Power Washing and Roof Cleaning Forum

Steve Mounce · Veteran Member

Prepping Trailer For New Skid

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

good job Steve, your on your way to a nice rig.

BlueRidge · Approved Exterior Cleaner

It looks nice Steve. Winter work!

From experience, I would put some kind of paint on the rest of the plywood to protect it. I did almost the same thing you are doing with my first box truck and after a few jobs wish I had painted the whole thing. The plywood is going to get wet mo matter what. Plus, all the screws will be protected as well.

I also installed these LEDs on a timer switch.

waxman18324 · Founding Member Rest in Peace

Nice.

Hank

Steve Mounce · Veteran Member

Thanks Brett, I was wondering about painting the rest of the trailer and also some lighting solutions.

Maverick Contracting · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Steve looks great but a suggestion is to coat well up the sides if not all so you can occasionally hose down all your equipment and rinse out the trailer. Personally I would go halfway up and coat the rest with a gloss finish industrial epoxy floor paint in white (so you can mark out with pencil if building shelving etc and tagging what goes in that position )

You sound like your gonna do well in this business!

Patrick G · Approved Exterior Cleaner

I would screw down a nice 3/4 inch plywood over that......In my trailer I put the plywood down first and painted over it. The plywood has some deep holes in it from spilled chemicals, leaking valves etc. Every year I go underneath the trailer and check for floor rot....nothing and it's about 5 years.

Liberty SoftWash · PWS Vender

Patrick G wrote:
I would screw down a nice 3/4 inch plywood over that......In my trailer I put the plywood down first and painted over it. The plywood has some deep holes in it from spilled chemicals, leaking valves etc. Every year I go underneath the trailer and check for floor rot....nothing and it's about 5 years.

That is what I would do to.

Jeff Wible · Approved Exterior Cleaner

If I were to use an enclosed trailer with wood walls,..I would seal them and then put some shower stall type material on top of that,..would clean up easy and really protect the wood,.if installed properly,..and would also brighten up better than paint alone.

Jeff

BlueRidge · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Jeff Wible wrote:
If I were to use an enclosed trailer with wood walls,..I would seal them and then put some shower stall type material on top of that,..would clean up easy and really protect the wood,.if installed properly,..and would also brighten up better than paint alone.

Jeff

Jeff, That is a great idea!

I wish I thought of that before the box truck build last winter. The first thing that came to mind was FRP panels that is used in restaurant kitchens and bathrooms. It's not cheap but it will take a beating. Easy to cut and install.

Steve Mounce · Veteran Member

So you guys would put another layer of plywood on top of the actual trailer floor I just sealed?I really appreciate the advice.

Maverick Contracting · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Well it would help keep the current rhinoliner from being worn away.
If you tried to recoat after its been exposed to grease etc you will rarely get a best bond.
Think of it as protection for your protective layer.
Just fully seal around so you don't get moisture trapped between layers

Dave O · Retired Member

The Nissan pick-up truck I just purchased came with factory applied Herculiner (or similar to). I know it helps to protect the bed and is non-skid. I will also be purchasing a new trailer next month and will want to seal the floor. With my last trailer, I glued bathroom vinyl wall covering to the floor just like you do with regular vinyl floor covering. Water still go under it and created bubbles. What products do you all recommend that I can apply to the wood floor that will truly seal it?

BlueRidge · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Dave O wrote:
The Nissan pick-up truck I just purchased came with factory applied Herculiner (or similar to). I know it helps to protect the bed and is non-skid. I will also be purchasing a new trailer next month and will want to seal the floor. With my last trailer, I glued bathroom vinyl wall covering to the floor just like you do with regular vinyl floor covering. Water still go under it and created bubbles. What products do you all recommend that I can apply to the wood floor that will truly seal it?

