SCMedic Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 So we are building a new house that will be ready in February. We have a two car garage that I've been exploring some of the different flooring options for. It's roughly 20'x24', detached garage...I have a ton of ideas for some things I would like to do with it. But I was just curious about any fellow detailers who have experience with any of the flooring options. I am kind of wanting to stay away from the epoxy flooring options. I've gotten a quote on the Swisstrax, and it seemed very reasonable. About ready to pull the trigger...just looking for any pros/cons that anyone with experience has seen?? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I went with Racedek great USA made product with great customer service. Call Jennifer ( tell her that Chris Toth sent you) at Racedek and get a price from her before you buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Here's a few pics.... jessewsmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCMedic Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 I went with Racedek great USA made product with great customer service. Call Jennifer ( tell her that Chris Toth sent you) at Racedek and get a price from her before you buy. Thanks Chris!!! I will do that!!! How do items like jack stands, creepers, etc move across the FreeFlow tile from Racedeck?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_pappy Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 (edited) I had an epoxy floor put down 5 years ago and really love it. Maybe use something like Racedeck, etc right where you stand at a work bench. Pretty easy to wipe up spills, and mop clean occasionally. Bruce Edited December 27, 2015 by b_pappy LFairbanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCMedic Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 Thanks Bruce, I was trying to stay away from the epoxy floor, but garages I have seen with the epoxy floor look amazing!! Just like yours...gorgeous. If you don't mind me asking, what was the cost involved? Difficult prepping the floors yourself? Thanks!! b_pappy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Thanks Chris!!! I will do that!!! How do items like jack stands, creepers, etc move across the FreeFlow tile from Racedeck??The only change that I made was I bought round bace jack stands. Everything else rolls and works fine. Also if you are a member of the forum garagejournal you will get a discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 We like the Race Deck as well. Thing I really like about it, when you drive a filthy, snow dripping car in the garage, the crud runs through it, instead of just sitting on the surface we step on before getting into and out of the vehicles. Dan@Adams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco1 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 (edited) So we are building a new house that will be ready in February. We have a two car garage that I've been exploring some of the different flooring options for. It's roughly 20'x24', detached garage...I have a ton of ideas for some things I would like to do with it. But I was just curious about any fellow detailers who have experience with any of the flooring options. I am kind of wanting to stay away from the epoxy flooring options. I've gotten a quote on the Swisstrax, and it seemed very reasonable. About ready to pull the trigger...just looking for any pros/cons that anyone with experience has seen?? Thanks!! I went with Modutile.. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjw0YL-g_3JAhWKHD4KHUVRBJYQFggeMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modutile.com%2F&usg=AFQjCNEfmPVmeBxth-PeLF5egMJ9LvTRRQ I rec'd samples from both racedeck and modutile. I liked racedeck better but not more than double the price better. 32x28 garage R/D was going to be $3600 plus. Modutile was $1600. Same material both made in the USA Here's a pic of mine... Edited December 27, 2015 by bosco1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco1 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 We like the Race Deck as well. Thing I really like about it, when you drive a filthy, snow dripping car in the garage, the crud runs through it, instead of just sitting on the surface we step on before getting into and out of the vehicles. Modutile has this style also. I used it some in my design. The Red and Black tiles are this type in my pictures. I went with the 'coin' style where I actually park my cars. These tiles are Gray in my pictures... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco1 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 My thought was easier to clean up on top of the tile instead of underneath it. My cars are fair weather cars for the most part though...Some do tend to leak alittle fluid now and then ;-) LFairbanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 My thought was easier to clean up on top of the tile instead of underneath it. That would be my thought too. It could be a lot of work to clean underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 My floor stays pretty clean underneath, when I wash my cars the floor gets washed to. The FreeFlow is designed so water can flow under it. If I get a lot of winter junk underneath I can take out the center part where my truck sets drag it out in the driveway and clean it and the floor.....I do this once every couple years. No big deal. BrianT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Thanks Chris for the explanation on cleaning under it. I was going yo ask that question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_pappy Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Thanks Bruce, I was trying to stay away from the epoxy floor, but garages I have seen with the epoxy floor look amazing!! Just like yours...gorgeous. If you don't mind me asking, what was the cost involved? Difficult prepping the floors yourself? Thanks!! Matt, Thanks for the compliment. I spend a lot of time in aircraft hangars (aircraft designer) and like the clean uncluttered look of the floor. I had Garage Envy do the floors and the custom cabinets. That said, the prep wasn't bad, they brought in a huge grinder for surfacing, then took 3 days, one day was the base coat, one day was the color chips, then one day for the top coat. The workers were cool, and even did the mudsill which really gave it a finished look. I think the floor was around $3500 complete. I now have a little work pad area right by the bench. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkhazlett Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I was in the same situation, new build house and wanted something that would prevent the chalking and dust and look better than bare concrete. I did it myself with Valspar kits from Lowes for a total cost of around $300 -- normal dimension 2 1/2 car garage. Total process took about 4 days from etch, to application, to allowing enough dry time to put vehicles on it. It was a lot of work but I saved a lot of scratch too. I don't have a quarrel with anyone who wants the decking, it looks terrific. I live in Texas so there is no snow, slush, etc, to get underfoot. My floor is super easy to sweep clean. I mop as needed with diluted APC and it looks like new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripesace Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I think I'm going to go take a look at Modutile one day during lunch. They're right down the street from the office. I would do all with the perforated tile. I like that I can move it with me and adapt it, should I ever be relocated. My parents have epoxy floor and when it gets wet, no matter my shoes, I start sliding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marquez93 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I might need to look into tiles for my garage as well. I just moved in about 2 months ago and it turns out there is a low spot in the middle of the garage and all of the water that runs off the cars makes a big puddle right in the middle. And since I park on the right, it's right where I get in and out of the car. So I either need tiles or some kind of drainage system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkhazlett Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Even with a solution like RaceDesk or modutile, you guys don't just lay that over bare concrete, do you? It is so porous that if you don't coat it with something, everything that drips through the deck or the tiles is going to soak in and stain the concrete... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahls01gmc Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Garage floors "SHOULD" already be sealed. Since they are intended to have cars parked on them, it would be a no brainer to have it sealed. But, you're not likely going to see the "stains" under the flooring.....so who cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Even with a solution like RaceDesk or modutile, you guys don't just lay that over bare concrete, do you? It is so porous that if you don't coat it with something, everything that drips through the deck or the tiles is going to soak in and stain the concrete... You won't see any stains through the tile however if you wanted to put a clear sealant to protect from salt that would be fine..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluePoncho Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Hey Chris. I notice you have a bendpak lift but it's not anchored down. How does that work out. Was looking at the backyard buddy and was impressed with its freestanding capability. Also felt very sturdy compared to others. Just wasn't impressed with the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 It works just fine, with no problems. Both are great additions to my garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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