When I started researching floor coverings I found out that some garages are not suited for floor coatings. Some contractors skip the steps of putting down moisture controls under the concrete, and these coatings will peel up almost immediately. I decided to do a moisture test in my garage. 

In this test, I took a piece of plastic and taped down 3 sides. Then, for a reason I’m not sure of, I was told to place a pebble underneath the plastic and tape it down. If I remove the plastic, and there is moisture, apparently, I can’t use a floor coating. In that case, I’ve found a company that sells very attractive and reasonably priced garage floor tiles. The reviews on the product are great. The only caveat is that these tiles are a  floating floor and they do not do well if you turn the car on them. I haven’t found any information to say that they are damaged, but the tiles can pop up and then you have to push them back down into place. Not a big deal for me, but like most, I like to have all of the facts. On another note, the tile and floor coatings seem to be about the same $6-7 a square ft installed. 

Barring a moisture issue, the flooring I’m planning to install is a polyaspartic garage floor coating. This coating is not affected by hot car tires, and has a painless installation process. I’ll be sure to post those images when we are all done. I’ve found a reputable installer that will apply the coatings that I purchase. I don’t have the tools to do the job myself. The floor grinder with vacuum system looks to be about $30,000.00 with the diamond blades. I actually felt ok when I was quoted $2900 for my 22 x 22 garage.