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Swisstrax is the modern alternative to standard concrete and epoxy fl ooring. It is the perfect solution to

enhance the look of your garage and can be installed within hours! Our

modular fl oor system is eye-catching, easy to install, easy to maintain,

and backed by a 15 year warranty. Cover up fl ooring imperfections such

as cracks, stains, lifted epoxy spots or just plain old boring concrete.

Whether your garage puts up with snowy winters or blistering hot,

humid summers, we have a tile style that will fi t your needs!

Our fl ooring tiles are chemical resistant to any fl uids you will fi nd in

a residential garage (oils, hydraulic fl uids, radiator coolant, etc.). With

5 diff erent styles to choose from and up to 19 diff erent colors, you can

customize your garage and be the talk of your block!

UVStabilized

Installsin Hours

ChemicalResistant

LowMaintenance

NonSlip

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19 ColorsAvailable

100%Recyclable

SilentStep

Self-Draining

70,000 lbsRollover

Application: Garages

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Ribtrax garage tile is ideal for garages, workshops, exercise or playrooms, as well as patios, terraces, or around pools.

The open profi le of the garage tile facilitates easy cleaning. Water drains through the tiles and keeps walkways dry

and safe. Whether you park your car, motorcycle, boat, or RV, this durable and attractive garage tile is practical and

virtually maintenance free.

Diamondtrax fl ooring is our most popular workshop and garage fl ooring where an attractive, non-slip, solid surface

is desired. Easy to install and remove, Diamondtrax garage fl ooring is the perfect choice to enhance the look of your

home or business.

Cointrax garage fl ooring is a popular product for garage fl oors and workshops where an attractive, non-slip, solid

surface is desired. Easy to install and remove, Cointrax garage fl ooring is the perfect choice to enhance the look of

your home or business.

Floortrax garage tile is a popular tile for garage fl oors and workshops where an attractive, non-slip, solid surface is

desired. Easy to install and remove, Floortrax garage tile is the perfect choice to enhance the look of your home or

business. The smooth surface of Floortrax garage tile makes it the ideal product for areas where casters are used such

as chairs, tool boxes, workshops, offi ces, schoolrooms, showrooms, and exercise areas.

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Diamondtrax ®

Cointrax ®

Floortrax ® Solid textured fi nish

Bold and non-slip solid tile

Sturdy and dependable solid tile

Where form meets function

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Slate Grey

Tropical Orange Mocha JavaIsland Blue

Pearl Grey Citrus Yellow

Racing Red Turf GreenCosmic PurplePearl Silver

Terra Cotta

Ivory

TealCarnival Pink

Arctic White

Jet Black

Chocolate Brown

Techno GreenRoyal Blue

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• Swisstrax® carries on the tradition of Swiss design

and precision in the research, development and

manufacturing of our products.

• Swisstrax® is manufactured in the U.S.A. and Canada

• Swisstrax® uses a 4 point injection mold, which

insures better material distribution throughout

the entire tile. Having material fl ow throughout

multiple points in the tile provides superior

strength to withstand commercial and light

industrial applications. (Competitors use a single

injection mold)

• Swisstrax® is an offi cial supplier to the SEMA

show, Barrett-Jackson Auto Auctions, Ford Motor

Company and the US Armed Forces.

• Swisstrax® has a compressive strength of 5,120 psi.

• Swisstrax® features 20% – 30% more connectors

than any other competitors tile to better secure

your modular fl ooring system.

• Swisstrax® support structure has no more than a

3/8” void. ‘Voids’ are gaps between the support

structures underneath the tile. Smaller voids insure

a stronger tile overall. (Competitors can have up to

1 ¼” voids)

• Companies such as Bridgestone, Meguiar’s,

Rockstar Garage, Ford Racing, etc. have chosen

Swisstrax® over the competition.

• Any single Swisstrax® tile can be extracted from

your fl ooring installation, regardless of its position

within the system.

• Swisstrax® is resistant to most oils, solvents, car

fl uids and acids including battery acid.

• Swisstrax® is even resistant to Skydrol, the most

corrosive hydraulic fl uid we know of, as well as

other hydraulic and brake fl uids.

• Our warranty is not prorated like many competitors

and is a full 15 year warranty.

• Swisstrax® tiles have a UV Stabilizer mixed in with

their material as well as their color pigment, making

them highly fade resistant (many competitors use a

spray on UV coating that can wear away quickly).

• Swisstrax® has a temperature tolerance of

-22°F to +248F

• Due to the high quality and design of our products,

we sell to NYFD for their fi re truck bays with

80,000+ lb. equipment running over them as well

as large aircraft hangars with commercial aircrafts.

• Swisstrax has the stamp of approval from the

USGBC (United States Green Building Council)

• Swisstrax is LEED’s certifi ed for our Green products

and recycling.

• Swisstrax is ASTM tested and certifi ed.

