Garage Floor Tiles

INTERVIEW: Swisstrax garage floor tiles in Jay Leno's Big Dog Garage

2008-11-04T12:36:00.000-08:00

Randy Nelson, President, SwissTrax, Inc.

Jay Leno & the Swisstrax Installation Team

by Anna Miller

It was great to hear Swisstrax, Inc. was chosen by Jay Leno to install garage floor pads in Jay's Burbank, California Big Dog Garage. Swisstrax interlocking garage floor tiles snap together and make the job of installing a new garage floor easy. Plus, the tiles are durable, earth-friendly and recyclable. The end result is a gorgeous garage floor covering with low maintenance and long lasting beauty.

After Jay Leno's Swisstrax installation, we were lucky to catch the President of Swisstrax, Randy Nelson, for a brief interview. We were curious about who did the installation, what Jay purchased, when the job was completed, where Jay decided to use Swisstrax tiles, and why the job was an important milestone for Swisstrax, Inc.

Here's the Q & A summary of the brief conversation:

ANNA: Who did the installation at Jay Leno's Big Dog Garage?

RANDY: The installation was done by Swisstrax Corp. Part of the installation was done by my three children to demonstrate the ease of installing Swisstrax modular floor tiles. Jay loved seeing the children demonstrate the installation. He saw how easy the products went down.

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ANNA: Which Swisstrax floor tile product did Jay Leno purchase for the Big Dog Garage floor?

RANDY: Ribtrax tiles in Slate Grey and Pearl Silver. He chose the parking pattern which just looks fantastic. Big Dog Garage also went for a few pads for specific cars. The people and BD Garage are thrilled and Jay Leno loved it. We also included some flooring in their workshop around the machines. Ribtrax Anti-Fatigue was especially appreciated by the workers around the larger equipment that requires constant standing and surveillance. A floor was also laid around the clean up area with Non-Slip Tiles and Anti-Fatigue tiles combined.

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ANNA: What did Jay Leno say when he met you and saw the Swisstrax plastic floor tile product?

RANDY: Can these plastic floor tiles handle the weight of some of my vehicles weighing in over 6,000 lbs.? A piece of plastic? We laid a few sample floors and rolled up a few of the classic Duesenbergs in his collection. Not a creak! Now that’s a floor!
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ANNA: What do you plan to do to ensure Jay Leno is a Swisstrax satisfied customer for life?

RANDY: Let the product do the talking. Our best image is the quality of the products we supply. Swisstrax modular floor tiles are Swiss Engineered and Made in the USA.
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ANNA: When did Swisstrax do this job?

RANDY: I first saw an article in GARAGE STYLE MAGAZINE with a picture of the shop floor. I said, “That can’t be… such a beautiful collection on such a floor!" Then, I went out and met with the people at Leno’s garage. The first person I met was another SWISS! Mr. Bernard Juchli, and the rest is history. I speak fluent Swiss, German, and French, hit it off with Bernard, and he was kind enough to give Swisstrax a chance.

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ANNA: Where is Jay Leno's Big Dog Garage?

RANDY: Burbank, California. The whole team at Big Dog Garage are really great people. Jay is so knowledgeable on his whole collection and Bernard, George, Jim, Per and the others build those cars from the ground up and turn them into what is seen as one of the finest collections around. The most impressive point is that Jay drives all these vehicles as well as the over 80 motorcycles he has! Jay Leno’s collection of Duesenbergs is one of his prides and this is where Swisstrax has been installed. We also have flooring under his collection of Bugatti’s as well.
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ANNA: Why is this job important to Swisstrax?

RANDY: Many competitors have been at this for years and yet Swisstrax was chosen over and above all other tile suppliers and any type of paint or epoxy coatings. This is huge. We know we have the best product on the market, but to get Jay’s seal of approval is yet another confirmation of our strategy to become the best modular tile in the world.

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ANNA: Why do you think Jay Leno chose Swisstrax over any other floor tile or floor coating application?

RANDY: Swiss Design = Quality. Made in the USA. The personalities at Swisstrax are easy going and willing to help wherever necessary. We care about our products and our clients. We back every tile we sell!

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About Swisstrax.
Swisstrax, Inc. offers a practical and modern alternative to standard concrete and epoxy garage flooring. Randy Nelson, President, directed the development of the revolutionary Swisstrax product line in Switzerland over 19 years ago. Randy brought the product to the USA and located the Swisstrax manufacturing and distribution center in Southern California. Swisstrax distributes their product world wide to flooring resellers with brick & mortar stores and ecommerce online stores. For more information about Swisstrax floor tiles and Swisskits floor pads visit their websites at http://www.Swisstrax.com and http://www.Swisskits.com.

Swisstrax is proud of being named the official flooring supplier for world renowned and respected enterprises. Swisstrax was named the official garage floor tile supplier for INDY Racing League and Hendrick Motorsports. Partnering sponsorships also include the internationally acclaimed and legendary Shelby Automobiles. Since manufacturing began in the United States, Swisstrax has been chosen by Mini USA dealerships nationwide as their flooring of choice for showrooms. Hendrick Motorsports, Ferrari, Indy Car, Grand Am, American Le Mans, Mini USA, Ford Motor Company, AVIS, Honda, Shelby Automobiles and most recently, Jay Leno are just some of the clients the Swisstrax team is proud to serve.

Contact Information:
http://www.Swisstrax.com

Swisstrax, Inc.
82579 Fleming Way, Unit A
Indio, CA 92201

1-760-347-3330 Phone
1-866-748-7940 Toll Free
1-760-347-3343 Fax

Randy(at)Swisstrax.com

Randy Nelson & jay Leno

Allworld Automotive highlights Jay Leno's Swisstrax garage floor tiles

2008-11-03T16:48:00.000-08:00

All World Automotive press release RSS feed announced the Swisstrax installation at Jay Leno's Big Dog Garage. Leno selected the Swisstrax Ribtrax garage floor tiles in slate and silver gray colors and garage floor pads were installed under his Bugatti and Duesenberg car collection.

To read the complete press release, click here.

All World Automotive provides a highly effective forum to connect you with other businesses involved in the automotive industry, agricultural and industrial industries around the world. The goal of All World Automotive is to bring automotive inventories to the forefront that meet the needs of our members. All World Automotive connects businesses that share the common goals of buying and selling automotive parts and related products. Business relationships that otherwise would not have been discovered are forged through this network.

PRweb RSS Feed: Swisstrax Garage Floor Tiles

2008-11-01T09:56:00.000-07:00

Jay Leno with the Swisstrax Installation Team

PRweb RSS Feed: Swisstrax Garage Floor Tiles

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Garage Floor Tiles Superstar Swisstrax Meets Big Dog Garage

2008-10-29T17:34:00.000-07:00

Like a kid in a candy store, the car enthusiast in Jay Leno's Big Dog Garage is a dream come true for garage floor tile superstar Swisstrax.

Jay Leno's Bugatti Cars on top of Swisstrax Garage Floor Pads

Swisstrax Corporation, manufacturer of earth-friendly, recyclable, plastic garage floor tiles -- Swiss engineered and made in the USA -- was seeing stars this month when they visited Jay Leno's Big Dog Garage in Burbank, California.

The story began when Swisstrax President Randy Nelson read an article and saw photos of Jay Leno's Big Dog Garage in Garage Style Magazine.

Randy Nelson said, “That can’t be -- such a beautiful car collection on that floor."

Bernard Juchli, Big Dog Garage

With assistance from Don Weberg of Garage Style Magazine, Randy proceeded to meet with the people at Leno’s garage. The first person he met was Swiss born Bernard Juchli. Juchli is a mechanical genius and keeps Jay Leno's Big Dog Garage running on all cylinders. He's also one of the country's top amateur formula race-car drivers and brings home trophies from the Vintage Auto Racing Association’s (VARA) annual events. According to the Jay Leno Big Dog Garage website, Team Juchli and Leno is an automotive match made in heaven. Randy, who speaks fluent Swiss-German and French, hit it off with Bernard, and Bernard gave Swisstrax a chance to meet with Leno and demonstrate the easy installation of interlocking modular garage floor car pads in the Big Dog Garage.

