G-Floor Garage Mats | We Review Important Facts and Issues
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- Are G-Floor garage mats good? We discuss what G-Floor is, mat thicknesses, best surface tread design, staining, drawbacks, how well they work in a garage, and important installation tips.
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Video Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:56 - What is G-Floor?
03:56 - Tread design, thicknesses, colors, and sizing
07:56 - How durable is G-Floor?
08:21 - Which G-Floor tread design is best?
10:06 - Do G-Floor mats lay flat and not curl?
11:53 - Will G-Floor mats mold or mildew?
12:34 - Do you need to glue G-Floor mats down?
12:47 - Do G-Floor mats move or creep on a garage floor?
13:07 - Problems and issues with G-Floor mats
16:31 - How to connect G-Floor mats and installation tips
18:42 - When to glue down G-Floor mats
19:30 - Best retailers to purchase G-Floor - Jak na to + styl
Excellent analysis and extremely helpful!
Glad to hear it!
Well done, thanks. I was going back and forth between epoxy and poly vinyl and this sealed it. Ordered G floor for my workshop.
We are glad it helped you to decide!
Subscriber number 989 - Very nice overview and a great option I'm definitely considering for my garage.
Hello, thank you for this very informative video on the G-Floor product! Do you think this would work as a shed flooring? I would need to cover a 10x12 area and really only have my push mower that I will be storing in the shed along with some sealed plastic bins.
Hi Carlos. Yes, it would work very well. G-floor is commonly used for shed flooring and enclosed trailers.
You mentioned about leaving very small gaps around the perimeter when laying the G-Floor around immovable objects. What if you plan to install G-flooring to cover a 20x20 garage completely and lay something like New Age, Husky, Gladiator storage cabinets and workspaces directly on top of the G-Floor for example, along one wall of your garage? Will the G-Floor ever buckle/warp in the vicinity of those cabinets?
It generally is not a problem. Ideally, you want to move the heavy cabinets onto the flooring when it's relatively warm already. There is very little chance of the mat expanding much after that. If anything it will shrink slightly in cooler weather which will not result in buckling anywhere.
Would you recommend this for kitchen flooring I like the look?
You could, however, it would require gluing down the entire mat. You also need to consider the aesthetics where mats would butt joint together and create a seam.
I have a 24' by 17' garage so I will have a seam the length of the garage. I have residential rack storage and a refrigerator along one long wall and nothing on the opposite long wall. If I allow for the expansion along the wall with nothing sitting on it with the rack storage and refer on the opposite long wall will I have a problem with expansion? Any ideas? I would like to run the G-floor wall to wall. The area is never in direct sunlight.
Thanks Dan
Hi Dan. You shouldn't have a problem with that. The key is to roll out the side with the storage racks and refrigerator when it's relatively warm if you can. Let it relax for two or three days and then move the racks and such on top. After that, roll out the other side and butt the mats together to see how they do. If they don't expand or contract much, you can run G-Floor seam tape underneath to keep them together. If if looks like you will need some room between the two for expansion and contraction, then the center trim strip works best for that.
Question is if you choose to glue it down do you still need the 1/2 gap for wall to wall install or does the glue stop the expansion and contraction?
Hi Brian. The 1/2 gap is not as much a concern when gluing the entire mat to the floor. It is recommended to glue the mat during relatively warmer temperatures to take advantage of any expansion that may have already occurred.
Should you use an edge trim at the threshold of the garage door?
Hi Alex. It's not required to have one if you would rather not. It's mostly for aesthetic appeal.
Can these be laid down on a pressure treated wood floor to aid in protection?
Yes, they are safe to use on pressure-treated wood.
Thank you for this video. This is probably an unusual question, but, to your knowledge, could this material have any sort of reaction with rotomolded plastic kayaks if they were laid on top of it for storage? Thank you.
To our knowledge, it should not be an issue. Rotomolded plastic is typically polyethylene which generally does not react with with PVC mats.
Will your product stain or discolor an epoxey floor?
I’m considering installing your product in my enclosed trailer. How does this stand up against pallets sliding on it?
Hi Mike. Just to avoid confusion, G-Floor mats are not our product. They are manufactured in the U.S. by Better Life Technologies and sold by various vendors, including G-Floor direct. The mats are very tough, but they are not going to last long if pallets are being slid back and forth on them on a consistent basis. Pallets are usually used for heavy items, they have sharp edges, splinters, and nails that will eventually damage the mats. If it's only occasional use of pallets, then you may be OK. We would recommend a coined design if that is the case. The diamond tread will have a tendency to catch on the pallet bottom.
My garage floor has drains in it. Can this product work with floor drains? Thank you.
