How to Build a Food Truck: Flooring

[@joannevans9629]

Thank you so very much for taking the time to teach in these videos. I totally appreciate it. I just wanted to comment on laying down a floor for best cleanliness. I have worked in Pharmaceuticals for 27 years now and know what they do to ensure best cleanliness in the manufacturing areas. Just like you have done, one piece is best. However, what is done in Pharma is to run that one piece up the wall by a good 4 inches and create seams in corners. Then, that sealant bead would be at the top of the end 4 inches up the wall. You would clue the wall floor rise to the wall. This way you can clean with wet mop and no leaks can happen as there is no sealant on the floor level. If the sealant wears out as it will you don't need to watch it as diligently since the seal is 4 inches up the wall. I know it's not pharmaceutical manufacturing but is a good practice. Just sharing! Keep up the good work. I'll be watching all your videos as I work to build out my own trailer to save money. Could you please do a video on the electrical where you take it all the way and attached the cables? Please!

[@erickamason8151]

Thanks for your comment Joann. I was going to ask about the 4" up the wall.

[@dsep6770]

Hey Frank, I just want to say thank you for your advice as far as making these videos I’ve been following you for the past three years and I wanna say that it’s been so helpful and I’m almost done with my food trailer project for everything you’ve done for everybody so thank you and shout out to you

[@fbaltierrez]

There we go!!! Love to hear that

[@poduck2]

Whenever I spread glue for floors, I find it easiest to pour out a big blob of glue and then just push it around with the trowel. The grooves in the trowel leave just the right amount of glue when you push it firmly into the surface while holding the trowel at around a 45 degree angle. That's what those grooves are designed for. When you get to the end, just use the trowel to lift any excess glue and put it back in the container. Also, instead of doing a couple feet at a time, it is easiest to just glue the entire half of the floor and then lift the flooring and slowly roll it out, pushing it down with your feet as you go. Further, instead of trying to use that little hand roller, most equipment rental shops should be able to rent you a 100 lb flooring roller. That makes easy work of the majority of the floor, then you can use your hand roller for the edges. It also saves your knees, since you push it while standing. That entire floor could be glued, rolled out, and trimmed in about an hour. One final tip is to keep a bottle of charcoal lighter fluid and a rag handy to clean up any excess glue. It cleans it up, and leaves a bit of oily film on the surface to reduce the chances that the glue will re-adhere strongly while you are wiping with a glue filled rag. This oily film will come up easily when you do your final cleaning, after there is no danger of spreading glue everywhere. Put the fluid on the rag, not the floor, because you don't want it seeping underneath the flooring and damaging the effectiveness of the glue.

[@alejandrofernandez7413]

I like your videos great idea you sured glued down like base that way you didn’t had to cut and silicone thank you for your videos

[@adrianfields619]

Thank you so much for this video. I just stumbled upon you today. I tell you what. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I just started my bus tear down yesterday and I can already tell it’s gonna be a journey. Again I do thank you.

[@capt.rafaelrios8112]

I love the videos I wish they were all in order. Thanks for taking the time to do the videos.

[@fbaltierrez]

On Playlist made them all in order I believe they should be

[@cenglebretson]

Planning ahead. Do you think you could put the vinyl flooring down but leave it long up the wall then place wall material over vinyl? Kind of like a membrane in a shower pan?

[@Brotherisrael349]

I would have just kept it as Base board it had a better look

[@markqurollo9766]

I love your videos. I’ve learned a lot. I did want to throw out a suggestion for the flooring; and, that is to use a scribe to mark the rounded nose of the trailer and then use tin snips to cut it. Also, what about renting a heavy roller from HD used for installing vinyl flooring? I’ve subscribed to your awesome channel; but, how do I watch all of them in order?

[@BigEdriver]

If you do it again try putting the floor down first then the walls. You may need to protect while complete if the build. Awesome job sir!

[@fbaltierrez]

True True, I thought about doing that but tried it different this time, but next time yes i'll do those floors first:)

[@digaaz]

Possible idea for your next installation in a Food Truck... Do the flooring cut before you put the walls up, this way you can cut the flooring closer to the wall a little, and then when you set in the wall, the wall will cover up the cut lines, and you won't scuff or scrape the SS wall. Thoughts?

[@federicosalinas8839]

I have my floors in, but haven’tlayed them down yet they are the same as your floors only dp. I’m cutting to fit while it’s still rolled.

[@CarlosLara-n5g]

How do you install the stainless steel on the round side of of the trailer? I cant seem to find a video of how you did the round corner or how you covered it? How you made it work with the cuts on the stainless steel?

[@robertsweeten8840]

when you started the gluing posses where did you start and where did you end . ?

