Racedeck Discount

[RaceDeck]

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We are going to set up a "Garage Junkies" member discount and will notify all of our authorized dealers of this. It will be a mininum of 10%+ off the current pricing and for volumes over 500 sq ft it will be a bit more of a discount. Feel free to call the corporate offices to get more information. 800-457-0174

[RaceDeck]

I just got this sent in to me...nice Garage :rocker:

[RaceDeck]

photo #2

[LeftProp]

That is a Sweeet Garage Setup! Here's alittle garage setup in Kansas . . . not a bad start!

:lol2:

[hp383]

so whats this stuff cost per tile? or sq/ft?

[ultgar]

I'm surprised they advertised any discount although 10% really shouldn't be a threat to any of their distributors. You may want to find a local RaceDeck distributor who has stock, negotiate a discounted price and save on the freight. Freight can easily exceed $100 on the number of boxes required to do a garage.

[DirtyLude]

It says the discount was authorized through the dealers, not around the dealers. Or is the dealer one step up from the distributor?

Anyone want to make up a FAQ with some type of average costing per sq/foot?

[jstbecauz]

It usually goes, Manufacturer to dealer to distributor. To get the square footage of your garage just take the width of the garage and multiply it by the depth of your garage. So a 10' X 10' you would need a 100sqft of deck.

[DirtyLude]

To get the square footage of your garage just take the width of the garage and multiply it by the depth of your garage. So a 10' X 10' you would need a 100sqft of deck.Thanks for the grade 3 math lesson. I can calculate the sq footage of my garage. I'm wondering about costs over and above just the square tile itself. Is there trimming for the edge. Is there any preperation before puttng it down, or anything else you would need to buy, increasing cost over and above the staight square tile cost?

I'm too lazy to go to the website. Is there any cost difference for the colours, and is there different types of tile, or just the tile shown in these pictures.

[Luckydevil]

I spoke with the guys at racedeck. They said that retail is $3.49 per foot. With this discount you should be paying no more than $3.14 per foot.

There is no cost difference in the colors. There is trimming that goes around the edge which I am not sure if you pay seperate for. There should be no prep as long as the surface is somewhat flat. They do have different types of tile and even some larger 18" tiles which are not mentioned in the discount.

[holland_patrick]

ya the dealer or what ever they passed me on to was 3.89 a Sq ft and he would honor the 10% but I think i'm going to go the cheeper route becaus i really can't spend the extra 1000 right now but I plan on replacing the tiles when i can little by little

[DirtyLude]

I'm going to have to look around here to see if I can see a sample. It's hard to get a sense of the real feel and look of it from the pictures.

It's pretty steep, but for a one time cost, I might manage it.

[428]

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/search.do?cat=Storage%2C+Chests+%26+Cabinets&vertical=TOOL&Filter=Type%7CFloor+tiles%5E&displayTarget=Subcategory&subcat=Workshop+%26+Garage+Organization&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes


From Sears.
$2.75 sq. ft

[Wizard600RR]

It usually goes, Manufacturer to dealer to distributor. To get the square footage of your garage just take the width of the garage and multiply it by the depth of your garage. So a 10' X 10' you would need a 100sqft of deck.

Nah, not quite.

A dealer is the last step before the customer.

It goes Manufacturer, distributor, dealer.

[marktheshark]

Has anyone ever compared various brands? Is Racedeck made enough better to justify the higher price?

I'm thinking of doing part of my garage this spring/summer and would like to know from a consumer's point of view...

[LeftProp]

The Race Deck system really is easy. The only preparation that takes place is cleaning (by sweeping/mopping) the garage floor/office area/basement/trailer/etc. That's IT!

There are male and female trim pieces (~$1.25 per piece) which are approx 2"x12" and taper off of the tiles. Don't forget the corners (~$1.75 per piece). These are 'normally' used at the approach of the garage/trailer/etc.

The best way to vision how to measure and price your installation is to start at the very top far left and measure out to the right and then down. This is the beginning of where the 1st tile will lay. If your measurement to the right is 12' 6" then you will need to price 13 tiles (you will need to cut/trim out the last tile). It's the same for the down measurement.

What gets really tricky is when you have multiple colors and patterns! Better start right and account for some additional tiles - just in case! A good simple tool is to use a piece of graph paper and color it like it was your floor and each square represents 12"x12".

I don't want to step on any toes regarding pricing and I think the best solution is to shop around. If you are just working on completing a small system you might want to browse the internet for a local dealer. If you are wanting more bulk you might want to do some negotiating with this dealer to see if you can get a better price. Generally speaking - it will cost you around the $3.49 per sq ft. (per tile). I am not sure of what this 10% off price is and as stated above don't forget about shipping/handling charges as this adds up rather quickly.

So, I hope this helps and again it's a really simple systems and most dealers are more than willing to help you get started. Don't be afraid to ask - let them do all the rough work and calculations and you work the negotiating table.

Good Luck!!

[ultgar]

It is best to see the product before you buy it. The nice thing about polypropylene tiles is you don't have to worry about outgasing stains from your tires or big expansion/contraction. The only downside I had with the product was the cheap, clunky feel under foot. The manufacturer's recommendation to me was to use some sort of matting/padding under the tiles to dampen out this sound.

I've worked on some fairly expensive garages and have never seen RaceDeck used. If a guy can afford an Enzo, he's likely to be using a stone (slate, granite, etc) or ceramic tile. Usually a neutral color without any fancy patterns or borders as not to detract from the cars.

[iiibdsiil]

What happens if I have a spill with this stuff? Am I going to have to pull it up and clean underneath, etc? Also, is it practical for working on? I.E. jack stands, jacks rolling around? Or is this for a garage that won't get used?

[Cujo]

OK, I'll try to answer some questions:

No prep needed except for sweeping.

Spills really don't seep between the tiles, they are tight.

You can puncture them. I punctured two by accidently running over a ramp extension that had two pins on it. Electrical tape covers the holes and aren't really noticeable :rolleyes:

Using a jack is not a problem. Jackstands with wide flat bases are ok, or you can put down a carpet square under them.

They don't stain too easily, but can. Cleaning them is a pain due to the diamond pattern. I usually let them get filthy all winter than clean them in the spring.

One big advantage is they are removeable. I may be moving soon and really hope to take them with me.

Oh and I installed them from the front middle out. That way the tiles look centered. Unfortunately that meant I had to trim tiles on both sides. But the tiles are perfectly centered.

Worst part about the tiles is that they are shipped assembled in squares of 4 tiles. Porblem is they are all the same color, so you have to separate them if you want a checkboard, like I did. And lugging all those boxes around wasn't easy either. I think they come 40 to a box. I have an 800 sq. ft. garage so I had 20 40lb boxes to lug from the UPS store to my house.

Any other questions just ask. I couldn't post a before picture of my garage the files size is too big.

I ordered direct from Racedeck and they threw in the edgeing for free and did give a discount over there published price.

Matt

[casaleenie]

It usually goes, Manufacturer to dealer to distributor. To get the square footage of your garage just take the width of the garage and multiply it by the depth of your garage. So a 10' X 10' you would need a 100sqft of deck.


Thanks, I need that :lol_hitti

[casaleenie]

I live in the Great White North and the salt and snow are a way of life. My garage will be heated and any snow, ice and salt mix will eventually fall to the floor and melt. Is it practical to use the Deck in this application? How does the decking tie into the garage drains?
Is this decking even a consideration in this type of climate?

[viper gt2]

<<The nice thing about polypropylene tiles is you don't have to worry about outgasing stains from your tires or big expansion/contraction. The only downside I had with the product was the cheap, clunky feel under foot. The manufacturer's recommendation to me was to use some sort of matting/padding under the tiles to dampen out this sound.>>

I've been thinking about this too. From the samples they sent me, I can tell it is going to sound a little hollow and clunky. Has anyone tried some sort of thin sheets of soft vinyl/rubber/plastic between the floor and the racedeck to lessen the noise? Any ideas on what might work?

[Luckydevil]

viper gt2- I have been thinking about this myself. What about laying down astro turf first? Or even going to a carpet warehouse and buying someone's old carpet they ripped out and using that. They would probably give you the old carpet for dirt cheap and often times people just want a new color or style so the old carpet is in good shape.

[holland_patrick]

I live in the Great White North and the salt and snow are a way of life. My garage will be heated and any snow, ice and salt mix will eventually fall to the floor and melt. Is it practical to use the Deck in this application? How does the decking tie into the garage drains?
Is this decking even a consideration in this type of climate?
:lol_hitti

I'm with you on the run off from cars If you see my thread on my garage makeover you'll see what I used it's a race deak flow though style tile but it was 1/4 the cost I have had it a few weeks now and I couldn't be happier

[viper gt2]

I went to Home Depot today and looked at some carpet runners (intended to put over carpet or wood flooring to keep the floor clean). They sell it in sheets by the linear foot (about 30 inches wide). They had thin indoor/outdoor carpeting for less than $2 per lf and they had vinyl sheeting with nibs on underside for 47cents- $1.49 per lf. So, by my rough calculations, the cost for a 3 car garage would be about $100-$300 to pad underneath racedeck-type tiles.

I would think that if we went with carpeting, it would have to be very thin, so the tile wouldn't be wobbly and the tiles would remain locked together. It would need to be an indoor/outdoor carpet because water seeps down under the racedeck during mop cleaning and regular carpet underneath would get mildewed.

What do you guys think?

[ZRWON]

Great minds think in the same direction! I've been thinking of floor runners also. Did you see, and/or price any plain vinyl or rubber runners...the brown or black kind with the lengthwise raised lines. My thought is that it'd be easier to take out to the driveway for hosing down and costs much less. If the car wheels moving on them caused wrinkles, maybe sone spray adheasive would suffice. I like your idea!...Comments please

[viper gt2]

Luckydevil and zrwon:

I did see some black vinyl runners- the ones at HD were really, really thin and I'm not sure how much sound deadening they would provide ($2 per lf , btw) compared to some of the other options. Other stores may sell some that are better suited- I think I have seen some like you are mentioning, but I can't remember where!

I went to another Home Depot and saw 6 foot wide sheets of indoor/outdoor carpeting- thin, well-padded for $2.49 per lf, which would make it cheaper than the similar carpet runners.

Maybe we should buy a couple of samples of carpet runners and indoor/outdoor carpet and try them out with a tile on top to see which one could work best? Time to scope out Lowe's, Orchard, etc too?

[Rex Ruby]

I just don't see how a snap together tile wouldn't let fluids through?
So if you spill an amount of a fluid you'd have to take them up to clean under them?
Then the cheap hollow sound, adding a pad? What happens when the pad gets wet?
It would be $2500 to do my garage, that's way too much for a working garage floor.
Ceramic tile is looking better all the time!

[casaleenie]

I just received some samples of the coin pattern roll out flooring from JNK Products and I think that's the direction I'm heading.
Three rolls 10 X 22 will fit perfect. Going to lay them side to side in a 30' deep garage that's 22' wide. Perfect. Delivered to the garage for just under $1,300.
I'll have it installed in under an hour. I just have to decide on a color. :willy_nil