Questions & Answers — Nitro Garage Floor Tiles - 12" x 12" x 3/8"

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• Q: What do you recommend for cutting the tiles other than a sharp utility knife?

  A: Your can cut our Nitro Tiles with one of our Tile Cutters or with a table saw on low speed with either water or silicone to prevent melting.

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• Q: My garage has a lot of dry old oil stains. Do I have to glue the nitro tiles? I think the garage was used as a machine shop.

  A: Our Nitro Tiles are meant to be installed as a floating floor, so no glue is needed to install these tiles in your garage.

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• Q: I was looking at the Nitro tiles in Sahara Sand, but I did not see corners and edges available in that color. If they are available, how much per piece? I am thinking of doing a 8X15 ft section in my garage. Thanks.

  A: Currently our Nitro Tile edges only come in black. Eventually we will add other colors to our edging assortment to match our tile color offerings.

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• Q: I have the nitro tiles. Is there a way to remove a damaged tile from the middle of the pattern? Thanks

  A: The only way to remove a Nitro Tile from the middle of a floor, you will need to remove the tiles around it. Typically you will want to try and lift up the tiles that would be in the same row as the damaged tile either horizontally or vertically. You will then remove the damaged tiles and then re-install the tiles that were removed.

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• Q: I would like to know the difference between the Nitro tiles and the Diamond Grid Loc Tiles as the prices are different.

  A: The main differences between our Nitro Tiles and our Diamond Grid-Loc Tiles are the pattern on the tile and the thickness. The thickness of our Nitro Tiles is 3/8," and our Diamond Grid-Loc Tiles are 1/2" thick. Other than those major differences, they interlock similarly and are made from the same type of material.

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• Q: I am looking for garage tiles that will not melt from hot tires.

  A: Our Nitro Tiles will not melt under hot tires. None of our garage tiles will melt under hot tires.

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• Q: How do these tiles compare to the MotoFloor tiles Costco sells? They look exactly the same. Thanks.

  A: The only similarities between our Nitro Tiles and Costco's MotoFloor are that they are the same size and made from the same material. Our Tiles offer a lot more colors and also ship a lot faster since we manufacture this tile. Our Nitro Tiles are resistant to most vehicle and household chemicals and are easy to install and remove. We also offer a wide range of patterns, so feel free to mix and match to create the ultimate floor. Oh and lastly, our tiles are cheaper, and you can buy as many as you like, so let your creative juices flow and make all of your neighbors envious of your garage.

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• Q: Would you recommend applying a protective coating to the Nitro tiles, such as polyurethane, to preserve its shine and prevent scratching?

  A: You could put a protective coating over our Nitro Tiles to prevent scratching and help keep its shine.

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• Q: I'm interested in the smooth pattern but need a slippery safe floor. How slip-safe are the diverse patterns?

  A: Our most slip-resistant pattern would be the vented pattern in our Nitro Tiles. After that our Diamond and Coin patterns would be the next most slip-resistant. When dry, our smooth pattern is slip resistant, but when there is liquid on the surface, it will become a slip hazard.

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• Q: As far as condensation coming through the floor of the garage, will this help prevent or at least decrease the amount of condensation I get on my cars?

  A: Our Nitro Tiles will not prevent or decrease the amount of condensation that is coming from your subfloor. To fix this issue, we recommend using a vapor barrier under the tiles, or you can seal your concrete. These would be the best solutions to fix this issue.

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• Q: Our garage is graded toward a center drain. Do you think the tiles will work?

  A: Our Nitro Tiles would work perfectly for your sloped garage. Many people will use our Vented tiles over the drain to allow easy access for surface water to get to the drain. These tiles do allow water and other liquids to easily flow through the floor and under to any drains or out of the garage.

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• Q: I have a garage that has air conditioning It keeps the garage at 70:degrees all summer. I am about to order tile. Would I need expansion joints with controlled temps

  A: You should be good at 70 degrees, high temperature is where we recommend expansion joints.

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• Q: what adhesive should be used to glue the rubber floor ramp to a concrete surface?

  A: We recommend the SikaFlex A1 aka "Seam Sealer". You can find it in our accessories page.

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• Q: Do I need to lay down any kind of moisture barrier if these are laid on concrete? I know concrete can sometimes release moisture and wasn't sure if there'd be any issues with this getting trapped underneath in Florida.

  A: To test to see if moisture is coming up through concrete, you can tape a sheet of plastic over the concrete and leave it there for 24 hours. If there is condensation on the plastic when you peel it up, you need a moisture barrier. Once you have considered your climate and materials, you can decide if you need a vapor barrier for your floors.

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• Q: I have a 20' enclosed car trailer. I want to use the Nitro Tiles. How do you recommend doing to install on the fold down entry door - keeping in mind the majority of the time the door is closed and the tiles will be hung vertically?

  A: I would recommend using our Polyurethane Adhesive to avoid any of those tiles to fall off.

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• Q: Will these work in a snowmobile trailer and will the carbide skies damage them?

  A: All patterns of our Nitro Tiles will be able to withstand the use of a snowmobile or UTV on them. These tiles are very durable and were designed to be used in demanding environments. Note: if the blade enters angled it may cause some markings, as long the blades enter flat, Nitro Tiles should be good.

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• Q: Are the coin tiles made of flexible rubber or is it solid plastic

  A: Nitro Tiles are hard plastic. We also have the Flex Nitro Tiles which is bendable and will never crack.

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• Q: My floor is pitted in some areas, will I need to resurface it before instillation?

  A: This will depend on how badly pitted it is. An even level floor is recommended so that your tiles will stay interlocked.

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• Q: Do Nitro tiles come in a smooth finish?

  A: Not in this style. We have the Smooth Flex Nitro Tiles which are soft and flexible tiles.

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• Q: When the garage door is open and the sun heats up the tiles and edge it buckles up in the middle at the end by the garage door. Does the vented tiles help this from happening?

  A: To help alleviate any buckling we recommend using our Vented patterned tiles in areas where the sun hits your floor or gluing the tiles down in that same area.

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