[@EivinSukoi]

This floor it’s industrial grade , it will last as long as you lay your heavy wax , and strip/ wax as needed , just make sure this floor uses a special wax different than VCT flooring , if I recalled it’s Minwax .

[@fbaltierrez]

Thanks for that tip appreciate it :)

[@chris27289]

It's best to buy coin flooring with felt backing. The cheap stuff has no backing and can delaminate in hot conditions. I learned this the hard way.

[@mircosusan]

Question, can I use a box truck to turn it in to a food truck, or is it not possible due to it being too high

[@fbaltierrez]

Great question, I have only seen a handful of these one of them was a Billy Bricks Pizza one. Me personally it would be my go to choice, but I have seen it work for others

[@yt_xxelitekiller1449]

You mentioned the diamond plate was 4 x 8. Is there a specific inch in thickness it needs to be? That is required in order to pass inspection.

[@fbaltierrez]

Not that I'm aware of on a specific thickness

[@franciscollamas4813]

Where did u bought the stainless steel for your walls

[@fbaltierrez]

Roco Steel in Lombard but their prices are the same as any other metal place now. I haven't bought from them since

[@funaz8858]

Where do you get your stainless still from

[@fbaltierrez]

Nowhere anymore. Haven't bought a sheet in a while. I would just Google Metal Distributors near me and call them 304 Mill Finish Stainless Steel

[@ronquarles7332]

Can you use commercial vinyl baseboard around the flooring to give you a better seal?

[@thekinn]

Do you need to PROVIDE A 3/8” RADIUS AT THE JUNCTURE OF THE FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT/WALL , EXTENDING UP AT LEAST 4” looking over our plan check and we got that back as a change.

[@sharoncash8247]

Do you have a list of all the materials you used?

[@fbaltierrez]

I do, you would have to email [e-mail] to gain access.

[@laykineubank6987]

Thanks for the videos. Why did you add the plywood to the floor first? Could we skip this step or no?

[@fbaltierrez]

Morning. I didn't add plywood anywhere this plywood is all factory installed from the manufacturer

[@laykineubank6987]

Thanks for quick response! We have a 10 ft step van so I believe we will be okay to just put the flooring right over that. Original floor is solid.

[@Donnablife]

Where did you get this flooring to buy Frank?

[@fbaltierrez]

Home Depot. Special order

[@Donnablife]

Okay 👌 thank you

[@furia503mauricioportillo9]

Where did u get the metal sheets?

[@fbaltierrez]

Roco Steel in Illinois

[@dexterwashington2291]

Could you put the floor down first then run the floor up the wall about a inch or two then put the wall up ?

[@juanbeltran7696]

Hola Frank one question Specific high on outlets for electrical that you recommend? Thank you

[@fbaltierrez]

@@juanbeltran7696 I have put them at 48 inches where the transition is on the wall sheets

[@juanbeltran7696]

@@fbaltierrez good thank you 🙏 dios te bendiga

[@chuckpeacock8303]

First off, THANK YOU for your videos! They are teaching us so much as I convert a trailer for my wife's business. Haven't watched them all but we're going to. I have a couple of ignorant questions: 1) Why don't you just lap the flooring up the wall a few inches to avoid the silicone corner sealant? I've seen it done before - just don't know how well it worked or if you had a specific reason for not doing that. 2) What was the outcome at the end with glue? Was it too thick like you noted? How did the rest of it go or did you find a solution to the "bubbling"? Thanks!

[@fbaltierrez]

Didn't like the look of it like that to be honest the silicone corners seal is perfect looks real clean. The floor turned out great no bubbling I love it wish I had it in my truck but I have the diamond plate

[@chuckpeacock8303]

Thanks for the quick reply!

[@FillUp1992]

Just did my floor last week. My goodness it was an SOB! Definitely didn't come out perfect but it's good enough. A lot of mistakes will get covered my equipment and I bought some Sill Covers for the edges on the back end of the trailer. Silicone will be my best friend. Lol Walls and ceiling go up this week then I'm gonna finalize electrical. Still waiting on my window to come in though.

[@fbaltierrez]

Hey but its done :) what floor did you end up using????

[@FillUp1992]

@@fbaltierrez I got the Same Husky coin flooring. You weren't joking when you said it was heavy. Lol!

[@fbaltierrez]

@@FillUp1992 yes pretty heavy but easier to cut than diamond plate. Did you cut the same way?? Lay out and then trim little by little??

[@FillUp1992]

@@fbaltierrez yeah I did. I learned the hard way to take it little by little. I brought a section in too far, so I took it easy from them on.

