What luck have you had with BLT floor?

I used to design railcars and we used a coin-pattern rubber from Nora rubber. It wears like iron. Not sure if it is the same thing. Also not sure how it handles jack stands and the like.

Your experiences appreciated.

I am leaning toward the roll-out over tile because of cost and ease of install..

Also how easy to sweep? Do the tread patterns hold dirt/chips?
Thanks

I looked into it and even got some samples. What made me hesitate was mostly that my floor wasn't flat, but also that I worried about the flooring expanding and contracting with heat.

I've seen coin-pattern stuff installed in industrial applications and it's great. But (like you) I'm not sure that this would behave in the same way.

I think you would be disappointed. I've used the BLT stuff in a couple of trailers and I have a chunk of leftover coin-style that I use as a mat in the garage.

It works fine in the trailer, but it isn't all that thick or sturdy, even though I bought the heavier-duty version. Turning a tire on it will make it bunch, even though I used the BLT recommended adhesive (which wasn't very good, BTW). The mat piece I have in the garage never really lies flat and leaking oil and other solvents tend to make it ripple. As Jack says, it does tend to expand and contract a lot with temperature, as well.

It serves its purpose fine in the trailer and the mat protects the garage floor fine, but if you are looking for a sturdy flooring that will stay flat, you probably ought to look into the thick industrial coin tiles.

BTW, the ribbed version of the BLT floor is a nightmare to clean, to answer your other question. **** sticks in every groove and it is hard to mop or broom out. I had it in my first trailer and went to coin in my second because of that. The coin version is much better for cleaning.

stanleyoutdoors said:

I used to design railcars and we used a coin-pattern rubber from Nora rubber. It wears like iron. Not sure if it is the same thing. Also not sure how it handles jack stands and the like.

Your experiences appreciated.

I am leaning toward the roll-out over tile because of cost and ease of install..

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I have been selling the BLT product for over a decade. I have been to the factory and have the product in my garage. It is not a perfect product. It will expand and contract like any flooring. Typically less than tiles and they have a very nice center strip now that allows for the expansion and contraction, or you can use their seam tape.

The ribbed pattern mat being "hard to clean" is a fair point, but the fact that it keeps water, dirt, debris etc from spreading all over your garage is very helpful.

Myself, I like the coin pattern or diamond pattern.

Typical installation is simply rolling the product out. BLT has done a lot of work on their adhesives. If I was going to adhere my floor (which I do not) I would use their quick stick product. It has been used in commercial and industrial jobs around the country and is the adhesive they use on their self adhesive tiles (same link as seam tape). The PSA adhesive that comes in 1 gallon and 5 gallon containers.... Its kind of like garage floor epoxy... the only time you hear about it is when it goes wrong. You have to follow the directions exactly.

BLT flooring is the OEM flooring of choice for many many trailer companies. A BLT floor will/may

• Bunch, especially in 55 Mil if you turn tires at a stand still
• Show tire marks

That said, it was my best selling product when I started in this business and continues to be today. It is an easy DIY product that instantly transforms the garage.

UGH. I forgot to mention Free Samples. http://www.garageflooringllc.com/blt-mat-product-samples/