Question about shop floor

[gt64155]

I plan to move soon and build a new shop. My current shop has a concrete floor.  I find it painful to stand on concrete as I get older. My new shop will have a wood floor with a full basement under it. So, my question is what should I put down for a floor.  I've seen some 2 x 6 T&G SYP. But, would that be to soft for a floor?  I know I could do 3/4 oak flooring, but I'm seeking ideas? Cost will certainly play a big part.

Thanks,
Bill

[Stwood_]

2x SPF will hold up very well. Yes, it will scratch up by dragging a machine with no wheels across it.

Using 2x T&G might be about the same money as laying a #2 (grade 2 lumber) oak floor down though. 2x will be stouter than 3/4 oak I think.
Oak will look better.

[EdL]

Depending on where you live, Southern Yellow Pine or Douglas Fir might be worth looking into.

Ed

[KC]

I plan to move soon and build a new shop. My current shop has a concrete floor.  I find it painful to stand on concrete as I get older. My new shop will have a wood floor with a full basement under it. So, my question is what should I put down for a floor.  I've seen some 2 x 6 T&G SYP. But, would that be to soft for a floor?  I know I could do 3/4 oak flooring, but I'm seeking ideas? Cost will certainly play a big part.

Thanks,
Bill

I've had two shops with OSB flooring.  As long as you don't drag the heavy stuff around it's fine.  And when I did it, less expensive.  Vacuum does work better than a broom on it.  But... it's a shop.

[BloomingtonMike]

Put the inserts in your shoes and heat in your floor.