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Here are 7 great reasons why you should think about ditching the gym membership and creating your own tailored home gym.
– Save on fuel with no commuting to the gym
– Zero monthly gym fees
– Efficient workout time without waiting around to use equipment
– Equipment is set-up and tailored just for you
– You choose what you watch or listen to whilst you train
– Clean and fresh space
– Freshen up in your own bathroom when you are finished
Garageflex provides a full end-to-end design and installation service to realise your dream workout space. Not only can we custom-design the walls, ceiling and floor to suit your needs, we have trusted suppliers for all your gym equipment, mirror and lighting requirements too. Get in touch to book your complimentary consultation with one of our expert team on 01491 579975, by email or filling in our form.
To see more of the fantastic gym spaces we’ve created, click here to visit our gym page!
With Mother’s Day fast approaching, give your mum the gift of a clean and organised home by creating a great storage space in the garage.
The garage is the perfect place to store hobby items, spare tins of food and pet supplies. And let’s not forget that we often have children’s school certificates, sports equipment or even clothes long after children have fledged the nest. So creating a useful storage place to put all of these items is a winner for everyone.
Here are five ideas to make the garage a useful space and keep mum happy by decluttering the house.
1. See through boxes make it easy to see what you have stored
2. Utilise shelving or overhead storage for groceries and spare tins of food
3. Try adding in storage racks for bikes, tennis rackets or other hobby equipment to keep everything neatly stored
4. Create a pet corner for bedding, carriers and other pet supplies
5. Store your garden tools safely on the wall with our range of storage hooks
These are just some of the ideas we have to help you declutter the home and create your dream garage. Get in touch with us to book a free Design Consultation with one of our professional team.
Spring is just around the corner and so it is a great time to start preparing your garage for the new season. So here’s our seven easy steps to spring cleaning your garage and making the most of this useful storage space.
A typical garage has plenty of storage space if you put the walls and ceiling to good use. Making it a clean and organised space rather then a dumping ground is certainly something to strive for. The hardest part is probably taking the first step. But if you don’t have the time or inclination to do it yourself, then there are specialists who will come in and declutter for you. Here are some tips to help ‘spring’ you into action this weekend.
Get your supplies ready. Make sure you have gloves for cleaning, bin bags for rubbish and good sturdy boxes for storing items. And allocate some time to do it!
It’s tempting to just do a small area rather than the whole space but our advice would be to clear the whole space if possible. This way you can have a good declutter as well as preparing for step three.
Work from top to bottom to clean the space. Eliminate cobwebs from the ceiling, walls and corners with longer length dusters and sweep the entire space to get rid of dust and debris. Don’t forget the garage door so make sure to clean inside the door and any track areas.
When it comes to the floor they can get pretty grimy. So once it’s all swept try giving it a clean using a mild floor cleaner to get rid of any stains or marks.
You can consider things like Facebook groups, your local charity shop, a car boot sale, ebay or if the item is in bad condition then perhaps a skip or local tip. Its always a good idea to recycle where possible as after all one person’s rubbish is another’s treasure! For items that you aren’t quite sure about it’s worth storing it and reviewing it again in six months time.
Sit back and reap the benefits of a clean, tidy and organised garage space come the Spring when you’re looking for your golf clubs or dusting off the bikes for a family ride.
We are excited to share these fantastic garage makeovers from January 2023. From floor only installations right through to full garage makeovers, and everything in between.
Our professional designers and fitting teams have done a magnificent job at creating these beautiful, yet useful storage spaces for our customers.
This is just a small selection of the garages we’ve transformed right across the UK. And we would love to help you tackle your garage dilemmas whether it’s ugly metres and boilers, a badly pitted garage floor or just a lack of storage.
Every home needs storage space, whether in your loft, closets or simply throughout the home. Most people require more storage space than their house can provide, especially when it comes to larger possessions you use infrequently. A Garage is an ideal dedicated storage location for out-of-the-way yet easy access to your private belongings.
It used to be that a garage was where you kept the car, but this no longer applies to the majority of garage owners. In fact, nearly six million UK garages are not used for cars as they’re too full of junk. In this case, it’s important to ensure your garage space is adequately organised to ensure it doesn’t become a cluttered mess and a hassle to find what you’re looking for.
