way to go from every other standpoint. Ease of installation; Ability to use your garage immediately following install; Durability; Flexibility for design layout, etc. One can also order a few extra squares in case a portion of the floor gets damaged (highly unlikely) down the road. With that said, budget is definitely a factor. I personally believe the extra up-front cost is well worth the headache it will save me in the future. Robo's garage doesn't look too large in the pic...that'll help keep costs down :-)