rfleblancjr
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I live in Michigan, but on a paved road and I don't do any off-roading. Will I regret getting solid tiles versus free flow/vented tiles?
Free-Flow vs. Solid
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Garage Flooring
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Free flow or flow through tiles such as https://www.garageflooringllc.com/ribbed-flow-through-tile/ always have a cleaner appearance and give you a clean dry, safe surface for walking on.
Some people prefer the look of solid tiles and feel they are easier to clean. I know in our showroom the flow through are very easy to clean and always look great.
Some people prefer the look of solid tiles and feel they are easier to clean. I know in our showroom the flow through are very easy to clean and always look great.
RaceDeck1
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Why Choose? with RaceDeck you can use both styles within the same floor
- FreeFlow is great for snowy climates... In my own garage, I have FreeFlow where the daily drivers park and RaceDeck TuffSHield in the work and car storage area 
James-W
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I have the solid tiles, but I don't park the cars in the garage. I use the garage as a workshop and I do mostly woodworking. I find the solid tiles are easy to sweep clean and occasionally I mop the floor. If I used the garage to park the cars in then I would go with free-flow. But for woodworking I like the solid tiles.
I had free flow for 6 years at my previous home in Ontario. In the winter, I found all the sand, silt and dirt would accumulate in the groves of the tiles. Every spring, I had to snap out the tiles where the tires sat in order to clean them and the floor. Just spraying them down with water or a pressure washer did nothing. Not the end of the world, but certainly not ideal. I wouldn't recommend, go with the solid tiles.
On the plus side, the tiles pop out relatively quickly and easily and I kept when I moved (most of them are in my basement now)
I'm going to try epoxy this time around, with a small area of tiles over the epoxy. I like being able to walk on the tiles in the winter without the floor being cold or wet to put the garbage out or whatever.
Organized_Garage
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I have the Free Flow installed in my enclosed trailer. It is susceptible to snow and ice in the winter and mud and sand in the summer- it for sure has met our needs and I love the look of it. I simply vacuum the dirt/sand out a few times each season (mostly summer) and have had no problem gently rinsing it out as the sub-floor is water proof.
RaceDeck1
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Very clean trailer install! Thanks for choosing RaceDeck
CJDave
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After 4 1/2 years I still love my Free Flow. I have never had the silt and grit fill the slots. A good scrubbing and flush with the hose in the spring and all is good to go. My wife's daily driver occupies on side of the garage and my avatar toy the other. Obviously it doesn't see any winter use. Dave R.
Why Choose? with RaceDeck you can use both styles within the same floor
Jorgen,
I'm looking at Racedeck as well. I too live in Michigan and my garage doesn't drain very well toward the door. What would be your advice? Slope the floor toward the door first or just use Racedeck on top of the existing floor? I ask because I'm concerned about water/mold/mildew building up.
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RaceDeck1
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Hi
All of RD garage floors are full-suspension and channeled underneath to allow air, moisture and liquids to flow freely ( not trapping water ). Is do your garage slope in any direction and/or have low spots ( aka bird baths) in the floor. if low spots, you can simply put some leveler on it and then install RD. Give us a call or email with pics and we are happy to help with ideas for you
