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trailbear



Member Since: 14 Sep 2016
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Rubber Garage Flooring
Gents

I am currently looking at rubber garage flooring for the drive.
I like to work on my vehicles ( have a few at the moment ) and would like to have
Something that protects the driveway as it has just been redone and it is going to provide a stable and durable base
for working on my vehicles. I can’t get in the garage as it currently a workshop full of tools and bench etc.

Just looking to see if anyone actually has a product that they can recommend from experience.
I have looked at some companies on the internet but it is nice to get advice or a recommendation.

Thanks in advance for any info.

Regards
Post #831550 17th May 2020 11:00am
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Pilgrimmick



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Second hand conveyor belt. Tough as old boots, cheap (or free) and unlikely to get nicked.
I am assuming you will be rolling it up when work finished and not a Semi-permanent fitting. 80" 1948
Lightweight V8
Bowler Tomcat
130 Station wagon
90 300tdi
(Santana PS10 pick up)
Range Rover L322 (Ful fat)
Post #831559 17th May 2020 11:52am
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Co1



Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
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Stable mats?
Post #831571 17th May 2020 12:46pm
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discomog



Member Since: 09 May 2015
Location: Notts/Lincs Border
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
+1 for stable mats if you want something semi permanent. Defender 90XS SW
Mini Countryman Cooper S
Morgan Plus 8
Post #831572 17th May 2020 12:50pm
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drakes



Member Since: 09 Oct 2009
Location: Hexham
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+1 for old conveyor belt, got some for free from a sand and gravel quarry. It is about 1m wide and was told to help myself from a piece that must have been 100m plus long, I took about 3m which fits under the vehicle just fine.
Post #831585 17th May 2020 2:30pm
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llessur



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I have used stable matting , have 10mm thick in the garage, and also conveyor belt. for working outside.
Axle stands are not as stable on the stable matting and my trolley jack digs in and will not roll when you get a lot of weight on it. However, all is good on the conveyor belt , just does not look so pretty if left down permanently.
I know someone who keeps some marine ply sheets, 3/4", to cover his tarmac drive, when working on his vehicle
Post #831608 17th May 2020 4:13pm
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LiftedDisco



Member Since: 17 Aug 2014
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Yet another one for stable matting - I use 10mm with an amoebic pattern as this is far less intrusive than anything with fake chequer-plate finish or similar and is virtually smooth.

I then use off-cuts of 18mm ply as spreaders under axle stands and/or trolly jack etc.

Mine’s been down for 6 years or so in the garage and is perfectly durable - also nicer to walk on than concrete floor!
Post #831622 17th May 2020 5:37pm
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trailbear



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Okay Gents
Will have a look at the stable matting then.
LiftedDisco can you tell me where you got yours, the ones I have looked at so far look a bit too thick
And squishy ( technical term ) for what I want, the amoebic pattern would be what I was looking for.
Post #831687 17th May 2020 10:11pm
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LiftedDisco



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I can't remember where mine came from as it was actually surplus after we had built and then taken down an ice rink - the rubber matting is perfect for folks walking around on skates and so mine was a bit of a freebie!

However, looking on-line, it would appear to be 12mm, not 10mm, but there seem to be various companies coming up via Google.

Good luck in the search!
Post #831733 18th May 2020 8:54am
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apachecow



Member Since: 12 Apr 2016
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1999 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Rutland Red
Your local horse feed store is the place to ask, if a reasonable size then often a stock item. They are rather heavy!
Post #831739 18th May 2020 9:13am
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Daisy90



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I dont know of there in your part of the world, but SCATS and MoleValley farmers defo sell them and a selection of thickness .
There way heavier than they look, I used to work for them and always cringed when someone come round to collect a dozen or so Rolling with laughter
It’s great stuff through Thumbs Up
Post #831742 18th May 2020 9:27am
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kmac



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It has been suggested on this forum that they also make good shields for the wheel arches
Post #831797 18th May 2020 2:42pm
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trailbear



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Ok, Gents thanks for all the advice👍
Post #832050 19th May 2020 7:36pm
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