Gridtrack Modular Flooring

drainage and airflow

Built for Garages
That Get Wet

Every winter on Vancouver Island, vehicles come into garages carrying rain, melting snow, road grit and salt. On a sealed floor all of that sits on the surface until it evaporates or someone squeegees it out.

GT Gridtrack handles it differently. The open-profile tile lets water pass through rather than pooling across the walking surface, and the raised modular structure leaves space beneath the floor for that water to move and for air to circulate.

In practice that means a garage floor you can walk across after parking a wet vehicle, and a slab that is not sitting under standing water all winter. If you wash vehicles in the garage, the same thing applies to the wash water.

It also means you are not committing your concrete to anything. Nothing is glued down. The floor can be lifted, sections can come up for cleaning, and the whole thing can move with you.

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not bonded

Why a Modular Floor Instead of a Coating?

A bonded resin coating is an excellent garage floor when the concrete suits it. PITLANE Surfaces installs four of them, and where the slab is sound we will usually recommend one.

But not every slab is a good candidate. Excessive moisture or moisture vapour transmission, previous contamination, deterioration or other substrate conditions can all require additional preparation or moisture mitigation before an RS resin system can be installed successfully — and sometimes that work costs more than the floor.

Because GT Gridtrack is not permanently bonded to the concrete, it does not depend on that bond holding. In the right situation it is not a compromise; it is the better engineering answer.

tile styles

The Three GT Gridtrack Tiles

Ribtrax Pro

By SwissTrax®

Our principal recommendation, and the tile most GT Gridtrack floors are built from.

The open-profile surface is what makes the system work: water and debris pass through the tile, and a channelling system underneath keeps air moving and lets you flush dirt out rather than sweeping it around. Each tile is 15.75 inches square and 0.75 inches thick, moulded in UV-stabilized polypropylene copolymer, and available in 19 colours.

If you deal with wet vehicles, melting snow or regular garage washing, this is the tile to choose.

Ribtrax Smooth Pro

By SwissTrax®

The same modular system with a finer perforated surface and a smoother visual appearance. It still drains — the surface carries a narrow channel rather than the open ribbed profile — and it reads as a more refined floor.

At 0.63 inches it is slightly thinner than Ribtrax Pro, and it comes in 11 colours. It can be laid throughout a garage, or combined with Ribtrax Pro to create zones, borders and design features.

Choose it where you want the benefits of a modular floor with a quieter surface — a show garage, a collection, or a space that doubles as something other than a workshop.

Diamondtrax

By SwissTrax®

A solid diamond-plate-inspired surface rather than an open-profile one, for a distinctly automotive and workshop appearance.

It suits customers who prefer the look of a solid modular tile, and it can be incorporated into custom designs alongside the other tiles.

Because the surface is solid rather than open, it does not drain through in the way Ribtrax Pro does. Where water management is the reason you are here, Ribtrax Pro remains the recommendation.

applications

Built for
Real Garages

GT Gridtrack is designed for garages where vehicles, tools, water and everyday use put real demands on the floor.

Depending on the SwissTrax product selected and the application, published manufacturer rollover-load figures reach up to 70,000 lb. Those are the manufacturer’s published figures for the applicable tile, and PITLANE Surfaces will confirm which figure applies to the tile specified for your garage.

Residential garages

Car enthusiast garages and vehicle collections

Detailing spaces

Workshops

Premium home garages

Utility areas

Suitable commercial and automotive environments

Book a GT Gridtrack Consultation

We measure, assess the slab and the drainage, and tell you whether GT Gridtrack or an RS system suits your garage better.

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dealer certified

What an Authorized SwissTrax Dealer Gives You

PITLANE Surfaces is an Authorized SwissTrax Dealer, giving customers access to genuine SwissTrax products, professional design support and a properly fitted modular flooring system.

01Genuine SwissTrax product, supplied through the manufacturer’s own dealer channel rather than bought in from a reseller

02Access to the full tile range and the complete colour selection, not just whatever a retailer happens to stock

03Manufacturer training in specifying, designing and installing the system, which is where modular floors are won or lost — the cutting around columns, steps and door tracks is the difference between a floor that looks fitted and one that looks laid

04Design support from SwissTrax’s own resources when a layout gets ambitious

05A properly documented installation, which matters when a manufacturer warranty depends on the product being installed and maintained to their instructions

Preparation process

How PITLANE Surfaces Installs GT Gridtrack

Installation time depends on the garage size, complexity, design and existing conditions. There is no cure time — once the floor is laid it is finished, which makes GT Gridtrack the shortest installation PITLANE offers.

