A carpeted garage?

KenSilver · 07-05-04, 11:35

What about a carpeted garage? I came across this company just now: http://www.autex.co.nz/carpet/cptgallery.html

Does anyone use carpet in their garage like this? Pro's and con's? This brand seems to cope with liquids of all kinds quite well, and it would certainly keep the garage quiet and warm.

I'm contacting them for a price.

Ken Silver
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1999 Mercedes SLK, 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 1993 Mercedes SL500, 1991 Daimler (Vanden Plas). Finish detailing, then start all over again...

LouisanaJeeper · 07-05-04, 11:51

no way for me, I actually do engine/suspension work in my garage which involves fluids and grease everywhere, which has to be cleaned up with a degreser and a hose.

i guess it would be ok if it is for like a showcar garage with light traffic and no spills

Mr Concours · 07-06-04, 02:52

When I think of all the muck and bulletes that I would bring into the garage on my tyres,I think I would end up spending more time cleaning the garage carpet than the car!

I would paint it unles you could afford tiles.Steer clear of carpet which I rekon would attract moisture.

prowler · 07-06-04, 07:10

Doesn't sound like a good idea for a working garage. From:
http://www.autex.co.nz/carpet/cptcare.html

Clean Spills Immediately
Immediate spot removal is essential to ensure the stain does not set into the carpet backing. Surface cleaning methods include liquid shampoo and dry-foam systems, followed by wet vacuum, the powder cleaning system and the like. NB surface cleaning is not a substitute for corrective or restorative cleaning in commercial areas."

KenSilver · 07-06-04, 11:13

As I sit in my home office right now listening to torential rain beating down, I have to agree - a garage is perhaps not the place for carpet!

Ken Silver
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1999 Mercedes SLK, 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 1993 Mercedes SL500, 1991 Daimler (Vanden Plas). Finish detailing, then start all over again...

NavindraLR · 07-06-04, 11:16

my neighbor has a carpeted garage... i tend to think that the oil will stain it tho, and water from who knows where will cause it to smell and create mildew

Mike Phillips · 07-06-04, 11:33

Hi Ken,

I ran a detail business out of a shop that lowered cars in Bellvue, WA that had a carpeted floor. Since all the cars I buffed at the time were either brand new or special interest, oil leaks were not really a concern. Splatter from my Makita rotary buffer were however. No big deal, I just went of the carpet with a Hoover vacuum cleaner and for the most part, it came out looking pretty clean again.

I liked it for working on exterior buffs. It gave the garage a real cozy atmosphere.

Mike

NavindraLR · 07-07-04, 09:22

actually now that i think about it... having a carpet would be pretty nice on the knees for buffin out lower portions of the car right?

Aletank · 07-07-04, 09:31

Just keep a old or new

mat/rug in there rolled up, always handy when you need to get down on ya knees or if ya need to look under ya car

mikeo · 07-10-04, 06:19

My only concern would be dampness in the garage and mildew on the carpet with poor ventilation. . Otherwise it can be kept reasonably clean.

BoxsterCharlie · 07-10-04, 06:26

My uncle had this for a while. All he did was use his old carpet from the house that had been replaced. So when it had to be thrown out a couple years later because of stains, it was no big deal.

I'll say this...nothing was nicer than this carpet! It was real plush and it was the closest thing I've ever experienced to driving your car into your living room. Detailer's paradise!

DGT_NY · 07-14-04, 05:44

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Originally posted by NavindraLR
actually now that i think about it... having a carpet would be pretty nice on the knees for buffin out lower portions of the car right?

or try this