[@centralarkansasjudgmentrec2622]

Hi. How much was the vent hood and where did you purchase it from? TY!

[@fbaltierrez]

About 1,700 HoodMart

[@Conscioustierra]

Hek ya bro! I am also doing a KZbin for my food truck and the next step is the flooring thanks for the inspiration and saving money tips

[@degranfox3712]

Hello Frank, I have a food truck, it does not have cold air. I would like to put one on the roof, which do you recommend?

[@fbaltierrez]

No idea to be honest mine doesn't have AC I only use fans

[@vincentmangual905]

Hello, we have a good truck with diamond plate floor and are looking to redo the floor. Can this be applied over the diamond plate?

[@fbaltierrez]

Great question I'm going to do it to mine see how it turns out

[@makeitpay8241]

i would say NO as the new flooring will not lay flat

[@joannesfoodcart9195]

I am building a new food truck right now I think I will use this flooring but I think I will put the flooring in first because then I don't need to cut the flooring I can just over lap around all the walls glue it in place then when I put the stainless steel walls in they will hide the fact that I didn't cut it, and a bonus it will be water tight for sure.

[@fbaltierrez]

That could work as well. Great idea.

[@pontiaco]

hey man at the end off the video where you put the glue the floor was looking weird, you never said what happened with that, I'm about to do my floor the same way and I'm wondering I should glue the vinyl to flor or not..

[@kensarnecki7424]

Great Video, What is the ceiling height of the trailer you are working on?

[@fbaltierrez]

6 foot 7

[@kensarnecki7424]

Thanks, I was wondering if the ceiling would need to be 6'-7" . Great!

[@aprilsfamousbakes2775]

Did it end up being too much glue? Could I do glue in the 4 corners and make an X in the middle to meet the corners with the adhesive and will that be enough rather than gluing the whole floor?

[@jannettecaban7812]

We bought a trailer I’m happy I found you’re videos, does everything that you show it passes inspection? I want to make sure before we start out diy.

[@fbaltierrez]

That depends on your HD. Some are more strict than others look up your county requirements usually they have them under mobile vendor

[@earlenehandley5579]

Where do you get your metal walls

[@fbaltierrez]

Now I don't have a place. The original place went up crazy in prices

[@ciscokid4283]

Good video.. quick question: what do u use for under the trailer is the plywood just exposed or do u use something under to cover it? Thanks

[@pydepiperproductionsllcjon7585]

I like your videos but one thing I think you do not put links for a lot of the things you use like this rug. I have a question, I like a regular flooring that's a white wood look. Is that acceptable? It's the look I want. My trailer will not only sell food it will be used for some camping events so I want a house floor look.

[@fbaltierrez]

Possible that some of my earlier videos don't have many links because I didn't have enough subscribers to get them from Amazon. But good idea to probably go back and update them. As long as typically per my understanding it's non porous and cleanable HD is ok with it

[@jsp2568]

How per sheet on the steel? Thank you.

[@fbaltierrez]

The lowest I've paid is 50 a sheet and the highest I've paid is 100 a sheet.

[@truenterprise62]

Where did you purchase the flooring from?

[@fbaltierrez]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O9C3MCS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00O9C3MCS&linkCode=as2&tag=rollingburrit-20&linkId=5eab50cc6eb2bab186edee7689b99396

[@jeannetteviera9299]

Why you prefer this floor over dimon plate

[@fbaltierrez]

All one piece, don't have screw heads on the floor. Just one nice solid piece

[@guidononya7368]

I think I would have put the floor in first and layed something on top to protect it. I would have also went up the walls about 4 inches, so if by accident anything should be spilled, it can't penetrate under the rubber flooring and rot the wood underlayment. Just my own thinking.

[@fbaltierrez]

On the latest trailer build I'm doing now that's the way I did it. Did not see any big difference because I still seal the transition between floor and wall.

[@demetriusmorales2388]

what size plywood for floors and walls.?.. thanks!

[@fbaltierrez]

@demetriusmorales2388 it was factory installed but I believe it was 3/8

[@fbaltierrez]

@demetriusmorales2388 floor I would say thicker. 3/4

[@demetriusmorales2388]

@@fbaltierrez thank you, do you know the best insulation to use for walls?

[@codybrucewilliams]

@5:50 why not just slide it over 6-8 inches to the right side. Then you have a perfect cut already and only have to cut the one side. 1/2 the work, twice the results. See again at @8:40. If you slide it over, only have to cut one side.

