What to put on my trailer floor?

Shadylane · 03-18-2015, 03:00 PM

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

Kelly

FED 387 · 03-18-2015, 05:18 PM

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

Run to Rund · 03-18-2015, 07:15 PM

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.

Fireofficer5 · 03-18-2015, 07:56 PM

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.

The car was a light weight mustang, big slicks.

Bill Baer · 03-19-2015, 08:42 PM

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.

Mike Pearson · 03-20-2015, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Baer

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.

Keith 944 · 03-20-2015, 08:01 PM

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

Shadylane · 03-26-2015, 10:24 PM

Got a quote for LineX, $1200. I may look into a do it yourself spray in kit.
Thanks for all your input.

Paul Merolla · 03-27-2015, 02:52 PM

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.

Paul Merolla · 03-27-2015, 03:01 PM

03-18-2015, 03:00 PM	#1
Shadylane Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 205 Likes: 275 Liked 173 Times in 52 Posts	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 Kelly

03-18-2015, 05:18 PM	#2
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,423 Likes: 542 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: What to put on my trailer floor? 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

03-18-2015, 07:15 PM	#3
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 584 Likes: 9 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: What to put on my trailer floor? 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.

03-18-2015, 07:56 PM	#4
Fireofficer5 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 89 Likes: 36 Liked 33 Times in 20 Posts	Re: What to put on my trailer floor? 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. The car was a light weight mustang, big slicks.

03-19-2015, 08:42 PM	#5
Bill Baer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nothern IL Posts: 596 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What to put on my trailer floor? 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. __________________ Bill Baer 3391 SC, 339B SC, QR Last edited by Bill Baer; 03-19-2015 at 08:44 PM.

03-20-2015, 08:01 PM	#7
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,195 Likes: 1,163 Liked 1,885 Times in 578 Posts	Re: What to put on my trailer floor? 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 __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody

03-26-2015, 10:24 PM	#8
Shadylane Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 205 Likes: 275 Liked 173 Times in 52 Posts	Re: What to put on my trailer floor? Got a quote for LineX, $1200. I may look into a do it yourself spray in kit. Thanks for all your input.

03-27-2015, 02:52 PM	#9
Paul Merolla Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 611 Likes: 244 Liked 293 Times in 65 Posts	Re: What to put on my trailer floor? 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.

03-27-2015, 03:01 PM	#10
Paul Merolla Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 611 Likes: 244 Liked 293 Times in 65 Posts	Re: What to put on my trailer floor?