Enclosed Trailer Flooring Idea's

[Fisherman]

Ok, LineX is out. If it's a trailer made with Advantech OSB, I'm, sure it has a long warranty. Fill in all the little holes in the wood, prime and paint.

[B Wilson]

Fishy Steve - the trailer comes with treated plywood, wood planking isn't an option

Oaknut - thanks for the oil idea, certainly looking at this option, just have to wait for TSC to have the mats on sale again.

Snow Walker - The deck paint you are referencing, is that the thick hard coating stuff that I have seen at Home Depot? Some of the reviews online have me questioning the long term quality of the product

FishFrenzy - I used the Dupli-colour spray on liner on my ATV racks, followed all of the prep directions , it has flaked of in spots, and is still a soft coating 2 years later. I often have to do touch ups. I have put that product in the "never again" category. There will be before and after pics for sure.

Trimmer - thanks, sounds like a very cost effective solution, do you think mixing some sand with the paint and rolling it on would work, just trying to picture how to sprinkle the whole floor while the paint is wet, or do you just do small sections at a time?

Pat32rf - thanks for the advise, already told my buddy that if he thinks his sled is going in this trailer, he will have to fork out the cash for the thick rubber mats for stud protection and plastic ski covers to keep the carbides from tearing things up.

I think I am leaning towards the paint with a bit of grit, that way the floor will always be exposed to dry out and I can keep an eye on it for signs of deterioration.

[skypilot]

I have an 8x20 enclosed. I stained the walls and floor with regular outside stain mixed with Thompson's water Seal just in case moisture might cause issues(rain and high humidity)

Never an issue of any kind with hauling pretty much anything. If you can find it, "Cool Seal" (a silver colored water seal made for trailer roofs) is great for water repelling. I built a houseboat and coated the wooden barge frame, decks and 18" up the outside of the pine siding exterior.

[B Wilson]

Forgot one other question for the enclosed trailer owners

Do you recommend D rings or E track? I am leaning towards E track as ATV / Snowmobile placement will change to balance the load depending if both or only one machine in the trailer at a time.

[Wahoo]

Trimmer - thanks, sounds like a very cost effective solution, do you think mixing some sand with the paint and rolling it on would work, just trying to picture how to sprinkle the whole floor while the paint is wet, or do you just do small sections at a time?

Snow Walker - The deck paint you are referencing, is that the thick hard coating stuff that I have seen at Home Depot? Some of the reviews online have me questioning the long term quality of the product

I think I am leaning towards the paint with a bit of grit, that way the floor will always be exposed to dry out and I can keep an eye on it for signs of deterioration.

Just about ANY good quality paint applied to a GOOD, CLEAN surface and allowed to CURE properly (some take weeks) will last much, much longer than anything that has to endure the UV of the sun, precipitation and grit from footware. Dimensional lumber horizontal deck surfaces are the worst place to test the 'quality' of paints. In my opinion (and that of a Behr Rep I spoke with who wished they didn't sell 'deck' finishes), short term failure is inevitable.

Good luck with your project.

[skypilot]

Forgot one other question for the enclosed trailer owners

Do you recommend D rings or E track? I am leaning towards E track as ATV / Snowmobile placement will change to balance the load depending if both or only one machine in the trailer at a time.

Mine has the recessed rings in the floor. I have no issue with them and various ATV loads, but there may be better for your app. I never actually hauled the sled in it although I planned to, just ATVs, generators, etc.

[jaycee]

There is a product sold by Home Depot called "Blue Seal " [ The Ultimate Water Proof Membrane ]. This product will stick to wood and concrete and does form a water tight seal. It is blue in colour , the only colour available .
I have used it in building a wooden water tank and painted the inside with this product and the tank is still watertight after 15 plus years.
You had said that you wanted to use a pressure washer to wash out the interior, this I would be hesitant to do as it would more than likely peel off whatever you use in your trailer, including this "Blue Seal that I have mentioned .The only thing that would stand up to pressure washing would be either Rhino or Linex coatings.
I have used my pressure washer many times to strip paint from wood which it does very effectively.

[Snowwalker]

Snow Walker - The deck paint you are referencing, is that the thick hard coating stuff that I have seen at Home Depot? Some of the reviews online have me questioning the long term quality of the product.

If you put it on clean wood it is great. If you just roll it on over the dirt and paint of an old deck it will be a PIA.
I will be using it on the floor over my paint from last time. Just as soon as karen is not looking and I can steal a can from her supplies.

[trimmer21]

Trimmer - thanks, sounds like a very cost effective solution, do you think mixing some sand with the paint and rolling it on would work, just trying to picture how to sprinkle the whole floor while the paint is wet, or do you just do small sections at a time?

I tried mixing it into the paint,but,couldn't put enough in without making the paint like mud. I found it easier to paint half,then just hand-cast a few handfuls onto the wet paint making sure to put on just enough to give a rough surface without messing up the finish coat. By only doing half,the risk of the paint partrially drying was eliminated. Then,just finish the rest of it the same way.

[Fisherman]

Forgot one other question for the enclosed trailer owners

Do you recommend D rings or E track? I am leaning towards E track as ATV / Snowmobile placement will change to balance the load depending if both or only one machine in the trailer at a time.

E Trak is probably better for your case to balance loads. I used big heavy duty D rings from P/A bolted through the floor with hardwood backing plates about 8 inches square. http://www.princessauto.com/en/detai...ng/A-p8021623e I may add a couple E traks for mounting light stuff against the walls.