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   esch5995 | Oct 29, 2021 02:51pm | #1

   I know you wanted comments from experience but I have installed in basement remodels but not in shops like you are talking. Since you are referring to a garage shop I am assuming you are using mostly hobbyist level tools which are much lighter than industrial or pro level tools, I would think you would be fine, but if it were me and would definitely apply some type of finish just for ease of vacuuming and cleaning. It would be a simple matter to get a large pole roller and some floor poly and put 2 coats on top before the tools are moved in.

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   roy.unit8c | Oct 29, 2021 04:43pm | #2

   I have used a sheet of OSB under my work bench for a few years, because I was tired of repairing chips in tools the fell off the workbench on my back porch concrete floor. It still looks like it did when I first started using it.

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   jdstreet | Oct 29, 2021 07:49pm | #3

   I put DriCore in my shop in 2012. I did put a general purpose water based poly floor finish on it with some anti slip additive in the second coat. I have been very happy with it and it has held up well. Most of my big tools are stationary but my assembly bench and a few tool cabinets are on wheels. I have not had any wear issues. I have a 700 pound lathe. There is no sign of denting under the legs. I think it is a great choice for the work shop. Easy on the legs and even kinder to the inevitable tool drop. My shop is 24x30 dedicated as a wood shop. I am just a hobbyist but am in the shop about 5 days per week.

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   [email protected] | Oct 29, 2021 08:43pm | #4

   Thanks all for comments. The R+ stuff is rated for 3000 lbs per inch and a key reason for me is to add some warmth, the rest of the garage is insulated. I like the idea of poly and then anti slip. There’s a couple spots where the tongue and groove aren’t quite seamless so a coating would take care of any potential issues with spilled coffee or other things working their way into cracks.