Garage Flooring Protection (Pavers) - What's The Best Option?

SolidworksError on 01/11/2020 - 15:30

Hey guys,

Moved into my new place about 10 months ago. I've got a reasonable 2 car garage but unfortunately rather than a plain concrete slab floor it's paved to tie in with the courtyard etc.

This means the pavers are easy to get oil/other stains on while I'm working on my cars, and are easily damaged by jacks, lifts etc.

While I have spare pavers and can replace as needed (I'm not renting- dw) I'd rather find a better long term solution. Epoxy coating would be my preference, but given the surface and myriad of grooves I feel like it would be unsuccesful, or end up full of cracks pretty quickly.

I've looked at the plastic tile systems- can anyone recommend any of these? Ideally something that's oil/water/coolant/petrol friendly, and robust enough to support a jack and stands.

Any other ideas or advice welcome. I've seen the PVC/rubber mat on a roll bunnings sells, I don't think thhat would do it

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Comments

  • apsilon on 01/11/2020 - 15:47
    +5

    I'd look at removing the pavers and having a slab put in. Pavers are a terrible choice for a garage. Too porous and soft when you're wanting to use jacks and supports as you are. I really don't think you'll be happy with any other solution.

    • SolidworksError on 01/11/2020 - 15:53

      Yeah I might price a slab up. Guessing that will push me towards 5k or so but it will leave me better long term options

      • nuttapillar on 01/11/2020 - 20:37
        -1

        5K just for some concrete? You can mix it yourself.

        • SolidworksError on 01/11/2020 - 21:10
          +3

          A 6.5 x 5 x 0.15 thick slab is nearly 5 cubic meters or over 10 tonnes. That's already probably 2 grand just in concrete alone at trade prices before any consumables.

          So yeah, you can mix it yourself, but it's still a big undertaking, and not cheap. If I'm doing a slab I want the option to install a two post lift on it later, so I want confidence that it's done correctly. I'm all for DIY but this is out of my wheelhouse, and better dealt with by someone with experience

          If it was a single carport and I wasn't worried about strength, flatness or smoothness then I might be inclined to DIY it.

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