Swisstrax Ribtrax Garage Floor Pads installation in progress.

Of all the garage flooring products on the market, including paint and epoxy coatings, Motor Enthusiast Jay Leno, selected Swisstrax modular garage floor tiles to place under his famous car collection. He was looking for a good looking floor solution, a durable, easy to maintain floor, and something easy to install, move, or relocate if desired.

Devin Wiltbank, Swisstrax

When Jay met with Swisstrax President Randy Nelson proof was demonstrated face-to-face by Swisstrax do-it-yourself helpers in Leno's garage. Leno's decision to choose Swisstrax was easy.

From left: Randy Nelson, Jay Leno, Christine Nelson, Jonathan Nelson, Joanna Nelson & Jordan Nelson.

Jay Leno's garage floor pad installation was handled by knowledgeable, helpful Swisstrax Staff. To demonstrate the ease of installation and modular capabilities of the durable, interlocking qualities of Swisstrax floor tiles, Randy Nelson, proud father of three, had his children install some of the interlocking floor tiles as Jay Leno observed. Randy's children ranging in age from 8 to 11 have been demonstrating the ease of Swisstrax installation since they were old enough to assemble plastic Legos. A video clip of the Nelson Children installing Swisstrax snap-together, interlocking floor tiles can be seen at http://www.Swisstrax.com.

Jay Leno asked, "How can a plastic floor tile handle a five or six thousand pound Duensenberg?" Once again, proof was demonstrated by Swisstrax.

Jay was amazed to see how easy it was to install a new garage flooring solution. And, of even greater amazement was Jay's reaction when shown the Swisstrax plastic garage floor tiles withstanding the weight of some of his vehicles weighing over 6,000 pounds. To demonstrate the strength of the Swisstrax plastic garage floor tile, a Swisstrax garage floor pad was assembled and a few of Jay Leno's classic Duesenbergs were rolled on top without any sound coming from the floor -- only 100% Swisstrax quality was seen and not heard! In fact, the modular floor tiles can hold up to 40,000 pounds in rollover weight, and they have up to 5100 pounds in compressive strength.

Swisstrax garage floor tiles are available in many colors, several styles and can be used in a variety of indoor/outdoor flooring applications which include and are not limited to garage floors, dance floors, sport floors, patio floors, trade show floors, aircraft hanger floors, pool/spa floors, plus an endless number of applications for commercial floors and high performance floors. The Swisstrax tile styles are Ribtrax, Sportrax, Diamondtrax, Floortrax, Cointrax and Ribtrax Soft. Each of the modular, durable tile styles are illustrated and explained in detail at the Swisstrax website at http://www.Swisstrax.com.

Jay Leno chose the Ribrax tile style in slate gray and pearl silver colors using a "parking pattern" placing each of his vehicles center squared on the garage floor pad. The open profile of Ribtrax facilitates easy cleaning, is durable, attractive, practical, and virtually care free.

Ribtrax are made of polypropylene copolymer and are chemical and weather resistant. Ribtrax tiles each weigh about 23.5 ounces and are 15.75 inches square. The polypropylene copolymer withstands temperatures ranging from minus -22F to +248 degrees Fahrenheit and has pressure strength of 5,120 pounds per square inch. Plus, the Ribtrax open tile pattern has non-slip surface qualities. All the Swisstrax tiles have a 12-year warranty.

Jay Leno's Big Dog Garage received a complete transformation by Swisstrax. Plus, NBC produced live video of the installation, and Jay Leno’s Swisstrax garage floor endorsement will be airing on JayLenosGarage.com soon.

"The entire team at Big Dog Garage are really great people. Jay is very knowledgeable about his entire collection and Bernard, George, Jim, Per and the others build the cars from the ground up and turn them into what is seen as one of the finest collections in the world,” said Randy Nelson.

One of the most impressive points about Jay Leno's collection is he drives all the vehicles and 80+ motorcycles. Leno takes pride in his Duesenberg collection and made the Duesenbergs the first choice for Swisstrax garage floor pads. Swisstrax garage floor pads were also installed under Jay's Bugatti collection.

Jim, Big Dog Garage

Additional floor tiles were installed in the workshop around the machines. Ribtrax anti-fatigue floor tile was especially appreciated by the workers around the larger equipment requiring constant standing and surveillance.

A new tile floor covering was also installed around the clean-up area using a combination of Swisstrax non-slip floor tiles and anti-fatigue floor tiles.

Swisstrax modular floor tiles are tested and proven to be the best interlocking, plastic, tile floor covering product on the market. Jay Leno's seal of approval confirms Swisstrax’s strategy to become the household name in modular flooring tile. It's understood Swiss engineering and design equates quality, and manufactured in the USA supports the American economy. The people at Swisstrax do whatever it takes to serve their clients. Swisstrax is customer driven, and they stand behind their product. To receive a free sample of Swisstrax floor tile, call toll free at 1-866-748-7940. When choosing Swisstrax it's a win-win situation from the start with a life-long relationship and a happy ending as the goal.

Randy Nelson & Jay Leno

About Swisstrax.
Swisstrax, Inc. offers a practical and modern alternative to standard concrete and epoxy garage flooring. Randy Nelson, President, directed the development of the revolutionary Swisstrax product line in Switzerland over 19 years ago. Randy brought the product to the USA and located the Swisstrax manufacturing and distribution center in Southern California. Swisstrax distributes their product world wide to flooring resellers with brick & mortar stores and ecommerce online stores. For more information about Swisstrax floor tiles and Swisskits floor pads visit their websites at http://www.swisstrax.com/ and http://www.swisskits.com/.

Swisstrax is proud of being named the official flooring supplier for world renowned and respected enterprises. Partnering sponsorships include the internationally acclaimed and legendary Shelby Automobiles. Swisstrax garage floor pads have been chosen by Mini USA dealerships nationwide as their flooring of choice for showrooms. Hendrick Motorsports, Ferrari, Grand Am, American Le Mans, Mini USA, Ford Motor Company, AVIS, Honda, Shelby Automobiles and most recently, Jay Leno are just some of the clients the Swisstrax team is proud to serve.

Contact Information:
Swisstrax, Inc.
82579 Fleming Way, Unit A
Indio, CA 92201

1-760-347-3330 Phone
1-866-748-7940 Toll Free
1-760-347-3343 Fax

Randy(at)Swisstrax.com
http://www.Swisstrax.com & http://www.Swisskits.com

There is No Other Flooring like Garage Flooring Tiles

2008-10-13T14:26:00.000-07:00

Unique flooring options for your garage floor include garage floor pads and durable plastic garage floor tiles. Click here to see more photos of the garage floor tiles shown above.

By Tom Turner

Garage flooring offers some very unique flooring options. If you are looking for style then you might be looking to install a fancy tile floor. If you simply wan to protect your garage flooring then you several other options to consider. This article will look at garage flooring options you might consider.

Garage flooring unlike other flooring solutions comes in many different styles and colors. The checkered look is one of the most popular garage flooring looks you will find. The choice of garage flooring that suits you best will ultimately depend on the type of use your garage gets.

If your garage is used for classic cars then you may want to consider a stylish tile flooring that will give you grate options in a classis look that will make your car stand out and shine. There is sense of pride that comes with garage flooring that simply is not found in any other flooring solution in your home.

If you use your garage for a work shop than you may want to consider coating your flooring with one of the many types sealant that protects the cement form damage. If you will be working with wood or other materials you wan to make sure it is easy to clean.

You may also consider a mat type of garage flooring material. Garage floor mats come in many types of style sot meet most anyone’s needs. They are extremely durable and can be replaced when damaged.

Like most any other flooring there will always be garage flooring materials that will be more expensive than others. The higher the quality the more you will pay, but you do not need to get the highest quality garage flooring to be happy. There is some very durable and economical garage flooring solutions on the market.

One reason why garage flooring can get expensive is in trying to get the coolest looking flooring. If you are not stuck on a certain look or style then you will be able to find some very nice garage flooring solutions on the market.

