The chart below compares ModuTile garage floor tiles vs. epoxy paint for garage floors. There are many brands of garage floor tiles out there and this comparison strictly refers to ModuTile garage floor tiles. ModuTile interlocking tiles are all made in the USA and were designed for home garage floors. We are located in Houston, Texas USA.
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Features |
Garage Floor Tiles |
Epoxy Paint for Garage Floors |
| Tire Mark Stains |
No |
Yes / Over Time |
|
Ease of Installation |
Very Easy |
Difficult |
| Installation Type | Do It Yourself (DIY) Very Easy to Install. The garage floor tiles interlock together using a peg-to-loop system. The locking mechanism is strong and will not snap apart when vehicles turn their wheels. No Tools are necessary for installation unless you need to cut the tiles to fit. |
Professional Yes, there are home kits available for a DIY installation of epoxy paints, but the quality of the epoxy is questionable. There are high-end grades of epoxy that perform excellently, but they are not economical for home garages. |
| Designed for |
Specially Designed for Home Garage Floors. Because of their interlocking design, they are also suitable for other areas of your house such as basement floors. The tiles will support heavy vehicles such as trucks and SUVs. |
Originally designed for foot traffic only. Even high-end home grade epoxy paint will eventually peel off the garage floor. The car tires will cause the paint to peel off over time. |
| Materials Required for Installation | Interlocking Garage Floor Tiles and Ramp edges for entrance of the garage. In order to avoid cutting, some customers will simply make a large garage floor mat where the vehicles will park. A jigsaw is needed if you plan to cut to fit. Make sure you wear eye protection when using cutting tools. |
If you must paint the garage floor, we recommend professional grade epoxy paint that is used for airplane hangars. Even the best home kit versions usually only last a year or so before they start peeling off the concrete. The epoxy paint. You will also need professional grade grinder, chemical resistant gloves, goggles, professional grade chemicals to clean up grease or other stains on the concrete, bucket, and a roller. |
| Durability |
15+ years under normal conditions. |
Epoxy paint home kits usually last about 1 year, but sometimes less. The key for making it last longer is making sure the concrete is free of stains. |
|
Snow and Salt |
Cleans Easily |
Cleans Easily |
| Portability |
Yes |
No |
| Price Range (2 car garage of 400 sq ft). |
DIY Starting at $820 all costs included. |
DIY (do-it-yourself) Home Kits will range between $900 to $1100 if you take the time to do proper concrete preparation. If you pay someone to apply the home kit, the cost includes the price of preparing the garage, which is a two-day process. The price for a typical installation is an additional $700 for labor. |
| Harmful Fumes and Odor | None |
Yes |
|
Color Options |
Many colors available, with ability to create multiple color combinations for attractive designs. |
Multiple colors but can only be installed one solid color at a time. |
|
UV Protection |
Yes |
Many do, but not all. |
Please remember that the comparison chart above refers to ModuTile garage floor tiles. Not all garage floor tiles are created equal and we consider ours the best in the market. Yes, there are some garage floor tile manufacturers that pay a substantial amount of money to market them as high end and pay celebrities to endorse their product. This usually adds about $2 per sq. ft. to the price. ModuTile designs and manufactures all our tiles here in Houston, Texas USA. We sell them directly to you at the most affordable price possible. We use top quality materials and add UV protection so the color will last even with direct sunlight exposure. Please feel free to visit our garage flooring section of the site to see our various types of garage floor tiles. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call us Toll-Free at (877) 663-8845.
