Garage Floor Tiles a Complete Garage Flooring

Your home is your place of rest and relaxation, but your garage is your place to try and keep clean. This kit compares to a style flooring system. Without the right protection, your safe haven can turn into a slippery, dirty, gross mess. Lay down the law against oil stains, cracked cement and bland floors with our Deluxe Garage Floor Tiles.

Besides blocking against spills, this stylish garage flooring adds an exciting look to bare or damaged ground. It is really something to be proud of and show off to your friends and neighbors. They will all want a set. Update your carport or Garage in a stylish suit of solid armor with our Garage Floor Tiles.

These rugged Garage Floor Tiles deflect and resist damage, stains, and cover up existing cracks and blemishes on your garage floor. Built from polypropylene for maximum resistance to petroleum products, grease, brake fluid, anti-freeze and sunlight. Nothing will penetrate this floor! Your Garage Floor Tile Kit comes in amazing colors: Yellow, Alloy, Red, Graphite, White, Blue and Black. Textured surface for sure traction and no skid response. Simple to install and easy to follow instructions the Garage Floor Tiles snap together and float on the ground without any adhesives or tools. It is so easy.

Racing world mourns the death of Paul Newman

Paul Newman, Race Car Driver

from The Sports Network

Westport, CT (Sports Network) - Legendary actor, entrepreneur philanthropist and racer Paul Newman died Friday night at his home in Westport, CT after a long battle with cancer. He was 83.

Mostly known for his roles in such American film classics as "Cool Hand Luke," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, "The Sting" and "The Color of Money," for which he received the Academy Award for "Best Actor," Newman was also a major figure in the racing community.

Newman first took interest in motor racing while filming 1968's "Winning," in which he played the role of an Indy car driver. His racing career began in 1972 at Thompson, CT in a Lotus Elan. He earned his first Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) national title in 1976 in the D-production category, and followed up with a C-production class championship in 1979. Newman was a GT-1 champion in 1985 and '86.

Newman's first professional victory came in a SCCA Trans-Am series event at Brainerd, MN in 1982. His second career Trans-Am victory came in 1986 at his "home track" in Lime Rock, CT.

His last victory took place in the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona in 1995 when he and his co-drivers won the GTS-class. He was 70 years old at the time.

Newman drove in the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans, finishing second in that race.

Newman competed in the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona for the final time in 2006.

Before joining forces with Carl Haas for a Champ car team in 1983, Newman fielded cars for drivers Danny Sullivan, Bobby Rahal, Al Unser, Teo Fabi, Keke Rosberg and Elliott Forbes-Robinson in the Can-Am series for five years.

As co-owner of Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing, Newman became involved in the IndyCar Series when the two-car team joined the circuit after the unification of IndyCar and Champ car earlier this year.

"On behalf of my mother, Mari Hulman George, and the entire Hulman-George family at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar Series, our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and loved ones of Paul Newman," Tony George, CEO of the Indy Racing League and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, said. "To all his fans world-wide and those close to him in our racing community, we share a deep sense of loss, but cherish the many fond memories we will forever carry with us."

Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing recorded two victories in its first IndyCar season with Graham Rahal picking up the winning in St. Petersburg, FL and Justin Wilson capturing the victory in Detroit.

"On behalf of Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing, my wife Bernadette and myself, I want to express our most sincere condolences to (wife) Joanne (Woodward) and the entire Newman family on the loss of a great human being," Haas said. "Paul and I have been partners for 26 years and I have come to know his passion, humor and above all, his generosity. Not just economic generosity, but generosity of spirit. His support of the team's drivers, crew and the racing industry is legendary. His pure joy at winning a pole position or winning a race exemplified the spirit he brought to his life and to all those that knew him. We will truly miss him."

Newman was also remembered in the NASCAR garage at the Kansas Speedway, where the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series are competing this weekend.

"Paul Newman was a phenomenal individual who made a profound impact throughout his life," two-time NASCAR Cup champion Tony Stewart said. "His acting skills are well-known, but equally impressive was his desire to give back and help those who just didn't get the same shake out of life that we did.

"I got to know him through our time helping build Victory Junction Gang Camp and during my handful of races in the Rolex 24 Hours At Daytona. We connected as racers, but Paul's ideas of what we should do for charity is what really resonated with me the most.

"He set the bar, not only with his giving, but in how he gave. Whether it was through his own line of food products - Newman's Own - or his work in helping create the Hole in the Wall Camps, Paul did it right, and he did it with class. He'll be terribly missed."

Newman was the godfather of Nationwide driver and Hollywood stuntman Stanton Barrett.