[@fbaltierrez]

For sure that would of probably been easier now you tell me after it's all glued down lol. jk. Yes that would of totally been easier maybe on the next build 👍👍

[@codybrucewilliams]

@@fbaltierrez I just found you Channel and I wish I would have commented back when you made the video. I like your videos keep up the good work

[@banjokapewee6613]

Maybe leave a lip so that it’s easy to clean they usually put a rubber vinyl lip at restaurants along the tile floor and wall to keep it easy to clean

[@fbaltierrez]

Absolutely

[@randallblue3176]

U keep saving me money 😊

[@fbaltierrez]

There we go!!!! Love to hear that and that skill set will pay off long term. DIY team

[@toddellerby7614]

Did you consider using aluminum for your walls instead of stainless? I have aluminum on my walls in one of my food trucks, finished wood paneling in the other (which I don’t recommend) but just starting a build on a new one and was trying to decide on the wall covering

[@fbaltierrez]

I haven't, I got the stainless at a good price so didn't consider anything else. But it wouldn't be a bad alternative 👍

[@emmauelmatamares5673]

Hola hermano muy buenos videos ! Una pregunta en donde me puedo averiguar detalles para poner un food truck en mi estado ¿

[@fbaltierrez]

@@emmauelmatamares5673 seria en el website de tu condado. Todo el estado no va a ser igual

[@emmauelmatamares5673]

@@fbaltierrez no sabrías de casualidad el nombre de la webside de casualidad o en donde podría buscarlo ? Gracias por tu atención

[@tradesman63]

Will this coin mat flooring be easy to keep clean. Looking for your thoughts on durability vs clean ability of floorings. Great work.

[@fbaltierrez]

It has been easily cleanable in the in and out I have been in. Looks a heck of a lot better than my aluminum plate flooring

[@MsLynnG1]

Hi Frank, I'm finishing up the electrical. I have a 8/3 gauge raw wire into a 4 prong male and I have a female plug that fits my generator, "WEN". Not related to this video but I wanted to know. How to keep water tanks from freezing?

[@fbaltierrez]

Space Heater

[@baldwinsmith7839]

Where u bye your diamond plate please your link

[@fbaltierrez]

No link. Just Google metal distributors near me and get a few prices.

[@markaoffenbacher5308]

Hey Frank I noticed in one of your earlier videos you did the vinal floor first, where here you did it last. Did you find one way was better than the other?

[@fbaltierrez]

I prefer to do it towards the beginning to be honest and then cover it with mats and resin paper

[@markaoffenbacher5308]

Cool, that’s the way we were leaning. It allows for the wall coverings to help keep the floor secure and once you run that bead of caulking around the base it’s a good water seal as well. I appreciate your feedback and all your awesome videos..

[@emilieb.1929]

Hello! Thanks for all the videos! I’m progressing through the videos, but I have a question! How does the cold (winter) impact the food track? You installed a heating or how you deal with it?

[@fbaltierrez]

I don't open in winter but to keep the truck warm inside I use space heaters 👍

[@stephenreshetar4198]

What about laying the floor before the wall and leaving a few inches to go behind the wall. Like if your doing a shower pan.

[@fbaltierrez]

Check out the new video I uploaded today :)

[@GETREALLYRICH]

Can you do a price breakdown video of everything and where you purchased it? Even the stuff you haven't installed yet.

[@fbaltierrez]

Great Idea! I can do that

[@GETREALLYRICH]

Could you also do an estimate of how much time it took for each portion too? That would be great to know too! Thanks for the videos!

[@fbaltierrez]

@@GETREALLYRICH love that addition to it 👍

[@GETREALLYRICH]

@@fbaltierrez also, maybe a video on some of your best practices you've learned over the years on things like food prepping for high volume days and low volume days,food storage, finding the best food suppliers, setting up the business, and things you wish you would have known that would be great for people just starting out. Thanks again!

[@bigdredre3725]

I honk the better way to install may have been to install the precut edge against the long wall and only have to trim the door side and the rear wall

[@fbaltierrez]

Good morning, for sure that could of worked. For the next truck might correct my approach, will use this floor for every build I do.

[@willmarrange6740]

Saludos viejon recién me subscribo a tu canal !!!

[@fbaltierrez]

Buenos Dias. Perfecto!!!! Cualquier pregunta ponlo en los comments 👍

[@FamilyChannelfun32]

Hey bud. I was gonna do diamond as well. Now that you have had both. How did this stuff work out ? What was better. Thank you much! Hope to hear back as I am about to build mine

[@fbaltierrez]

Diamond is okay. I like this rubber flooring 100% more

[@FamilyChannelfun32]

@@fbaltierrezthank you very much. do ypou have a contact to get ahold of you for some questions if not its cool. i understand. even an email

[@affordablemediaproductions1]

You need some music during the time lapse. Lots of free to use music on KZbin. I’m enjoying the DIY series. Thanks

[@fbaltierrez]

That is a great tip!!!! Thank you for that

[@ricardorodriguez2382]

@@fbaltierrez frank you speak Spanish?

