RaceDeck FreeFlow S.E. Michigan

[kngelv]

Does anyone have a FreeFlow setup that they would let me see up close? Still debating and finally saw a garage with the regular diamond. Would really to see it in a full garage versus a few tiles.

James

 

[CJDave]

I'm a half hour north of Cincinnati if you want to make the trip. CJDave.

 

[993cabfan]

I'm probably installing it in my garage in March (SE Michigan). Got a quote, just waiting on samples to decide final color. I'll post back here when done in case you're still interested in seeing.

 

[CJDave]

Absolutely. Free Flow, diamond tread or coin top? Good luck. CJDave.

 

[993cabfan]

Going with Free Flow. Keeping it simple with just one color throughout (as I think Free Flow gives a nice checkerboard effect on its own). Trying to decide between Graphite and Alloy. Leaning towards Graphite.

 

[CJDave]

My 1969 Mach 1 is red with the blackout hood treatment so I went with red and black with graphite to break up the pattern. The 1'x1' pattern is very busy in my opinion so I went with a 2'x2' pattern. Love it. CJDave.

 

[kelpaso1]

Freeflow tiles are IMO not good for a working garage. All the dirt gets down below the tiles and you have to pull them up to clean all the dirt. Yes they look cool but I would never use them in my garage.

 

[kngelv]

The whole “working garage“ thing escapes me on this site. It reminds me of ”power user” on computer message boards. I have multiple samples of different tile styles made of polypropylene and pvc. I have doused them with chemicals, dirt, sand, dry sweep etc. I think the only thing I can say for sure is pvc is a bad idea if you have vehicles with tires going in and out regularly. You are going to get stains unless you want black. Sure dirt falls below the freeflow but you can vacuum it up and flush out the rest with water. Regular plastic tiles get dull pretty quick and the shiny TuffShield gets a lot of fine scratches over time. Solid tiles can be vacuumed swept, mopped or washed. I have my nine sample tiles right in front of a workbench and I make a point of walking over them when going in and out of the garage. They have been sitting there for over a year and I clean them every month or so. The free flow are the only ones that look pretty much like I just bought them while the other have little stains and a duller look to them.

James

 

[CJDave]

As I have said numerous times "match the floor to the intended use of the garage." CJDave.

 

[mepstein]

Call Racedeck, get a couple (free) samples. Throw them down on your garage floor and see if you like them. The plastic tiles aren’t great for every situation but they work for a lot of people, look great and go down in an easy afternoon.

If a sample tile isn’t good enough, buy 10 or 20 of them. It’s not a lot of money to see if you can live with them for the next 10+ years.

 

[993cabfan]

I've got a couple samples coming. As you can see from title of this thread (not trying to hijack the OP) - it's for a garage in SE Michigan. Right now slushy coming into garage daily from cars and making floor wet. I like the idea of Free Flow tile so the slush can fall through. I plan to use a blower and/or shop vac after winter to clean out under tile.

 

[CSRPenFab]

I've got a couple samples coming. As you can see from title of this thread (not trying to hijack the OP) - it's for a garage in SE Michigan. Right now slushy coming into garage daily from cars and making floor wet. I like the idea of Free Flow tile so the slush can fall through. I plan to use a blower and/or shop vac after winter to clean out under tile.

Spot on. I’ve got 1,000 sq ft of FreeFlow down and it handled a very snowy Dec. with 3 cars in/out of garage like a champ. A quick hit with a shop vac and/or hose and it looks new again. No need to pull up the tiles to clean it.

 

[Crowbarman55]

You can also mix Free Flow and solid tiles. You can put the Free Flow from the door up to the point where the car stops. Or you could put solid down and use Free Flow just wear the tires roll. Lots of options of how you can mix the two.
Todd

 

[RaceDeck1]

You can also mix Free Flow and solid tiles. You can put the Free Flow from the door up to the point where the car stops. Or you could put solid down and use Free Flow just wear the tires roll. Lots of options of how you can mix the two.
Todd

That is a really popular design option with many customers ( and my own garage)

 

[Ohio Auto]

I live in Northwest Ohio ... message me if you're still interested ... about 40 minutes east of Toledo.

 

[kngelv]

PM sent.

James

 

[993cabfan]

Just put mine down over the weekend. PM me if you'd like to see. Happy to show you.

 

[RaceDeck1]

let's see it

 

[993cabfan]

Here you go! Wanted a clean look so Graphite free-flow.

 

[kngelv]

I just wanted to thank 993cabfan for being kind enough to let me see his floor in person. There is a guy in my subdivision with the RaceDeck Diamond and I have seen a few others but 993cabfan was the first FreeFlow garage I have been in. I have finally decided to go ahead and make a purchase on Monday. I noticed right away how there was none of the click-clack sound I heard with solid tiles and how you could not really see the concrete unless you were looking straight down.

James

 

[RaceDeck1]

NICE!

 

[993cabfan]

Happy to help! Enjoy your RaceDeck and be sure to post a picture when installed.