Looking for advise on new shop flooring

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I am converting one of my basement rooms into a workshop expansion area. I need to make a decision about the flooring quickly.

My first thought would be to lay down a thick vinyl flooring directly on the concrete, like is used a garage.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/TrafficMASTER-7-5-ft-x-17-ft-Coin-Grey-Vinyl-Universal-Flooring-HT70CN717SG/206940491

Then I saw this product, it is a plastic base with OSB on top, it works great in basements where the floor may have some moisture. The OSB can be painted or covered with an epoxy

http://www.homedepot.com/p/DRIcore-7-8-in-x-2-ft-x-2-ft-DRIcore-Subfloor-Panel-CDGNUS750024024/202268752

Any thoughts or recommendations would be welcome.

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I personally like some padding on my workshop floor I used the padded tiles about 1/2" thick. Since I am always standing out there it makes things more comfortable and sweeps up very easily. I think it is called anti-fatigue mats.

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Thanks for the input, I was worried about laminate holding up as a shop floor (I drop lots of stuff).

The more I look at the Dricore the more I like it.

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Did not think about Costco. Thanks, I will look this weekend

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I’d personally just epoxy coat the concrete. 1 because if you have a flood, way easier to deal with and if you ever roll a heavy item like when I rolled my 1100lb Tormach that would crush into any other flooring. I like the garage epoxy with the flakes.