Let's see your Man Castle

Discussion in 'The Garage' started by AZcacti, Mar 13, 2007.

  1. BigEasy

    BigEasy Fish Eyed Heathen

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    I have been in a couple of garages with that Race Deck stuff and personally am not a fan. When you walk on it it sounds like you're walking on a pile of plastic sheets, very noisy to my ear. If you're thinking of going that route I would try to find a finished product to inspect.
  2. Vincenthdfan

    Vincenthdfan Long timer

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    Nice Terminator...I have an 03 Black on black convertible Terminator myself. :clap
  3. ducnut

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    I prefer what you have, now.
  4. bimota fan

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    Actually those are carpet squares designed for garages. I have race deck where I park my cars but it sure is nice to work on the bikes on carpet.

    Steve
  5. Aanarchy

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    I used 3/4" slat-board on two walls. I'll be able to hang stuff anywhere on the walls.

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  6. catalina38

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    +1 for the Race deck. I've had it for a couple of years and been very happy with it. It still looks great, it's easy to clean and was the best solution for my older cracked concrete floor. I managed to put a deep scratch in a couple of tiles with a sharp piece of metal but they were easily replaced since I had some extra tiles. I had a few neighbors have problems with epoxy floors from several different brands/installers possibly due to the garage floor concrete type or age in the homes in my area.
    After having it for a few years, I would choose the Race deck again over the other options.
  7. Aanarchy

    Aanarchy Long timer

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    What did you do to the floor under the Race Deck? Any kind of sealer?

    And how well does this stuff drain? I'd be concerned about water getting under it and sitting there.
  8. LuciferMutt

    LuciferMutt Rides slow bike slow

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    How do you like the feel/sound of walking on it?
  9. catalina38

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    I installed mine over bare concrete to allow any large spills of water to run out of the garage just as they would with out the tiles.
    The tiles have an air space to allow for the passage of air or liquid under them. They do have a hollow sound to them when walking
    with hard sole shoes but once they have cars, bikes and other objects on them it is much less noticeable. You can use landscaping fabric under them to reduce the sound but that will absorb spilled fluids and reduce to ability to have drainage under them.
    In my experience very little if any thing spilled on these actually goes under the tiles as the joints are very small but vary a bit due to changes in temp. When I got mine they had a garage journal member discount with free shipping and they came via UPS a few days later and my 6 yo daughter and I did the install in a few hours. The Race deck web site has tons of great photos and a design tool.

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  10. kfsinc

    kfsinc Chaingolian Observer Supporter

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    I've got a line on used Volleyball floors -- pretty much the same as race deck. About $1 a sq Foot. Anyone ever done this?

    The guy selling them says he has them in his garage with no issues.

    kfs
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  12. Maggot12

    Maggot12 U'mmmm yeaah!!

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    Very nice facelift. :clap well done.


    Is that racedeck as well.
  13. DerrickWade

    DerrickWade Adventurer

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    Yup. With the Tuffshield coating on it.
  14. mcma111

    mcma111 Long timer

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    Very nice. You should get that kink out of the dryer hose though.
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  15. Tech23

    Tech23 Been here awhile

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  16. DerrickWade

    DerrickWade Adventurer

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    I have since replaced the flexi hose, with 4" conduit. :wink:

  17. ducnut

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    That is so badass!!!!
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    Riteris Dessert Runner

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    Yes, but he lost his sex drive in the process.:lol3
  19. kubiak

    kubiak Long timer

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    man thats nice!
  20. DerrickWade

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    Thanks guys!
    The sex drive comment was pretty good. haha
    Hey ducnut, I to am from central Illinois. I live real close to Effingham. Where are you from?