At GarageFlex, we offer a wide range of storage solutions to improve garage storage and help you make the most of your garage, but first, you need to make sure your garage is ready for them.
Before you can improve garage storage, you’ll need to tidy up your existing garage. Decluttering your items to clear out the area can give you a better look at how to organise the garage best. Also, by emptying the garage of your belongings, you can invest in a resin MMA floor to make for an aesthetically appealing visual before you install storage solutions.
To improve garage storage, we suggest utilising the room efficiently. By this, we mean incorporating smart garage wall storage to make the most of the garage wall space. There are various options available, including:
The FlexiPanel is a wall panelling that can hold various storage accessories, including hooks, racks, baskets and more.
FlexiPanel is visually impressive, offering a bright white space that can hide the original brickwork while having the functional ability to insulate behind the panels and hold various accessories. You can decide to cover the entire garage with FlexiPanel to maximise the storage opportunity or choose just one or two walls. Hence the name; the flexible storage solution is modular, allowing you to easily unclip accessories and move them around as and when you need to.
FlexiTrack is a small length of track that you can fix to garage walls to hold the same storage accessories as FlexiPanel.
FlexiTrack can be fitted at any height and cut to fit the available space making them extremely useful for places with limited space. It can provide ample storage options for larger items, which you can adjust effortlessly to accommodate your changing needs. Multiple lengths of FlexiTrack can be installed around the garage to provide a suitable amount of storage for your requirements as an alternative to covering an entire wall.
The majority of the GarageFlex storage range is designed to clip onto either of the above options rather than attach directly to the garage wall.
Your walls are just some of the areas of your garage you can use for storage. You should also consider the vertical space available and make the most of the garage ceiling storage space for storing possessions in an accessible yet out-of-the-way place.
Powertrack is a channel installed into the ceiling, allowing hooks and hangers to slide along easily so you can move your belongings around the garage.
Similar to FlexTrack, you can cut PowerTrack to your desired size. Its straightforward modular design means you can replace the hooks and racks depending on what you want hanging without needing nails or screws. Overhead storage racks are ideal for big bulky, seasonal items that you rarely use and can be stored long-term, such as Christmas decorations, ladders, and garden equipment.
Improve garage storage today with the above suggestions, which can be bought from our shop and fit yourself. Alternatively, we have installation options if you require assistance and want the peace of mind of knowing your garage storage has been professionally fitted.
Check out our gallery of garage makeovers we’ve been involved in, and get in touch if you want to chat with a team member to discuss how we can help transform your existing garage into a storage haven.
Updated: December 2022
Having followed Charlie on Instagram, we were delighted to get the chance to transform her garden shed. Charlie is a registered dietitian, loves travel and provides great insight in her blog on fitness, nutrition and wellbeing.
The large shed at the end of the garden was equipped with a bike and running machine, and was well used by Charlie and her husband to keep fit. We wanted to help them create a brighter space that was great to be in and made going out there to exercise a real gym experience.
Our brilliant fitter Seve worked on his own to complete the gym during the first covid lockdown and the results are just fantastic. We think you’ll agree how wonderful the shed now looks. Indeed, can it even be called a shed anymore?!
If you would like to see how we can help you with your shed or garage space, you may wish to take a look at our Gym page.
We would love to have a chat with you on how we can help you create a fitness space you’ll love!
Our team will be taking a well deserved break over the Christmas period which means that our offices will be closed from 5pm on Friday 23rd December. If you need to get in touch with us urgently whilst we are closed, please call our Head of Operations, Jake Tippings on 07772 059590.
Otherwise for any messages about orders, enquiries, appointments and installations, we will get back to you when we re-open on Tuesday 3rd January 2023.
If you are interested in placing an order via our e-store, we would request that you submit it by Wednesday 14th December for guaranteed Christmas delivery. If you place an order after this time, we will of course try our best to get it to you before Christmas but we can’t guarantee it. For any orders placed over Christmas, we will process them on our return on Tuesday 3rd January 2023.
Finally, we wish all of our customers, suppliers, friends and colleagues a very Happy Christmas. We hope you have a good break with family and loved ones!
