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RaceDay Peel and Stick floor tiles

POSTED BY: Mike Berger
September 22, 2010

If you’re looking for a fast, easy and really cool way to dress up your workshop or garage, you’d be hard pressed to find a product that’s easier to install than the G-Floor RaceDay Peel and Stick floor tiles from Better Life Technology. Made of 95-mil-thick solid virgin vinyl, these peel-and-stick tiles are extremely tough, and they can make an old concrete floor look like a million bucks.

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Comments

By khall8 Sunday, October 03, 2010 9:50 PM

How about some information on aproximate cost per square foot.

Only down side to these tiles would be cleaning them. I have a trailer with diamond plate flooring with a pattern similar to these tiles. It is a pain in the xxx (neck) to sweep or wash.

By svwarboy Monday, October 04, 2010 7:52 AM

how appropriate would this be for a basement remodel room (dont want carpet as am somewhat concerned about moisture issues) currently have cement floor with some remaining residue from a removed tile floor.

By HCOA Editors Tuesday, October 12, 2010 12:19 PM

OK guys, here's the response from the manufacturer of the tiles. First, about the cleanability question raised by khall8:

"The raised pattern was made just high enough to create a bit of traction, but not so high as to interfere with cleaning. The company has been selling this particular pattern for years, on their roll out flooring. There has not been a complaint or comment about cleaning difficulties from any of the thousands of users of the diamond tread pattern."

Next, regarding the appropriateness for use in a basement as asked by svwarboy, here's what the manufacturer said:

"The peel and stick tiles are perfect for basement use. As with any adhesive product, the surface must be clean and dry before applying. For best results, the old tile residue should be removed and the cement sealed with a sealer like Behr Paints’ Clear Bonding Primer which can be found at Home Depot."

Speaking personally, I can testify to how well it works below grade. I installed the tiles in the workshop of my split-level home (in fact, that's where the step-by photography was taken), and the tiles have worked great. As an added bonus, every one of my neighbors who I've shown the floor to go nuts with envy!

Mike Berger
Managing Editor,
HANDY Magazine

By HCOA Editors Tuesday, October 12, 2010 12:35 PM

Also, a note on price: according to the manufacturer, the tiles retail for $3.60 per sq. ft., but most retailers discount it and sell it for less.

Mike Berger
Managing Editor
HANDY Magazine

By steventomaryn Monday, November 01, 2010 5:03 PM

According to the manufacture's answer about preparing a basement floor prior to installing the tiles, wouldn't that also apply to any concrete surface? For example a garage floor.