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Still undecided: Racedeck/MotoFloor/Swisstrax

Jersey_Marine

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I have samples of all 3...I've made a pattern I like on the RaceDeck website but I'm just unsure cause the price seems heavy. RaceDeck and MotoFloor are made by the same company so how bad can the MotoFloor be and Costco has them for a great price. Swisstrax is also on sale right now. I just wish RaceDeck was cheaper cause it would be more digestable making the purchase and I'm going to buy something soon whether its Racedeck, MotoFloor or Swisstrax
 
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rgood10921

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I know how you feel, had the same issue, agonized over it for months, finally I just wanted to stop thinking about it and pulled the trigger. My choices were between Racedeck and Swisstrax, I narrowed it down to them because they both are top rated in the customer service department and their products are both top notch. I knew that my floor would be down for 20+ years and wanted to only do this once so I chose Swisstrax..spent the money...and now I am no longer worrying about what to do. A few years will go by and I will no longer think about the $$$ I spent, but I will see that floor every time I walk in the garage and it will give me a smile. My advise is if you can afford it, do it, get it over with and enjoy it, the money worry will fade over time...kind of like buying your first motorcycle or cool car.
 

danieldolin

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Unless you have a huge garage, the extra cost / tile is not that significant, especially b/c the garage journal discount from RD will also ship it for free.

I went with Racedeck becuase of quality, customer service, warranty, and I know if I ever need a replacement due to breakage or a tile that gets stained for whatever reason 10 years from now, they will still be there making tiles that are compatable with my floor.
 

kngelv

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I have samples of both swisstrax and RaceDeck. Both are the diamond type pattern. I like the RaceDeck better because the surface has a lower profile that allows floor jacks,creepers and boxes to roll fairly easily. I'm debating the TuffShield vs the regular diamond - I've been looking at a four tile block of each nearly every day for two weeks. . I'm not sure I can justify a 33% increase in cost for a shiny finish.


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Jersey_Marine

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DanielDolin what is the GJ discount? If it's considerable enough that may persuade my decision to go with the RD..
 

c7fx

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I'm going to do a comparison on many of these tiles as soon as I get them all. I can say if you want the vented tile Swisstrax has the best. At least from my first impression. I'm trying to get two tiles from each manufacturer because another factor I believe is how they connect.
Also My surprise I few companies sell the same tile different name.
 

RaceDeck1

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When you get your samples, really look at the locking system of each. Our patent locking systems becomes part of the floor structure when engaged, making them very durable in the garage.
Other things to consider are the tread patterns ( looks, how easy to clean, traction, etc). There is a fine line between being too thin or too thick for the garage environment..I'll try to briefly explain - Too thin and you have major issues with the tiles staying flat under load or over time ( they cup up), drainage & air flow,et , but cheap to make. Too thick, you have door clearance issues and more importantly you have thermal issues where the floors will buckle up with temp swings. One way to tell is if they offer what is called expansion joints, an open waffle pattern insert to try and compensate for design flaws ( popular back in the 70's when our family first came out with large area outdoor sport tiles, until we figured it our a few years later)...ok I getting off track.
Basically, just look over the samples as there is more to it than being square and snapping together, there are many long time members here that both love and don't love modular floors, lots of info here :thumbup:
 
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