"Just remind everyone how great a person he was," Barrett said. "If everyone could give back as much as he did, the world would be a much greater place."

In 2006, Newman served as the voice of "Doc Hudson," a Hudson Hornet, in the Disney-Pixar blockbuster "Cars."

Newman was also the founder of the Hole in the Wall Camps, a place where children facing serious illnesses and life-threatening conditions come to experience the simple joys of childhood without jeopardizing their medical needs. There are currently 10 camps operating in six countries.

Since founding Newman's Own, an all-natural line of food products, in 1982, Newman has given away 100% of after tax profits to thousands of charitable and educational causes, totaling over $240 million.

Swisstrax Interlocking Floor Tiles

The most durable interlocking flooring tiles on the market are from SwissTrax.

from Tri-Cities Garages

Swisstrax interlocking floor tiles are the ultimate solution for concrete floors with excessive Vapor Emissions or Hydrostatic Pressure. Creating an attractive and comfortable environment for your garage floors, workshop or other concrete areas could not be easier. These modular floors are a cost effective alternative to epoxy or other coatings. No adhesives or special floor preparation need. Installation can be done in one day or less.

Swisstrax interlocking flooring is made of environmentally friendly, recyclable and UV stabilized polypropylene; an advanced plastic material that is similar to new car bumpers and gas tank liners, with additional additives to inhibit fading, static electricity and other conditions.

Perfect for Garage floors - Swisstrax modular flooring has superior rollover strength, able to support heavy vehicles, is oil resistant, and impervious to gas and all automotive chemicals, as well as bacteria, mold and mildew. Swisstrax is a non slip, skid resistant modular flooring that is easy to clean, and creates an excellent work and/or storage environment.

Swisstrax modular floor tiles has a 12 year limited warranty and comes in several styles suitable for garage floors, patios, workshops, showrooms and exhibitions, dealerships, aircraft hangers, service areas, and many other commercial, household, or industrial needs.

Swisstrax Interlocking Floor Tiles: Never Has Flooring Induced So Much Garage Envy

A whole new level of garage gear obsession. [click on image]

from Gear Patrol

If you are anything like me, then your garage serves as a multifunctional part of your home. It’s a place to park your vehicles, store your tools, hide your toys, and, just maybe, hide yourself. If your garage is anything like my garage, then its floor looks like absolute crap. Enter Swisstrax.

Originally hailing from Switzerland but now manufactured in California, Swisstrax represents Gear Patrol’s new favorite innovation from the neutral nation, coming out of nowhere to unseat Ricola cough drops and holey cheese. Swisstrax offers six different styles of tile, some of which are available in fourteen different colors. Even better, their website features a floor designer whereby you can layout a custom floor and easily order all the pieces you’ll need. Here’s a tip: the square tiles lend themselves perfectly to oversized renderings of your favorite 8-bit game characters (think Mario, the size of a Mazda).

Their various designs suit garages, workout rooms, airplane hangars, and more. Each tile features a hefty complement of snap locks to secure it to its brethren, and a four point injection molding process that allows a Swisstrax floor to withstand up to 40,000 pounds of roll-over compression. Even if you could overwhelm this floor system with the sheer bulk of your man-toys, you’d be backed by a 12 year warranty. My favorite feature is simply a function of the tiles interlocking design. Unlike other floor coatings and coverings, the tiles are inherently portable and reusable. Consider me impressed.

The best way to test garage flooring, get a Ferrari F430. [Courtesy: Swisstrax]

Gear Patrol Hands-On: GP procured Swisstrax floor tiling for hands-on testing. We pinched, pulled, stomped, and even bit the Swisstrax with all of our combined might. Nary a scratch was made. Conclusion: this is one tough tile.

Swisstrax Announces Sponsorship of Valerie Thompson, 2X NHRA World Land Speed Holder; and our New Company - Swisskits Floor Pads

Swisstrax is a proud supplier and sponsor of Valerie Thompson Racing. Randy Nelson, owner and president of Swisstrax maker of Interlocking Floor Tiles, met Valerie in 2007 at the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas. Valerie has selected Swisstrax as her official NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle race team flooring. The Two-Time Bonneville land speed record holder made her long anticipated debut at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals NHRA POWERade Drag Racing national event on August 28 to September 1. She displayed her new Pro Stock Motorcycle on the modular event flooring during the 5-day event, which is televised on ESPN2. Swisstrax is the manufacturer and sole distributor of their interlocking floor tiles to North America and also sells its product to companies in Central and South America, Australia, Korea, Japan and Europe.