• Swisstrax was awarded a California State Grant for

our work with our new Ecotrax program of recycled

rubber and recycled plastics.

• We off er test certifi cates from various Countries

including Europe and Australia.

Why we meet your needs and exceed your expectations:

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Swisstrax Products have been tested at facilities around the world such as Universities as well as private testing

groups such as Western Geotechnics Group and the National Flooring Safety Institute.

Test Type

Ribtrax®

Tensile/StrengthASTM D638Lbs. per sq.in. (psi)

2959 psi

Slip Resistance*AS/NZS 4586-2004Wet Pendulum Method

40/X

Abrasion ResistanceTT Abrasion TesterS/N 908265

3.5

HardnessASTM D2240Shore D

67.2

FlexibilityASTM F137

Acceptable

Coefficients of Friction/DryStatic Coefficient

.62U S

Coefficients of Friction/WetStatic Coefficient

Diamondtrax®

3023 psi

44/X

1.7

68.1

Acceptable

.66U S

.61U S

Cointrax®

3023 psi

44/X

1.7

68.1

Acceptable

.66U S

.61U S.59U S

Floortrax®

2855 psi

42/X

3.2

61.5

Acceptable

.34U S

.31U S

* X Rating Recommendations include: 1. Internal ramps, slopes (greater than 2 degrees) - dry; 2. Colonnade, walkways and pedestrial crossings

Laboratory Tested


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What is the best tile to use in a garage?

The Ribtrax is our premier tile and has been a “game changer” in the garage fl ooring industry. The Ribtrax tile

is perforated which allows debris such as sand, dirt, snow, salt, water,etc. to go through the tile so you have

a clean and presentable fl oor at all times. The Ribtrax is also equipped with a channel system on the under

structure of the tile that is ¼” and runs in all diff erent directions. This allows for cleaning of the under surface.

Many customers use a pressure washer, shop vac, or yard blower to maintain their fl oor. Beauty is maintenance

with the Ribtrax tile is minimal!

Can we install the fl oor ourselves or do I need a contractor?

We consider Swisstrax tiles a DIY product that anyone can install themselves. Typically a standard two car

garage for a fi rst time installer will take about 4 hours. A professional can have it done in 2-2 ½ hours.

What kind of tools to I need to install the fl oor?

Very few is the simple answer! Some recommended tools would be a Sharpie Pen, Tape Measure, an some sort

of electrical saw (with a fi ne toothed blade) or a professional Tile Cutter which can be rented from Swisstrax.

Oh, I forgot, your hands to snap the tiles together! In some cases you may want to use a rubber mallet for

larger jobs.

Can you turn vehicle tires on your tiles?

Yes, you can turn tires on Swisstrax tiles. With that said, I always give our customers a heads up that we

don’t recommend turning tiles fully while the vehicle is at a standstill. This can put a lot of stress on the

connection system.

Can I remove a single tile from the middle of the fl oor?

ABSOLUTLEY!! This is one thing we are known for. You can take a fl at headed screw driver or what we use

is a paint can opener. You can grab a corner and remove a single tile dur to our QUICK-SNAP System. This is

extremely unique in our industry.

Commonly Asked Questions


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Do you need a rubber underlay under the tiles?

The rubber underlay is only suggested if you are NOT doing a wall-to-wall install such as a car pad or if you are

using a sold tile such as Diamondtrax, Cointrax or Floortrax for sound-dampening purposes. This is completely

up to the customer on whether they would like to use a rubber underlay in their wall-to-wall install.

Can the tiles be installed over cracks?

Yes, Swisstrax can be installed directly over cracks with no height diff erential. The only time a red fl ag comes

up is if there is a crack that can be about ¾” in height diff erential and depending on where the cracks fall in

accordance to where the vehicle is being driven. Many companies such as Ford, GM, Barrett Jackson along with

many others use our fl oors in parking lots during events with vehicles driving over or parked on them. Haven’t

seen a garage fl oor as bad as a parking lot fl oor yet!

Can I install the Swisstrax fl oor over a drain?

ABSOLUTELY! The Ribtrax tile is PERFECT for a garage with a drain due to the fact that all the water will run

through the channel system on the understructure of the tile into the drains. If a customer is dead-set on going

with a solid tile, they can use the Sportrax tile that is perforated (no channel system on understructure like

Ribtrax) over the drain so it may still be utilized. Also, remember, with our QUICK-SNAP System you can remove

the single tile over the drain for maintenance and cleaning.

Can Swisstrax be installed over in-fl oor radiant heating?

Yes, we highly recommend using the Ribtrax tile to allow for the heat to escape through the fl oor to maximize

effi ciency. We do not recommend solid tiles such as the Diamondtrax, Cointrax or Floortrax because you would

be trapping the heat which could cause the tile to expand at a high rate leading to possible buckling.

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Are Swisstrax tiles waterproof?

Even though Swisstrax tiles are known as having the tightest snap-system on the market, they are not

waterproof in regards to where the tiles interlock with each other.