Garage Floor Tile Covering is Necessary for Homes

2008-10-12T10:10:00.000-07:00

from Beautiful Home Guide

Garage floor tile covering is needed for all homes, and there are several reasons why this is true. Those reasons include, aesthetics, safety, floor damage, cleanliness and ease of maintenance. The aesthetics of your home do not have to be overlooked in your garage, with many of the new garage floor covering options that have become available to homeowners, with choices for style, design and colors. Why have a garage that is dark, ugly, a garage floor that is cracked, chipped, stained and slickly dangerous when all of this can be avoided. Garage floor covering colors range from the gray and tan that have been the only choices in years past, to now include yellow, blue, red, green and a variety of other choices. While aesthetics can give your attitude a boost and help a buyer find your home more attractive, the garage floor covering can provide other benefits.

The need for safety in your garage cannot be understated and garage floor covering can provide you safety benefits. You enter your garage at least twice everyday, usually carrying bundles and packages. Your briefcase from work, your purse, your groceries, your shopping, and numerous other items are all carried in the garage, and restrict your seeing the garage floor. The garage floor collects debris, and you really cannot avoid it. Wind blows debris in when you raise the door to enter or leave with your car. You car, no matter how clean you keep it, picks up debris, oils and other liquids from the roads on which you drive. When you park your car all of that falls from the engine compartment onto the surface on which your car sits. All of this can trip you, cause you to slip and fall or otherwise injure yourself. Garage floor covering can help you avoid all of this, without restricting your choices. You can choose from garage floor paint, garage floor coating, garage floor mat and garage floor tiles. All of these choices make it easy to clean your protected garage floor covering.

Cleanliness on the garage floor can protect your safety in avoiding slippery areas and can provide you an attitude boost in seeing a clean area. Garage floor covering makes the task of keeping your garage clean, so much easier. Instead of heavy duty scrubbing, on a regular basis, a simple sweeping a light mopping clean up the garage floor covering with light exertion. Gone are the days of scrubbing oil stains from bare concrete with solvents that require you to wear a face-mask to avoid the fumes.

Damaged garage floors can decrease the value of your home and look unsightly, while garage floor covering can protect your floors from damage while they keep your garage clean and looking nice. Garage floor mat and garage floor tile provide a deep protection against chipping and other damage to floors. For the serious wood hobbyist, this can be invaluable, because you are going to drop something sharp and something heavy more than once.

SwissTrax Blog Network: Garage floor tiles customers kept informed through power blogging

2008-10-09T13:09:00.000-07:00

Power blogging to keep customers informed about the flooring industry.

The focus of the SwissTrax Blog Network is global. With customers located around the world, using the Internet to share flooring industry information made perfect sense to the USA-based SwissTrax manufacturing company.

Portable floor tiles are an easy, quick and cost-efficient way to renew your floors, cover damaged floors or enhance the look of your family’s favorite space. The tiles arrive at your door ready to assemble and snap into place. SwissTrax durable floor tiles are easy to maintain and are constructed of high-quality, recyclable plastic. The eco-friendly quality of the SwissTrax brand makes their flooring tiles a modern-day necessity.

Modular floor coverings, known for their durability and strength, are the emphasis of the SwissTrax Blog Network. Although portable floor tiles were dominated by the male garage enthusiast, the modern look of the Swiss designed interlocking floor tile -- available in a variety of colors and styles -- is now widely used in a variety of flooring applications by women and men, alike.

There's no job too large or too small for SwissTrax do-it-yourself flooring tiles. The widely used interlocking floor tile applications include, and are not limited to: Dance Flooring, Gym Flooring, Trade Show Flooring, Commercial Flooring, Patio Flooring, Spa & Pool Flooring, Aircraft Hanger Flooring, Garage Flooring, Classroom Flooring, Kennel Flooring and Hospital Flooring -- to name a few.

The modern-day floor covering has a natural flair for design by adding a refreshing splash of color in a pattern of your choice. SwissTrax transforms a boring or damaged floor to a fresh new look.

We hope you enjoy the SwissTrax Blog Network, visit the blogs often and contact a friendly SwissTrax Associate for a free sample of the world’s highest quality performance floor tile. SwissTrax is online at http://www.SwissTrax.com, http://www.GarageFloorPads.com or by calling 1-866-748-7940.

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• http://www.garagefloor.mobi/ - Garage Floor Blog. Are you a garage enthusiast? Do you know someone who loves to spend time in the garage? What can you do to improve the look of your garage without spending a fortune? Garage Floors are probably one of the easiest and quickest remedies to a garage's appearance. Transforming the look and feel of your garage is easy when you have the right information and resources. The Garage Floor Blog is a reference and resource for information from the world's garage floor experts. We'll do the research for you, post it here for you to read and give you direct links to other resources on the Internet to assist you with all your garage flooring needs. Park your car in a room with everlasting style and design. Garage interiors. Garage Floors. A place for the entire family. Garage Floor Blog will provide a resource for the garage enthusiast. We'll post it. You'll read it here.

• http://www.garagefloors.mobi/ - Garage Floor Blog Network. A series of blogs dedicated to your garage redesign. A garage floor comes in many different shapes, sizes and are used for many different purposes. This blog compiles a variety of garages, the designs appropriate for each and suggestions for durable garage floor surfaces. A garage floor covering needs to be durable, strong, attractive and cost-effecient. The garage area in a home is used for many recreational and lifestyle purposes. The retail garage introduces an altogether new set of uses. And, then there's the NASCAR garage. Well, we all know our heart beats a little faster when we think of NASCAR. What's so sexy about a garage? We'll show you ways to make your garage as sexy as NASCAR, AVIS, HONDA and many more of the big guys' garages! Take a ride with us! We'll help you visualize a do-it-yourself garage floor project by providing information, garage floor photos and many other tips of the garage floor trade!

• http://www.garagefloors-tiles.com/ - Garage Floor Tiles. Welcome to Garage Floor Tiles Blog. This blog is dedicated to research and development by providing its readers information about the world's highest quality modular floor tiles. There's no project too small or too large for the do-it-yourself remodeler if the information needed is available in one handy location. If your floor's surface needs a new, updated look, and your goal is durability, practicality and design, then you've come to the right place. The Garage Floor Tiles Blog will supply an endless amount of information for you to make the right decision when selecting a modular floor surface.

• http://www.garage-floors.us/ – Garage Floors Online Resource. Remember the day when the garage was nothing but a shack with a dirt floor? Well, those days are long gone. Today's garage is an extension of living space. It's a place to meet with your friends or spend the afternoon doing crafts or chores. Most of us think about the garage as a place to keep our most valued possessions, our cars. But, in today's modern lifestyles, we utilize the garage space for more than just a parked car. The entire family uses today's garage. So, why not make it an extension of your living space by creating a dream room for the entire family to adore. Garage Floors is a blog dedicated to providing information for the home owner about the latest and the greatest in flooring for a variety of home remodeling needs. We are strong believers of modular floor tiles made durable. Did you know a modular floor is a temporary fixture? Whether you own or rent your home, it means you can assemble and lay the floor until you are ready to either leave it or take it with you when you move. And, the maintenance on the "new" garage floor tiles is very easy using a leaf blower or hose and water.

• http://www.modulargaragefloor.info/ - Modular Garage Floor. Modular Garage Floor Blog will introduce its readers to the world of portable flooring. As the industry leader and manufacturer, SwissTrax, has gained popularity among some of the Nation's largest garage floor customers like HONDA, NASCAR and AVIS. This blog will take you on a journey, and give you an inside look at the many uses of modular floor tiles. We'll post photos, press releases and articles to give you as much information as possible to help you create a portable flooring solution for your upcoming garage floor project. We invite you to enjoy the ride, join the blog and share your comments.