Indio, CA (eMediaWorld) September 17, 2008 -- For the past year, Swisstrax has been a proud sponsor of Valerie Thompson Racing. Randy Nelson, owner and president of Swisstrax, met Valerie in 2007 at the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas. Valerie has selected Swisstrax as her official NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle race team flooring. The Two-Time Bonneville land speed record holder made her long anticipated debut at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals NHRA POWERade Drag Racing national event on August 28 to September 1. She displayed her new Pro Stock Motorcycle on the modular event flooring during the 5-day event, which is televised on ESPN2. Swisstrax is the manufacturer and sole distributor of their interlocking floor tiles to North America and also sells its product to companies in Central and South America, Australia, Korea, Japan and Europe.


Swisstrax proudly sponsors Valerie Thompson
Valerie's response to her relationship with Swisstrax:
I wanted to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for your support in 2007. Swisstrax is in my opinion, the best floor of its kind on the market today. I am grateful to be part of your team.

Your commitment has made possible this year's phenomenal team success, including a Special Recognition Award. Valerie Thompson Racing Team was awarded the 2007 "Best Appearing Team." We believe this award is your success as well.

It was important to me to have a great hospitality area where fans would feel welcomed at all times. The Swisstrax flooring gave the team a fresh new and exciting colorful pit area to hang out in. I cannot wait to get my logo placed into the flooring.

Thanks again for taking my race team to the next level of racing…I look forward to working with you in the future. Let's keep the competition behind us and race one tile at a time!

Valerie Thompson/Team Owner
Valerie Thompson Racing

Swisstrax also announces a new company division, Swisskits.com, ready-to-go kits of complete floor pads and floor mats for use as garage floor pads; car display floor pads; patios floor pads; as well as for commercial floor pads and event and tradeshow booth flooring pads. There are many more uses to these flooring kits, which are made of the same durable modular floor tiles sold by Swisstrax for wall-to-wall applications.

The web-based company will open up its new website, www.swisskits.com in the fall of this year. Not only are there many designs and colors of pre-designed kits to choose from; you can also customize your own floor pad for size, design and tile color.

Swisskits.com will offer different "Kit of the Month" specials and as with Swisstrax, will offer a $50 referral bonus to customers who have purchased a floor pad and refer a new customer who also purchases a 400+ square foot flooring pad.

Swisstrax Interlocking Floor Tile Receives Official Endorsement from 3 Time Indy 500 Winner BOBBY UNSER

Bobby Unser's Aircraft Hanger and SwissTrax Floor Tiles

from PR-USA

After introducing their product into the aircraft industry with displays at fly-ins and air shows across the nation, Randy Nelson of California-based Swisstrax says that aircraft hangar sales and installations are "flying"! Swisstrax is the manufacturer and sole distributor of their interlocking floor tiles to North America and also sells its product to companies in Central and South America, Australia, Korea, Japan and Europe.

Their Ribtrax interlocking floor tile is recommended for most aircraft hangar installations, with a rollover weight of over 50,000 lbs. and a rating of up to 5100 psi. It is an open-profile tile, allowing for dust to settle below, leaving the surface clean. It can then be vacuumed or hosed out seasonally or as desired.

Randy met Bobby and Lisa Unser at last year's Oshkosh, Wisconsin EAA fly-in. Impressed with the product, Mr. Unser asked to have Randy produce some design options, which he did and they all agreed on three different and unique designs.

The Unsers had approximately 6000 square feet of Swisstrax installed in three applications -- Ribtrax in both Bobby's and Lisa's airplane hangars and Diamondtrax for their garage flooring.

Unser has compiled one of the most impressive lists of accomplishments in American racing history and Swisstrax is honored to have received an endorsement from the racing legend.

"We are so happy with the results of the Swisstrax floor in the hangers and garage. It was so hard to imagine what the final product would look like but when it was done it was so much more beautiful than we originally imagined.

When I met you at the Oshkosh, Wisconsin EAA fly-in your product was very impressive in your display. And when we talked about our hangers and garage I thought this just might be the answer to painted floors that peel and the ugly grey cement that the oil and hydraulic drips never get wiped up under the airplane.

The next step that had us worried was the design. I know you asked us several times for ideas but never having designed geometric flooring we were lost. But then it was Randy to the rescue with a bunch of intricate garage floor and aircraft hangar designs to choose from, it would have taken us a lot more time to design them ourselves. Randy's input is invaluable. My 40 ford looks so dynamic with the grey/black garage flooring design.

Swisstrax gave us so much more freedom to get the design and type of flooring that far surpassed our expectation. When expert tile installers came I have to admit they made it look easy. In the two short days both aircraft hangers and the garage floors were completed with a little time to spare for the install guys to visit the Unser Racing Museum here in Albuquerque and a lively auto racing discussion or two.

