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swchopper
04-15-2007, 06:28 AM
So I go to Lowes yesterday morning to buy a $30 bag of fertilizer. I just happen to walk by the flooring section and see black and white checkerboard vinyl tiles. After seeing all your awesome garage pics, I couldn't resist. I had to make a welcome home for the 02 Z06 Im awaiting delivery on!

I have always wanted a checkerboard garage floor. I had been watching forum and studying floor mats, tiles, etc. But I was not planning on spending all day yesterday doing this project, but I LOVE IT

FYI: 18" tiles, $1.74 each (but w/ my commercial credit account, I got 10% off) Self adhesive back. Very easy to apply. Just time consuming. So for my approx. 20 x 10 area, it cost about $200.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b170/swchopper/CIMG0499.jpg

smokinvette
04-15-2007, 08:19 AM
I have a garage that could use the same influence! That looks great

Lethal Tendencies
04-15-2007, 06:09 PM
That looks great!! Just to let you know you can't turn the front wheels on the floor.The weight of the car will move the tiles.I know from experience.

swchopper
04-15-2007, 06:55 PM
That looks great!! Just to let you know you can't turn the front wheels on the floor.The weight of the car will move the tiles.I know from experience.
You know, I should have thought of that, but I didnt. Thanks for the heads up:D

Quikonesilver
04-16-2007, 07:10 AM
How long did that take you to lay all that tile? Looks :cool:

50year
04-17-2007, 07:51 AM
My neighbor did something similiar last year, looks great! His garage always look like a hospital room, no dust no where to be seen!

swchopper
04-19-2007, 05:34 AM
It was actually quite easy as they have a self adhesive backing. Like any other flooring, the part that takes the longest is the edge. You have to cut all the tiles to fit.
It took probably 6 hours for my 21 x 12 area.

Vette-007
04-19-2007, 06:42 AM
I want this! Problem is that my wife has a list of items around the house that need to be done and if I did this there would be H*ll to pay! :eek: Looks very :cool: