RaceDeck gets rave reviews!

[CSRPenFab]

For Halloween last night, we had the garage open so we could watch the MNF game while enjoying the fire pit on the driveway and handing out treats. Our neighborhood gets a huge turnout, and we had over 300 kids in 2 hours. The funniest thing was all the fathers who wanted to walk into the garage to check out my RaceDeck FreeFlow floor. I had at least a dozen who had questions and absolutely loved the floor. Makes me think I should open a business installing RaceDeck in my neighborhood!

 

[kngelv]

RaceDeck would sell a lot more floors if people could actually see it in person easier. I delayed my purchase for years because a sample just does not have the same effect as walking on a whole floor. One of the best things I ever did in my garage. The people putting epoxy and similar coatings down must outnumber the tiled floor people by 50 to 1 on this site.

James

 

[Jinks]

I have two garages with tiled floors. I've heard nothing but praise for the several years I've owned them. Every one says they're the best garage floors they've ever seen. The odd thing is that out of all the praise I get about them only one person has taken the time & effort to do one of their own. A brother-in-law that took some time & did a real nice job of upgrading his garage. People are quick to praise, but not so quick to work..........

 

[joel_400]

I actually used it in our basement as well. Originally it had asbestos flooring and everybody said just leave it alone and you won't have to worry about it. So we covered it with weed barrier and put the diamond plate racedeck over top. It turned out fantastic. Also the weed barrier made it a bit quieter to walk on. Without it it was "clicky" to walk on.
Joel

 

[16again]

RaceDeck in my second garage. Would never use anything else!

 

[RaceDeck1]

Thank you for choosing RaceDeck and sharing this great story... I have shared with the team here at RaceDeck, smiles for miles

 

[Kylersk]

How's it been getting debris out from in between the slots? I have a small 6 x 7 section in my garage. Mostly the diamond top but I think maybe 5 squares of the freeflow and they are filled with debris. I tried vacuuming and that didn't work. Only thing I can think of is pulling them up.

 

[Crowbarman55]

Great story.
Todd

 

[CSRPenFab]

How's it been getting debris out from in between the slots? I have a small 6 x 7 section in my garage. Mostly the diamond top but I think maybe 5 squares of the freeflow and they are filled with debris. I tried vacuuming and that didn't work. Only thing I can think of is pulling them up.

I’ve had no issues getting debris out with a good shop vac.

 

[rsparks64]

For Halloween last night, we had the garage open so we could watch the MNF game while enjoying the fire pit on the driveway and handing out treats. Our neighborhood gets a huge turnout, and we had over 300 kids in 2 hours. The funniest thing was all the fathers who wanted to walk into the garage to check out my RaceDeck FreeFlow floor. I had at least a dozen who had questions and absolutely loved the floor. Makes me think I should open a business installing RaceDeck in my neighborhood!

Nice floor. If you have been good maybe Santa will bring you a car to put in the garage.

 

[CSRPenFab]

Nice floor. If you have been good maybe Santa will bring you a car to put in the garage.

Oh, Santa has been pretty good on the car situation. Currently there's a Tesla Model Y Performance, Porsche Boxster S, and Audi Q5 in the garage. Once the ship gets here, that Audi Q5 is going away to make room for a new beast, a 2023 Audi SQ8 twin turbo v8.

 

[rharman]

@CSRPenFab - I'm just curious... You have no qualms about having the garage open and all that traffic able to check out your stuff all night?

Maybe I'm paranoid but that just scares the devil out of me.

BTW.... Garage looks great!

 

[CSRPenFab]

@CSRPenFab - I'm just curious... You have no qualms about having the garage open and all that traffic able to check out your stuff all night?

Maybe I'm paranoid but that just scares the devil out of me.

BTW.... Garage looks great!

In my former So CA home I would have had concerns. Here in Idaho, it‘s not an issue.

 

[bluedog225]

How's it been getting debris out from in between the slots? I have a small 6 x 7 section in my garage. Mostly the diamond top but I think maybe 5 squares of the freeflow and they are filled with debris. I tried vacuuming and that didn't work. Only thing I can think of is pulling them up.

This is my question also. Sawdust, metal shavings, etc. I don’t want it to fill up with junk.

 

[InjectorService]

I'm curious about this as well. It seems these would plug up with debris. We have a gravel driveway, and I can't emagine trying to clean that out, or do you just pressure wash it?

Also has anyone done a price comparison between racedeck and epoxy?

 

[CSRPenFab]

I'm curious about this as well. It seems these would plug up with debris. We have a gravel driveway, and I can't emagine trying to clean that out, or do you just pressure wash it?

Also has anyone done a price comparison between racedeck and epoxy?

I'm not sure I'd want gravel real close to the FreeFlow tiles without having to constantly chase stones between the ribs. For my garage, a shop vac gets 90% of the debris and occasionally I'll have to fish something out of the tiles.

As far as cost comparison to epoxy, I'd say the tile are much cheaper. I did my 1,000 sq. ft. garage for right around $3,000 all in, so $3/sq. ft. Compare that to the going rate of a good epoxy job around here at $7/sq. ft at least.

 

[Crowbarman55]

I'm not sure I'd want gravel real close to the FreeFlow tiles without having to constantly chase stones between the ribs. For my garage, a shop vac gets 90% of the debris and occasionally I'll have to fish something out of the tiles.

As far as cost comparison to epoxy, I'd say the tile are much cheaper. I did my 1,000 sq. ft. garage for right around $3,000 all in, so $3/sq. ft. Compare that to the going rate of a good epoxy job around here at $7/sq. ft at least.

The tiles seem to have a lower failure rate too.
With epoxy, you must have perfect conditions and prep before you install. And it takes longer to install and dry before use.
With tiles all you do is make room to start, sweep or blow off the floor, place them down and move your stuff back in place. Each tile type(solid or freeflow) has it's good and bad aspects.
Todd

 

[CSRPenFab]

The tiles seem to have a lower failure rate too.
With epoxy, you must have perfect conditions and prep before you install. And it takes longer to install and dry before use.
With tiles all you do is make room to start, sweep or blow off the floor, place them down and move your stuff back in place. Each tile type(solid or freeflow) has it's good and bad aspects.
Todd

Exactly! That's the beauty of tiles. I was able to do 1,000 sq. ft in an afternoon, working at a leisurely beer drinking pace. I was able to move half the garage sheeite to one side, lay down the tiles, and then move stuff back over to the tiled half. Easy peasy and definitely quicker than a coating.

 

[dglennon]

I'm curious about the "feel" of the free flow without shoes? We are considering tiles (vs. epoxy) in a garage at our lake cottage and suspect there will be heavy foot traffic without shoes. Trying to decide between the free-flow style and the coin pattern regular tiles. I am concerned that the coin ones as full tiles are going to be subject to more expansion/contraction (temp can be 100 in summer, -15 in winter). Thanks.

 

[CSRPenFab]

I'm curious about the "feel" of the free flow without shoes? We are considering tiles (vs. epoxy) in a garage at our lake cottage and suspect there will be heavy foot traffic without shoes. Trying to decide between the free-flow style and the coin pattern regular tiles. I am concerned that the coin ones as full tiles are going to be subject to more expansion/contraction (temp can be 100 in summer, -15 in winter). Thanks.

The solid tiles definitely expand more. I had Diamond tiles in my prior CA garage with temps well over 100 and the floor would buckle a bit in one area in full sun. No issue with the FreeFlow. I find no issue walking barefoot on FreeFlow tiles. Kind of like those massaging slip on clogs.

 

[Sumboodie]

Seems like a fire hazard to me.

 

[Crowbarman55]

Seems like a fire hazard to me.

Just about anything can burn.
Todd

 

[RaceDeck1]

Seems like a fire hazard to me.

Really not true and in fact, much safer than other alternatives for flooring ( wood, rubber, etc). RaceDeck's raw materials are 'non-combustable' and self- extinguishing material ( class 1 ). With 100's of millions feet manufactured and sold over 20+ years, we have not seen a single issue.. With that said, I am sure someone can figure out a way to burn anything

 

[Sumboodie]

Really not true and in fact, much safer than other alternatives for flooring ( wood, rubber, etc). RaceDeck's raw materials are 'non-combustable' and self- extinguishing material ( class 1 ). With 100's of millions feet manufactured and sold over 20+ years, we have not seen a single issue.. With that said, I am sure someone can figure out a way to burn anything

It handles metal work ok?

 

[snew76]

How do things roll on it? I use a detail seat and a motorcycle dolly and was wondering how the free flow floor does with that stuff.

 

[CSRPenFab]

How do things roll on it? I use a detail seat and a motorcycle dolly and was wondering how the free flow floor does with that stuff.

No problem at all. I have a cheapie Harbor Fright rolling stool that rolls just fine. My big roller box and a DeWalt T-stack box with larger casters roll even easier. Not quite as smooth as my prior diamond tile floor, but still easy enough to roll stuff around the shop on FreeFlow tiles.

 

[ad244]

Im just thinking about all the trash thats going to fall between those cracks & oil leaks which I'd try and clean. I like the flow through but would likely go for one of the other offerings. Looks good though!

 

[mudnducs]

Ditto.
Does it stand up to machine shop work (very hot, very sharp metal chips, abrasive dust from grinders, slag from acetylene torches or welders etc)?