This has been the best decision I have ever made on my garage and hanger. I just wish I had done it sooner. In my racing days I required all of my garage floors to be neat and tidy just like my race cars and this would have been the best solution of all.

Thanks Randy for a fine job well done.

Lisa & Bobby Unser"

Swisstrax is a sponsor of both the Sun 'n Fun Fly-in and EAA events. Their list of aircraft aficionado clients also includes Dr. Forrest Bird who has Swisstrax installed in his Sandpoint, Idaho aircraft hangar -- the Bird Aviation Museum.

You can find Swisstrax complete company information online at http://www.swisstrax.com

Interlocking Flooring Tiles

from Kiwi

The easy all weather temporary plastic tile flooring system

Interlocking Flooring
Kiwi plastic interlocking floor tiles are the best solution for temporary floor coverings be it for marquees, pit paddocks, exhibition show stands, tent floorings or in fact any area requiring temporary floor coverings. No special effort is required on laying our flooring and they simply clip together to produce a robust an durable surface ideal for situations where a quality durable floor is required that can be laid quickly. Our floor surfaces are just as easy to remove and re-use as they are to lay; are non slip, self draining and economical to use.

Floor Tile Colours
Our floor tiles are available in a range of Pantone® colours as standard, with the option to have any colour from the Pantone® range custom made to match either company branding or the surrounding environment. Our standard range of Floor tile colours available may be viewed here

Floor Tile Specifications
Weight & volume are an important consideration when choosing a temporary floor covering that may need to be taken up & transported many times to different locations. 100sq.m of our interlocking temporary flooring will only take up 1.1 cubic metres and weighs only 284kg's. Kiwi Tiles temporary flooring is probably the probably the lightest and most compact tile available, unlike the "Roll up" type flooring that will take up at least twice the storage space.

Uses for our Interlocking Flooring
Interlocking Flooring Tiles are ideal for race transporter awnings, pit flooring, trade shows, exhibition booth flooring, sporting events, marquees, laboratories, saunas, sundecks, boat decking, shower and locker areas, anti-fatigue flooring for industrial areas and workshops, or any situation where temporary or permanent, easily replaceable floor is required. Kiwi Tiles are also useful as a protective covering for areas easily damaged such as grass lawns or carpeting Their light weight and ground contact design means that underlying surfaces such as grass will remain undamaged and preserved.

How to Protect Floor Tiles

SwissTrax interlocking modular floor tiles are durable,
easy to maintain, eco friendly and do NOT break!
Photo courtesy of SwissTrax.com

By Phil Rorrer

Taking cues from experts and watching videos on how to install floor tiles will help you get that perfect floor you always wanted. If you follow the steps for laying floor tiles correctly, the job will be finished in no time and before you know you will have a brand new floor.

Now once you have laid the floor tiles and your floor looks stunning, you would probably want to maintain that for long. Although you cannot possibly avoid the wear and tear that comes with time, there are ways to ensure that your tiled floor lasts for long in good condition. We will now see some tips on how to protect floor tiles.

Before installing floor tiles make sure that you have stored the tiles in a safe location. While installing the floor tiles be careful handling the tiles. If dropped, the tiles may break.

Use a sub floor while laying the floor tiles. A sub floor will prevent the tiles from cracking or loosening. It will also ensure that you do not get weeping tile problem as it locks moisture away. In long run a sub floor helps your floor last better.

You can use grout protection coating to protect the grout from discolouration and make it easier to clean.

You can choose to apply a protective coating on your floor to protect it. However if such a coat is used remember to maintain it properly or else it may wear off at heavy traffic areas and would eventually look very odd. Remember to weigh the pros and cons of using a protective coating as often maintaining the coating may end up costing you more.

Clean your floor tiles regularly using a non-alkaline and non-acidic environment friendly cleaner. Use a damp mop or a sponge to clean the floor. Remember to check that the cleaner you are using is suitable for your floor tile. Avoid using soap or vinegar to clean your ceramic floor as it may lessen the shine.

Floor tiles are breakable and a cracked tile in the middle of your floor can never be appealing! So avoid using heavy machinery on your tiled floor and take care that you do not drop anything heavy on your floor.

These easy to follow steps can come handy in having a long lasting tile floor. So even though your job ends after installing the tiles, if you want your floor to remind you of the hard work that you had put in while installing the floor tiles, for years to come, you may want to take that extra little step in protecting your floor as well.

Doing it yourself and taking up a home project of renovating your floor and installing floor tiles is a very enriching experience in itself. The effort that you would put in preparing the layout of the design of your floor, then carrying out a dry run, laying down the adhesive, placing the tiles and finally applying the grout to create the floor would only be enhanced if it is maintained and protected well.

