pugslyyy
Expedition Vehicle Engineer Guy
I've used similar in the camper over the linoleum. Needs to be a very flat surface underneath.
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jhill15
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Bbasso
Expedition goofball
my simple floor solution has it's drawbacks...
free 3/4 cheapo plywood and a very nice wool carpet on top (cheap CL find). the two are cut to fit and never moved. then with the 30x90 bed frame screwed into the plywood (did not go through the metal) and my two other cabinet on top. A very solid floor that really doesn't get too cold and very comfy to my feet.
the bad thing is all of that stuff on top doesn't make for an easy carpet/flooring swap AND i'm afraid to shampoo the carpet which it desperately needs!
The next flooring must be water proof with some throw rugs on top.
I'm dredding doing this... maybe in the spring.
free 3/4 cheapo plywood and a very nice wool carpet on top (cheap CL find). the two are cut to fit and never moved. then with the 30x90 bed frame screwed into the plywood (did not go through the metal) and my two other cabinet on top. A very solid floor that really doesn't get too cold and very comfy to my feet.
the bad thing is all of that stuff on top doesn't make for an easy carpet/flooring swap AND i'm afraid to shampoo the carpet which it desperately needs!
The next flooring must be water proof with some throw rugs on top.
I'm dredding doing this... maybe in the spring.
Bikersmurf
Expedition Leader
You should be fine to use a rug shampooing machine... no difference from the rug over plywood in your house
Mwilliamshs
Explorer
I intend to use tee nuts to fasten things to the plywood subfloor. They've worked far better than wood screws on other projects in the past. They do require some planning but I tend to build things twice. Once dry and unfinished, then once everything fits together perfectly, blow it apart and reassemble with finishing touches and trim. Same way I've restored cars, built custom motorcycles, etc.
KeyserSoSay
Adventurer
I read through this thread twice, but still may have missed it- but what thickness is the Costco diamond plate, and also the Home Depot coin texture sheeting? Would you guys consider it more a rubber sheet, or more a foam sheet?
I'm looking to try and integrate T-tracks into my floor, which are right at 1/2" thick, so a 1/2" or 5/8" solid flooring like this would be ideal for me.
I'm looking to try and integrate T-tracks into my floor, which are right at 1/2" thick, so a 1/2" or 5/8" solid flooring like this would be ideal for me.
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KeyserSoSay
Adventurer
Sorry, was able to find the info finally in the link- diamond plate is .09", 2.2mm. Too thin to be used in strips (in between tracks) like I intend as rubber never adheres as well as you'd hope. It may work better as a single piece adhered to something.
FYI- If doing T-tracks like I plan- say every foot or two feet, then there are other sources of thick rubber that can be found for those widths, think conveyor belts, and gold sluice type products.
FYI- If doing T-tracks like I plan- say every foot or two feet, then there are other sources of thick rubber that can be found for those widths, think conveyor belts, and gold sluice type products.
villageidiot327
Explorer
you might check out "L track" vs t slot track like you're looking at.
they have a few different variations.
http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Ratchet-Straps-Tie-Downs/Recessed-L-Track-tie-down
also check out "star board" for a flooring option.
they have a few different variations.
http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Ratchet-Straps-Tie-Downs/Recessed-L-Track-tie-down
also check out "star board" for a flooring option.
KeyserSoSay
Adventurer
Very nice, thanks! I will look into those, but there are advantages to the T-track, which can be purchased in bulk for about $1-2 per linear foot (versus the $6/linear ft of the airplane track.) and if done right can sit flush with the flooring or just recessed. They also use a standard 1/4"x20 bolt for slide connectors which is a virtue in cost and ease of set up. I've used them for a fold out table in an RV that had legs in the slider rail that you could simply twist to apply tension to set in place. (Twist leg-slide out, re-twist leg- lock in place)
But those airplane tracks you linked are very high-speed, low-drag and may be just the ticket for attaching something you intend to install and remove regularly with those fancy connectors. I view those as worth every penny maybe as installed in the sidewall or ceiling of my rig.
landyachtcaptn
Observer
I think the home depot "coin sheeting" is about 1/8" thick. I put it in the Airstream about a year ago and love it. Sand, mud, wet dogs ect. just wipe it out. I used Bed Rug Van Tread in the van and its durable but it never really comes clean. If I had it to do over again I would have used the "coin sheeting" there too.