't ask me how I know. :(

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

When I had to drain my hot water tank many years ago (had to replace the heating elements), the instructions I found online said to open one or two water taps in the house and that seemed to do the trick.

[@michaels2208]

I like that. I just moved into a new home and the projects seem endless. I like the flooring you did. I was going to do some other projects but with wood prices... I'll wait on that.

[@tuxediomafia]

your water heater should have a pan underneath it. Also when laying these tiles when you started your second row it would have been a good idea to stagger the joints for a stronger floor. BUT you did a great job and it looks fantastic!! great video too!

[@rrsruji1398]

I was thinking the same, each interlocking row should have been staggered. I wanted to do it but I saw the cost and might nope out..!

[@ddtuss2585]

I noticed the missing water heater pan immediately

[@chelin7023]

A world of difference! Again, the detail of adding the baseboards just speaks of what I call “your signature”; finishing touch in everything you do.