Topic: RaceDeck Garage Floor (Read 7729 times)

Ghost__Rider · « **on:** December 14, 2013, 06:50:05 PM »

Mrs. Santa bought me racedeck garage flooring for my garage. All it cost was a new sofa and love seat for her den....LOL

mjb765 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 14, 2013, 07:35:47 PM »

Very Nice

smkymtnboy · « **Reply #2 on:** December 14, 2013, 07:49:37 PM »

thats is nice! the berries for sure!!!

Hx2 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 14, 2013, 08:08:18 PM »

Very nice! What's under the cover?

1sharprdkg · « **Reply #4 on:** December 14, 2013, 08:21:37 PM »

Good trade...I think! Floor looks great!

Ghost__Rider · « **Reply #5 on:** December 14, 2013, 09:01:27 PM »

That's a 2006 Road King.......Belongs to a friend who is out of the country. I'm baby sitting it.

Buy early · « **Reply #6 on:** December 14, 2013, 09:13:30 PM »

Sweet!

2k · « **Reply #7 on:** December 14, 2013, 09:28:13 PM »

Used the RaceDeck for my trailer floor, holding up well so far, easy to clean. I KNOW you will love it. To bad they don't leak like the old days......you would have it covered!!!

FLHTCUSE7 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 14, 2013, 11:24:56 PM »

Looks great!!

North Georgia Hawg · « **Reply #9 on:** December 14, 2013, 11:54:51 PM »

Very nice! I want to do our garage floor in those. My wife just got a new dining room set AND a table and chair set for the back deck... so I think I should at least get a new garage floor to cover up the crappy oil-stained concrete...

Ken

SG Racer · « **Reply #10 on:** December 15, 2013, 12:14:33 AM »

Very Nice.

05Train · « **Reply #11 on:** December 15, 2013, 12:40:02 AM »

Jealous here.

gadgetz · « **Reply #12 on:** December 15, 2013, 07:44:13 AM »

Quote from: 05train on December 15, 2013, 12:40:02 AM

Jealous here.

x2 to infinity

Great looking floor.

muddypaws · « **Reply #13 on:** December 15, 2013, 07:47:32 AM »

I want it....But we don't need a couch...

2k · « **Reply #14 on:** December 15, 2013, 07:51:15 AM »

Quote from: muddypaws on December 15, 2013, 07:47:32 AM

I want it....But we don't need a couch...

Biased opinon there Muddy, ask your wife if she would like a new couch

SneakyPete · « **Reply #15 on:** December 15, 2013, 09:52:05 AM »

Floor looks great! They have so many options to choose from. Does anyone have any long term experience with this flooring as far as keeping them clean (e.g. tire marks)? While my existing concrete floor has some stains and cracks, I pretty much wash it down yearly with a solution of muratic acid and water and I'm done. Also, is it slippery when wet? Don't need to ride into the garage and lay it down!

ChopperPilot · « **Reply #16 on:** December 15, 2013, 10:58:15 AM »

Great looking floor, I'm looking for options for my floor right now.

D-N-D · « **Reply #17 on:** December 15, 2013, 11:00:05 AM »

That's sweet Brother !!! not a bad deal.

VANAMAL · « **Reply #18 on:** December 15, 2013, 12:10:21 PM »

Now you need a reccesed lift

VANAMAL · « **Reply #19 on:** December 15, 2013, 12:15:12 PM »

owl893 · « **Reply #20 on:** December 15, 2013, 12:20:40 PM »

Quote from: pete_4854 on December 15, 2013, 09:52:05 AM

Floor looks great! They have so many options to choose from. Does anyone have any long term experience with this flooring as far as keeping them clean (e.g. tire marks)? While my existing concrete floor has some stains and cracks, I pretty much wash it down yearly with a solution of muratic acid and water and I'm done. Also, is it slippery when wet? Don't need to ride into the garage and lay it down!

Eight years, 10 X 14 area in orange and black "coin" pattern. Clean is easy, it is made from polyethelene and is nearly indestructible. It IS slippery to some degree, certainly more slippery than acid etched concrete, so ride in slowly if you are coming back with wet tires, but I've never had a problem with it. They have a "grated" pattern that would appear to offer some grip, but it looks like a lot of crap would fall through the grids. Hope this helps,

OWL

ChopperPilot · « **Reply #21 on:** December 15, 2013, 12:24:51 PM »

Great lift set up too!

mark · « **Reply #22 on:** December 15, 2013, 01:01:56 PM »

Quote from: pete_4854 on December 15, 2013, 09:52:05 AM

Floor looks great! They have so many options to choose from. Does anyone have any long term experience with this flooring as far as keeping them clean (e.g. tire marks)? While my existing concrete floor has some stains and cracks, I pretty much wash it down yearly with a solution of muratic acid and water and I'm done. Also, is it slippery when wet? Don't need to ride into the garage and lay it down!

