I’m looking to refinish my 2 car garage and I was looking to do something different. One thing I was considering was to put tile on the floor. What should I look for in the tile? Is any tile going to hold up to cars driving over them?
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I seem to be saying this a lot, but usually it works out for the best: you may try posting your question at the Breaktime forum (three to the left of House Chat, above)--Breaktime is frequented by more people and, uh, more fequently. They can probably help you out. I see its been hours since you posted. Good luck! Maybe post under "General Discussion" or even "Construction Techniques".
I recommend a good book on tile setting if you are new to it. The Michael Byrne book published by Taunton is one of the best.
You certainly can use tile in a garage. Automotive dealerships do it all the time. You should choose a tile rated for the heavy service. Tile manufacturers have their own rating system to say which of their lines can stand up to that kind of use.
One untypical problem you may have is if the floor has stains that would make the mortar bond poorly. Research the surface preparation needed. Possibly you'll need to acid etch or surface grind to get a good clean surface.