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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
Application: Garages
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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:
Swisstrax vs. Competition
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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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