I've had RaceDeck for about 2 yrs. I've never had anything on the tiles that I couldn't get off with Simple Green (except tar - which came off with a solvent). Tires will not leave permanent marks like you see on VCT tiles. The only drawback to RD is - it is a plastic floor, so you can't drag things across the floor that are heavy and have a rough texture. Also, if you have caster wheels that are rough (such as plastic casters that have been rolled repeatedly over rough concrete), these will marr the tile if the caster turns in place. RD also has great customer service and stands behind their product. Check out GarageJournal.com and click on the flooring section. Plenty of info on RD there. Overall, I'm pleased. Pic attached.

VANAMAL · « **Reply #23 on:** December 15, 2013, 01:19:45 PM »

cons= if water gets underneath it will mildew and smell. Slag or hot pieces from grinding or welding will melt it. Jack stand may crush it. Direct sunlight will cause it to swell and buckle. When you walk on it it goes clomp clomp clomp. I still like it mines been down for 6 or 7 years

mjb765 · « **Reply #24 on:** December 15, 2013, 03:01:46 PM »

Quote from: VANAMAL on December 15, 2013, 01:19:45 PM

cons= if water gets underneath it will mildew and smell. Slag or hot pieces from grinding or welding will melt it. Jack stand may crush it. Direct sunlight will cause it to swell and buckle. When you walk on it it goes clomp clomp clomp. I still like it mines been down for 6 or 7 years

So I guess that answers my next question...liquids do get between and underneath the tiles.....so if you spill oil or anti-freeze you are pretty much screwed unless you disassemble the floor?

SneakyPete · « **Reply #25 on:** December 15, 2013, 04:18:29 PM »

Quote from: mjb765 on December 15, 2013, 03:01:46 PM

So I guess that answers my next question...liquids do get between and underneath the tiles.....so if you spill oil or anti-freeze you are pretty much screwed unless you disassemble the floor?

Actually they have a tile with open grids and channels that allow fluids to pass assuming your garage floor is pitched so fluids run out the door. I suppose you could hose it down to help push it out, but that wouldn't work so well with oil.

mark · « **Reply #26 on:** December 15, 2013, 06:45:50 PM »

I wash my cars and bike in the garage and have never had a mold, mildew, or smell issue. RD sits on the floor but has channels built in the bottom to allow for air circulation and drainage. The only jack stands I've seen that damage RD are the ones with sharpe edges. I've sat heavy pointed items on my floor and the indention always goes away. I addressed the "clomp" sound by putting landscape fabric between the floor and tiles. Welding will melt the tiles, but welding is going to damage any floor covering.

Mano · « **Reply #27 on:** December 15, 2013, 07:26:13 PM »

Quote from: VANAMAL on December 15, 2013, 12:15:12 PM

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This is awesome.

Skillet · « **Reply #28 on:** December 15, 2013, 07:39:36 PM »

Floor looks great. Got the same in the bed of my truck.

Ghost__Rider · « **Reply #29 on:** December 15, 2013, 07:50:45 PM »

Quote from: VANAMAL on December 15, 2013, 12:15:12 PM

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That recessed lift is cool as hell. Be a major problem for me too do that.

Hx2 · « **Reply #30 on:** December 15, 2013, 10:26:43 PM »

I love my floor but after ten years there are some high traffic areas that are starting to peel. I think I am going to put RD down in those areas in an effort to preserve the paint as long as possible. I am thinking the larger squares will help reduce water seepage. Just need to come up with a good looking configuration.

Love the in ground lift! Wish I could do that.

j f go · « **Reply #31 on:** December 16, 2013, 10:04:49 PM »

Quote from: 05train on December 15, 2013, 12:40:02 AM

Jealous here.

x2 Damn nice. You better keep that woman happy.

Hx2 · « **Reply #32 on:** January 21, 2014, 06:53:00 PM »

Was at Barrett-Jackson this past weekend and ended up ordering my Racedeck flooring while there. They had a show special of $2.79 per tile, free edges and free shipping. Had to come home and measure how much of the garage I wanted to cover and design my layout. I'll post pics when done next week. Wanted to provide some info on pricing in case anyone else is interested. Can't wait for delivery.

