Questions & Answers — Nitro Garage Floor Tiles - 12" x 12" x 3/8"
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Hi I am looking at the Nitro Tiles, I have a detached garage with a plywood floor (like a shed) can these tiles be installed over plywood?
Yes, that would be fine
Was this helpful?Is a gap for expansion along the walls necessary in an indoor room with temperature control year-round?
Yes, you need to include an expansion gap for any type of flooring installation.
Was this helpful?There was answers concerning expansion joints half way between front and back but what about side to side. I have seen floors here in NC get wavy across the garage opening. How may expansion joints would be needed to stop this issue and can you run expansion joints both directions.
Yes you can run expansion joints up the center and side to side. You would use our Intersection Expansion Joints to cover than intersection joint.
Was this helpful?Can I wax my nitro tiles
We do not recommend adding any wax, finishers, sealers, or other add-ons to the Nitro Tiles.
Was this helpful?Can the Nitro tiles be installed on a dirt floor?
You can if the ground is well packed/compacted, also level so that your tiles will stay interlocked.
Was this helpful?Can you mix different pattern? I also worry if I clean the Vented pattern with water, it will go into other non-vented pattern.
Our Nitro tiles can be mixed with other Nitro Tile patterns in our hard plastic tile product line.
Was this helpful?Will they collapse or crack when jacking up a car or placing car on jack stands, even if it’s for an extended period?
That's correct, these tiles are not approved for use with car jacks.
Was this helpful?Are your Nitro Tiles good for outdoor use as patio on backyard. How they are for snow and low temperature ?? Regards, Leo
Nitro Tiles are not approved for outdoor applications where 100% exposed to the elements.
Was this helpful?Can I use a wet tile saw or a chop saw?
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.
Was this helpful?Will it discolor where the tire sits.
Our Nitro Tiles will not discolor due to them coming in contact with car tires. If your tires are dirty, the dirt or dust will show on the tiles, but you can easily clean this with a mild soap solution and a hose.
Was this helpful?I use my garage not only for my auto but as my woodworking, metal, and sometimes welding shop. Is there one of your products that would work the best in these situations?
You can use our Nitro Tiles as flooring for your multi-purpose garage floor. These tiles will no melt from small embers falling on the floor and will not typically crack if some metal object were to be dropped on the floor. These tiles are very durable and impact resistant and have a very high psi.
Was this helpful?How do you recommend laying down the rubber floor before the Nitro Tiles?
If you are going to use a rubber underlay under our Nitro Tiles, we would recommend loose laying the underlay under the tiles. You will want to make sure the subfloor is free of any major dirt or debris and free of any major pitting. If you wanted a more permanent hold on the rubber underlay, you could place some double-sided tape under the rolls.
Was this helpful?Do recommend in a commercial detailing garage where water will be used?
We have installed our Nitro Tiles in a number of commercial detailing garages. These tiles are very durable, and water will not affect the tiles in any way. These tiles are also very resistant to most household and vehicle chemicals and will not harbor any mold or mildew growth.
Was this helpful?Would the vented tiles hold up for a snowmobile/UTV trailer floor covering?
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.
Was this helpful?Are the nitro car garage tiles able to be taken apart and put away and then brought out at another time? I am trying to create a seasonal chess board but want it to be able to be put away and taken out again.
You can install and uninstall our Nitro Tiles multiple times. These tiles are an interlocking tile, designed to be a floating floor. These tiles would work great as a life-size chess board.
Was this helpful?Are the nitro edges tapered to form a little ramp?
The edges for our Nitro Tiles are tapered to provide you with a little ramp.
Was this helpful?How do the tiles attach?
Our Nitro Tiles us a hook and loop system to interlock together.
Was this helpful?How does this product hold up in below 0 temps?
Our Nitro Tiles perform great in both freezing and very hot temperatures. These tiles have been installed all over the US and Canada and have withstood the toughest mother nature has been able to throw at them.
Was this helpful?Is this tile compatible with heated garage floors? Does it void the warranty ones installed over heated floor?
Our Nitro Tiles can be installed over a heated garage floor. This will not void the warranty.
Was this helpful?Can these be used outdoors?
Out Nitro Tiles can be used outdoors. The tiles are resistant to UV but can fade slightly from constant exposure. These tiles are mold and mildew resistant and are also slip resistant when wet. These tiles are very easy to clean, maintain, and install. If there is not constant sunlight across the whole flooring surface, you may experience some buckling in the areas that do have direct sunlight constantly. If you do run into this issue, we recommend installing our vented patterned tiles.
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