A garage as smart as your home
A messy garage is an eyesore and can be tough to keep it clean. Not only is a cluttered garage inconvenient, it can also be dangerous. You could trip on something or worse, slip and fall on a wet surface. A Garageflex tile is the perfect choice as they are durable and easy to clean so you’ll never have to worry about mess again.
Installing a new floor can be a daunting task.
Not only is it difficult to know what you’re doing when installing a new floor, but it’s also incredibly expensive to get it wrong and you’re left with wasted money and extra work.
Garageflex offers an easy installation process that takes just minutes per square metre. Our tiles are made from PVC so they’re waterresistant and durable. Plus, our range of colours means that there’ssomething for everyone whether you want a border, checkerboard effect, solid colour or your own design.
The toughest tiles
Most garage floor tiles on the market are not designed for use in areas where forklifts and heavy vehicles are used, which can causedamage over time. But if you’re looking for a durable garage floor tile that can handle the weight of a forklift, then you need Garageflex. Our industrial grade tiles are perfect for the garage environment. Not only are they robust and hard wearing, they are also easy to install. Simply snap them together and you’re done. Plus, they come in a variety of colours to match your style.
No glue, no fuss, no mess.
Our floor tiles don’t have to be glued down, the interlocking style simply clip together making it a simple process. Plus, our tiles are made from durable PVC meaning they will last for years without showing any signs of wear and tear.
Tell me more
Our premium range of floor tiles are made in the UK from PVC and are installed via an interlocking system. Each tile measures 500x500mm and has a thickness of 7mm. We also offer a 10 year warranty on each and every premium tile.
In no time at all you’ll have a beautiful garage floor to be proud of!
Here are some useful FAQs about our garage floor tiles
These tiles are very straightforward to lay for a competent DIY person, the only thing to bear in mind is cutting around the edges to make them as neat as possible. We have been supplying tiles into commercial and domestic garages for a number of years but there are some important considerations to take into account regarding Catalytic Converters and staining from car tyres, please ask us if you have any questions.
Please do let us know when ordering if there are any access restrictions so that we can ensure the pallet is delivered on a lorry that can access your road. If the lorry can not deliver the goods either because it can not get to your property or you are not in and you have not let us know where it can be safely left, you may incur a redelivery charge.
What size are your Floor Tiles?
Each tile measures 500 x 500mm
What is the thickness of your garage floor tile?
Each tile has a thickness measurement of 7mm.
How many Tiles make up one square metre?
To cover one square metre of garage floor, you will need four tiles.
How can I work out how many tiles I will need?
To work out the number of tiles you will need, please measure the size of your space. You should then take the width of your space and times it by the length to get an overall square metre size of your space. This is then multiplied by 4 to get how many tiles you will need.
Do you offer ramp edges?
Yes our ramp edges provide a smooth entry and exit to your garage. Each ramp edge measures 500mm x 70mm and simply clicks into the tile edge.
What is the difference between a Smooth Tile and a Raised Disk.
Our Smooth Floor Tiles have an orange peel type effect, where as our Raised Disk tiles have a coin top surface. The “coin top” has smooth edges so is not a dust / dirt trap.
Can your flooring be used in the garage?
Yes, our Floor Tiles are ideal for the garage space as they are designed for use in areas where forklifts and heavy vehicles are used.
How do the flooring tiles get installed?
Each tile has an interlocking edge around it so it simply clicks into the next tile. You don’t need any nails, screws or glue as the weight of each tile holds the next one in place.
How can the tiles be cut?
Any saw will do the job but it is best to use a hand-held Jig saw.
Do the tiles fit tight against the walls?
All tiles will expand / contract in changing heat so a gap of approximately 5mm to 7mm should be left against all walls and pillars.
What are floor tiles made of?
The tiles are manufactured from impact resistant heavy duty PVC and so we believe they offer a better solution for your residential garage than other options such as porcelain or ceramic tiles. We find they also offer greater warmth and insulation than having just a concrete floor.
How long does your flooring last for?
The Floor Tiles that we install have a lifespan of over 20 years. We offer a 10 year warranty and, in the unlikely event that a tile is damaged, it can be easily lifted and replaced in a matter of minutes.
What about if I have water in my garage?