Ghost__Rider · « **Reply #33 on:** January 21, 2014, 10:13:22 PM »

Updated pic of my Racedeck floor and garage.........for some reason the wife says I have OCD??? I just don't understand?

Updated pics

Hx2 · « **Reply #34 on:** January 21, 2014, 11:37:59 PM »

Looks great Ghost_Rider!! Nice update!

D-N-D · « **Reply #35 on:** January 22, 2014, 06:31:42 AM »

Nice Setup !!!

ChopperPilot · « **Reply #36 on:** January 22, 2014, 09:48:26 AM »

Looks awesome to me, probably not OCD maybe OHDD (Obsessive Harley Davidson Disorder)? I will have use your photos as inspiration for my garage.

Hx2 · « **Reply #37 on:** January 28, 2014, 09:28:43 PM »

UPS delivered my Racedeck flooring today. Took about 3 hours to put it down with my wife's help. Love it. Only did half the garage, but the other half epoxy isn't as bad so not as concerned with putting it there. My wife made me buy it while we were at Barrett-Jackson. I think I will keep her.

brassspike · « **Reply #38 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:19:13 PM »

buckles when the garage door is open and sun shines in. Side stand is chewing the surface up some. I've had to put something down to put the stand on.

D-N-D · « **Reply #39 on:** January 29, 2014, 06:02:55 AM »

Looks Great !!!!

Ghost__Rider · « **Reply #40 on:** January 29, 2014, 08:31:43 AM »

Quote from: Hx2 on January 28, 2014, 09:28:43 PM

UPS delivered my Racedeck flooring today. Took about 3 hours to put it down with my wife's help. Love it. Only did half the garage, but the other half epoxy isn't as bad so not as concerned with putting it there. My wife made me buy it while we were at Barrett-Jackson. I think I will keep her.

SWEET!!!

smkymtnboy · « **Reply #41 on:** January 29, 2014, 08:53:53 AM »

anybody out there had one down for a length of time,just wondering how durable and fade resistant it is?

Hx2 · « **Reply #42 on:** January 29, 2014, 01:31:18 PM »

Quote from: smkymtnboy on January 29, 2014, 08:53:53 AM

anybody out there had one down for a length of time,just wondering how durable and fade resistant it is?

Racedeck flooring has a 15 year warranty, and on another forum I've read they are very good about replacing any tiles that get stained or damaged. My garage floor doesn't see a lot of sunlight, and I generally don't keep the bikes on the side stands, so I am fairly confident these will look good for the long haul. My goal was to protect the epoxy paint from any further damage, and if I decide to move I can take my floor with me. Whoever buys the house gets a floor in great shape and I get to keep my new floor. A win-win.

I am in no way affiliated with Racedeck, just a guy that likes their flooring.

smkymtnboy · « **Reply #43 on:** January 29, 2014, 01:34:58 PM »

Quote from: Hx2 on January 29, 2014, 01:31:18 PM

Racedeck flooring has a 15 year warranty, and on another forum I've read they are very good about replacing any tiles that get stained or damaged. My garage floor doesn't see a lot of sunlight, and I generally don't keep the bikes on the side stands, so I am fairly confident these will look good for the long haul. My goal was to protect the epoxy paint from any further damage, and if I decide to move I can take my floor with me. Whoever buys the house gets a floor in great shape and I get to keep my new floor. A win-win.

I am in no way affiliated with Racedeck, just a guy that likes their flooring.

thanks, the replacement tiles sounds real nice unless its the one in the middle of the floor or will it just snap in also?

Hx2 · « **Reply #44 on:** January 29, 2014, 02:02:28 PM »

Quote from: smkymtnboy on January 29, 2014, 01:34:58 PM

thanks, the replacement tiles sounds real nice unless its the one in the middle of the floor or will it just snap in also?

Snapping them in is easy. Removing them not as easy. Not sure how hard it will be to remove a middle one. The hardest part of the job was disassembling the ones that were connected (they come with four joined together, I am assuming for easier shipping). Only took a few seconds and a screwdriver once I got the hang of it, but I did them all from the bottom. Ghost_Rider changed out some of his middle tiles, maybe he can educate us on removing a center tile??

Ghost__Rider · « **Reply #45 on:** January 29, 2014, 02:44:43 PM »

Quote from: smkymtnboy on January 29, 2014, 01:34:58 PM

thanks, the replacement tiles sounds real nice unless its the one in the middle of the floor or will it just snap in also?

Very simple to change them.

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