• http://www.patiofloors.info/ - Patio Floors. A blog dedicated to beautifying your porch or deck floor. There are many options today to make the exterior rooms of your home as beautiful and useful as the interior rooms. When we think of our patio, many images come to mind. There are exterior floors for a number of different retreat or patio areas as there are variety of lifestyles. This blog will become a resource for your patio design needs, cover ideas for your patio flooring and provide information for patio enhancements. When we think of our backyard porch, we think of Patio Floors - Patio Decks - Terrace Floors - Sun Porch Floors - Sun Room Floors - Spa Floors - Tanning Room Floors - Pool Deck - Swimming Pool Decking - Swim Area Flooring - Front Porch Deck - Porch Deck - Back Porch Floors - Interlocking Modular Floor Tiles - Interior & Exterior Modular Floor Tiles - Interlocking Floor Tiles - Greenhouse Floors.

• http://www.tradeshowfloors.info - Trade Show Floors. The Trade Show Floors Blog is here to show you an easy way to make your booth at an upcoming trade show look great. We will post pictures, instructions and ways to make your display stand out from your competition's. We know the job of setting up a booth can be time consuming when you do not have the proper materials. Our suggestions will save you time and money. Plus, in the long run you will be pleased with the results. A durable trade show floor easy to maintain and a snap to assemble is our goal. Please join our blog. The information here is for the Trade Show junky who's always looking for an easy solution to traveling show needs. To become an author on this blog, please contact us. We'd like to hear your trade show stories.

• http://www.flooringtiles.me/ – Flooring Tiles. The Flooring Tiles Blog will illustrate through photos and written content the wide variety of uses for an interlocking floor tile. Floor tiles can be used for many purposes, here's a few: Garage Floors, Dance Floors, Gym Floors, Kennel Floors, Firehouse Floors, Aircraft Hanger Floors, Motorcycle Mats, Classroom floors, Patio Floors, Spa Floors, Trade Show Floors, Exhibit Booth Floors, Dog House Floors, and many more! We look forward to gathering information for our readers. If you ever have any questions, please contact us. Thank you for participating on the Floor Tiles Blog.

• http://www.garageflooring.mobi/ - Garage Flooring. Garage Flooring blog is more than what you'll expect. Today's do-it-yourself flooring project demands usability in a variety of rooms, not just the garage. We're going to show you the variety of uses for simple yet elegant garage floor tiles. It used to be garage floors took all the mess and abuse of dripping oils and grease. Today's garages are more like a showroom or display room, and the space is used for a variety of family functions. Using a durable, lasting material for your upcoming garage floor project is the key to designing a successful floor the entire family will enjoy. The Garage Flooring Blog was created as one handy resource for all your garage and other modular flooring needs. Although some prefer concrete or epoxy finishes, we'll show you why an interlocking portable floor is the best decision you can make for your home flooring project. We may not all have an airplane to park, and nonetheless, a modular floor tile design creates a perfect aircraft hanger floor. Consider using interlocking garage floor tiles for an office space. Durable floor tile coverings illustrate the beauty of floor tiles in a professional setting. There's no limit to the uses of a durable garage floor tile. Commercial and retail stores apply a simple and colorful floor tile pattern using a modular tile. The tile is easy to clean and has a twelve year warranty. Colored tiles add bright light to a small or dark room. Portable floor tiles add versatility and ease of moving. When you are ready to grow your business to a larger space, the tiles can be removed and taken with you to your new location. Garage Flooring tiles are a versatile solution to your flooring project. Please join our blog. This blog is for you!

• http://www.garagetiles.mobi/ - Garage Tiles Online. The pictures you see on this blog are just the beginning of what you can expect to see on Garage Tiles Online. We'll find the best examples of Garage Floors using the highest-quality Garage Tiles and post the information here for you! We understand the job you face installing your own new garage floor covering, and our expertise and resources will help guide you from start to finish. We recommend one of four garage tiles for your project: DiamondTrax, RibTrax, FloorTrax or SporTrax. There are 14 colors available in Artcic White, Chocolate Brown, Citrus Yellow, Island Blue, Ivory, Jet Black, Midnight Blue, Mocha Java, Pearl Silver, Racing Red, Slate Grey, Terra Cotta, Tropical Orange, and Turf Green. We'll post more details about the tiles styles and colors in future posts. Please save this link and visit us often. Any floor can be transformed from a cracked, dull and stained concrete or epoxy surface to a beautiful, clean, easy-to-install non-slip tiled surface as shown on Garage Tiles Online. The interlocking tiles are a snap to install. The entire job for an average garage takes less than half a day's time. Keeping the garage tiles clean is simple using soap and water. The garage tiles shown above are durable and come with a twelve year warranty.

• http://www.performanceflooring.info/ – Performance Flooring = Performance Floors. Welcome to the high performance flooring blog. This is a place you can find the latest information about the best durable floor coverings available in the world. We will gather research and information and post it here for you. When it comes to selecting a durable floor covering or a portable floor mat, your choices are easily narrowed down to the best your money can buy. Don't get fooled by cheap imitations, when selecting a performance floor cover, get opinions and sound advice from the experts. Swiss designed interlocking floor tiles have been proven over and over again to be the highest quality performance flooring. Manufactured in the USA, and made of the highest quality durable plastic, a durable floor tile system can withstand 40,000-pounds of rollover weight, and up to 5,000-pounds per square inch compressive force. Now, that's what we call Performance Flooring! If you are planning a floor design project, updating an old floor, or just want more information about performance floors, contact the experts for help and assistance.

• http://www.garagefloorpad.com/ - Garage Floor Pad. There are a number of online resources for garage floor products. Most of the resources depend upon the experts to provide their customers the best advice, service and product. This blog will highlight many of the online resources for Garage Floor Pads. We'll gather archive articles, talk to the experts, provide photos, and show you the best selections available for Garage Floor Pads online.

• http://www.garagefloordesign.com/ - Garage Floor Design. This blog is all about the Garage Floor Design. Our major resource of information is SwissTrax. We will gather information and photos and post the details here for you. Should you have any questions, please contact us. The garage has become more than just a place to park a car. In many homes, the garage area has become an extension of the living quarters. As you can see in the photo above, the Garage Floor Design completes the space and makes it a clean area for many projects and tasks. Join us in examining many ways to transform your garage into a successful interior design project.

• http://www.modularflooring.info/ - Modular Flooring. The popularity of a modular floor began in the garage. Today, modular floors are used throughout the world wherever a flooring solution is needed. The uses are endless -- from the floor in your dog's house to the floor in your spa or sun room. With endless applications and the variety of patterns and colors available the modular flooring job is made easy. A modular or portable floor is exactly what you get when you use a high quality interlocking floor tile for your do-it-yourself flooring project. This means when you leave the location, you can easily take the modular tiles with you and use them again. Our blog will show you a variety of tile styles, the colors available, application examples and photos of finished rooms. Keep in mind, a modular floor can be used for Garage Floors, Dance Floors, Gym Floors, Kennel Floors, Firehouse Floors, Aircraft Hanger Floors, Motorcycle Mats, Classroom floors, Patio Floors, Spa Floors, Trade Show Floors, Exhibit Booth Floors, Dog House Floors, and many more! We will provide resources for you to create a beautiful, durable modular floor surface backed by a 12 Year Warranty.

Swisstrax Maker of Interlocking Garage Flooring Tiles Named Official Supplier for Several Major Auto Industry Icons

2008-10-07T10:08:00.000-07:00

by Steven Brazis

Swisstrax is proud to announce sponsorship to INDY, Hendrick Motorsports, and Shelby Automobiles. Since Swisstrax manufacturing began in the United States, the company has been chosen by Mini USA dealerships nationwide as their flooring of choice for showrooms. Hendrick Motorsports, Ferrari, Indy Car, Grand Am, American Le Mans, Mini USA, Ford Motor Company, and most recently, Shelby Automobiles are just some of the clients to take advantage of the distinctive look of the Swisstrax product line.

Garage Floor Tiles a Complete Garage Flooring

2008-09-30T18:19:00.000-07:00

Your home is your place of rest and relaxation, but your garage is your place to try and keep clean. This kit compares to a style flooring system. Without the right protection, your safe haven can turn into a slippery, dirty, gross mess. Lay down the law against oil stains, cracked cement and bland floors with our Deluxe Garage Floor Tiles.

