jrbartlett Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 How long does a 3/4-inch treated plywood floor tend to last in an enclosed car hauler? Does anyone put in 1-inch plywood to gain strength, or is it unneeded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mochet Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I use 5/8" untreated plywood in the back of my open pickup truck, and it lasts about 7-8 years. I move pianos (and cars) in it, so it gets used a lot. I'd expect it would last much longer in an enclosed trailer.Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 James,I've always specified a steel diamond deckplate, or an all-aluminum floor for my enclosed trailers.Living in the wet, humid south, I believe that wood floors are less desireable, and will eventually rot or give way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bferg Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 It's a terrible job but the life of wood floor can be extended by painting the underside of the trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 If you are concerned about oil, antifreeze, etc. Just paint on bed liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 If you mean pressure treated yellow pine it will last the life of the trailer against rot. Impossible to answer your question regards 3/4 vs 1" without knowing the construction of the floor frame and how you are using/abusing it............Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Here is a product made by Rustoleum that I am thinking of putting on the floor of both my trailers. Saw it at Home Depot and looks good. The Deck Restore is both non skid surface and appears to be protective of the wood. It also comes in lots of colors. Rust-Oleum Restore » Deck & Concrete Restore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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