Garage floors are beautiful with interlocking floor tiles by Swisstrax, Inc.

SwissTrax Garage Floor Tiles

from Home Services

Garage floor tiles by Swisstrax, Inc. are a popular product for garage floors and workshops. Our product is a great alternative to epoxy garage floor coatings. Its durable, lasts longer, is attractive and comfortable for garage floors, workshops or other concrete areas. Plus it looks good! Your garage floor will be the envy of the neighborhood. Totally portable, you can take them with you (try that with epoxy garage floor coatings). Swisstrax Interlocking Floor tiles are the perfect solution for your garage floors.

Swisstrax is manufactured in the U.S.A. and we have currently sold over 20 million sq. ft of our tiles for garage floors.

COMPARE Swisstrax interlocking garage floor tiles with our competition and you should notice:

Swisstrax garage floors weigh in heavier per sq. ft. then any other tile of its kind. Our garage floor tiles have 20 locks per tile compared to 12-16. Swisstrax tiles lock so tight together that even a slotted screwdriver is difficult to squeeze between the joints.

Our garage floor tiles offer much more appealing design and durability. Swisstrax garage floors are not as noisy as the competition. Our support system does not have more than 3/8" gap anywhere on the underside which will support the weight of jacks.

Our tiles will not mark up on the surface with tires or dirt. The surface cleans up like new.

Garage Floor Tiles - The Next Project In Your Home

By Arturo Ronzon

There is not a room left in your house that has to be remodeled. You have done home improvement projects until you feel that at this point in your family’s lifestyle, all has been done that could be done. Is one of you itching for just one more project. Whether it is the husband or the wife, or any combination of the two, you can extend beyond your home and reach out to your garage, and start planning a renovation project that will include a garage floor tile.

If you want to use your garage for the traditional use of storing your car along with tools to keep it in perfect running order, you can find garage floor tile that will bring to mind NASCAR races among other good memories. You can choose from the traditional black and white that has been made into tiles that have a twelve year limited warranty. There are several styles of this type of floor that will be especially attractive on a workshop floor, patios and of course garage floor tile.

When you do your shopping online to find a bargain on a garage floor tile, you will also have to take into consideration the size of the area to be covered with a garage floor tile. If it is a small area, you may want to choose something that is a little more expensive in a garage floor tile design. You may not have to look at the cheapest garage floor tile available when you are shopping for a smaller area.

You can browse sites that will offer you garage floor tile in many colors and sizes. Your garage floor tile can be far from the ordinary if you are determined that your garage floor tile is going to a unique floor and say something about you and what your garage means to you.

It depends on what the use of your garage floor tile has to handle. If your garage is a workshop, you will have to pick a garage floor tile that can handle the risks associated with construction. If you are just going to use it to store your car and off season decorations, then a garage floor tile doesn’t have to be too tough to hold boxes.

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Garage Floor Tiles

By David Karlson

Most garages are traditionally used for storing one or two vehicles. The basic flooring is that of concrete. However, this tends to deteriorate over time due to road salt, oil and grease spills and other chemicals. Manufacturers of flooring products offer such products as garage floor tiles to cover the concrete and enhance the overall appearance of the garage.

Garage floor tiles are great for any garage, especially for the do-it-yourselfer that likes to tinker around with their automobiles. There are styles available that will provide a very definite NASCAR feel to your garage or workshop. A traditional black and white checkered look is available from some manufacturers. Perform a search on your favorite search engine to locate online dealers or local dealers that sell these types of floor products. Make sure the product has a good warranty. If you are going to install it yourself, follow the manufacturer's directions so that you do not void the warranty. If you are not doing the work yourself then hire a competent professional. You may be able to get a good referral from the store where you bought the tile.

Shop around for a good deal on garage floor tiles. The most expensive product is not always the best product. Determine what your needs are. If you do a lot of work in your garage then choose a product that can withstand oil, grease and rough usage.

Here are some benefits to installing garage floor tile:

Very durable
Anti-slip properties
Quick and easy to install
Easy to clean and to maintain
Protects concrete floor underneath
Stylish appearance
Reduces dust
Reduces damage to dropped tools

If you want to reduce the dust and dirt, then installing garage floor tiles is an excellent idea. They are much more durable and resistant than the basic concrete flooring. They are much easier to clean and maintain as well. In addition, they are much more comfortable and warmer than a concrete floor.

Your garage floor should be protected and we provide several different methods to protect any concrete floor area whether using a garage floor sealer or any type of garage floor tiles.