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Racedeck in Vancouver, BC
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PDM
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doubt any good wholesalers in Vancouver for that kind of product..... (the homeshow had a few company's that sell, but never inquired on price as I'm doing epoxy or coating in my build)
Much cheaper to buy online through US distributors, and have shipped to Point Roberts or Blaine and import yourself.
Even with the dollar, it's likely going to be cheaper especially this weekend with all the Black Friday sales down south.
don
Much cheaper to buy online through US distributors, and have shipped to Point Roberts or Blaine and import yourself.
Even with the dollar, it's likely going to be cheaper especially this weekend with all the Black Friday sales down south.
don
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Not sure about importing procedures but GarageFlooringLLC is having a Black Friday sale on their TrueLock HD ribbed tile that I’m about 98% certain is just rebranded RaceDeck FreeFlow.
Pricing hasn’t been released yet but the current sale price is $2.69/sq. ft. so I’m hoping it’s even cheaper than that.
Pricing hasn’t been released yet but the current sale price is $2.69/sq. ft. so I’m hoping it’s even cheaper than that.
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Thanks for the feedback guys. With my local contact in Vancouver giving me a "deal" at $10,683 for 3 bays with edges - I'm saying no thank you. Total rip off if you ask me.
How much is that per square foot ? If I remember correct I paid just over $2 usd per sq/ft
PDM
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any reason why you want that much Racedeck ?
Why not Epoxy ?
I had originally wanted to put Polyaspartic down on my 1600 square foot garage I'm building in Coquitlam at the moment..... but thinking of doing epoxy.
Buddy in North Van just did his 2500 sqft shop floor including renting and grinding for just over $1K. (he got material just over cost)
I had originally paid close to $8K on my 3800 sqft shop in Burnaby back in 2004, but was super happy with epoxy for a commercial race shop.(that included stripping of old glued down tile and shot blasting with metal beads to roughen and clean up my old shop's floor before they applied the epoxy.)
The beauty of epoxy is you can install yourself with roller and brushes as long as you don't mind mixing the components and can deal with the grinding to roughen up the surface for proper adhesion.
Racedeck is not very jack or heavy rolling cart friendly......
don
Why not Epoxy ?
I had originally wanted to put Polyaspartic down on my 1600 square foot garage I'm building in Coquitlam at the moment..... but thinking of doing epoxy.
Buddy in North Van just did his 2500 sqft shop floor including renting and grinding for just over $1K. (he got material just over cost)
I had originally paid close to $8K on my 3800 sqft shop in Burnaby back in 2004, but was super happy with epoxy for a commercial race shop.(that included stripping of old glued down tile and shot blasting with metal beads to roughen and clean up my old shop's floor before they applied the epoxy.)
The beauty of epoxy is you can install yourself with roller and brushes as long as you don't mind mixing the components and can deal with the grinding to roughen up the surface for proper adhesion.
Racedeck is not very jack or heavy rolling cart friendly......
don
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Don - thanks for your comments. I have technically 5 garages at my home. 2 in the lower floor where the real work gets done - where I hang out the most and where my hoist is. On top of that is a 3 car garage that is just for storing. I was hoping to focus on the working garage first because I like hanging out in there - TV, music and I'm always wrenching on something.
I have gone back and forth on Epoxy and the only reason I wanted RaceDeck was for the better visuals. Epoxy is definitely something to consider because of the cost factor. I'm very comfortable with putting the Epoxy down myself.
The local contact I have was quoting me just over $9 for 1 12"x 12" tile which I thought was excessive (before taxes and shipping). I have the same concerns about the jacking and heavy carts. I do a fair amount of engine swaps but use the hoist as much as I can for the heavy lifting.
I have gone back and forth on Epoxy and the only reason I wanted RaceDeck was for the better visuals. Epoxy is definitely something to consider because of the cost factor. I'm very comfortable with putting the Epoxy down myself.
The local contact I have was quoting me just over $9 for 1 12"x 12" tile which I thought was excessive (before taxes and shipping). I have the same concerns about the jacking and heavy carts. I do a fair amount of engine swaps but use the hoist as much as I can for the heavy lifting.
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dubber
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I'm in Ottawa and ordered twice directly from RaceDeck in the states. I had them shipped for free to a local border UPS center and went to grab them from there. Major savings realized with the effort.
PDM
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Sikorsky...afaik Polyaspartic is more durable than epoxy for scuffing and scratches ...and is used in high traffic commercial buildings like Costco, supermarkets etc. It's a thinner coating but may require professional application with proper equipment as it cures as fast as 10-15 minutes - so it can trap air bubbles and not cure properly if not applied properly. It also is more expensive than Epoxy. Polyaspartic also can be more slippery when wet, so additives are needed if the floor will get wet (sand/grit)
Epoxy is like it implies....2 part (catalyst and resin) that cures over time much like epoxy glue. Easier to apply but still requires a rough surface to adhere properly, so may require grinding or shot peening to reduce lift and peeling. Both available through all commercial coating companies... (I use Brock White out of Burnaby)
I'm researching Polyaspartic cost material wise vs epoxy, but I'm trying to determine how much more difficult it is to apply. All I know is Polyaspartic is extremely scuff resistant, chemical resistant and pretty much is usable next day.
