Race Deck Color Question

[Bass Lake]

I will be installing a RaceDeck floor in a checker board pattern in my 3 car Route 66 Man Cave at a lake house in Indiana with a Red border. I would like to use a Black and White pattern but am concerned about cleaning the white floor looking good. It will be closed down from November until April so no snow, ice or salt will be tracked in. Golf carts will be going in and out during the summer along with normal foot traffic in the "Cave" soda fountain area. Don't have a drain in the floor so not sure how to clean the tile. Graphite is another option if the white tiles are difficult to keep clea.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Conrad:

 

[Nitpicker]

You can have a checkerboard black and white floor for show, or a high traffic ceramic, multi colored floor for all you do. PICK ONE.

Not only dirt, but grit, scratches with just a turn of the steering wheel. Graphite is seriously slippery when wet. If considering, scuff it and seal it.

Talk with a flooring contractor for high rise commercial lobbies They will have a recommendation on the type of durable tile -- but likely will not recommend a pure white.

 

[Garage Flooring]

I will be installing a RaceDeck floor in a checker board pattern in my 3 car Route 66 Man Cave at a lake house in Indiana with a Red border. I would like to use a Black and White pattern but am concerned about cleaning the white floor looking good. It will be closed down from November until April so no snow, ice or salt will be tracked in. Golf carts will be going in and out during the summer along with normal foot traffic in the "Cave" soda fountain area. Don't have a drain in the floor so not sure how to clean the tile. Graphite is another option if the white tiles are difficult to keep clea.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Conrad:

Go Black and Alloy or even better Alloy and Graphite

 

[Bass Lake]

Thanks, for the input I said Graphite which is the name for RaceDeck's gray tile. My floor was painted several time by previous owners and not in good enough shape to paint etc. What are your thoughts about putting the fabric under the floor as some have suggested?
I am concerned about mold should water seep through. Also what is the best saw (blade) to use for cutting the tile?

 

[Garage Flooring]

I said Graphite which is the name for RaceDeck's gray tile.


I am concerned about mold should water seep through. Also what is the best saw (blade) to use for cutting the tile?

RaceDeck has a silver gray(alloy) and a dark gray (graphite). You can get the contrast you want from the white with the alloy against either the graphite or the black. Graphite shows less than black. Think we are saying same thing but just making sure.

Fabric: ABSOLUTELY

Mold / Mildew

In my experience they allow for great airflow and water evaporates. Now if you spill some beer..... clean it up

 

[Bass Lake]

Will go with the alloy and black and thanks for the info. My thoughts were that the fabric would cause mold or mildew is that what you are saying as well?

 

[Shea]

Use the inexpensive synthetic landscape fabric that you can purchase from your local home improvement center. It will not collect mold or mildew, it won't rot, and it dries quickly.

 

[RaceDeck1]

I will be installing a RaceDeck floor in a checker board pattern in my 3 car Route 66 Man Cave at a lake house in Indiana with a Red border. I would like to use a Black and White pattern but am concerned about cleaning the white floor looking good. It will be closed down from November until April so no snow, ice or salt will be tracked in. Golf carts will be going in and out during the summer along with normal foot traffic in the "Cave" soda fountain area. Don't have a drain in the floor so not sure how to clean the tile. Graphite is another option if the white tiles are difficult to keep clea.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Conrad:

If you are going to do black and white and in the setting you describe, I would consider our TuffSHield Diamond or a combination with our FreeFlow in high traffic area where you track in snow and road slop

 

[Bass Lake]

I have decided on the black and alloy pattern with a two foot red border. No FreeFlow because of kids and adults often bare foot or wearing flip flops could get stubbed toes. Also don't want sand building up under the floor and having to be hosed. Would rather sweep or blow the floor and occasionally mop. I will put down the fabric as a noise barrier. Thanks for your response. I have been in contact with Shauna Cameron and she has been very professional, helpful and extremely patient with all my concerns.
Conrad

 

[jamnx]

Is alloy with graphite in a checked pattern enough contrast? Is tuffshield more pricey?

