Posted 2014-05-28 4:56 PM (#159264) Subject: polylast flooring for trailers
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Posts: 47 Location: Hookerton, NC
Has anyone ever had polylast flooring installed in their trailer? this is the flooring that feels like cushion but also allows liquids to drain through it. There would be no need for mats if it would work in a trailer.
Posted 2014-05-29 1:50 PM (#159275 - in reply to #159264) Subject: RE: polylast flooring for trailers
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Posts: 149 Location: Harrisburg, OR
We just started installing Polylast floors. I had it installed in my personal everyday trailer for a year so I could test it before we started selling and installing it. It has held up really well and makes maintaining the horse area easy. If you have a horse that paws really aggressively I'd recommend the 2 part epoxy on the front 1/3 of the trailer and go at least 3/4" thick. I went 3/4" throughout just for added cushion and have been pleased with the results. Thad
Posted 2014-06-01 10:51 AM (#159308 - in reply to #159264) Subject: RE: polylast flooring for trailers
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I have had polylast in my 3 Horse LQ for about 1 1/2 years. I believe it was about $1,200 which is not cheap. I love the floor and had it put on my ramp as well. I haul 8 to 12 hours at a stretch, it has great cushion, has been durable so far and the floor is dry when I get to where I am going. I wash it out a few times a year. I would do it again if I bought a new trailer.
Posted 2014-06-02 11:05 AM (#159317 - in reply to #159264) Subject: RE: polylast flooring for trailers
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Location: Wilmington, NC
Anytime you install a coating of any sort on top of an existing material (such as aluminum), you will want to insure the original material can properly dry.
In terms of an aluminum horse trailer floor (extruded interlocking planks or diamond plate sheets), it's important to keep horse urine and moisture removed to prevent white rust from occurring (oxidation).
As long as the poly coating presents no danger in trapping moisture or urine on top of the existing aluminum flooring, then you may be okay.
Otherwise, there are alternative flooring materials such as rumber which provides similar benefits but it isn't an after market product.
Posted 2014-06-02 1:48 PM (#159321 - in reply to #159264) Subject: RE: polylast flooring for trailers
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Posts: 149 Location: Harrisburg, OR
Jackbrat, no you do not need to remove your existing floor. The polylast lays over the top of it. The application will vary based on what type of flooring you currently have. They offer polylast in both a porous and non-porous floor. In regards to what Double D is referencing the sub-floor is protected in both installs with a hard primer that seals the aluminum or wood. Rumber is a good product as well but provides no cushion and is extremely slick when wet. Thad
Posted 2014-06-02 4:19 PM (#159322 - in reply to #159321) Subject: RE: polylast flooring for trailers
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Posts: 610 Location: Northern CA
Yeah- I have the Rumber flooring. Your right, It is really slick when wet. You have to rinse every time the horse poops in the trailer too as it will create a build up and get slick that way as well. I had to put stall mats on top of the flooring. The "ribbed" stall mats that have the drainage channeling. Logan uses the same mats.
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