Hello Jo-Ann. Are you planning on applying paint to the garage floor or an actual coating? This article here explains the differences if you are not sure.

Hi Joe. Yes, you can apply a light application of color flakes to 1-part epoxy paint. Just be aware that 1-part epoxy paint is not very thick and does not allow them to adhere as well to it as thicker 2-part epoxy. You will lose some of the flakes to traffic and normal cleaning as a result.

Hi Ron. The answer lies in the price of the porcelain you like and the what the person you hire to install it will charge you per square foot. A properly installed porcelain tiled garage floor is ultimately more durable and will outlast a commercial quality, high performing garage floor coating system.

Depending on your coating choice, you can expect to pay on average $4 – $6 per square foot for a coating system that will last 10-15 years before possibly needing some attention such as a new clear coat applied. We have an article here on how to hire garage floor coating contractor. A properly rated porcelain tile can sometimes be found for as little as $1 per square foot on sale. Your local home improvement centers are where these deals are commonly found. Slip resistance is going to an important feature to look for due to your location. Installation could run $2 – $5 per square foot. It all depends on who you find and if installers are in demand or not at the time. If you can get porcelain installed for a dollar or two per square foot total more than a coating system, then that will be the better value in the long run.

I’m a homeowner with only a 1-1/2 car garage 19′ wide at its widest width which includes a stairwell to the basement which reduces the width to approx. 15′ wide X24′ long… While considering my options.. Porcelain tile vs professionally applied Epoxy Resins used in various commercial garages, car showrooms etc. which is typically less expensive? And with that said, which typically last longer or is an all around better value?

Ron from Chicago