Racedeck Flooring - Static! | FerrariChat

Racedeck Flooring - Static!

Discussion in 'Detailing & Showroom' started by wda24729, Mar 28, 2017.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. wda24729

    wda24729 Formula 3

    Sep 22, 2014
    1,000
    Devon, UK
    Full Name:
    Graham
    Anyone else have one of these floors and suffer from static charges everytime you walk across it?

    I seem to be the only one suffering. It doesn't affect my wife but its starting to get me down!
     
  2. peterp

    peterp F1 Veteran

    Aug 31, 2002
    6,510
    NJ
    Full Name:
    Peter
    Very strange. I've had Racedeck for something like 10 years and never felt any static electricity. I suspect you are picking up the charge from somewhere. Static electricity is the result of electrons being scraped off, so usually you need a surface that will scrape at a fine level (like a moving your hand across a sweater). It doesn't seem likely the (relatively) smooth Racedeck tiles could do that type of scraping, but I guess you never know.
     
  3. normv

    normv F1 Rookie
    Silver Subscribed

    May 3, 2005
    2,763
    Mishawaka In
    Full Name:
    Norm
    #3 normv, Mar 28, 2017
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
  4. teak360

    teak360 F1 World Champ

    Nov 3, 2003
    10,065
    Boulder, CO
    Full Name:
    Scott
  5. wda24729

    wda24729 Formula 3

    Sep 22, 2014
    1,000
    Devon, UK
    Full Name:
    Graham
    It was a nightmare when I was laying it, but thought once it was done it wouldn't affect me....wrong. Even if I lean against my car ramp the static goes through my clothes!

    As I said, doesn't affect the wife!
     
  6. wda24729

    wda24729 Formula 3

    Sep 22, 2014
    1,000
    Devon, UK
    Full Name:
    Graham
  7. Streetsurfer

    Streetsurfer Formula Junior

    Dec 16, 2015
    934
    near Chicago
    Full Name:
    Ron
    What are your typical clothing fabrics, as compared to what the wife wears? Synthetic fabrics seem to create a lot more static than most natural fibers, I find.
     
  8. peterp

    peterp F1 Veteran

    Aug 31, 2002
    6,510
    NJ
    Full Name:
    Peter
    There is some more information here -> Race Deck Static electricty - The Garage Journal Board

    Jorgen, CEO of RaceDeck, is pretty active on Garage Journal. He hasn't seen this be a common problem, but there are definitely several people chiming in that have serious static issues. I only skimmed the thread, but it sounds like spraying with anti-static fixes the problem, so it seems like Scott's recommendation may fix it.
     
  9. wda24729

    wda24729 Formula 3

    Sep 22, 2014
    1,000
    Devon, UK
    Full Name:
    Graham
    Interesting - I'll just get some fabric static spray and see how it goes.
     
  10. wda24729

    wda24729 Formula 3

    Sep 22, 2014
    1,000
    Devon, UK
    Full Name:
    Graham
    Well I tried the spray. Worked for about 10 days and now its back, this time worse I think!

    Its driving me nuts!
     
  11. curtisc63

    curtisc63 Formula 3
    Owner

    Dec 13, 2005
    2,289
    Maryland
    Full Name:
    Curtis Campbell
    I only get static problems with my floor when it is cold and dry air in the winter. Yes, it can be a little annoying but well worth the comfort compared to sitting/laying on cold concrete.

    CC
     
  12. Wade

    Wade Three Time F1 World Champ
    Owner

    Mar 31, 2006
    32,793
    East Central, FL
    Full Name:
    Wade O.
    What's the humidity level inside your garage? I assume it has heat and air?

    If the air is too dry then maybe add a bit of moisture using a humidifier.

    But it seems odd suggesting this to someone in the UK. ;)
     
  13. wda24729

    wda24729 Formula 3

    Sep 22, 2014
    1,000
    Devon, UK
    Full Name:
    Graham
    Ha....it stays at 45-50% as its dehumidified
     
  14. Wade

    Wade Three Time F1 World Champ
    Owner

    Mar 31, 2006
    32,793
    East Central, FL
    Full Name:
    Wade O.
    For personal comfort and health, you're right on target.
     
  15. wda24729

    wda24729 Formula 3

    Sep 22, 2014
    1,000
    Devon, UK
    Full Name:
    Graham
    Im staying out of the garage at the moment...the end of my index finger is numb!
     
  16. energy88

    energy88 Two Time F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Jan 21, 2012
    26,818
    West of Fredericksburg, VA
    Full Name:
    John
    Are you wearing tennis shoes? I've noticed that different brands tend to generate varying amounts of static electricity, especially on carpets.
     
  17. Dave rocks

    Dave rocks F1 World Champ
    BANNED

    Nov 23, 2012
    16,047
    Orchard Park, NY
    Full Name:
    Dave Lelonek
    I don't have static with mine but in general I would never use the product again....
     
  18. Roadking

    Roadking Karting

    Oct 9, 2005
    127
    Don't wear flannel pants.
     
  19. wda24729

    wda24729 Formula 3

    Sep 22, 2014
    1,000
    Devon, UK
    Full Name:
    Graham
    Im kind of with you. Im actually quite disappointed with the overall finish, even more gutted about the static, but having just installed 540 ft2, I won't be in any hurry to replace it quite yet.

    Another £20 just spent on static spray!
     
  20. wda24729

    wda24729 Formula 3

    Sep 22, 2014
    1,000
    Devon, UK
    Full Name:
    Graham
    Only wear Sponge Bob ones....or do you mean trousers! :)
     
  21. Dave rocks

    Dave rocks F1 World Champ
    BANNED

    Nov 23, 2012
    16,047
    Orchard Park, NY
    Full Name:
    Dave Lelonek
    #21 Dave rocks, Apr 24, 2017
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    I did about 800 SQ feet.

    Mine did solve an issue of standing water in the winter (it's still there, but under the tiles).

    But, the finish does not hold up well and the crap that gets between the edges and grates is really bad. I live in a winter area and they use salt and sand on our roads.

    I'd never do this floor again and at some point I may remove it and do epoxy but moving all my stuff out of the garage for a week is a daunting task.
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
  22. wda24729

    wda24729 Formula 3

    Sep 22, 2014
    1,000
    Devon, UK
    Full Name:
    Graham
    I can certainly see the issue with the grated finish. I didn't think it would look so 'plasticy' and make such a hollow sound when walking on it.
     

Share This Page