Thanks
Adam

 

[Bass Lake]

You're right, I plan on alloy and black. RaceDeck sent me some samples and they contrast well together as they suggested it would. Don't know about the cost of tufshield but will check it out when I place my order. I have a three car garage so suspect it may be more costly than I want to go but will look at the benefits before making a decision. This is a one time deal so if tufshield is the way to go I just might go that route.

 

[CJDave]

I'm on my FreeFlow with bare feet all summer. No complaints of stubbed toes and easy maintenance. CJDave.

 

[SteveCh]

Is alloy with graphite in a checked pattern enough contrast?

I have the black/graphite and, to my eyes, plenty of contrast.

I also have half the place in Freeflow and cannot imagine how someone could stub a toe. My dogs and I are on it barefoot frequently. Well, the dogs all the time. Very comfortable.

 

[Bass Lake]

Any comments pro or con for installing fabric before RaceDeck, not Freeflow?

 

[RaceDeck1]

Any comments pro or con for installing fabric before RaceDeck, not Freeflow?

not sure what you mean by 'fabric'? we recommend no underlayments with RaceDeck but for the few that do so, we recommend using a synthetic breathable landscape material. Feel free to call us with any questions on your installation. thanks

 

[Rorin67]

In my personal experience, the black will show just as much dirt as white would. My avatar shows my previous garage with a RaceDeck checkered pattern of black and alloy (light grey) tiles. In that garage, the black showed more dirt than the alloy (light grey).

So, in my next/current garage remodel, I am going with a checkered pattern of alloy (light grey) and graphite (dark grey). Yes, the contrast is quite enough as I ordered samples of both to compare in person. I also think it looks classier than my previous build, which is the look I'm going for this time.

Either way, you'll be happy, as these are all great products and make an instant noticeable improvement that everyone comments on!

 

[Rorin67]

I have decided on the black and alloy pattern with a two foot red border.

Very similar to my old garage below. The darker tiles are black, and you can see that they show dust/dirt easily and almost look dark grey (just like a black car shows dirt more easily than a grey car).

 

[Bass Lake]

I was thinking of landscape material, some have said this eliminates floor noise. Not sure if it makes a difference or not, haven't walked on a completed floor.

 

[Bass Lake]

Now you got me thinking, don't have a graphite sample. Since you have done this before do you recommend putting down landscape fabric? The tiles und you picture with your car look black and white are they black and alloy?

 

[CSRPenFab]

I've done 3 RaceDeck garage floors over the years, and on my most recent, I used an underlayment of synthetic landscape fabric. I'd highly recommend it! It really helps quiet down the floor and it's easy to install. My local Sam's Club had large rolls of commercial grade 4' fabric that worked out great.

 

[Bass Lake]

Did a mockup with the graphite and alloy with a red border and am going with your suggestion, it does have a " classier look" Thanks.

 

[Bass Lake]

Thanks for the feedback on the landscape fabric will take your word for it. Can get the same stuff at Costco. Did you tape it down where they meet?

 

[RaceDeck1]

Thanks for the feedback on the landscape fabric will take your word for it. Can get the same stuff at Costco. Did you tape it down where they meet?

there is really no need to tape, the understructure will hold in place.. just make sure you use a breathable synthetic type material ( not solid or paper type)

 

[Bass Lake]

Thanks, I will do that have finally decided on TuffShield in an alloy and graphite pattern with a red border.

 

[Skeetobite]

I used landscape fabric for cosmetic reasons. I didn't want to see the concrete through the freeflow tiles.

 

[dubber]

/\ My vote!....Might be a little biased as its the same as me. My previous garage i had the alloy replaced with a red band between the black and center graphite.

 

[RaceDeck1]

here is a cool Route 66 garage with our Diamond Style RaceDeck flooring

 

[Swissfloors]

Good point on the underlay. We use a product from US Rubber which is 1/8" thick and works very well in dampening the sound and softening up the floor and step. www.usrubber.com or go directly to this link. http://www.usrubber.com/flooring-and-underlayment/quietsound/

 

[RaceDeck1]

We strongly discourage the use of 'rubber' mats or sheets in the residential garage enviroment for many reasons. If you are going to use anything underlayment in the garage, stick with an open mesh synthetic type landscape felt. Another great option is a our patented ShockTower Technology, that not only provides great anti-fatigue, it deadens garage sounds.

