Racedeck in action

[q20v]

Here are some random Racedeck pictures. I hear a lot of people say "You can't use Racedeck in a working garage...." or "Oh you wouldn't want to spill anything on that!"... welllll I have been!

Oil. The paper towel did not keep any oil off the floor.

More oil. Did a couple drops make it through the seams.. Not likely. If a small amount did, I don't care. It's a garage and the floor beneath will be 100 times cleaner than if I hadn't put a floor down in the first place.

Jack stands. If I think about it I'll throw some OSB squares under them, doesn't always happen tho. I also use the hydraulic jack right on the floor.

Chemicals. I've also degreased an engine bay in the garage. It was at night so I just opened the garage a couple inches to let the water / crud run out. WD-40, penetrant, brake cleaner, brake fluid, gear oil, it all wipes up in seconds.

I used the seam between tiles to guide the blade of the knife that cut this vapor barrier.

These new tires have been sitting on the tiles for almost a month now.

Drywall

I also dragged this old monster out from under the car.

During the garage reno I've dragged the work bench, tool box, bbq, saw, transmission.... back and forth about a hundred times. All in all it's holding up really well; it obviously has some battle scars here and there, but they aren't noticeable unless you crouch down and look for them. I have had zero issues with chemicals / oil / tires discoloring the tiles. It is also MUCH nicer to crawl around on compared to bare concrete, especially in the cold! Sweeping up is easy and quick, and when it's wet I haven't noticed that it is slippery. And last but not least, everyone who has walked into the garage has commented on the floor.
All to say, thumbs up Racedeck, great product!

 

[q20v]

Anybody else have pictures of racedeck abuse??

 

[tncatadjuster]

Looks like it is working for you and that is who counts. No one product can cover all bases, but for your application it's perfect.

 

[tncatadjuster]

double trouble

 

[mikeyr]

yup, I have some.

AND lastly, my NEW garage, see all the **** in the back room ? It all got moved in after the paint was dry. A good thing about Racedeck tiles, is they move from one garage to the other, I know I should have cleaned them before putting them back down.

 

[kgmunro]

That is excellent guys...really helps me to make up my mind to want this product more!!

 

[Interex]

That is excellent guys...really helps me to make up my mind to want this product more!!

X2! Lets see more pics of these taking abuse!

 

[RaceDeck1]

q20v - You are cruel & sadistic - I am happy to see that you are exercising your RaceDeck floor and its holing up to the task

 

[glsmaverick]

I am budgeting for garage flooring right now and I have one question about it thats been bugging me.

How easy is it to roll things on the floor? An engine stand with engine? A car on wheel casters? Things of that nature. Sorry to jack the thread....

 

[q20v]

glsmaverick - I have no problem rolling things around. I've been moving the tool box and transmission (on a transmission jack) back and forth over the past few weeks, and have no issues. The 'diamonds' are low profile enough to easily roll things over, but still provide some grip when the item is at rest.

Jorgen - I've only had the floor down for a few months and have just begun finishing the garage. Give me a couple more months, then I'll have some 'real' abuse to report.

 

[KM1013]

Refreshing to see somebody using his floor well as a floor and not just a resting place for pretty things. Job well done. Question: which colors if any do you feel are a better choice in the long run? Basically which still look good inspite of the use they've been getting.

 

[nolatoolguy]

I wonder how it will do in a year. After its seen work every single day 15 hours a day

 

[TONE]

We had Racedeck in my old sign company. Had it for 6 years or so. And a sign company is just about as hard on a floor as anything.

Ive had my personal Racedeck for around 8 years. Its been in two homes.

I love the stuff

 

[overdriv]

In the winter, do you pull your cars into the garage with a racedeck floor? How do you get the water out from under it??

 

[TONE]

overdriv...............

I pull my cars in with mud, snow, slush, and everything else.

We did the same thing at the sign shop. And when we moved locations 6 years later and pulled the floor up the concrete was actually very clean. Just a little dirt here and there. But nothing much at all.

 

[overdriv]

overdriv...............

I pull my cars in with mud, snow, slush, and everything else.

We did the same thing at the sign shop. And when we moved locations 6 years later and pulled the floor up the concrete was actually very clean. Just a little dirt here and there. But nothing much at all.

Did you have a floor drain? Where did the water go?

 

[TONE]

Neither my shop or the house garage has a drain.............

However, the floor is pitched slightly so water runs out the overhead door. Most garages and homes require to be poured this way.

The tiles just allow the water to flow out.

 

[RaceDeck1]

If your garage has a pitch to it, the water will simply flow out. Also, if you do have dips where water could puddle on your concrete sub-floor...you should have no issue either as RaceDeck is a full suspension flooring standing 1/2" tall with channels for air to flow ( 3/4" on REVotlution style).