Not wanting to highjack anyone else's thread - I may be purchasing a new 8.5x16 enclosed V-nose trailer with a plywood floor. I've searched the threads here on Apex and came up with a non-slip coating called Durabak (http://www.nonslipcoating.com/). Has anyone used it on trailer floors? It seems to be more impervious to race car-type chemicals than Herculiner. I like the idea of Line-X or Rhinoliner, but have read that they could add upwards of 1,000 lbs. in a trailer of this size. The Durabak website indicates about 3 gallons should do the job, including the ramp door -about 30-50 lbs. Are these products easy to clean/sweep/vacuum? I don't expect a home-applied coating to be a tough as the commercial spray-ons, but for the cost and time, Durabak seems like a good option.
Another option might be the "coin" pattern vinyl that can be cut to fit and either glued down or left in place held down by its own weight. One trailer manufacturer wanted $1200 to cover the ramp and floor! One website had a 8'x30' roll for around $300 with free shipping.
As for the plywood walls, will a regular paint do, or would a deck paint be more durable?
Let me know your opinions and experiences.
Thanks,
Joby Graham