Okay so you just bought your dream car: cherry red, sleek, sporty and worth more than your house. Not exactly the kind of car you leave sitting in the driveway. The problem is your garage looks more like a dumping ground than a home for your new toy.

No problem – simply move out the junk and clean it up a bit. Then you are ready to install some garage floor tiles. This is the flooring that your car deserves!

Many different companies manufacture garage floor tiles but the one thing they all have in common is their durability. Garage floor tiles not only provide a non-slip surface on which you can work on (or stand back and admire) your pride and joy but they also protect your garage floor from all sorts of hazards: chemicals, oil leaks, brake fluid and other common engine fluids as well as kickstands, the occasional dropped tool and more.

Many garage floor tiles are water- tight and some have open weave patterns for easy cleaning.

One of the most commonly recognized brands in garage floor tiles is SwissTrax which offers three different surfaces from which to choose. The non-slip Diamondtrax is the most popular of the three different garage floor tiles this company offers followed by the Ribtrax and the Sportrax which is an excellent play surface and is often used in children's playrooms.

Not only are garage floor tiles practical, they are lots of fun too. You can customize your garage and have it looking as professional as a showroom floor. With so may different colors and patterns from which to choose you can go with something professional like a solid gray pattern or show your sporty side with a black and white checkerboard pattern.

Whichever brand or style of garage floor tile you select, you can be sure that it will provide your new baby with the best possible cushion upon which to park her four wheels. Besides, what's the point in buying a one in a million car if you're just going to put it in a dime a dozen garage?

Garage floor tiles give a decorative touch to your garage while protecting your garage from the daily grind.

Garage floor tiles really have two purposes. One, they protect the foundation of your garage floor by adding an extra layer. Two, they can add value to a person's house because some people find garage floor tiles visually appealing.

Oil stains and grease marks are as much a part of a homeowner's garage as are cluttered bikes, trashcans and old sporting gear. They are unsightly and if they're covered, they can add curb appeal for your garage. People who are looking to buy your house will see a lovely floor design rather than stained concrete.

Of course, garage floor tiles have a practical application too. They protect your garage floor just like carpet protects your living room floor. Also, if you live in a wet climate, such as the South or the Midwest, putting in a drainage system under your garage floor tiles will help keep water away from your house. This can help prevent mildew and mold build up.

For professional mechanics, garage floor tiles are critical to keeping the shop in good shape. Homeowners may have the occasional oil stain on their garage floor, but they don't spend eight hours a day changing oil and dealing with grease and other chemicals. The sheer volume of these products can ruin a floor and cause drainage problems in a mechanic's shop. Garage floor tiles help garage owners drain all of the chemical runoff while protecting their floor.

Types of Garage Floor Tiles

Now that we know a little bit about why you might need garage floor tiles, let's take a look at some common tiles. Daytona garage floor tiles are typically black and white tiles that are very reminiscent of the racecar world. This floor is meant to be used by people who keep racecars in their garage or do a lot of car work in the garage. This is because the floor protects against grease, antifreeze, chemicals, oil and other liquid that flows around any professional garage. You can also get these liquids to run off in an orderly manner by also installing a tile drainage system.

Tylon garage floor tiles are a great system for a garage owner that's mostly concerned with having a drainage system. This system can be used with your Daytona tiles or other tiles. It's placed under the floor to catch snow, water and any other run off and move it away from your house or garage. This prevents water from getting trapped under the floor.

Modular metal flooring is metal flooring with tread surfaces that snaps into place to cover flaws in your concrete. Unlike garage floor tiles, this flooring can easily be put together and taken apart.