Racedeck floor #2
06-26-2011, 12:07 PM
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Racedeck floor #2
Some of you know that Mrs. Patches and I recently migrated from Indiana to SoCal and, in the process, had to leave the wonderful garage we had spent so much time on. Well, after 6 months of buying and building, we finally have our new Garage Mahal at the level the previous one was at - even better. We have more room, more cabinets and more cars. 
Yesterday, we installed our new Racedeck floor and, yes, Mrs. Patches pitched in and helped on this one, too. We thought it would take us two days instead of one like last time because it's 1/3 third bigger but it took us about the same time as the last one so we completed the entire job yesterday. And that was with a two hour interrruption from a contractor who was quoting a deck/patio for the back.
Here's our last install.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...e-and-pix.html
Our Indiana garage
From last weekend when I bolted the lift down in preparation for this floor.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...post1577919330
We liked the previous color scheme and pattern of our last installation so much that we decided to reproduce it in a 3-car configuration this time since it again matched our garage colors. I ordered the tiles and painted the stem wall to match. Then we went at it. This is a fun project and not difficult to do. The finished floor completes the look and adds a touch of class to the garage and the house and our last setup helped sell the house in a depressed So. Indiana market. I have a couple of details to finish up like protective foam I'm adding to the beam support post but, it's essentially done.
The canvas . . .
Started!
Halfway there . . .
Mrs. Patches is a pro at this! She installs the bulk of the tiles while I do the trim work around the lift posts and edges. A table saw is handy for cutting the tiles to size/shape.
Almost done - just the edge under the cabinets left.
Done!
Yesterday, we installed our new Racedeck floor and, yes, Mrs. Patches pitched in and helped on this one, too. We thought it would take us two days instead of one like last time because it's 1/3 third bigger but it took us about the same time as the last one so we completed the entire job yesterday. And that was with a two hour interrruption from a contractor who was quoting a deck/patio for the back.
Here's our last install.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...e-and-pix.html
Our Indiana garage
From last weekend when I bolted the lift down in preparation for this floor.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...post1577919330
We liked the previous color scheme and pattern of our last installation so much that we decided to reproduce it in a 3-car configuration this time since it again matched our garage colors. I ordered the tiles and painted the stem wall to match. Then we went at it. This is a fun project and not difficult to do. The finished floor completes the look and adds a touch of class to the garage and the house and our last setup helped sell the house in a depressed So. Indiana market. I have a couple of details to finish up like protective foam I'm adding to the beam support post but, it's essentially done.
The canvas . . .
Started!
Halfway there . . .
Mrs. Patches is a pro at this! She installs the bulk of the tiles while I do the trim work around the lift posts and edges. A table saw is handy for cutting the tiles to size/shape.
Almost done - just the edge under the cabinets left.
Done!
Last edited by Patches; 06-26-2011 at 12:42 PM.
06-26-2011, 12:15 PM
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It looks great! Good job.
Looks sweet and what type of wall cabinets are those
06-26-2011, 12:56 PM
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Whirlpool Gladiator cabinets - $$$. 
I get them at Lowe's. I added to the existing set I had recently for more storage since we lost the basement space we had in our last house.
I get them at Lowe's. I added to the existing set I had recently for more storage since we lost the basement space we had in our last house.
06-26-2011, 12:59 PM
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Hi Ed
Awesome job as always !! I envy your capabilities !!
Lovin the ACA's you put in my car.
Say Hi to Carole and take care
bob
Awesome job as always !! I envy your capabilities !!
Lovin the ACA's you put in my car.
Say Hi to Carole and take care
bob
06-26-2011, 01:13 PM
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That looks great...... 
I've contemplated Racedeck flooring before, just didn't know if it's worth it.
How do you like it? Is it good for working on your cars (which I know you do a lot of)? I often wondered how it holds up to moving around jacks, jack stands, ramps, etc. Does it stay in place or does it bulge and/or slide around a little when weight is moved on it?
I'd like to hear your opinion?
I've contemplated Racedeck flooring before, just didn't know if it's worth it.
How do you like it? Is it good for working on your cars (which I know you do a lot of)? I often wondered how it holds up to moving around jacks, jack stands, ramps, etc. Does it stay in place or does it bulge and/or slide around a little when weight is moved on it?
I'd like to hear your opinion?
06-26-2011, 01:20 PM
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Very nice! Well designed and well thought out. I love the wall lights. What brand/company makes those? I also love the Gladiator system. My garage is loaded with them.
I am planning my Racedeck floor for this winter (aka beautiful weather season in Florida). I have a similar color scheme planned and I'm really looking forward to the project.
However, I still have a bad case of "4-post lift envy" going on. It will definitely be a must have when I add the C6 (C7?) Z06 to the stable!
Edit - 2 Corvettes, a Mini cooper and a Hummer. I'm sure you realize that you are now "the garage guy" in your neighborhood!
I am planning my Racedeck floor for this winter (aka beautiful weather season in Florida). I have a similar color scheme planned and I'm really looking forward to the project.
However, I still have a bad case of "4-post lift envy" going on. It will definitely be a must have when I add the C6 (C7?) Z06 to the stable!
Edit - 2 Corvettes, a Mini cooper and a Hummer. I'm sure you realize that you are now "the garage guy" in your neighborhood!
Last edited by MSG C5; 06-26-2011 at 01:23 PM.
I did mine about a year ago
06-26-2011, 04:11 PM
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Very nice Patches......very nice. Knowing how thorough you are in all the tasks you take on, I am sure you considered epoxy paint rather than Racedeck flooring. What was the deciding factor?