Question about Motofloor/Racedeck

[up4speed]

I just received the Motofloor I ordered from Costco. I am a little concerned about the durability over time. Obviously the plastic itself is probably close to bullet proof, but I am more concerned about looks. It is a black/white combo pattern that I will use in my garage that will be used to service my cars as well. I noticed that the white tile seems to scratch very easy with just my finger nail. I would imagine that sand filled shoes will do a number on the finish. I am not to concerned about the scratchmarks b/c that will inevitably happen, I am more concerned with the ability that I can clean the scratch marks. My main question here is: I know that they are going to be a little scratched, but will they be able to be cleaned so the scratch marks are not accented with dirt? Anyone with experience on modular flooring please let me know how you feel. Thanks in advance.

 

[lkirchner]

I just received the Motofloor I ordered from Costco. I am a little concerned about the durability over time. Obviously the plastic itself is probably close to bullet proof, but I am more concerned about looks. It is a black/white combo pattern that I will use in my garage that will be used to service my cars as well. I noticed that the white tile seems to scratch very easy with just my finger nail. I would imagine that sand filled shoes will do a number on the finish. I am not to concerned about the scratchmarks b/c that will inevitably happen, I am more concerned with the ability that I can clean the scratch marks. My main question here is: I know that they are going to be a little scratched, but will they be able to be cleaned so the scratch marks are not accented with dirt? Anyone with experience on modular flooring please let me know how you feel. Thanks in advance.

I installed the motofloor about a year ago and you are correct they will scratch but a good cleaning will make the scratches not as noticeable. The one thing that you should get ready for is the white tiles will stain from your tires and I have yet to find a way to get rid of the stains. I am thinking of putting in 2 rows of black tiles for each side of the cars and get rid of thw white where the tires are.

 

[Burner]

You will over time have some problem with the white getting and staying dirty. White was my only regret with my floor, fortunately I used very little of it.

I am not sure if the Motofloor and RaceDeck brand are equal in terms of durability. I thought that the Motofloor seemed softer, the support structure is definetly not as well built, though it looks reasonable. Maybe Motofloor is softert and therefore scratches easier.

 

[camarosource]

I posted some questions on the Motor Tile. If you could have a look, I would greatly appreciate it: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7784 Thanks