The biggest problem is at the seams or where the plywood walls meet the floor. Finding a caulk that works well is the hard part. Last year I started using Through The Roof caulk for loose shingles, flashing, small holes and gutter sealant. This is the best I have seen in years. I get it locally for $6.00 a tube when I buy at least six. Single tubes are over $7.00 and over $8.00 at the hardware store. If I was doing something new, I would be using this as everything was being put together at all joints and seams. Also, if you glue something to a surface, it has to be a flat finish or sanded real well. Most glues do not like gloss.

I would not suggest putting wall covering on a floor. It is slick when wet and gets way too much abuse. What Steve is doing is much better.

Bryan P · Approved Exterior Cleaner

BlueRidge wrote:

Last year I started using Through The Roof caulk for loose shingles, flashing, small holes and gutter sealant. This is the best I have seen in years.

Hard to imagine a roof caulk better than NP1. What's it made out of?

Maverick Contracting · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Stormblaster from sher williams is super sticky, super stretchy, sticks to wet or oily surfaces and is crystal clear.
One of my favorite caulking and adhesive products

Aqua Boy · Veteran Member

On your way!!!

BlueRidge · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Bryan P wrote:
BlueRidge wrote:
Last year I started using Through The Roof caulk for loose shingles, flashing, small holes and gutter sealant. This is the best I have seen in years.

Hard to imagine a roof caulk better than NP1. What's it made out of?

I have no clue. I found it at my building supply thanks to the sales man I've been working with for over 15 years.

tjteed · Approved Exterior Cleaner

I'm picking up a new 14' enclosed trailer. I will coat floor with herculiner and then 12" up wall, then I'm heading to Sherwin Williams to coat up the wall with something they recommend.

Steve Mounce · Veteran Member

Tim, that is what I just finished doing. I would like to know what Sherwin Williams recommends to you.

Steve Mounce · Veteran Member

Hey Brett, what type timer did you use on your led lights? Was it a mechanical timer?

Thanks,

Steve

BlueRidge · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Steve Mounce wrote:
Hey Brett, what type timer did you use on your led lights? Was it a mechanical timer?
Thanks,
Steve

Steve, I don't throw anything away. I did a bathroom remodel in my past life and they had them for the infrared lights that came out. I saw it on the shelf in the garage when I built the box truck last winter and quickly found a new home for it. A 60 second timer that I turn and it winds down. Something simple like this.

How's the trailer coming?

Brett

-- Edited by BlueRidge on Thursday 25th of February 2016 05:14:28 PM

Steve Mounce · Veteran Member

I finished all the painting and getting ready to install some led lights. Meeting with wrap guys tomorrow.

Steve Mounce · Veteran Member

I really like the timer idea. Thanks

Eric Schnaible · Approved Exterior Cleaner

We got a new 7x14 enclosed trailer and the first thing we did was epoxy paint floors and walls up to the ceiling looks awesome and is super tough. I can send photos and the products we use if anyone is interested.

Steve Mounce · Veteran Member

Got the trailer wrapped and made the trip to Power Wash Store and got skid installed. Got 20 minutes down the road from Milwaukee and had our first call from the trailer wrap. We told them we were headed south for the rest of our lives!

Bryan P · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Steve Mounce wrote:
Got the trailer wrapped and made the trip to Power Wash Store and got skid installed. Got 20 minutes down the road from Milwaukee and had our first call from the trailer wrap. We told them we were headed south for the rest of our lives!

That's hilarious. :) Trailer looks nice.

Steve Mounce · Veteran Member

Thanks Bryan. Here is what we installed

IMG_1200 (671x800).jpg

Bryan P · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Steve Mounce wrote:
Thanks Bryan. Here is what we installed

I saw that. It's beast! How tall is that skid? I love how all the valves are on top.

Looking at your website, is this you and your son working together? If so that's very cool.

BlueRidge · Approved Exterior Cleaner

It looks great Steve! Now open the doors and lets see the entire set up! When the customer walks around and sees what you have inside you will get the WOW effect! Add ons... roof vent and side wall venting. That little bit of air movement will go a long way!