With over 40 years of manufacturing modular flooring we learned a few of the issues with rubber floor products
- Strong odor of rubber
- Can react with petro products ( buckle, blister, et)
- Porous, so mold and mildew become an issue
- Does not allow floor to breath, a vapor trap
- Rubber products often contain toxic materials that leach out
- Major expansion and contraction issues.

 

[RaceDeck1]

Your Garage and RaceDeck FreeFlow garage floor came out great! thanks for choosing RaceDeck

 

[Swissfloors]

To put the record straight it is simply not true what is written about the rubber underlay. The TDP program or Tire Derived Products are essential to us using end of life products and recycling. It is our duty to the environment. These products are used for commercial and residential projects across the USA and are safe. We have even performed tests on the recycled rubber products we supply together with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. as well as licensed with Ford, Dodge & John Deere. With 3 State Grants under our belt and an active member on the CRRN (CA Recycled Rubber Network) we should know what we are talking about.

Here are some benefits:
Qualifies for LEED* (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) points under Green Building Council Certifications. Download our LEED Point Guide for more information.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) certified.
Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) certified.
MAS Certified Green
Helps conserve energy
Made of recycled tires
Fully recyclable at end of life
Very low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

 

[Skeetobite]

To put the record straight it is simply not true what is written about the rubber underlay. The TDP program or Tire Derived Products are essential to us using end of life products and recycling. It is our duty to the environment. These products are used for commercial and residential projects across the USA and are safe. We have even performed tests on the recycled rubber products we supply together with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. as well as licensed with Ford, Dodge & John Deere. With 3 State Grants under our belt and an active member on the CRRN (CA Recycled Rubber Network) we should know what we are talking about.

Here are some benefits:
Qualifies for LEED* (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) points under Green Building Council Certifications. Download our LEED Point Guide for more information.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) certified.
Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) certified.
MAS Certified Green
Helps conserve energy
Made of recycled tires
Fully recyclable at end of life
Very low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

You seem to be looking for a fight where none exists. At no time, in my reading of the comments in this thread, did anyone take a swipe at your product.

Someone simply stated that he advises against putting rubber or plastic under floor tile in a garage, and highly recommended a breathable substrate if you feel must have one. Makes perfect sense to me and that's exactly what I did.

I personally put a couple thousand dollars worth of your product in the recycle bin. We can discuss that, if you like.

 

[Swissfloors]

Hello Skeetobite. Not looking for a fight but talking about the product and what is available. We do not make the rubber but we use it where we can to support the recycling effort. Would love to discuss with you about any issues with products you mentioned. Do you have the contact information?

 

[mikeyr]

I went with a B&W pattern in my garage and all white under the 4-post lift, I did that thinking it would reflect light better up under the car when working on it. It worked well but it sure got dirty quick when doing a gearbox change or pulling the pan. When I moved to my new garage I went with Alloy under the lift, kept the B&W everywhere else. Pics of my shop are all over this forum.

 

[RaceDeck1]

I went with a B&W pattern in my garage and all white under the 4-post lift, I did that thinking it would reflect light better up under the car when working on it. It worked well but it sure got dirty quick when doing a gearbox change or pulling the pan. When I moved to my new garage I went with Alloy under the lift, kept the B&W everywhere else. Pics of my shop are all over this forum.

The Alloy is a very popular option, especially in checker designs

 

[Bass Lake]

Just finished my 3 car Man Cave with RaceDeck Tuffshield and could not be happier. I did a checker board Alloy and Graphite pattern with a red border. I did put down a synthetic landscape underlayment as recommended by several in this forum. Would attach a photo but don't know how. Thanks to all of you for your input.

 

[RaceDeck1]

Just finished my 3 car Man Cave with RaceDeck Tuffshield and could not be happier. I did a checker board Alloy and Graphite pattern with a red border. I did put down a synthetic landscape underlayment as recommended by several in this forum. Would attach a photo but don't know how. Thanks to all of you for your input.

I'd love to see your new garage, please email us a copy and thanks for choosing RaceDeck