Which floor type does Armstrong recommend for a garage installation?
In order for flooring materials to be installed in residential or commercial garages, the flooring material must meet the International Residential Code R 309 for garages and carports for one- and two-family residential Buildings or the International Building Code 406.2 for all other buildings. The codes specify that garage floor surfaces should contain approved, non-combustible material. Armstrong flooring products do not meet this standard, and therefore should not be installed in areas where vehicles will be parked on the surface of an Armstrong floor. In addition, Armstrong flooring should only be installed in temperature-controlled environments. Normally, garages are not temperature-controlled. After installation, the temperature should be maintained at a minimum of 55 degrees. Another issue with garage floors involves spilled or dripped liquids from automobiles, such as brake, transmission and oil. If these liquids are leaked onto the resilient flooring, they can get into the joi
