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Just order a new 7 x 14 trailer. I'm going to paint the walls, but not sure what is the best to put on the floor to protect the plywood. Any thoughts?
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I have some kind if grey commercial flooring paint on mine. Easy to touch up when it gets crappy and seems to last well.Sparky1000 said:
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I'd be tempted to try using rubber horse stall mats http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/rubber-horse-stall-mat-4-ft-x-6-ft
3/4" rubber to add cushion, insulation, easy clean up, stuff wouldn't slide around...
3/4" rubber to add cushion, insulation, easy clean up, stuff wouldn't slide around...
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I did about 6 coats of leftover hardwood floor finish. It's holding up surprisingly well.
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Rhino line it
I'll third them.
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If your overall weight is a factor each mat weighs 100lbs
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Rubber sports flooring. I'd staple a layer of underlayment ply down first, that way demo later is much easier and it will save the subfloor. Rubber is great in work truck/van beds and trailers because it takes a beating and stuff won't slide around very easily.
http://www.flexcofloors.com/products/primesports/index.html
http://www.flexcofloors.com/products/primesports/index.html
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I think rubber would be one of the worst things. I slide a lot of stuff in and that would make it much harder. I have not even worn through a single layer of ply yet with just the paint on the surface protecting it.
What about these. Not sure what your plans are for the trailer.
http://www.amazon.com/We-Sell-Mats-Interlocking-Anti-Fatigue/dp/B001HDCIIQ
http://www.amazon.com/We-Sell-Mats-Interlocking-Anti-Fatigue/dp/B001HDCIIQ
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If you prefer to slide, then yeah, rubber would be horrible. In that case just paint it with garage epoxy. I prefer everything in the back of the truck to stay where it is without having to brace, strap, and compartmentalize everything. It gives you flexibility. If everything HAS to be in its spot in order to not move around loading up odd sized materials or large loads will make things a pita. If all you use your space for is tools then hell yeah make a specific spot for everything - maximizes area and weight distribution.
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I could see that EVA foam being shredded in a week...
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I leave stuff loose on the trailer floor all the time and its always in the same place I left it. Even my kapex just sits on ply on the workbench and never moves a 1/16th inch. I think rubber really is not needed.PrecisionFloors said:
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3/8 plywood with 1.25" grey ext screws
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Not a bad idea either.
That is what I have in my van with a sacrificial piece of masonite over it. The foam by itself is toward the front where I put tools only. Any debris goes on the masonite. The foam pads won't last long by them selves.
Why not just use a sacrificial piece of 1/2" ply, thing will slide but not slide too much.
I had rubber (nothing slid even when I wanted it to ), and interlocking vinyl tiles ( everything slid including me when walking on it) and came to my solution of masonite over foam. I replace the masonite twice a year
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Thanks for all the good ideas. Has anyone used G Floor?
http://www.rubberflooringinc.com/garage-rolls.html?gclid=CMTpyKDVvbwCFczm7AoduQ4AJQ
http://www.rubberflooringinc.com/garage-rolls.html?gclid=CMTpyKDVvbwCFczm7AoduQ4AJQ
which one is g floor?
I have used the coin floor in rolls for a garage last year, still seemed slippery especially when wet. Customer seemed to like it.
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