winders

I just ordered a 24' enclosed trailer. It is coming with an unfinished 3/4" plywood floor. I would like to get some ideas from you folks on what I can do to cover the floor. I want to spend as little as possible yet still do the right thing.

I would like a surface that is oil and fuel proof or at least highly resistant. I would like it to provide adequate foot traction when wet. I would like it be cleanable with soap and water. I would like it to be durable and not crack when I drop something heavy on it. The trailer walls and ceiling are finished in white so I would prefer a grey floor color.

Yes, I know, that is asking a lot.

I am willing to look at options that include paint, Herculiner, rubber tiles, etc.

I will say that I really don't want to spend more than $500. Based on that, some kind of paint is probably my best option. But I am open to suggestions and advice for those with much more experience.

Thanks,

Scott

Crazy Canuck

laminate

don't do the ramp in laminate and walk on it if it's wet. local guy broke his ankle doing just that



Best - extruded aluminum
Good - coin rubber or coin ATP floor

Have you thought about using Thompson's water seal on it?

winders

Chris,

If I were to put interlocking tiles of some type or any non-glued material, I would seal the plywood with something. If I paint or glue, I am not sure that sealing would be a good idea.

What laminate did you have in mind? Extruded aluminum? Please enlighten me!

Thanks,

Scott

pmason

Don't do the rubber tiles, I did that, bought the raised coin garage tiles from Lowes. Installed them in March and by mid-summer I had to trim them 3~4 times as it would keep expanding, I think I took 3~4 inches off over time. I did add a fair amount of weight too.

SundayDriver

Scott,

My trailer had aluminum deckplate - very nice - non slip.

I would not do plastic/rubber tiles. As stated, they expand and are very difficult in the sunlight.

I would look at:
1) Spray in liner (I have no idea if that meets your price target).
2) Find a rubbery paint with 'grit' in it, or that you can add for non-slip.

Crazy Canuck

Line-X would be perfect and likely the most cost effective.

Or laminate (think cushion floor in a kitchen) inside with Line-X on the ramp. The laminate will expand and contract with heat and may stretch with hot tires. Best laminate is marble so that it hides dirt, oil etc.

Extruded aluminum is expensive and has to be done while the trailer is being built.

winders

I have Line-X on my truck bed and love it. But it is most likely cost prohibitive. I would bet it would be at least $1500. A big truck bed is 4' x 8' or 32 square feet. My trailer interior is 186 square feet. That's 5.8 times the size of a truck bed. I'll call my local Line=X dealer to see.....

Herculiner, a Line-X type product, comes in grey and is a lot cheaper than Line-X since you apply it yourself. It still may cost upwards of $600 to apply.

Scott

chrisc

1/8" inch thick diamond plate PVC mat is also a good choice. PM if interested.

chrisc

PM replied.

PorscheDoc

I haven't tried it, but I have heard a lot of guys using 2 part epoxy floor coating. Supposedly it soaks into the wood and provides a pretty durable surface. I would add a bottle of the sand mixture though for grip.

schwank

Watching this thread Scott, since we are going to likely be doing very similar things!

winders

Anyone here ever use Ultra Tuff UT-100F?

Scott

DC5Chick06

We had our dealer spray RhinoLiner in ... just like the truck beds.

winders

Eric, I am sure you are right. I am leaning toward a paint in product like Ultra Tuff.

I am getting a quote from my local Line-X dealer. But based on how much they charge from truck beds, I just don't think it is going to be a reasonable option.

Scott

Sterling Doc

^^^This

Use the stuff meant for garage floors. Tough, and tolerates brake fluid on it, and <$100. Just use old clothes! I've used it in 2 trailers.