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Question about shop floor - gt64155 - 06-22-2018
I plan to move soon and build a new shop. My current shop has a concrete floor. I find it painful to stand on concrete as I get older. My new shop will have a wood floor with a full basement under it. So, my question is what should I put down for a floor. I've seen some 2 x 6 T&G SYP. But, would that be to soft for a floor? I know I could do 3/4 oak flooring, but I'm seeking ideas? Cost will certainly play a big part.
Thanks,
Bill
RE: Question about shop floor - Stwood_ - 06-22-2018
2x SPF will hold up very well. Yes, it will scratch up by dragging a machine with no wheels across it.
Using 2x T&G might be about the same money as laying a #2 (grade 2 lumber) oak floor down though. 2x will be stouter than 3/4 oak I think.
Oak will look better.
RE: Question about shop floor - EdL - 06-23-2018
Depending on where you live, Southern Yellow Pine or Douglas Fir might be worth looking into.
Ed
RE: Question about shop floor - KC - 06-24-2018
(06-22-2018, 06:44 PM)gt64155 Wrote: I plan to move soon and build a new shop. My current shop has a concrete floor. I find it painful to stand on concrete as I get older. My new shop will have a wood floor with a full basement under it. So, my question is what should I put down for a floor. I've seen some 2 x 6 T&G SYP. But, would that be to soft for a floor? I know I could do 3/4 oak flooring, but I'm seeking ideas? Cost will certainly play a big part.
Thanks,
Bill
I've had two shops with OSB flooring. As long as you don't drag the heavy stuff around it's fine. And when I did it, less expensive. Vacuum does work better than a broom on it. But... it's a shop.
RE: Question about shop floor - BloomingtonMike - 06-25-2018
Put the inserts in your shoes and heat in your floor.