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Old 03-18-2015, 03:00 PM   #1
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Default What to put on my trailer floor?

I have a 24ft enclosed trailer with an untreated, unpainted floor. Been kicking around putting a snap together floor like 'Race Deck' or 'Swisstrax' but I've not seen it used in a trailer before. I've seen some with spray on bedliner which is ok but I know it can be slick under some conditions. Not crazy about the vinyl checkerboard.
Saw this stuff, ArmorSeal Tread-Plex Water Based Coating, looks interesting.
As usual I'm probably over thinking this a little.
Thoughts and opinions are appreciated

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Old 03-18-2015, 05:18 PM   #2
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your question really all comes down to PRICE-- how much do you have to spend??? There are multiple options for finishing the floor some not overly expensive coverings might be (paints etc.) to very expensive coverings (Coin type vinyl/rubber flooring or aluminum diamond plate) its the look you want to achieve and the amount of money you have to spend on your floor--FED 387
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Old 03-18-2015, 07:15 PM   #3
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cost, and weight! I just used latex based paint on mine, easy to touch up, and fine unless you create an exxon valdez on the floor.
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Old 03-18-2015, 07:56 PM   #4
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My neighbor at NMRA Bradenton has installed laminate wood flooring.
He had it installed over the plywood floor and finished the edges with
1/4 rounds.
It looks really good.


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Old 03-19-2015, 08:42 PM   #5
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Don't use aluminum diamond plate it's extremely slippery when wet!

I have used indoor out door carpeting but you need to glue it down and it's a PITA to remove. Cheap vinyl tile will not hold up for long. I haven't tried vinyl flooring yet.

I would at least paint it.
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Old 03-20-2015, 04:36 PM   #6
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Don't use aluminum diamond plate it's extremely slippery when wet!

I have used indoor out door carpeting but you need to glue it down and it's a PITA to remove. Cheap vinyl tile will not hold up for long. I haven't tried vinyl flooring yet.

I would at least paint it.
I have aluminum tread plate on the floor in my trailer. It is probably the best material that you can put down that will last. My trailer is 20 years old and other than a few dents the floor is in excellent condition. I don't find it slippery at all. The inside of the back door is also the same material. On a 24 ft trailer you would only need 6 sheets to cover the floor. I have found some good deals on that type of material on craigs list.
any sort of vinyl tile or flooring will not hold up. There are some rubber type tiles that would but the cost would probably be as much as the tread plate.
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Old 03-20-2015, 08:01 PM   #7
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i like the idea of line-x type of coating, bring it up the sides a bit, then you could go in and wash out any dirt-mud etc. that being said I have the rubber coin floor in mine and I had to power wash out all that atco mud from last years div race. no problem just didn't want it seeping in the side joints
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Got a quote for LineX, $1200. I may look into a do it yourself spray in kit.
Thanks for all your input.
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Old 03-27-2015, 02:52 PM   #9
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I used a latex-based porch / floor paint from Lowe's. Light gray, and it comes with sand mixed in so it doesn't get slick. We went up the walls to the height of the wheelwells, and I think it looks pretty good. Spent maybe $120 all said and done, but this will only be the 2nd season with it so I'm not sure how long it will last.
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