As you can see, the G-Floor...
As you can see, the G-Floor 10x24-foot roll left us some extra material once it was all laid out.
Using a razor knife, the excess...
Using a razor knife, the excess G-Floor was trimmed to fit the garage space perfectly. It was easily trimmed and the coin pattern provided a great cutting path for straight trimming.
With the side and top straightedge...
With the side and top straightedge trimmed, the floor was pulled and tugged until it lined up just right.
Starting from the back and...
Starting from the back and working towards the front, all of the uneven air pockets were smashed flat and the floor was ready to protect the underneath cement.
No adhesives or tapes were...
No adhesives or tapes were needed to make the G-Floor lie flat. This edge is the ending point for the G-Floor and where the garage door makes contact with the cement. There is no real comparison when it comes down to improved looks over the original floor.
After bringing in the toolboxes,...
After bringing in the toolboxes, storage racks, and parts, the new G-Floor looked awesome inside the garage. We were surprised how much quieter the garage was and how our small space looked like a professional work garage.
From the Driver Seat
Initially we were frustrated trying to install the G-Floor cover/protector because the roll of G-Floor was wider than our garage. This meant the roll of material couldn't lie flat and at more than 450 pounds, it was difficult to unroll at an angle. Once we figured out the best way to unroll it, the G-Floor was a breeze to put in place. Some pulling and tugging was necessary to line it up perfectly with the floor, but that is to be expected. A simple trim with a razor knife and we had the G-Floor in place and looking great. Because of the oversized roll, we had about a 4x10-foot section left over to be used in a laundry area for sound dampening and fatigue control. The G-Floor does cost more than a roll-on floor protectant, but it does a better job of protecting the floor, is more comfortable, and is easier to install. Also, the G-Floor system is cheaper per square foot and more effective in total floor coverage than the snap-on checker-print flooring we've seen elsewhere. Overall, the improved looks, quieter area, and more comfort made us want to spend even more time in the garage. Knowing that the flooring is protecting the concrete is just an added bonus.
Time Spent Working: 40 minutes (not including the 2 hours we spent straightening and removing toolboxes, parts, and storage racks)
Degree of Difficulty: Beginner
Tools Needed:
Strong back, tape measure, razor knife
Parts Used:
One 10x24-foot roll of grey G-Floor in coin pattern