Epoxy you have to let cure, so it can be up to a week depending on the humidity and how you mix it. (that's my only issue if I don't coat my garage and shop floor after we pour next week....as I'll have to remove all my equipment (3 hoists) and heavy shop equipment if I wish to grind and coat later on. I can likely place items onto the concrete within a few days even as wet as it is in town this week.....but to epoxy coat - I may have to wait substantially longer before I grind and then lay epoxy and then wait for it to cure. (we are in a time-sensitive reno stage where I don't have the luxury of waiting for weeks before I can move in)
The biggest concern I know as far as epoxy is you do have to thoroughly clean and roughen the surface you are applying to - even fresh concrete as it needs an aggressive surface to bite to. Once it's down, it's extremely durable..... (I had it in my shop in Burnaby for 12 years and it never peeled or chipped) I did have a small amount of sand sprinkled on top of my epoxy to reduce any slipperyness.
All those that run Racedeck and others on RRAX (race forum I frequent ) all voice the same concerns about jacks, dollies and hoists don't roll the greatest over it.
With epoxy in my old shop I regularly used GoJack dollies and floor jacks to move race cars around with zero issues or scarring. Very easy to clean (mop and bucket for any major spills) and power blower or broom to clean up loose dirt.
Racedeck you have to lift and remove if you spill any oil or solvents and then pressure/wash before you re-install.
don
Epoxy is like it implies....2 part (catalyst and resin) that cures over time much like epoxy glue. Easier to apply but still requires a rough surface to adhere properly, so may require grinding or shot peening to reduce lift and peeling. Both available through all commercial coating companies... (I use Brock White out of Burnaby)
I'm researching Polyaspartic cost material wise vs epoxy, but I'm trying to determine how much more difficult it is to apply. All I know is Polyaspartic is extremely scuff resistant, chemical resistant and pretty much is usable next day.
Epoxy you have to let cure, so it can be up to a week depending on the humidity and how you mix it. (that's my only issue if I don't coat my garage and shop floor after we pour next week....as I'll have to remove all my equipment (3 hoists) and heavy shop equipment if I wish to grind and coat later on. I can likely place items onto the concrete within a few days even as wet as it is in town this week.....but to epoxy coat - I may have to wait substantially longer before I grind and then lay epoxy and then wait for it to cure. (we are in a time-sensitive reno stage where I don't have the luxury of waiting for weeks before I can move in)
The biggest concern I know as far as epoxy is you do have to thoroughly clean and roughen the surface you are applying to - even fresh concrete as it needs an aggressive surface to bite to. Once it's down, it's extremely durable..... (I had it in my shop in Burnaby for 12 years and it never peeled or chipped) I did have a small amount of sand sprinkled on top of my epoxy to reduce any slipperyness.
All those that run Racedeck and others on RRAX (race forum I frequent ) all voice the same concerns about jacks, dollies and hoists don't roll the greatest over it.
With epoxy in my old shop I regularly used GoJack dollies and floor jacks to move race cars around with zero issues or scarring. Very easy to clean (mop and bucket for any major spills) and power blower or broom to clean up loose dirt.
Racedeck you have to lift and remove if you spill any oil or solvents and then pressure/wash before you re-install.
don
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wreckerboy
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I've just been down this road myself and am choosing Racedeck over epoxy in large part because of expedience. I live in the northeast and the weather has decidedly turned colder here. Given that epoxy finishes and the like are very sensitive to proper floor prep, and a large part of that is temperature dependent, I can't wait until spring to have the proper conditions in my unheated stand alone shop. Dollar for dollar the costs are about the same.
As mentioned by PDM above (greetings from teh Sandbox), there are limitations concerning weight loading in small areas, and I'm planning on taking the proper precautions when working with jacks and the like. We'll see how much of a PIA that proves to be.
As mentioned by PDM above (greetings from teh Sandbox), there are limitations concerning weight loading in small areas, and I'm planning on taking the proper precautions when working with jacks and the like. We'll see how much of a PIA that proves to be.
dubber
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In regards to PDM's comment, while i use a mat as a buffer between a car jack and the floor to protect it, i actually find it easier to roll things along the surface. Its odd but true.
@e91kiter
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Looking for Racedeck Freeflow tiles in Vancouver. Wanted to know if anyone has some good contacts. Called a few places - asking some premium prices.
If you're open to other companies other then Racedeck, Swisstrax has a similar product called Ribtrax. Swisstrax Canada is local to you in Vancouver and they have very good prices now. I'm very pleased with with my install, you can check out some pics in my build thread here.
RaceDeck1
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Hi
Drop us a line and we can get you set up in CAN.
Have a great weekend
Drop us a line and we can get you set up in CAN.
Have a great weekend