One Garage Mat, Multiple Vinyl Mats, Loose Lay Flooring or Fully Adhered Wall-to-Wall Floor Coverings – G‑Floor® is Truly Universal Flooring

When it comes to installation options, G‑Floor® multi-purpose flooring rolls have a flooring solution for every residential, commercial or transit project. Below are some of the questions we get asked most often about when to use what installation method.   

What does loose lay flooring or free floating mats mean? 

The simplest explanation is that these types of vinyl flooring mats or vinyl rolls do not need to be glued down to the subfloor. This is the easiest flooring to install and gives you the option of repositioning or moving flooring whenever needed. Another plus to this method is that the flooring rolls can be taken outside and hosed off to clean  

No adhesive is needed with G‑Floor® DIY rollout vinyl flooring. Simply unroll, trim to fit and you are good to go! Only use adhesive should you wish a more permanent, finished installation. A G‑Floor® mat that is unsecured can sometimes ‘float’ or move in very small increments due to the contracting and expanding that takes place in vinyl during temperature extremes.  

A great example of this type of free lay mat is a vinyl roll out garage mat that is used as a parking pad for cars, boats, golf carts and motorcycles in the garage. Other free floating flooring mats you might not want to glue down include kennel liners, grill mats, anti-fatigue mats and clear floor protection covers that you would loose lay over carpet, tile, hardwood, epoxy, concrete, etc. to extend flooring life. 

Can I use just a single G‑Floor® roll out garage mat? 

Yes, and in this case there isn’t any reason you would need to glue one mat down because G‑Floor® is heavy enough that it will not move on you. If you plan to use outdoors, on stairs or as flooring for a trailer, we do recommend installing a mat to the substrate. We have specially-designed trailer flooring with a Spun bound backing that makes trailer flooring installation easy.  

If you do decide you want to secure just one floor mat, you have options here, too. You can glue down vinyl mat using the proper vinyl adhesive for your specific substrate. You can also use double-sided tape, although we really only suggest using that on the leading edge of the mat, at the entrance of the garage or space if needed. We do not recommend using double sided tape around the perimeter of any parking pad as it can cause the center of the mat to buckle. 

Some customers like to give their single mat installation a more finished, professional look. For this reason, we offer G‑Floor® Edge Trim in 4” single-slotted polyvinyl strips which have a tapered edge. 

What if I want to cover a larger area with two, three or more vinyl mats? 

Many G‑Floor® fans can’t settle for just one garage floor mat! Lots of buyers use multiple free floating mats throughout a space unconnected and by leaving spaces in between. This often happens if they want more than one parking pad, maybe if it’s a two-car garage or they want many smaller roll out mats for parking different garage vehicles and/or machinery. Here again, you do not need to glue down unless you wish. 

If you want to use two floor mats side by side, simply butt together. Never overlap for safety reasons. Only adhere should you wish.  

Others prefer to connect two floor mats together. G‑Floor® Seam Tape is 4” wide, single-sided adhesive tape, applied on the underside of the flooring. Seam tape or Seam Weld is commonly used when customers are going to piece two parking pads side by side. This allows the entire mat to ‘float’ from contraction and expansion due to temperature. We do not recommend using seam tape if piecing three or more parking pads together, as it will cause the middle mat to ripple. See the next question for how to use two or three or more vinyl floor rolls together.  

Do I have to glue down multiple mats? 

Not necessarily, but we do suggest permanently adhering multiple vinyl mats if you plan on a complete wall-to-wall flooring install.   

If you are not looking at installing flooring rolls over an entire space, but do want to prevent movement, buckling or the possibility of getting any moisture underneath single mats, you can connect multiple flooring rolls and protect seams.  

G‑Floor® Center Trim it is the best way to adhere more than two vinyl flooring mats. G‑Floor® Center Trim is a 4” wide double-slotted polyvinyl strip, meant to fit the sides of two mats together and cover the edges to prevent a trip hazard at the seam. Center Trim will also allow the two mats to ‘float’ a bit to prevent buckling at the seam due to expansion or contraction from temperature extremes.  When using three or more parking pads side-by-side, we recommend using Center Trim between the mats and not Seam Tape which will cause the center mats to buckle.  

Can I permanently install G‑Floor® vinyl flooring rolls for wall-to-wall coverage? 

For sure and tons of our customers complete an entire flooring project with this type of vinyl full floor install. If permanently installing using adhesive, you won’t see any buckling even with heavy objects on top of flooring. That’s just one of many reasons customers prefer permanently installed vinyl flooring. If you plan to roll lots of equipment or have a lot of commercial foot traffic, this is the best option. Just be sure to read all the wall-to-wall installation guidelines, prep the floor properly and only use the adhesive that is specifically suited to vinyl and your substrate. 