Besides blocking against spills, this stylish garage flooring adds an exciting look to bare or damaged ground. It is really something to be proud of and show off to your friends and neighbors. They will all want a set. Update your carport or Garage in a stylish suit of solid armor with our Garage Floor Tiles.

These rugged Garage Floor Tiles deflect and resist damage, stains, and cover up existing cracks and blemishes on your garage floor. Built from polypropylene for maximum resistance to petroleum products, grease, brake fluid, anti-freeze and sunlight. Nothing will penetrate this floor! Your Garage Floor Tile Kit comes in amazing colors: Yellow, Alloy, Red, Graphite, White, Blue and Black. Textured surface for sure traction and no skid response. Simple to install and easy to follow instructions the Garage Floor Tiles snap together and float on the ground without any adhesives or tools. It is so easy.

Racing world mourns the death of Paul Newman

2008-09-29T16:15:00.000-07:00

Paul Newman, Race Car Driver

from The Sports Network

Westport, CT (Sports Network) - Legendary actor, entrepreneur philanthropist and racer Paul Newman died Friday night at his home in Westport, CT after a long battle with cancer. He was 83.

Mostly known for his roles in such American film classics as "Cool Hand Luke," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, "The Sting" and "The Color of Money," for which he received the Academy Award for "Best Actor," Newman was also a major figure in the racing community.

Newman first took interest in motor racing while filming 1968's "Winning," in which he played the role of an Indy car driver. His racing career began in 1972 at Thompson, CT in a Lotus Elan. He earned his first Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) national title in 1976 in the D-production category, and followed up with a C-production class championship in 1979. Newman was a GT-1 champion in 1985 and '86.

Newman's first professional victory came in a SCCA Trans-Am series event at Brainerd, MN in 1982. His second career Trans-Am victory came in 1986 at his "home track" in Lime Rock, CT.

His last victory took place in the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona in 1995 when he and his co-drivers won the GTS-class. He was 70 years old at the time.

Newman drove in the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans, finishing second in that race.

Newman competed in the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona for the final time in 2006.

Before joining forces with Carl Haas for a Champ car team in 1983, Newman fielded cars for drivers Danny Sullivan, Bobby Rahal, Al Unser, Teo Fabi, Keke Rosberg and Elliott Forbes-Robinson in the Can-Am series for five years.

As co-owner of Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing, Newman became involved in the IndyCar Series when the two-car team joined the circuit after the unification of IndyCar and Champ car earlier this year.

"On behalf of my mother, Mari Hulman George, and the entire Hulman-George family at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar Series, our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and loved ones of Paul Newman," Tony George, CEO of the Indy Racing League and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, said. "To all his fans world-wide and those close to him in our racing community, we share a deep sense of loss, but cherish the many fond memories we will forever carry with us."

Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing recorded two victories in its first IndyCar season with Graham Rahal picking up the winning in St. Petersburg, FL and Justin Wilson capturing the victory in Detroit.

"On behalf of Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing, my wife Bernadette and myself, I want to express our most sincere condolences to (wife) Joanne (Woodward) and the entire Newman family on the loss of a great human being," Haas said. "Paul and I have been partners for 26 years and I have come to know his passion, humor and above all, his generosity. Not just economic generosity, but generosity of spirit. His support of the team's drivers, crew and the racing industry is legendary. His pure joy at winning a pole position or winning a race exemplified the spirit he brought to his life and to all those that knew him. We will truly miss him."

Newman was also remembered in the NASCAR garage at the Kansas Speedway, where the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series are competing this weekend.

"Paul Newman was a phenomenal individual who made a profound impact throughout his life," two-time NASCAR Cup champion Tony Stewart said. "His acting skills are well-known, but equally impressive was his desire to give back and help those who just didn't get the same shake out of life that we did.

"I got to know him through our time helping build Victory Junction Gang Camp and during my handful of races in the Rolex 24 Hours At Daytona. We connected as racers, but Paul's ideas of what we should do for charity is what really resonated with me the most.

"He set the bar, not only with his giving, but in how he gave. Whether it was through his own line of food products - Newman's Own - or his work in helping create the Hole in the Wall Camps, Paul did it right, and he did it with class. He'll be terribly missed."

Newman was the godfather of Nationwide driver and Hollywood stuntman Stanton Barrett.

"Just remind everyone how great a person he was," Barrett said. "If everyone could give back as much as he did, the world would be a much greater place."

In 2006, Newman served as the voice of "Doc Hudson," a Hudson Hornet, in the Disney-Pixar blockbuster "Cars."

Newman was also the founder of the Hole in the Wall Camps, a place where children facing serious illnesses and life-threatening conditions come to experience the simple joys of childhood without jeopardizing their medical needs. There are currently 10 camps operating in six countries.

Since founding Newman's Own, an all-natural line of food products, in 1982, Newman has given away 100% of after tax profits to thousands of charitable and educational causes, totaling over $240 million.

Swisstrax Interlocking Floor Tiles

2008-09-24T13:17:00.000-07:00

The most durable interlocking flooring tiles on the market are from SwissTrax.

from Tri-Cities Garages

Swisstrax interlocking floor tiles are the ultimate solution for concrete floors with excessive Vapor Emissions or Hydrostatic Pressure. Creating an attractive and comfortable environment for your garage floors, workshop or other concrete areas could not be easier. These modular floors are a cost effective alternative to epoxy or other coatings. No adhesives or special floor preparation need. Installation can be done in one day or less.

Swisstrax interlocking flooring is made of environmentally friendly, recyclable and UV stabilized polypropylene; an advanced plastic material that is similar to new car bumpers and gas tank liners, with additional additives to inhibit fading, static electricity and other conditions.

Perfect for Garage floors - Swisstrax modular flooring has superior rollover strength, able to support heavy vehicles, is oil resistant, and impervious to gas and all automotive chemicals, as well as bacteria, mold and mildew. Swisstrax is a non slip, skid resistant modular flooring that is easy to clean, and creates an excellent work and/or storage environment.

Swisstrax modular floor tiles has a 12 year limited warranty and comes in several styles suitable for garage floors, patios, workshops, showrooms and exhibitions, dealerships, aircraft hangers, service areas, and many other commercial, household, or industrial needs.

Swisstrax Interlocking Floor Tiles: Never Has Flooring Induced So Much Garage Envy

2008-09-18T12:33:00.001-07:00

A whole new level of garage gear obsession. [click on image]

from Gear Patrol

If you are anything like me, then your garage serves as a multifunctional part of your home. It’s a place to park your vehicles, store your tools, hide your toys, and, just maybe, hide yourself. If your garage is anything like my garage, then its floor looks like absolute crap. Enter Swisstrax.

Originally hailing from Switzerland but now manufactured in California, Swisstrax represents Gear Patrol’s new favorite innovation from the neutral nation, coming out of nowhere to unseat Ricola cough drops and holey cheese. Swisstrax offers six different styles of tile, some of which are available in fourteen different colors. Even better, their website features a floor designer whereby you can layout a custom floor and easily order all the pieces you’ll need. Here’s a tip: the square tiles lend themselves perfectly to oversized renderings of your favorite 8-bit game characters (think Mario, the size of a Mazda).

Their various designs suit garages, workout rooms, airplane hangars, and more. Each tile features a hefty complement of snap locks to secure it to its brethren, and a four point injection molding process that allows a Swisstrax floor to withstand up to 40,000 pounds of roll-over compression. Even if you could overwhelm this floor system with the sheer bulk of your man-toys, you’d be backed by a 12 year warranty. My favorite feature is simply a function of the tiles interlocking design. Unlike other floor coatings and coverings, the tiles are inherently portable and reusable. Consider me impressed.

The best way to test garage flooring, get a Ferrari F430. [Courtesy: Swisstrax]

Gear Patrol Hands-On: GP procured Swisstrax floor tiling for hands-on testing. We pinched, pulled, stomped, and even bit the Swisstrax with all of our combined might. Nary a scratch was made. Conclusion: this is one tough tile.