[@fbaltierrez]

@@ricardorodriguez2382 claro que si :)

[@ricardorodriguez2382]

Brother numero uno te agradesco tu tiempo tu contestación y felicitarte y agradecerte el que tu compartas tu conocimiento yo vivo en Waukegan y tengo poco instalando campanas pero un cliente me pide un food truck la verdad mi temor es la plomeria como conectas el water heater ojala y me puedas orientar gracias

[@deputyk9114]

Couple of quick questions about the floor. How well has it held up since the build? Has it worn down any? Sweeping and cleaning any problems?

[@fbaltierrez]

Good afternoon, the flooring we'll the little bit of time I had the trailer was holding up great. Easy to clean for sure

[@elgatovoladorcastillo699]

COMO SE LLAMA LA CARPETA DEL PISO ..GRACIAS

[@fbaltierrez]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O9C3MCS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00O9C3MCS&linkCode=as2&tag=rollingburrit-20&linkId=5eab50cc6eb2bab186edee7689b99396

[@roqwire]

Try Redguard, first on the floor for water proofing...

[@mattlord2906]

Do these materials all say it is good for food service? It seems obvious, but the regulations are problematic at times. For restaurants anyways.

[@alegfive826]

Donde puedo comprar ese piso amigo

[@myrnaarcia8790]

Como se llama el material

[@fbaltierrez]

Husky Coin Grey Flooring Coin grey flooring www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O9C3MCS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00O9C3MCS&linkCode=as2&tag=rollingburrit-20&linkId=5eab50cc6eb2bab186edee7689b99396

[@SummerPauley-hd6bm]

Up to $329 now. Damn that roll is heavy.

[@aalfaro5080]

You needed to use a 75 lb roller after glueing the floor . FYI

[@fbaltierrez]

I found that out on this next video I'm uploading lol. It came in pretty handy

[@fabianrobledo3201]

yo creia que food truck tenian piso antideslizante chapa acero para mejor limpieza y higiene

[@happyvibes4417]

Can you build me one

[@fbaltierrez]

This one will be for sale, maybe just maybe I'll do another project after, do you have a truck/trailer purchased already to work on?

[@dycegunnaofficial2557]

@@fbaltierrez how much

[@fbaltierrez]

@@dycegunnaofficial2557 for this one I'm building looking between 28k-35k somewhere in between there. Going to add everything up when completed

[@drewwashington8385]

I'm having trouble

[@fbaltierrez]

What part is giving you issues?

[@drewwashington8385]

@@fbaltierrez hood hasn't made it in 1st off but I can't figure out the plumbing and do I need to run electric before I put the hood up its 8ft with lights

[@fbaltierrez]

@@drewwashington8385 I would, In both my buds I ran the electrical first and then Everything else after

[@alphonsojames9103]

Good morning. I have a trailer that im wanting to convert into a food trailer. It looks like it may have been a horse trailer at some point that someone added a propane tank smoker to. Im wanting to eliminate adding as much weight as posssible during the build. So with that being said does a food trailer HAVE to be insulated and also could i only use stainless behind the cooking equipment and under hood? Im trying to avoid having to add excessive wood if possible.

[@alphonsojames9103]

Im trying to add a pic of the trailer in the comments to give you a better idea of what im working with but i cant add the pic

[@sanchezlorenzo8478]

That type of floor won’t pass inspection because health department wants aluminum diamond plate with 3/8 radius and 4” walls on the sides. So grease and water stays in the hallway and not underneath the cooking appliances.

[@fbaltierrez]

That depends on the health department that the truck is in. Maybe in yours it won't pass over here with flying colors

[@fadidmike9735]

In which state are you?

[@benjaminkorenarmwrestling9053]

Works in Arizona because a professional company I got a quote from to build out my truck uses this product.

[@brandonblanquez9224]

Carpet blade

[@fbaltierrez]

Ahhhhh. Havent tried that one yet

[@CarlosLara-n5g]

How do you install the stainless steel on the round side of of the trailer? I cant seem to find a video of how you did the round corner or how you covered it? How you made it work with the cuts on the stainless steel?

[@fbaltierrez]

I don't show that, one it was super intricate to do, very tedious and frustrating getting those little angles. Only suggestion is cut bigger and trim back little by little until it fits those rounded edges. Very time consuming

[@carlosv5216]

Where do you get that window?

[@fbaltierrez]

Good morning, JR Aluminum in Ohio