Most G‑Floor® Universal Flooring rolls come in the following practical sizes: 5′ x 10′, 7′ 6″ x 17′, 8′ 6″ x 22′, 8′ 6″ x 24′ and 10′ x 24′ depending on the specific product, pattern and surface texture. With this many sizing options, there is no doubt you’ll find a perfect G‑Floor® garage mat, commercial roll out floor mat or residential flooring roll to achieve any type of flooring installation, including indoor, outdoor and mobile.

Locate a G‑Floor Graphic® Distributor - USA

Media One USA

p: 833.HELLO.M1 (833.435.5661)
e: web@mediaoneusa.com

MIDWEST SIGNS

p: 800.328.6592

Hasco Graphics

p: 216.662.7474

Laird Plastics

p:  816.452.7771

Spicers Paper

p: 800.774.2377

AJ Visual

p: 718.971.5276
e: sales@ajvisualsolutions.com

Calsak Plastics

p: 469.299.7000

Locate a G‑Floor Graphic® Distributor - international

Soyang - Europe

p: +44(0)161.765.3400
e: sales@soyang.co.uk

Ricky Richards - Australia

p: 029.735.3333
e: sales@rickyrichards.com.au

Imperial Dade - Canada

p: 1.800.877.1750
e: cxnational@imperialdade.com

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Graphic Image Flooring

p: 866.406.8877
e: info@graphicimageflooring.com

Locate a G‑Floor Graphic® Certified Printer- USA

BP Graphics
Phoenix, AZ
800-587-1464
Website

P5 Graphics & Displays
Fullerton, CA
714-808-1645
Website

Core Digital Media
Playa Vista, CA
310-348-6800
Website

LA Anderson
Los Angeles, CA
323-460-4115
Website

Ad Art
San Francisco, CA
800-675-6353
Website

Primary Color
El Segundo, CA
310-841-0250
Website

Astek Inc
Van Nuys, CA
818-901-9876
Website

Enhance A Color
Danbury, CT
203-748-5111
Website

Merritt Graphics
East Hartford, CT
860-216-3193
Website

Trinity Graphic
Sarasota, FL
941-355-2636
Website

VSP Graphic
West Seneca, NY
716-674-7446
Website

Color Reflections - Hollywood
Hollywood, FL
954-791-4910
Website

 

Color Reflections - Orlando
Orlando, FL
407-425-4063
Website

National Print Wholesale
Atlanta, GA
404-343-0106
Website

GCI Graphics
Atlanta, GA
770-455-8804
Website

Laser Resources (LRI)
Grimes, IA
515-518-6101
Website

Custom Color
Lenexa, KS
913-760-3100
Website

Signmasters
Passaic, NJ
973-614-8300
Website

Modernistic Inc
Stillwater, MN
800-641-4610
Website

Graphic Systems
Minneapolis, MN
612-721-6100
Website

Visual Expressions Printing
Minneapolis, MN
612-729-8370
Website

ASAP
Bloomington, MN
952-564-2727
Website

Sandy Alexander
Clifton, NJ
973-470-8100
Website

Color Reflections - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
702-262-9300
Website

Candid Worldwide
Las Vegas, NV
702-896-5779
Website

Duggal
New York, NY
212-242-7000
Website

2XL Imaging
Springfield, NJ
908-688-0561
Website

Vari Direct
Long Island City, NY
212-913-9600
Website

Infinity Images
Portland, OR
503-232-4544
Website

Berry and Homer
Chester, PA
215-425-0888
Website

Color Reflections - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
215-627-4686
Website

Ingram Express Services
Nashville, TN
615-333-9042
Website

Kubin Nicholson - Dallas
Carrollton, TX
469-522-7868
Website

IDX Corporation
Fredricksburg, VA
540-370-9100
Website

CSI Printing
Falls Church, VA
703-205-0000
Website

Kubin Nicholson - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
414-586-4300
Website

Locate a G‑Floor Graphic® Certified Printer- CANADA

Grafitti Calgary
Calgary, AB
403-247-5876
Website

SignCraft Digital
Calgary, AB
403-735-1903
Website

Cowan Graphics
Edmonton, AB
800-661-6996
Website

Multigraphics
Burnaby, BC
604-437-8444
Website

Imaged Advertising Creations
North York, ON
416-493-8888
Website

Beyond Digital Imaging
Markham, ON
905-415-1888
Website

Category 5 Imaging Ltd
Burlington, ON
905-333-3228
Website

PCL Graphics
Markham, ON
416-756-3600
Website

Phipps Dickson Integria Group Inc.
Kirkland, QC
514-695-1333
Website

Bolder Graphics, a Division of DCM 
Calgary, AB
403-272-7440
Website

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Anti-Slip Backing

Black

Ideal for small, repositionable G‑Floor Graphic® floor mats, our Anti-Slip Backing adds durability and safety to your creations.

