Garage Flooring Is Expensive. Do This Instead.

I bought 1-star reviewed peel-and-stick carpet tiles and installed them on my garage floor. Was I as stupid as everyone said for using them in my garage makeover, or are they amazing? Is the sawdust terrible? Do they stain? Is carpet the worst possible garage flooring? It's been three months so I can now update you on what I think after living with them.

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[HAXMAN]

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[eugeneflynn]

It may not serve all purposes, but I've been happy using the packs of foam shop mats from Harbor Freight. For $10 you get four interlocking squares of 25" x 25" that figures out to $0.58 per sq ft.

[AtomicShadow]

Did anyone notice the monster in the middle of the video?😂 That's awesome

[joshuayoung]

For the naysayers out there. When you see something that is military grade, this is what is used... lowest cost/bidder, but we can make it work.

[Kaboom_]

As someone who spent years installing flooring. It hurt my soul the first time I saw you use these. This video was like salt in the wound! 😂 Love your videos even if I’m watching them through tears! 😭

[robnhannon]

I was excited about a cheap solution, but the vacuuming shut this idea down for me. Glad to see the video.

[alexrawlings]

A square not being square 😂😂😂😂😂 "you had one job, one job!" So funny. Still loving you vids

[AndySalinger]

It’s nice to see Eddie Vedder doing YouTube tutorials!

[thegrumpytexan]

I bought a little higher quality version of this from the big orange company and used them in my enclosed patio. They look great, all were cut perfect and easy to vacuum. Got a roomba just for the patio and it keeps it clean.

[matthewpeterson]

I don't have wall to wall carpet in my shop, but I do have several carpet runners (usually the ones my wife says are too old for the house, but c'mon woman... they're totally fine!). I like them around my reloading station, sink, and assembly tables... all to help keep dropped items from being damaged by the concrete floor as well as stopping dropped items from skittering out of sight. I have found that using a cheap leaf blower makes really quick work of most floor debris, including the carpet runners.

[loulauer]

Any video that starts with "only an idiot would buy this" is instantly must watch tv.

[upthesaints]

The way they frame up/build new builds here in the US, those floor tiles are PERFECT! Great video! 👍🏻

[ushtemanushteunchaga]

Felt like it was 20 years ago watching Blue's Clues with my son:

"There's a monster right there!!! In the slidy-closet thing!"

Great video, as always, good sir!🍺

[spood]

Haven't even watched yet and already I'm yelling at my screen "I TOLD YOU SO!!" 😂

[njjetfan]

I installed a Porcelain Floor tile in my garage that I pull two cars onto nightly. I purchased the tile at a tile store not a box store and specified what the application was. It’s been 5 years now, still looks like new (after a quick washing). My wife and I both walk barefoot in it whenever we want to. I use a hand held blower or shop back on it every few days. It’s the only way to go.

[timothystevenhoward]

I used these for my cat to climb on top of a wood half wall. they are easy to peel and stick and replace when she tears them up. I never thought of putting these on a floor lol

[MatiasV_PNW]

Regarding Dyson out of battery::
- I modded my Dyson to take Dewalt batteries, also works with other battery brands. I can vacuum all I want and then simply swap out batteries if I run out of juice. Might want to look into it (very affordable mod).

[cerial]

If you go to Menard s or other home depot place they have outdoor carpeting for around 0.60 a yard and you can get it in grey. You then use Velcro industrial strips that you superglue to the concrete(the adhesive backing is good but not perfect). Lay the strips down and even out the glue then the carpet sticks to the hook side of the velcro. No need to even use the non hook side. Now you can lay the carpet right down then cut the edges to slide under your trim. More importantly when it gets all grungy or a pet has a issue you can take it outside and hit it with the pressure washer before letting it dry out then slap the now cleaned carpet back down on the velcro strips and bam your back in business. Or if you feel like it just replace it every couple of years. I run this stuff in cars, boats, around the home, on decks, etc. In your case I would get it in grey then use it between the equipment as runners. This will catch the pet hair and a lot of sawdust so you can then roll it up and take it outside to be hit with the air hose or power washer.

[malcolmharing]

Looks great while it's clean.
I am a retired art instructor who hasn't retired. That means i have paintings, sculpture, and various wood projects going at one time, 24/7. The floors are tortured regularly. I have to say your clean-up looked like a lot of effort even with a decent vacuum cleaner. A concrete floor is my best option for easy cleaning whether wet or dry-and spilt paints are usually a daily thing lol. Id definitely go with what you used (cheaper the better) if i could because it looks great and makes the shopp look like a comfortable work space. You just need a nice recliner in the corner while you ponder and brainstorm your next venture (with a nice bourbon of course )😉

[jimtownsend]

Perfect timing. Just re-floored my granddaughter's bedroom but had to leave the old flooring in the closet. Put a transition strip across the joint, and planning on using super thin, super cheap peel-and-stick carpet tiles that won't need to hold up to traffic and wear and tear (purely aesthetic), so these will fit the bill. And being so thin and cheap, it should be easy to trim around the closet organizer standards. Thanks, Haxman!
P.S. I just found some for $0.71/sq.ft.!