The mat will prevent the drain from working properly since it would be covered. You will need to cut a hole in the mat so that any water it collects will be able to reach the drain.
G-floor adhesive is a little high priced to me. What other brand adhesive would be suitable that’s able to be picked up at lowes ect?.
Hey Mr. Shovelhead. G-Floor has actually conducted tests with various adhesives. The one they endorse for gluing their mats to concrete is Taylor Resolute - G-Floor to Concrete Adhesive. The home improvement centers only carry products for vinyl composite tile which does not work well for polyvinyl mats.
Does it come in sizes more than 10 foot wide? How would this work on a large space, for example 30x60 foot? Thanks
It does not come in sizes wider than 10'. However, you can custom order the length. You can run three 60' lengths connected via the center trim strip or six 30' lengths depending on the orientation of your space.
@@allgaragefloors So what would be best. To glue down 3 10 foot x 50 foot strips along the seam with 2 sided tape or to use that plastic looking thing you showed for expansion?
@@littleredhousehome G-Floor recommends using the center trim strip (plastic-looking thing) for installations using three mats or more.
Can this be placed over glued down garage carpet?
Hi Steve. It can be placed on top, but it cannot be adhered to the carpet in any way. You may experience creeping of the mat since the carpet surface will be more slippery compared to concrete.
How do the plastic interlocking panels stand up to 20 degrees below zero?
Hello Dave. Rigid polypropylene (plastic) interlocking tiles can withstand temperatures down to approximately 0 degrees. Temperatures lower than that will make the plastic brittle.
thanks for the review, I'm between the Garage mat and epoxy. what is your recommendation? :)
Garage mats are a quick and easy solution. It's one reason they are popular. A proper epoxy coating is definitely more work, but it does provide a decorative look and seals the concrete. In addition, stain protection is better and it shows dirt and debris less. It's worth the effort if you are up to it.
I have the epoxy base and polyaspartic top coat on the vinyl flake, and then G-Floor on top. Trust me, you gonna ruin your floor if you park. Don't listen to the epoxy flooring guys if they tell you its okay to park and that it will last. I learned this the hard way. Now I had the flooring guys redo the flake and also use the clear ribbed gfloor on top so I can still the flake. Looks good and I treat the mat, instead of the expensive flaked epoxy floor as a sacrificial piece to be replaced every 5 years or so.
Will tractor tires stain it like car tires?
That is a great question that we don't have the answer to. Car tires stain them due to the plasticizers that leach out. They are used to keep them soft and pliable for cold weather traction. We would guess that tractor tires use similar technology, but to what extent we can't say. We would recommend emailing G-Floor directly to ask.
Prices?
Hi Marilyn. We don't provide prices because we don't sell garage flooring products. It's what allows us to provide accurate information that is not biased toward a product we are selling. However, we supply links in the article we reference that connect you up with vendors we recommend. Garage Flooring LLC is our top recommend vendor for G-Floor. In addition, you can find the link above under 'Where to buy G-Floor". Click on Best Service
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can they be used around pools?
Yes, they can Bill. However, G-Floor recommends that mats be glued down if used outdoors.
a mil is .001 of an inch. 120 mills is .005 short of 1/8 inch
Need to come closer to camera to see the design
Thanks for the tip, Alex.
Are g floor the same as armorpoxy?
No, G-Floor and ArmorPoxy are two separate companies. G-Floor is a polyvinyl garage and parking mat made in the U.S. ArmorPoxy manufactures a polyvinyl interlocking tile called SupraTile.
@allgaragefloors so its the same just different manufacturers?
@@datboired832 No, I think you may be getting confused. G-Floor is a division of Better Life Technology and manufactures polyvinyl garage floor mats and roll-out flooring. ArmorPoxy is a commercial flooring supplier and specializes in sealers, coatings, and interlocking tiles. Their SupraTile interlocking floor tiles are made of polyvinyl. They are a completely different product. The only similarity is that both products you are inquiring about are made of polyvinyl. Here is a link to the SupraTile for comparison: armorpoxy.com/supratile-interlocking-floor-tiles-info/
Ty i will read it and yes im confused lol
@allgaragefloors in your opinion which is a better bang for your buck for a home garage? Mine has a slight incline on the sides.
Can I wash it with water and soap daily ?
Hi Luis. Yes, you can wash it daily if you need to.
@@allgaragefloors How do you get the water off it though?
I mean there aren't any drains in the garage floor, how will the water go away?
I wonder this about pressure washing a garage floor or pressure washing a car in a garage as well.
@@GoaWay... If you have water that puddles, all that is required is to push the majority of the water off the mat into the driveway using a push broom. The rest of the water will just evaporate. It's the same when pressure washing a garage floor. Just work your way out the garage door and the remaining water will evaporate.
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