Grade: Intermediate
color: Clear
product type: Coated Rayon Fabric with Acrylic Adhesive
Width: 54 in
length: 25 ft
COVERAGE: 112.5 sqft
application: Non-Skid Backer

Double Sided Mounting Adhesive

Clear

Designed for smaller, semi-permanent floor graphic applications, this double-sided, pressure-sensitive adhesive provides the ultimate, quick-stick adhesion to meet the demands of every indoor high traffic environment.

Grade: Semi-Permanent
color: Clear
product type: Sheet Acrylic
width: 27 in
length: 150 ft
COVERAGE: 335 sqft
SUBSTRATE: Tile, Cement, Metal, Aluminum.  Not Wood
application: Double-Sided Mounting

Taylor Resolute Adhesive

Off-White

For wall to wall installations and other permanent subfloor bonding of G‑Floor Graphics flooring, there is no better flooring glue. Manufactured from modified silane polymer blend, it has an extra moisture barrier built in for added print floor protection.

Grade: Permanent
color: Off-White
product type: Modified Silane Polymer Blend
CONTAINER SIZE: 2 gal
BONDING TIME: 40-50 min
COVERAGE: 500 sqft
SUBSTRATE: Concrete, OSB, Gypsum, Plywood
application: Trowel or Roll On

Seam Tape

Black

Our glass cloth seam tape can withstand extreme temperatures

Grade: Like-Permanent
color: Black
product type: Glass-Cloth
length: 30 yds
width: 4 in
application: Single-Sided Adhesive

Seam Tape

White

Our glass cloth seam tape can withstand extreme temperatures

Grade: Like-Permanent
color: White
product type: Glass-Cloth
length: 30 yds
width: 4 in
application: Single-Sided Adhesive

Welding Rod

Slate Grey

The perfect solution for a seamless look. The slate grey welding rod gives you the protection of a fused seam with the illusion of a seamless installation so the details of the floor are not lost.

Grade: Permanent
color: Slate Grey
length: 300 ft
width: 4 mm
application: Permanent Installation - Fused Seams

Welding Rod

Midnight Black

The perfect solution for a seamless look. The midnight black welding rod gives you the protection of a fused seam with the illusion of a seamless installation so the details of the floor are not lost.

Grade: Permanent
color: Midnight Black
length: 300 ft
width: 4 mm
application: Permanent Installation - Fused Seams

Welding Rod

Clear

The perfect solution for a seamless look. The clear welding rod gives you the protection of a fused seam with the illusion of a seamless installation so the graphic is not lost.

Grade: Permanent
color: Clear
length: 300 ft
width: 4 mm
application: Permanent Installation - Fused Seams

G‑Floor Graphic® Ultra 35WG Sheet-Fed

Clear print media

Color: Clear
Surface Texture: Woodgrain
SIZE: 28 in x 40 in
Overall Thickness: 35 mil (0.035")
Wear Layer Thickness: 35 mil (0.035")
Weight: 4 oz/sqft
Finish: Satin
Composition: Homogeneous Polyvinyl
Warranty: 3-Year Limited
  Proudly Made in The USA

G‑Floor Graphic® Ultra 35SS Sheet-Fed

Absolute White print media

Color: Absolute White
Surface Texture: Super Smooth
SIZE: 28 in x 40 in
Overall Thickness: 35 mil (0.035")
Wear Layer Thickness: 35 mil (0.035")
Weight: 4 oz/sqft
Finish: Satin
Composition: Homogeneous Polyvinyl
Warranty: 3-Year Limited
  Proudly Made in The USA

G‑Floor Graphic® Performance 85SS

Absolute white print media

Color: Absolute White
Surface Texture: Super Smooth
SIZE: 60 in × 10 ft, 120 in x 61 ft
Overall Thickness: 85 mil (0.085”)
Wear Layer Thickness: 85 mil (0.085”)
Weight: 10 oz/sqft
Finish: Satin
Composition: Homogeneous Polyvinyl
Warranty: 3-Year Limited
  Proudly Made in The USA

