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AutoFloorGuard SUV/Truck Containment Mat (8.5 ft x 20 ft) vs G-Floor Ribbed Channel Vinyl Garage Floor Protector Mat (7.5 ft x 17 ft)
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Garage Floor Mats: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The AutoFloorGuard is the only mat here that behaves like a sealed tray, with a built in berm, welded watertight seams and enough capacity to sit under a slush covered truck all winter. The G-Floor ribbed mat is the pick if you want the whole bay covered, since its raised ribs collect meltwater and channel it away from where you work, while a smooth mat lets it run wherever it likes.
AutoFloorGuard SUV/Truck Containment Mat (8.5 ft x 20 ft)
Buy itA genuine watertight tray with a built in berm, rated to hold up to 64 gallons of snowmelt.
- Built in raised containment edge plus heat sealed, thermal welded seams, so meltwater stays on the mat
- Rated to capture up to 64 gallons, which is the right scale for a salted winter
- No assembly: unfold it, drop the stay put corners, and it is done
- Squeegee and telescoping pole are in the box, which is the entire maintenance routine
- One year warranty, short next to the limited lifetime terms on vinyl roll mats
- Heavy at 29 lbs and ships folded, so creases take time to flatten in a cold garage
- Covers the parking footprint only, not the whole bay
G-Floor Ribbed Channel Vinyl Garage Floor Protector Mat (7.5 ft x 17 ft)
Buy itSolid polyvinyl whose raised parallel ribs collect liquid and channel it away from your workspace instead of letting it spread freely.
- Raised ribs collect water and fluids and, per the maker, channel them away from your workspace
- Made from 100 percent solid polyvinyl, so there are no layers to delaminate
- Rolls out, trims with a utility knife, and joins for wall to wall coverage
- Maker states it resists oil, battery acid and other corrosive chemicals
- No raised edge, so it holds far less than a bermed containment mat
- The maker's own retailer notes some tires and chemicals will stain the vinyl
- Slides on slick or coated floors unless you tape the leading edge, and large fully covered areas can move with expansion and contraction
Side by side
The 7 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| AutoFloorGuard SUV/Truck Containment Mat (8.5 ft x 20 ft) Our pick | G-Floor Ribbed Channel Vinyl Garage Floor Protector Mat (7.5 ft x 17 ft) | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Anyone in a snow and road salt climate who wants the meltwater from one large vehicle contained and squeegeed out, not spread across the slab. | Owners who want the whole bay covered in something that looks finished, stands up to shop chemicals, and still does real work on wet days. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
| How it contains liquid | Sealed tray with a built in raised edge | Parallel ribbed channels collect and direct liquid |
| Raised edge height | Built in containment edge, rated to about 64 gallons | None |
| Material | Heavy polyester scrim fabric, thermal welded seams | Solid polyvinyl, no layers or fillers |
| Cold weather behaviour | Ships folded, creases relax with warmth | PVC stiffens when cold, needs time to lie flat |
| Cleanup | Squeegee and telescoping pole included, hose off | Sweep, damp mop or hose off |
| Coverage | Parking footprint only, fixed sizes | Bay wide, joinable |
| Warranty | One year | Limited lifetime |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the AutoFloorGuard SUV/Truck Containment Mat (8.5 ft x 20 ft) if
anyone in a snow and road salt climate who wants the meltwater from one large vehicle contained and squeegeed out, not spread across the slab.
Know before buying: one year warranty, short next to the limited lifetime terms on vinyl roll mats.
Pick the G-Floor Ribbed Channel Vinyl Garage Floor Protector Mat (7.5 ft x 17 ft) if
owners who want the whole bay covered in something that looks finished, stands up to shop chemicals, and still does real work on wet days.
Know before buying: no raised edge, so it holds far less than a bermed containment mat.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the AutoFloorGuard SUV/Truck Containment Mat (8.5 ft x 20 ft) - A genuine watertight tray with a built in berm, rated to hold up to 64 gallons of snowmelt. Choose the G-Floor Ribbed Channel Vinyl Garage Floor Protector Mat (7.5 ft x 17 ft) instead if owners who want the whole bay covered in something that looks finished, stands up to shop chemicals, and still does real work on wet days.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Garage Floor Mats: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).