Swisstrax Announces Sponsorship of Valerie Thompson, 2X NHRA World Land Speed Holder; and our New Company - Swisskits Floor Pads

2008-09-18T11:59:00.001-07:00

Swisstrax is a proud supplier and sponsor of Valerie Thompson Racing. Randy Nelson, owner and president of Swisstrax maker of Interlocking Floor Tiles, met Valerie in 2007 at the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas. Valerie has selected Swisstrax as her official NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle race team flooring. The Two-Time Bonneville land speed record holder made her long anticipated debut at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals NHRA POWERade Drag Racing national event on August 28 to September 1. She displayed her new Pro Stock Motorcycle on the modular event flooring during the 5-day event, which is televised on ESPN2. Swisstrax is the manufacturer and sole distributor of their interlocking floor tiles to North America and also sells its product to companies in Central and South America, Australia, Korea, Japan and Europe.

Indio, CA (eMediaWorld) September 17, 2008 -- For the past year, Swisstrax has been a proud sponsor of Valerie Thompson Racing. Randy Nelson, owner and president of Swisstrax, met Valerie in 2007 at the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas. Valerie has selected Swisstrax as her official NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle race team flooring. The Two-Time Bonneville land speed record holder made her long anticipated debut at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals NHRA POWERade Drag Racing national event on August 28 to September 1. She displayed her new Pro Stock Motorcycle on the modular event flooring during the 5-day event, which is televised on ESPN2. Swisstrax is the manufacturer and sole distributor of their interlocking floor tiles to North America and also sells its product to companies in Central and South America, Australia, Korea, Japan and Europe.

Swisstrax proudly sponsors Valerie Thompson
Valerie's response to her relationship with Swisstrax:
I wanted to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for your support in 2007. Swisstrax is in my opinion, the best floor of its kind on the market today. I am grateful to be part of your team.

Your commitment has made possible this year's phenomenal team success, including a Special Recognition Award. Valerie Thompson Racing Team was awarded the 2007 "Best Appearing Team." We believe this award is your success as well.

It was important to me to have a great hospitality area where fans would feel welcomed at all times. The Swisstrax flooring gave the team a fresh new and exciting colorful pit area to hang out in. I cannot wait to get my logo placed into the flooring.

Thanks again for taking my race team to the next level of racing…I look forward to working with you in the future. Let's keep the competition behind us and race one tile at a time!

Valerie Thompson/Team Owner
Valerie Thompson Racing

Swisstrax also announces a new company division, Swisskits.com, ready-to-go kits of complete floor pads and floor mats for use as garage floor pads; car display floor pads; patios floor pads; as well as for commercial floor pads and event and tradeshow booth flooring pads. There are many more uses to these flooring kits, which are made of the same durable modular floor tiles sold by Swisstrax for wall-to-wall applications.

The web-based company will open up its new website, www.swisskits.com in the fall of this year. Not only are there many designs and colors of pre-designed kits to choose from; you can also customize your own floor pad for size, design and tile color.

Swisskits.com will offer different "Kit of the Month" specials and as with Swisstrax, will offer a $50 referral bonus to customers who have purchased a floor pad and refer a new customer who also purchases a 400+ square foot flooring pad.

Swisstrax Interlocking Floor Tile Receives Official Endorsement from 3 Time Indy 500 Winner BOBBY UNSER

2008-09-17T18:32:00.000-07:00

Bobby Unser's Aircraft Hanger and SwissTrax Floor Tiles

from PR-USA

After introducing their product into the aircraft industry with displays at fly-ins and air shows across the nation, Randy Nelson of California-based Swisstrax says that aircraft hangar sales and installations are "flying"! Swisstrax is the manufacturer and sole distributor of their interlocking floor tiles to North America and also sells its product to companies in Central and South America, Australia, Korea, Japan and Europe.

Their Ribtrax interlocking floor tile is recommended for most aircraft hangar installations, with a rollover weight of over 50,000 lbs. and a rating of up to 5100 psi. It is an open-profile tile, allowing for dust to settle below, leaving the surface clean. It can then be vacuumed or hosed out seasonally or as desired.

Randy met Bobby and Lisa Unser at last year's Oshkosh, Wisconsin EAA fly-in. Impressed with the product, Mr. Unser asked to have Randy produce some design options, which he did and they all agreed on three different and unique designs.

The Unsers had approximately 6000 square feet of Swisstrax installed in three applications -- Ribtrax in both Bobby's and Lisa's airplane hangars and Diamondtrax for their garage flooring.

Unser has compiled one of the most impressive lists of accomplishments in American racing history and Swisstrax is honored to have received an endorsement from the racing legend.

"We are so happy with the results of the Swisstrax floor in the hangers and garage. It was so hard to imagine what the final product would look like but when it was done it was so much more beautiful than we originally imagined.

When I met you at the Oshkosh, Wisconsin EAA fly-in your product was very impressive in your display. And when we talked about our hangers and garage I thought this just might be the answer to painted floors that peel and the ugly grey cement that the oil and hydraulic drips never get wiped up under the airplane.

The next step that had us worried was the design. I know you asked us several times for ideas but never having designed geometric flooring we were lost. But then it was Randy to the rescue with a bunch of intricate garage floor and aircraft hangar designs to choose from, it would have taken us a lot more time to design them ourselves. Randy's input is invaluable. My 40 ford looks so dynamic with the grey/black garage flooring design.

Swisstrax gave us so much more freedom to get the design and type of flooring that far surpassed our expectation. When expert tile installers came I have to admit they made it look easy. In the two short days both aircraft hangers and the garage floors were completed with a little time to spare for the install guys to visit the Unser Racing Museum here in Albuquerque and a lively auto racing discussion or two.

This has been the best decision I have ever made on my garage and hanger. I just wish I had done it sooner. In my racing days I required all of my garage floors to be neat and tidy just like my race cars and this would have been the best solution of all.

Thanks Randy for a fine job well done.

Lisa & Bobby Unser"

Swisstrax is a sponsor of both the Sun 'n Fun Fly-in and EAA events. Their list of aircraft aficionado clients also includes Dr. Forrest Bird who has Swisstrax installed in his Sandpoint, Idaho aircraft hangar -- the Bird Aviation Museum.

You can find Swisstrax complete company information online at http://www.swisstrax.com

Interlocking Flooring Tiles

2008-09-14T13:01:00.000-07:00

from Kiwi

The easy all weather temporary plastic tile flooring system

Interlocking Flooring
Kiwi plastic interlocking floor tiles are the best solution for temporary floor coverings be it for marquees, pit paddocks, exhibition show stands, tent floorings or in fact any area requiring temporary floor coverings. No special effort is required on laying our flooring and they simply clip together to produce a robust an durable surface ideal for situations where a quality durable floor is required that can be laid quickly. Our floor surfaces are just as easy to remove and re-use as they are to lay; are non slip, self draining and economical to use.

Floor Tile Colours
Our floor tiles are available in a range of Pantone® colours as standard, with the option to have any colour from the Pantone® range custom made to match either company branding or the surrounding environment. Our standard range of Floor tile colours available may be viewed here

Floor Tile Specifications
Weight & volume are an important consideration when choosing a temporary floor covering that may need to be taken up & transported many times to different locations. 100sq.m of our interlocking temporary flooring will only take up 1.1 cubic metres and weighs only 284kg's. Kiwi Tiles temporary flooring is probably the probably the lightest and most compact tile available, unlike the "Roll up" type flooring that will take up at least twice the storage space.

Uses for our Interlocking Flooring
Interlocking Flooring Tiles are ideal for race transporter awnings, pit flooring, trade shows, exhibition booth flooring, sporting events, marquees, laboratories, saunas, sundecks, boat decking, shower and locker areas, anti-fatigue flooring for industrial areas and workshops, or any situation where temporary or permanent, easily replaceable floor is required. Kiwi Tiles are also useful as a protective covering for areas easily damaged such as grass lawns or carpeting Their light weight and ground contact design means that underlying surfaces such as grass will remain undamaged and preserved.