Are the tiles chemical restistant?

Yes, all our tiles are chemical resistant to oils, hydraulic fl uids, etc. We have done many airline hangars due to

the fact that our tiles are chemical resistant against skydrol which is known for its high corrosion rate.

Can I jack my vehicle up on Swisstrax tiles?

Of course, our tiles have a psi up to 2,855 to 4,049 along with a rollover strength of over 70,000lbs!

What are Swisstrax tiles made of?

100% Virgin Polypropylene

Are adhesives needed to install Swisstrax Floor tiles?

No, Swisstrax Modular Floor Tiles are a fl oating fl oor system.

How do you clean the tiles?

There are a few ways to clean the tiles and this depends on the style of tile you have chosen. With the solid tiles

such as the Diamondtrax, Cointrax and Floortrax, you will maintain then just like you do a typical fl oor. You can

use a hose to wash the tiles off or sweep debris away using a broom. This is the beauty of the Ribtrax tiles as it is

known as the “Low Maintenance” tile. You can use a pressure washer or hose to spray down the tiles letting the

debris run through the channel system below the tile out the garage door entry. Also popular is using a shop

vac or yard blower. If something spills and leaves a residue circle, you can use a solution such as Simple Green

or Greased Lightning which can be found in any general store.



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Can you put a four post lift on Swisstrax tiles?

My answer is always the same … “Can you put a lift on Swisstrax?...ABSOLUTELY. Do I recommend it? … NO”.

Reason being, polypropylene tiles expand and contract like any other modular fl ooring. So even though

the tiles can handle the psi of the lift, we recommend cutting around the tiles to allow the fl oor to expand

and contract.

Can diff erent Swisstrax styles of tiles be interlocked with each other?

The tiles such as the Diamondtrax, Cointrax, Floortrax and Sportrax are all 13” x 13” x ½” and can be interlocked

with each other. The Ribtrax tile is 15 ¾” x 15 ¾” x ¾” and cannot be combined with other styles.

Can you use Swisstrax tiles on stairs?

Yes, but we do not highly recommend this. You can use the tiles on stairs but extra installation and materials are

needed. We will typically recommend using a color matched paint on the stairs.

Do Swisstrax tiles release an off -gas?

Absolutely NOT! This is the beauty of 100% Virgin Polypropylene. Unlike PVC products (Polyvinyl Chloride)

which many garage tiles are made of and are extremely hazardous to the environment, PP (Polypropylene)

does not release an off -gas and is 100% recyclable.

Are Swisstrax tiles mold and mildew resistant?

Yes, depending on the tile style and application. If you have an application that involves a lot of moisture or

high volumes of humidity, then Ribtrax tiles are a must. Ribtrax allows for ventilation and air fl ow throughout

your fl ooring system, so bacterial, mold and mildew issues are completely eliminated.



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15 Year Warranty

No toxic fumes or hazardous materials

No surface preparation including acid washing

Installs within hours

Not aff ected by moisture

Not aff ected by motor oils or car fl uids

Not aff ected by most acids and solvents including Skydrol

Not aff ected by salt or magnesium chloride

Unaff ected by new or existing foundation concrete cracks

Naturally slip resistant when wet

Not aff ected by hot tires or tire marks

Can easily replace any part of the fl oor if damaged

UV stabilizer built in material and color

Incorporated self-channeling system for drianage

Epoxy

Simply COVER up those IMPERFECTIONS such as stains, tire marks, cracks, pitting, etc. in a SNAP!


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Take your garage fl oor from dreary, boring, cold,and simply ugly … to DREAMY, BEAUTIFUL, INVITING and simply AWESOME in hours!


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“The Ribtrax tiles have been great! Snow and slush come in, melt, and go below the surface…and when it freezes we still have a

non-slippery walking surface.” – Mike D. (Twain Harte, CA)


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“This is one of the best improvements that we could have made

to our house.” – Rick B. (Raleigh, NC)


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“We are SO happy with the results! We did all the design and building ourselves and the easiest part of the project was the Swisstrax! It only took us a few hours to install … it was like working with Lego’s! I wish every project was this easy!” – Dr. Dan Brems (Phoenix, AZ)


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“I must admit, the tiles were a “SNAP” to put down! It only took 2 ½ hours and fi nished. My wife absolutely loves the look,

and so do I!” – Richard F. (Rochester Hills, MI)


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“Thanks again for working with us on our purchase of Swisstrax fl ooring from beginning to end. We wanted it to “POP”…

and boy does it ever!” – Steve and Sally N. (Yorba Linda, CA)


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“I had used epoxy fl oor fi nishes before and they were holding up OK after a few years. Not only has the Ribtrax proven to be indestructible, but it also won’t get dirty no matter what we do! Swisstrax is one of the best home improvements and investments we’ve ever made!” – Gary and Nancy J. (Montrose, CO)


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