Q: Can I cut RaceDeck flooring to fit, or will I need special tools?
A: Yes. The company recommends using a jigsaw, table saw, or a utility knife when applicable. From shedgaragemore.com experience you want to avoid having to cut tiles as much as possible. It’s messy and time consuming. Shedgaragemore.com recommends using as many whole tiles as possible without cutting. Race Deck recommends leaving minimum ½ inch gap on between wall/steps and flooring for expansion. If you have a bigger gap so you don’t have to cut tiles that’s ok! Shedgaragemore.com recommends using Race Deck edging, and cement paint instead of cutting a whole tile to get exactly to ½ inch gap. It’ll be a little cheaper, still look great, and be fully functional with less cutting. Stores such as Ace Hardware, Benjamin Moore, Lowes, Home Depot, etc. will match you color of tile in cement paint. A tile of Sublime (Lime) colored tile of Race Deck flooring was taken into Ace Hardware and they matched the color exactly. Once you determine how much of a gap between the walls and the tiles you’ll have simply paint that far in plus 1-3 inches so you don’t have to cut tiles. If you do have to cut tiles you want to use blades with as many teeth as you can get for a cleaner cut. If you use these tools take all possible safety precautions!
Q: Is there anything I should do to my cement floor prior to installing Race deck flooring?
A: Yes, a good sweep/vacuuming is all that really necessary.
Q: Can RaceDeck really handle 80,000-pound loads?
A: Yes. The company’s product is designed to deal with rolling loads in excess of 80,000 pounds courtesy of its unique design and substructure. Shedgaragemore.com input: Rolling load as in on tires. Jacks and lifts will probably crack the tiles as all the weight is concentrated in a very small area.
Q: How long will it take to install RaceDeck flooring in my garage?
A: Some types of flooring can take days to install correctly, but most homeowners can install RaceDeck flooring in around 2-3 hours for an average-sized garage.
Q: Is Race Deck easy to clean?
A: Yes! From Shedgaragemore.com experience a good vacuuming then using a Swiffer sweeper, the kind that squirts out cleaner, with the disposable pads works great. Even if really dirty within a few minutes the floor looks nearly new.
Q: If one of my RaceDeck sections becomes damaged, will it be easy to replace or repair?
A: While the RaceDeck system is incredibly resilient, if damage does occur, you can release their PowerLocking system with a putty knife and replace the section. From personal Shedgaragemore.com experience Race Deck flooring has been used daily for over two years and no tile has been needed to be replaced.
Q: Is RaceDeck garage flooring recyclable?
A: Yes. As a product made from polypropylene, the company’s RaceDeck Diamond line is listed at 100% recyclable.
Q: Can I use any type of adhesive to affix RaceDeck modules to my garage floor permanently?
A: That’s not recommended. These tiles are designed to be locked together, which makes them easy to replace or mix and match. From personal Shedgaragemore.com experience adhesive isn’t necessary and probably will do more harm than good.
Q: Will RaceDeck garage flooring produce VOCs or cause my garage to smell?
A: No. While there are plenty of synthetic materials that can adversely affect your indoor air quality, RaceDeck garage flooring is not one of them. As no glue is required, VOCs from adhesives will also never be an issue.
Q: Which product from RaceDeck is best suited for a commercial environment?
A: CircleTrac or RaceDeck Diamond. Both of these lines are rated for use in both residential and commercial applications. GarageDeck and GarageTrac are only rated for residential use.
A: Yes. The company recommends using a jigsaw, table saw, or a utility knife when applicable. From shedgaragemore.com experience you want to avoid having to cut tiles as much as possible. It’s messy and time consuming. Shedgaragemore.com recommends using as many whole tiles as possible without cutting. Race Deck recommends leaving minimum ½ inch gap on between wall/steps and flooring for expansion. If you have a bigger gap so you don’t have to cut tiles that’s ok! Shedgaragemore.com recommends using Race Deck edging, and cement paint instead of cutting a whole tile to get exactly to ½ inch gap. It’ll be a little cheaper, still look great, and be fully functional with less cutting. Stores such as Ace Hardware, Benjamin Moore, Lowes, Home Depot, etc. will match you color of tile in cement paint. A tile of Sublime (Lime) colored tile of Race Deck flooring was taken into Ace Hardware and they matched the color exactly. Once you determine how much of a gap between the walls and the tiles you’ll have simply paint that far in plus 1-3 inches so you don’t have to cut tiles. If you do have to cut tiles you want to use blades with as many teeth as you can get for a cleaner cut. If you use these tools take all possible safety precautions!
Q: Is there anything I should do to my cement floor prior to installing Race deck flooring?
A: Yes, a good sweep/vacuuming is all that really necessary.
Q: Can RaceDeck really handle 80,000-pound loads?
A: Yes. The company’s product is designed to deal with rolling loads in excess of 80,000 pounds courtesy of its unique design and substructure. Shedgaragemore.com input: Rolling load as in on tires. Jacks and lifts will probably crack the tiles as all the weight is concentrated in a very small area.
Q: How long will it take to install RaceDeck flooring in my garage?
A: Some types of flooring can take days to install correctly, but most homeowners can install RaceDeck flooring in around 2-3 hours for an average-sized garage.
Q: Is Race Deck easy to clean?
A: Yes! From Shedgaragemore.com experience a good vacuuming then using a Swiffer sweeper, the kind that squirts out cleaner, with the disposable pads works great. Even if really dirty within a few minutes the floor looks nearly new.
Q: If one of my RaceDeck sections becomes damaged, will it be easy to replace or repair?
A: While the RaceDeck system is incredibly resilient, if damage does occur, you can release their PowerLocking system with a putty knife and replace the section. From personal Shedgaragemore.com experience Race Deck flooring has been used daily for over two years and no tile has been needed to be replaced.
Q: Is RaceDeck garage flooring recyclable?
A: Yes. As a product made from polypropylene, the company’s RaceDeck Diamond line is listed at 100% recyclable.
Q: Can I use any type of adhesive to affix RaceDeck modules to my garage floor permanently?
A: That’s not recommended. These tiles are designed to be locked together, which makes them easy to replace or mix and match. From personal Shedgaragemore.com experience adhesive isn’t necessary and probably will do more harm than good.
Q: Will RaceDeck garage flooring produce VOCs or cause my garage to smell?
A: No. While there are plenty of synthetic materials that can adversely affect your indoor air quality, RaceDeck garage flooring is not one of them. As no glue is required, VOCs from adhesives will also never be an issue.
Q: Which product from RaceDeck is best suited for a commercial environment?
A: CircleTrac or RaceDeck Diamond. Both of these lines are rated for use in both residential and commercial applications. GarageDeck and GarageTrac are only rated for residential use.