How to Protect Floor Tiles

2008-09-10T11:18:00.000-07:00

SwissTrax interlocking modular floor tiles are durable,
easy to maintain, eco friendly and do NOT break!
Photo courtesy of SwissTrax.com

By Phil Rorrer

Taking cues from experts and watching videos on how to install floor tiles will help you get that perfect floor you always wanted. If you follow the steps for laying floor tiles correctly, the job will be finished in no time and before you know you will have a brand new floor.

Now once you have laid the floor tiles and your floor looks stunning, you would probably want to maintain that for long. Although you cannot possibly avoid the wear and tear that comes with time, there are ways to ensure that your tiled floor lasts for long in good condition. We will now see some tips on how to protect floor tiles.

Before installing floor tiles make sure that you have stored the tiles in a safe location. While installing the floor tiles be careful handling the tiles. If dropped, the tiles may break.

Use a sub floor while laying the floor tiles. A sub floor will prevent the tiles from cracking or loosening. It will also ensure that you do not get weeping tile problem as it locks moisture away. In long run a sub floor helps your floor last better.

You can use grout protection coating to protect the grout from discolouration and make it easier to clean.

You can choose to apply a protective coating on your floor to protect it. However if such a coat is used remember to maintain it properly or else it may wear off at heavy traffic areas and would eventually look very odd. Remember to weigh the pros and cons of using a protective coating as often maintaining the coating may end up costing you more.

Clean your floor tiles regularly using a non-alkaline and non-acidic environment friendly cleaner. Use a damp mop or a sponge to clean the floor. Remember to check that the cleaner you are using is suitable for your floor tile. Avoid using soap or vinegar to clean your ceramic floor as it may lessen the shine.

Floor tiles are breakable and a cracked tile in the middle of your floor can never be appealing! So avoid using heavy machinery on your tiled floor and take care that you do not drop anything heavy on your floor.

These easy to follow steps can come handy in having a long lasting tile floor. So even though your job ends after installing the tiles, if you want your floor to remind you of the hard work that you had put in while installing the floor tiles, for years to come, you may want to take that extra little step in protecting your floor as well.

Doing it yourself and taking up a home project of renovating your floor and installing floor tiles is a very enriching experience in itself. The effort that you would put in preparing the layout of the design of your floor, then carrying out a dry run, laying down the adhesive, placing the tiles and finally applying the grout to create the floor would only be enhanced if it is maintained and protected well.

Garage floors are beautiful with interlocking floor tiles by Swisstrax, Inc.

2008-09-07T13:22:00.000-07:00

SwissTrax Garage Floor Tiles

from Home Services

Garage floor tiles by Swisstrax, Inc. are a popular product for garage floors and workshops. Our product is a great alternative to epoxy garage floor coatings. Its durable, lasts longer, is attractive and comfortable for garage floors, workshops or other concrete areas. Plus it looks good! Your garage floor will be the envy of the neighborhood. Totally portable, you can take them with you (try that with epoxy garage floor coatings). Swisstrax Interlocking Floor tiles are the perfect solution for your garage floors.

Swisstrax is manufactured in the U.S.A. and we have currently sold over 20 million sq. ft of our tiles for garage floors.

COMPARE Swisstrax interlocking garage floor tiles with our competition and you should notice:

Swisstrax garage floors weigh in heavier per sq. ft. then any other tile of its kind. Our garage floor tiles have 20 locks per tile compared to 12-16. Swisstrax tiles lock so tight together that even a slotted screwdriver is difficult to squeeze between the joints.

Our garage floor tiles offer much more appealing design and durability. Swisstrax garage floors are not as noisy as the competition. Our support system does not have more than 3/8" gap anywhere on the underside which will support the weight of jacks.

Our tiles will not mark up on the surface with tires or dirt. The surface cleans up like new.

Garage Floor Tiles - The Next Project In Your Home

2008-09-05T16:59:00.000-07:00

By Arturo Ronzon

There is not a room left in your house that has to be remodeled. You have done home improvement projects until you feel that at this point in your family’s lifestyle, all has been done that could be done. Is one of you itching for just one more project. Whether it is the husband or the wife, or any combination of the two, you can extend beyond your home and reach out to your garage, and start planning a renovation project that will include a garage floor tile.

If you want to use your garage for the traditional use of storing your car along with tools to keep it in perfect running order, you can find garage floor tile that will bring to mind NASCAR races among other good memories. You can choose from the traditional black and white that has been made into tiles that have a twelve year limited warranty. There are several styles of this type of floor that will be especially attractive on a workshop floor, patios and of course garage floor tile.

When you do your shopping online to find a bargain on a garage floor tile, you will also have to take into consideration the size of the area to be covered with a garage floor tile. If it is a small area, you may want to choose something that is a little more expensive in a garage floor tile design. You may not have to look at the cheapest garage floor tile available when you are shopping for a smaller area.

You can browse sites that will offer you garage floor tile in many colors and sizes. Your garage floor tile can be far from the ordinary if you are determined that your garage floor tile is going to a unique floor and say something about you and what your garage means to you.

It depends on what the use of your garage floor tile has to handle. If your garage is a workshop, you will have to pick a garage floor tile that can handle the risks associated with construction. If you are just going to use it to store your car and off season decorations, then a garage floor tile doesn’t have to be too tough to hold boxes.

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Garage Floor Tiles

2008-09-01T11:23:00.000-07:00

By David Karlson

Most garages are traditionally used for storing one or two vehicles. The basic flooring is that of concrete. However, this tends to deteriorate over time due to road salt, oil and grease spills and other chemicals. Manufacturers of flooring products offer such products as garage floor tiles to cover the concrete and enhance the overall appearance of the garage.

Garage floor tiles are great for any garage, especially for the do-it-yourselfer that likes to tinker around with their automobiles. There are styles available that will provide a very definite NASCAR feel to your garage or workshop. A traditional black and white checkered look is available from some manufacturers. Perform a search on your favorite search engine to locate online dealers or local dealers that sell these types of floor products. Make sure the product has a good warranty. If you are going to install it yourself, follow the manufacturer's directions so that you do not void the warranty. If you are not doing the work yourself then hire a competent professional. You may be able to get a good referral from the store where you bought the tile.

Shop around for a good deal on garage floor tiles. The most expensive product is not always the best product. Determine what your needs are. If you do a lot of work in your garage then choose a product that can withstand oil, grease and rough usage.

Here are some benefits to installing garage floor tile:

Very durable
Anti-slip properties
Quick and easy to install
Easy to clean and to maintain
Protects concrete floor underneath
Stylish appearance
Reduces dust
Reduces damage to dropped tools

If you want to reduce the dust and dirt, then installing garage floor tiles is an excellent idea. They are much more durable and resistant than the basic concrete flooring. They are much easier to clean and maintain as well. In addition, they are much more comfortable and warmer than a concrete floor.

Your garage floor should be protected and we provide several different methods to protect any concrete floor area whether using a garage floor sealer or any type of garage floor tiles.

A Guide to Installing Garage Floor Tile

2008-08-30T12:40:00.000-07:00

By David Karlson

Garage floor tile is a covering that protects the concrete underneath, is safe to work on, and is relatively easy to install. Depending on the brand you install, some of these particular coverings are chemical and fire resistant. They also will not crack under heavy usage. Most tiles are roughly a quarter of an inch thick and provide for a cushioned surface that is comfortable to walk on and to work on.

Most of garage floor tile available is installed by interlocking or overlapping the pieces. As long as the under surface is flat and firm then you should not have any trouble with this installation. Your tools would consist of a mallet and a utility knife in most instances. Usually, you will not require any glue or adhesive of any kind to complete this job.

Many homeowners choose garage floor tile over an epoxy garage floor coating because it is much easier to install tiles than it is to apply an epoxy coating to a concrete floor. You do not need all the tools necessary for applying a paint or epoxy. It takes much less time because you do not need to wait for anything to dry before completing the job. Another benefit of tiling is that it is quite easy to look after and is relatively maintenance free.

When purchasing garage floor tile, make sure the tile you select is designed to withstand the rigors of a garage. The environment is quite different from a home, so the tile should be different as well. Another important aspect concerning the type of tile to use is the climate of the area you live in. Factors such as cold and humidity can affect the tile, so it is important to purchase tile that will withstand your particular climate. As far as style goes, there are many different patterns and styles to choose.

