5 Great Garage Floor Ideas

When considering floor options for your home, most people will be thinking about stunning tiles for a kitchen or an immaculate carpet for a living room. 

But, another room of the house where flooring should be closely considered is the garage. Due to it being a space that is seldom used for its aesthetic appeal, aspects such as flooring can become neglected. 

However, having the right type of flooring in place can enhance your garage space both in terms of its appearance and practicality. Everyone uses their garage for a different purpose, from providing a place to keep vehicles safe to storing tools and other types of equipment. What you use your garage for will inform the type of garage floor that is most suitable for you. 

With this in mind, we’ve put together a list of five of the best garage floor ideas that are sure to give your garage a boost. 

Paint

A lot of garage floor types require specialised installation that can take time and cost money. But a simple lick of paint is both inexpensive and easy enough to do yourself. A painted floor can look great, but it’s the least durable of all garage floor options and may need redoing every few years to ensure it remains in the best condition.

Before you start painting your garage floor, make sure to fix any cracks using concrete filler. Then, give it a good clean to ensure you’re painting onto a fresh base. Also, make sure to only use paint that is suitable for flooring. 

Carpet

Ok, carpeting a garage floor may seem a bit left field. But, it’s actually an extremely underrated way to cover your garage floor. There are a number of carpet products out there that are designed specifically for garages, and they’re specially made to be robust and able to cope with any stains or spillages from oil, petrol or any other harsh liquids. Before opting for a carpet installation in your garage, be sure to do your research to ensure you’re selecting something suitable. 

Vinyl flooring

One of the most popular flooring options for garages is vinyl flooring. Not only does it look fantastic, but vinyl flooring typically comes in rolls – meaning it’s easy to just roll onto your garage floor and cut off any excess material. 

Quick and easy to install, you won’t need to call on the services of a professional and it’ll neatly keep any cracks or damage to the original floor hidden. However, be aware that it’s much harder to rectify any damage to a vinyl floor. 

Interlocking tiles

Usually made from vinyl or PVC, interlocking tiles are one of the most versatile types of garage flooring. Easy to cut to your specifications and simple to install, they’re also available in a wide range of colours and patterns so you can tailor them exactly to your preferences. And, if one part of the floor becomes damaged or stained, it’s easy enough to simply peel up the piece you want to remove, and seamlessly replace it with a new tile.

Before you begin laying your tiles, ensure that your floor has been properly cleaned and dried.

Polished concrete

If you’d prefer a more natural look for your garage, then polishing the concrete floor is a great way to achieve a stunning finish. However, it’s a lot more complicated than simply running a buffing machine over your floor. 

In fact, it takes a lot of work and numerous stages to achieve a desirable appearance including grinding, horning and, finally, polishing. This usually has to be done by a professional and is more suitable for commercial garages than domestic properties. 

But, if you do invest the effort, you’ll be left with a fabulous finish that is also incredibly durable.  

Here at Rollerdor, we’ve spent more than a decade manufacturing, supplying and installing quality roller garage doors to properties across the country. All of our products are designed to maximise garage space, enhance security and boost the aesthetics of your property. To find out more about what we do, get in touch with our team today.