If you’re on the hunt for a tough and rugged floor protector for your garage’s workshop area, you’re in luck. There are a lot of floor covering options available specifically for garages, and one of them is sure to fit your needs while staying within your price range.
Not all mats work for all garages and workshop areas, though, so how do you choose? For a better understanding of your options, take a look at this overview of 5 of your options for garage floor coverings
Roll-out floor mats
Resistant to engine oil and other chemicals that can cause permanent stains, roll-out floor mats also provide excellent insulation against cold during the winter months. Roll-out floor mats are also great for providing traction for anti-slip protection. They’re also usually the most cost‑effective and affordable garage floor mats. And you can get them in a wide selection of colors to easily transform your garage into a workspace that’s both beautiful and functional.
Flexible floor tiles
Flexible floor tiles are slip-resistant and are softer to stand on than bare concrete. They also come in a variety of attractive patterns and colors for easier customization of your garage space. Installation is easy, too, as flexible floor tiles interlock together to stay in place.
To put these floor protectors in place, just use a utility knife to cut the right shapes for your space. The tiles interlock, so you can just press them into place once you’ve cut them. The tiles fit very tightly together to resist liquid seepage between the seams, but you can easily lock each tile into place by using a wallpaper roller or rubber mallet.
Rigid floor tiles
While flexible floor tiles are good for comfort and for protecting against stains and seepage, rigid floor tiles are tougher and better for standing up to heavier loads that could damage a less rugged floor protector. Rigid floor tiles are also
available in a wide selection of styles, colors, and patterns, as well, and some styles are even perforated to allow drainage in case of spills. Rigid tiles are also much easier to clean than flexible tiles or roll-out mats, and they’re more resistant to chemical spills. Installation is as easy as lining them up in place and stepping on them, which connects their female and male loops.
Outdoor/Industrial carpet
Outdoor or industrial carpet has a few pros and cons. It’s harder to clean than roll-out mats or tiles, but it also provides comfort and insulation. Installation is a little bit more involved than the options we’ve listed so far, but it’s still not very difficult at all. To stay in place, you’ll have to glue your outdoor carpet in place. Other than that, installation is very straightforward.
Like other options, you can choose outdoor carpet in a number of different textures and colors, so there’s sure to be one that’s perfect for your garage. When choosing your outdoor carpet, though, be sure to get one with a rubber marine backing, which will resist moisture much better.
Dealing with stains is also not a problem with outdoor carpet. You can clean most stains up with a soft brush and household dish detergent, but avoid using any harsh, industrial chemicals to clean it, as they can cause major damage to the backing and cause problems. Because it’s made of synthetic materials, most oils won’t stain this kind of carpet at all.
Parking mats
If you’re using your garage to park your cars rather than as a workspace, home gym, etc., you’ll probably want to choose parking mats. They’re very sturdy, and you can remove them very easily to clean them. However, they’re really only meant to protect your garage floor from damage and stains that occur due to regularly parking your car in the garage. They’re not intended to protect against major stains or leaks that occur when doing repairs or other projects.
If you’re just trying to keep your garage floor free of tire marks and general vehicle wear and tear, these mats are perfect, and they’re very cost effective, too, ranging from $30-300. Plus, there’s absolutely nothing involved in installation. You just lay them down and forget about them until it’s time to clean them.
Now you should have a much better understanding of the different mats and protectors you can choose from for your garage floor, and you should have a good idea of which one will be ideal for your garage. With that information in hand, you can make your decision and purchase a garage floor protector that will make your garage more attractive and more comfortable, too. Most people who install them wonder how they ever got along before without their floor protectors.
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