Your garage floor should be protected and we provide several different methods to protect any concrete floor area whether using a garage floor sealer or any type of garage floor treatment

Expert Advice- Shop Swisstrax for All Your Flooring Needs!

2008-08-19T16:42:00.000-07:00

Swisstrax is a manufacturer of interlocking floor tiles. Available in a variety of colors and styles, the Swisstrax product fits any decor and room style. Plus, Swisstrax are easy to maintain and long-lasting constructed of high-quality, environmentally friendly, recyclable UV polyprolpylene.
Photo Courtesy of SwissTrax.com

Garage Floor Tiles

2008-08-18T20:20:00.000-07:00

By David Karlson

Most garages are traditionally used for storing one or two vehicles. The basic flooring is that of concrete. However, this tends to deteriorate over time due to road salt, oil and grease spills and other chemicals. Manufacturers of flooring products offer such products as garage floor tiles to cover the concrete and enhance the overall appearance of the garage.

Garage floor tiles are great for any garage, especially for the do-it-yourselfer that likes to tinker around with their automobiles. There are styles available that will provide a very definite NASCAR feel to your garage or workshop. A traditional black and white checkered look is available from some manufacturers. Perform a search on your favorite search engine to locate online dealers or local dealers that sell these types of floor products. Make sure the product has a good warranty. If you are going to install it yourself, follow the manufacturer's directions so that you do not void the warranty. If you are not doing the work yourself then hire a competent professional. You may be able to get a good referral from the store where you bought the tile.

Shop around for a good deal on garage floor tiles. The most expensive product is not always the best product. Determine what your needs are. If you do a lot of work in your garage then choose a product that can withstand oil, grease and rough usage.

Here are some benefits to installing garage floor tile:

Very durable
Anti-slip properties
Quick and easy to install
Easy to clean and to maintain
Protects concrete floor underneath
Stylish appearance
Reduces dust
Reduces damage to dropped tools

If you want to reduce the dust and dirt, then installing garage floor tiles is an excellent idea. They are much more durable and resistant than the basic concrete flooring. They are much easier to clean and maintain as well. In addition, they are much more comfortable and warmer than a concrete floor.

Your garage floor should be protected and we provide several different methods to protect any concrete floor area whether using a garage floor sealer or any type of garage floor tiles.

Roll-Out Garage Floors and Concrete Floor Covers

2008-08-14T18:02:00.000-07:00

American Garage Floor, LLC

Distributor of the World's Largest Garage Floor Coverings. Garage floors are always susceptible to damage because of the harmful substances that come in contact with it. Garage flooring may need some protection from the various corrosive chemicals and other such substances that may contribute to the further deterioration of your garage floor.

Leaving the flooring of your garage as it is may result to some added expenses for necessary repairs on your part later on. It is always a better choice to have it protected from further damage as early as possible in order guarantee its longevity. Early prevention is always a better solution. It will help you avoid costly expenses later on, not to mention the hassles that come with having to have your garage floors repaired.

There are a lot of ways available for you to protect your garage flooring from the corrosive chemicals. You can try painting it with an epoxy coating that is effective in forming an impermeable seal to protect the porous concrete of your garage floors from corrosive spills.

The only drawback of this action is that applying the epoxy coating onto your garage floors might prove a bit difficult for you. It can also be a very time consuming job, as the task entails the preparation of the surface and the correct application of the epoxy coating. Failure to do so may result in trying to reapply the epoxy coating again and again.

Another method in protecting your garage flooring employs using durable PVC vinyl mats or garage tiles to cover your garage flooring. American Garage Floor is the best source for garage flooring and garage flooring tiles and offer a wide variety product line of the best parking mats and parking tiles available. We specialize in Garage floors and Parking mats at a very low price. These mats provide you with protection for your garage flooring against the harmful effects of corrosive substances on the porous concrete flooring of your garage.

Our Better Life Technology's garage floor mats are made up of tough PVC non-porous surface that has been specially formulated to protect your concrete flooring against such corrosive substances like oil, antifreeze, salt, battery acid, brake fluid usually found on garage floors. These corrosives can do a lot of damage on your bare concrete garage floors. Your problems will easily be solved with the protective garage floor mats that American Garage Floor offers you.

Better Life Technology's Roll-out Garage Floor Parking Mat offers a great option for protecting your garage floors. These protective floor mats provide you with protection that can easily be installed onto your garage floor without the use of adhesives.

You simply roll it over your garage floor and you've got for yourself superior garage floor protection that can last for years. They can be cleaned easily too since they can be moved when they need to be washed. The mats are designed with grooves to channel liquids and debris out of the garage. It also reduces the amount of dirt that is tracked into the home. This design also offers cushioned comfort for walking and working. It also helps in hiding cracks and stains of older garage floors and gives your garage that elegant look with a variety of patterns available for you to choose from.

For that superior garage floor protection that you are looking for, you won't go wrong with using Better Life Technology's quality protective garage flooring mats. Beauty goes together with function when you use these mats to protect your garage floors. A simple solution like this can make all the difference.

A Car Collector's Dream: Ralph Lauren opens up for show

2008-08-10T09:34:00.000-07:00

from World Car Fans
photos Discovery

Fashion mogul Ralph Lauren is well-known for his Polo label, a brand that coveys the inner American Dream of money, acceptance, and an overall opulent way of life. What Ralph Lauren is not as well-known for is his incredible car collection. He opens the doors on his own vintage automobile collection in Speed, Style and Beauty: The Ralph Lauren Car Collection, a one-hour programme airing on the Discovery Channel.

The 29 cars that Lauren lays claim to include the 1929 Blower Bentley, 1930 Mercedes-Benz "Count Trossi" SSK, 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic Coupe, 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 Mille Miglia, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, 1961 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa 61 Spyder Fantuzzi, and the 2005 McLaren F1LM.

"I've always admired timelessness, and some of the cars that I have started to collect have that message of timeless beauty," Lauren says in the show.

Director Peter Schnall, the producer and cinematographer who won six Emmy awards for National Geographic, brings Speed, Style and Beauty: The Ralph Lauren Car Collection to the small screen. His interview subjects include experts Doug Nye, Winston Goodfellow, and Gordon Murray, Boston Museum of Fine Arts director Malcolm Rogers, and BMFA curator Darcy Kuronen. The BMFA recently displayed Lauren's collection.

Speed, Style and Beauty premiers October 6th on Discovery in the U.S. at 8pm Eastern and Pacific.

Welcome to Garage Floor Tiles

2008-08-08T14:36:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Garage Floor Tiles Blog. This blog is dedicated to research and development by providing its readers information about the world's highest quality modular floor tiles. There's no project too small or too large for the do-it-yourself remodeler if the information needed is available in one handy location. If your floor's surface needs a new, updated look, and your goal is durability, practicality and design, then you've come to the right place. The Garage Floor Tiles Blog will supply an endless amount of information for you to make the right decision when selecting a modular flooor surface.

A practical and modern alternative from Easy Connect Floors is SwissTrax. Easy Connect Floors is proud to bring you Swisstrax. This innovative flooring offers a practical and modern lternative to standard concrete and epoxy garage flooring. Randy Nelson, President, directed the development of this revolutionary product line in Switzerland over 19 years ago. Randy brought the product back to the USA three years ago and has centrally based his manufacturing and distribution center in Palm Desert, California since.

Garage floors chipped, cracked or stained? Swisstrax interlocking garage floor tiles are the perfect solution for your garage floor, workshop, patio deck, showroom, exhibit, aircraft hangar and more. Our garage floor tiles are a cost effective alternative to epoxy or other coatings - looking better and lasting longer.

Perfect for garage floors - Swisstrax interlocking floor tile has superior rollover strength, able to support heavy vehicles, is oil resistant, and impervious to gas and all automotive chemicals, as well as bacteria, mold and mildew.

Swisstrax garage floor tiles are a non slip, skid resistant interlocking flooring that is easy to clean, and creates an excellent environment for your garage floor, workshop and/or storage environment.