Our tiles will not absorb any water. If your garage floor has a slope, the water may run down that slope or it may remain on the floor. The inter-locking is very tight so water finds it difficult to seep through the joints.
Can the flooring tiles be laid over my current floor?
Our tiles can be laid directly over your current concrete floor and cover up any small imperfections. If your floor is very uneven it may be sensible to have a self-levelling compound laid first t ogive a better finish.
I have a dusty garage floor, will your floor tiles help?
Yes absolutely! Having our floor tiles laid in your garage will reduce the amount of dust coming off of your concrete floor.
Do youinstall the floor tiles?
Yes, we offer an installation service. Please email us to get a quote.
Do the floor tiles provide any insulation for the garage?
Tiles create a superior work surface, provide a degree of insulation from the cold and damp, and offer a non-slip surface
How much weight can your floor tiles take?
Our Floor Tiles will not lift, curl or bubble and can hold 6 times the weight of a car
How do you clean the garage floor tiles?
To clean our floor tiles, we recommend you sweep them regularly and use a damp mop once a month.
Can these tiles be used outside?
We don’t recommend using our floor tiles outside.
Are the Floor Tiles recyclable?
Tiles are 100% recyclable
Do the floor tiles absorb any noise?
Yes, our Floor Tiles absorb noise up to 46 db.
I have a Cataylic Converter on my car, is it still ok to lay these floor tiles?
Heat from a catalytic converter may cause the tiles directly under the converter to expand. This is only a temporary issue and the tiles will shrink back to their original size once the heat source has been removed.
Can a car tyre stain the floor tile?
Unfortunately, hot, rubber tyres will stain almost every type of floor including bare concrete, painted and vinyl flooring. The stain is a chemical reaction and will not damage the tiles or impact on their durability. Therefore if you plan to use your garage for a car, it is worth considering a darker colour such as graphite or dark grey.
What colours do your floor tiles come in?
Our Raised Disk Floor Tiles come in Black, Graphite, Dark Grey, Light Grey and Dark Blue. Our Smooth Floor Tiles come in all of the above plus Red, Yellow and Green.
How are the Floor Tiles delivered?
Depending on how many you order, they are usually sent on a pallet via our courier company.
How long is delivery?
If we have the colour and pattern in stock then delivery will be in just a few days but you will be told of any delays.
Delighted to share this beautiful Ballet Barre Studio in Richmond which was transformed back in 2021.
Before it was dark and dusty with a concrete floor and was not a particularly welcoming space. But after being transformed by the Garageflex team the space is now absolutely stunning.
Installed in this garage were:
– FlexiPanel on two walls whilst retaining the stunning brick feature walls
– The ceiling was panelled with FlexiSmooth, showing off the stunning lighting and wooden beams in this vaulted ceiling
– Graphite floor tiles provide a robust flooring solution to this studio layout.
The result is that the garage features were sympathetically worked around, creating a beautiful space which is being used as a new Ballet Barre studio.
The owner of Richmond Barre told us:
“If I could give 10 stars I would. What used to be a very dingy ugly garage is now an up and running Barre studio in Richmond.
Cost was a huge issue for us as my business partner had just closed down her
studio due to COVID, so we were working with a budget. Abi made it
happen for us, providing a sort of mix and match service with the more
adaptable flexi panels and standard cladding panels. The result is
stunning, particularly the cladding over the pitched roof.
The compliments we have received from our customers have been overwhelmingly
positive, and worrying that they were working out in a garage is now a
distant memory.
Thinking of getting the resin floor laid over the concrete for the upcoming winter.”
We are proud to share with you this stunning garage makeover completed recently in Surrey.
The installation commenced with a seamless resin floor which was laid throughout the garage. The customer chose the ever popular Linen Grey in a small flake but we offer a large flake option as well.
Our designer, Abi Leonard, also helped the customer choose wall storage, bike racks and new metal cabinets to complete the upgrade of the garage.
Huge thanks to Mr K for sharing the image below with us including his wonderful cars and for leaving a great Google Review.
We would be delighted to discuss your garage ideas with you and help you create a beautiful space that’s just right for you and your family. Why not give us a call on 01491 579975 or fill in our form to book a free design consultation.