Every installation in Greater Victoria starts with an assessment of your concrete.

The concrete

01Assessment

We inspect the garage, the concrete condition, dimensions, drainage, intended use and any moisture or substrate concerns.

02Design

We discuss tile style, colours, layout, borders and any custom design requirements, and set the pattern out against your dimensions.

03Preparation

The existing floor is cleaned and prepared as required. Unlike a bonded resin coating, GT Gridtrack does not normally require the tile to be permanently adhered to the concrete.

The coating

04Installation

The tiles are professionally interlocked across the garage and accurately cut around walls, columns, steps and other fixed features.

05Finish

Edges, transitions and the completed layout are checked before handover.

Compare

GT Gridtrack or an RS Resin Floor?

Both create a premium garage. They solve the problem differently, and neither is automatically better.

GT Gridtrack

RS Resin

GT Gridtrack

RS resin systems

How it works

Interlocking tiles laid over the slab, not bonded

Resin bonded to mechanically prepared concrete

Surface

Modular tile with visible joints

Seamless — no joints anywhere

Water

Drains through the tile; air moves underneath

Sealed surface; water sits on top until it drains or dries

Design

Colours, borders, zones, patterns

Flake blends, quartz or solid colour

Repair

Lift and replace individual tiles

Localized repair depends on finish and colour match

Slab requirements

Sound and reasonably flat; no bond required

Must suit a bonded coating — moisture and condition matter

Reversible

Yes — it can be lifted and relaid

No — it becomes part of the slab

Choose GT Gridtrack when

You prefer a premium modular appearance
Drainage and airflow are priorities
You value being able to replace individual tiles
You do not want a permanently bonded floor
Slab or moisture conditions make a bonded coating less suitable without additional work

Choose RS Resin Systems when

You want a seamless bonded finish with no joints
You prefer decorative flake, quartz or solid-colour resin
The concrete is suitable for a bonded coating
You want the floor flush with the slab, with no step at the door
A professionally prepared resin system better suits the intended use and appearance

FAQ

Common Questions About GT Gridtrack

Have questions about GT Gridtrack garage flooring in Greater Victoria? Find the most common answers below, or contact PITLANE Surfaces to discuss your garage.

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What happens to water under GT Gridtrack?

With open-profile tiles such as Ribtrax Pro, water from rain, washing or wet vehicles passes through the tile surface and moves beneath the raised floor. The garage’s existing drainage still matters, so PITLANE Surfaces assesses the space before installation.

Does dirt collect underneath the tiles?

Some debris can move beneath a modular floor, which is why the system is designed so sections can be lifted for deeper cleaning when required. Routine surface cleaning can be done by sweeping, vacuuming or washing as appropriate.

Is PITLANE an Authorized SwissTrax Dealer?

Yes. PITLANE Surfaces is an Authorized SwissTrax Dealer serving Greater Victoria, with access to genuine SwissTrax products, available colour ranges and manufacturer dealer resources.

Will GT Gridtrack damage my concrete?

The tiles are not normally permanently bonded to the slab, so there is no resin coating that needs to be ground away later. The modular floor can be lifted or removed if required.

How long does GT Gridtrack take to install?

Installation time depends on the garage size, layout and complexity. Unlike a resin coating, there is no curing period after the tiles are installed, so the floor is ready to use once installation and finishing are complete.

Can I create a custom pattern?

Yes. Depending on the tile style and compatible products selected, PITLANE Surfaces can design colour combinations, borders, parking zones and other layouts around the dimensions of your garage.

Do you install GT Gridtrack outside Greater Victoria?

Greater Victoria is PITLANE Surfaces’ primary service area. Customers elsewhere on Vancouver Island or in the Lower Mainland are welcome to get in touch to discuss project availability.

GT Gridtrack: Modular Garage Flooring in Greater Victoria

Built for Garages
That Get Wet

Why a Modular Floor Instead of a Coating?