G‑Floor Graphic® Prime 75WG

Clear print media

Color: Clear
Surface Texture: Woodgrain
SIZE: 60 in × 10 ft, 60 in x 61 ft, 120 in x 61 ft
Overall Thickness: 75 mil (0.075")
Wear Layer Thickness: 75 mil (0.075")
Weight: 8 oz/sqft
Finish: Satin
Composition: Homogeneous Polyvinyl
Warranty: 3-Year Limited
  Proudly Made in The USA

G‑Floor Graphic® Prime 75CT

Clear print media

Color: Clear
Surface Texture: Ceramic
SIZE: 60 in × 10 ft, 60 in x 61 ft, 120 in x 61 ft
Overall Thickness: 75 mil (0.075")
Wear Layer Thickness: 75 mil (0.075")
Weight: 8 oz/sqft
Finish: Satin
Composition: Homogeneous Polyvinyl
Warranty: 3-Year Limited
  Proudly Made in The USA

G‑Floor Graphic® Elite 60SC

Clear print media

Color: Clear
Surface Texture: Small Coin
SIZE: 120 in x 61 ft
Overall Thickness: 60 mil (0.060”)
Wear Layer Thickness: 60 mil (0.060”)
Weight: 9 oz/sqft
Finish: Satin
Composition: Homogeneous Polyvinyl
Warranty: 3-Year Limited
  Proudly Made in The USA

G‑Floor Graphic® Elite 50SS

Absolute White print media

Color: Absolute White
Surface Texture: Super Smooth
SIZE: 120 in x 61 ft
Overall Thickness: 50 mil (0.050")
Wear Layer Thickness: 50 mil (0.050")
Weight: 6.5 oz/sqft
Finish: Satin
Composition: Homogeneous Polyvinyl
Warranty: 3-Year Limited
  Proudly Made in The USA

G‑Floor Graphic® Elite 50CT

Slate Grey print media

Color: Slate Grey
Surface Texture: Ceramic
SIZE: 120 in x 61 ft
Overall Thickness: 75 mil (0.075")
Wear Layer Thickness: 75 mil (0.075")
Weight: 8 oz/sqft
Finish: Satin
Composition: Homogeneous Polyvinyl
Warranty: 3-Year Limited
  Proudly Made in The USA

G‑Floor Graphic® Elite 50CT

Midnight Black print media

Color: Midnight Black
Surface Texture: Ceramic
SIZE: 120 in x 61 ft
Overall Thickness: 75 mil (0.075")
Wear Layer Thickness: 75 mil (0.075")
Weight: 8 oz/sqft
Finish: Satin
Composition: Homogeneous Polyvinyl
Warranty: 3-Year Limited
  Proudly Made in The USA

G‑Floor Graphic® Elite 50CT

Clear print media

Color: Clear
Surface Texture: Ceramic
SIZE: 120 in x 61 ft
Overall Thickness: 50 mil (0.050")
Wear Layer Thickness: 50 mil (0.050")
Weight: 6.5 oz/sqft
Finish: Satin
Composition: Homogeneous Polyvinyl
Warranty: 3-Year Limited
  Proudly Made in The USA

G‑Floor Graphic® Elite 50CT

Absolute White print media

Color: Absolute White
Surface Texture: Ceramic
SIZE: 120 in x 61 ft
Overall Thickness: 75 mil (0.075")
Wear Layer Thickness: 75 mil (0.075")
Weight: 8 oz/sqft
Finish: Satin
Composition: Homogeneous Polyvinyl
Warranty: 3-Year Limited
  Proudly Made in The USA

G‑Floor Graphic® Ultra 35WG

Clear print media

Color: Clear
Surface Texture: Ceramic
SIZE: 54 in x 61 ft
Overall Thickness: 35 mil (0.035")
Wear Layer Thickness: 35 mil (0.035")
Weight: 4 oz/sqft
Finish: Satin
Composition: Homogeneous Polyvinyl
Warranty: 3-Year Limited
  Proudly Made in The USA

G‑Floor Graphic® Ultra 35SS

absolute white print media

Color: Absolute White
Surface Texture: Super Smooth
SIZE: 54 in x 61 ft
Overall Thickness: 35 mil (0.035")
Wear Layer Thickness: 35 mil (0.035")
Weight: 4 oz/sqft
Finish: Satin
Composition: Homogeneous Polyvinyl
Warranty: 3-Year Limited
  Proudly Made in The USA

G‑Floor Graphic® Ultra 35CT

Clear print media

Color: Clear
Surface Texture: Ceramic
SIZE: 54 in x 61 ft
Overall Thickness: 35 mil (0.035")
Wear Layer Thickness: 35 mil (0.035")
Weight: 4 oz/sqft
Finish: Satin
Composition: Homogeneous Polyvinyl
Warranty: 3-Year Limited
  Proudly Made in The USA