The BEST Garage Build EVER - E2: Swisstrax Complete! 5,000 Sq.Ft of Garage Flooring

The Swisstrax was the first thing we started working on at this garage, and was the last thing we finished. It took essentially all of 8 days to do all the edges and cuts, but the finished result is just incredible. 5,000 sq.ft of Swisstrax flooring is complete. We show you how we set the leading edge for the garage, as well as some of the cuts around the lift and edge pieces for the roll-up doors. Stay tuned for the rest of the series for dedicated videos on each part and piece of the garage.
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[@lpks2007]

They did that Kerdi exactly right. It’s a waterproofing membrane to protect the wall. It definitely should have been painted black and left alone. I know it probably won’t get a ton of water but liability wise it should have been left.

[@joenason6423]

Was thinking the exact thing. Water is more likely to wick up the walls

[@Billliamm]

this

[@Smoke-tc2fo]

He just open him self up for a lawsuit if there water damage down the road

[@adamroberts5876]

Yah joe. Thaught the same. .

[@americafirst3738]

Yep... Use some spray paint to cover the orange... smh

[@joetacchino4470]

I’ve done both residential and commercial building for 20 years, and here’s how I’d approach the base flashing removal situation. There’s absolutely a reason for it having been there. This is something that comes up on every new build on the exterior walls, of they are stucco. Usually we would paint over it. That tile contractor did the install correctly. Having said that, this is an interior wall, not an exterior one. It likely will see very little direct spray. And if that tile installer did their job correctly, the tile is either on moisture proof drywall, or cement backer board. So the risk of mold behind the tile is low. So all you’re talking about is the sill plate, which should be treated since it is in contact with the ground. Long story short, it’s a low risk move removing the flashing. Personally I would have chosen to mask the tile and paint it. Better end product overall. Removing it in this application won’t carry much risk, but it was overkill for the initial installation, so a judgement call was made. Not the one I would have made, but it’s not going to be the end of the world.

[@martinp1544]

It was put there for a reason & you cut it off without thinking….

[@SturmAndDrang]

Love the addition of music to these walkthroughs. Takes it up a notch toward feeling like a TV series.

[@216baja]

Now that is what I call an install!!!

[@kimnewling5728]

Overwhelming. Wow. Hard work. Looks fantastic. Awesome job!

[@ababab589]

I feel like all the content you guys make is great but these garage builds could really grow the channel. Keep them coming.

[@EricPach]

Id have to agree. There is a million shows on HGTV about houses but nothing that focuses around the garage

[@mtkrueger]

@@EricPach It's kinda like when you are house hunting (dreaming) and spot one with an awesome looking garage. Look through all the pics and there is one half assed picture of the garage or none at all.

[@lloyddaniel741]

Love all your series. Thanks for all the content that you create!

[@morepower6237]

Another great series. Video production is on point. Looking forward to episode 3

[@MrAumbra]

There are many reactions to such an amazing project but I think “holy crap” pretty much sums it up. Awesome video! I can’t wait for the rest of this series.

[@Strattos4]

Loving this series, looking forward to more. Inspiring stuff.

[@fanturi]

Impressive work but I'm not sure I would have cut the orange adhesive which is here to protect the wall of humidity in this kind of room. Here the water will go under the swiss track and on direct contact with the wall which will absorb it, you could have problems on the long term. It would have been better to paint it imo.

[@waynetibak1828]

@Dominick wtf you talking about? Drywall will soak up water then you wind up with mold etc which is why that Kurdi (spelling?) was there to begin with in the wash bay. Even with the drain there can be standing water so you don’t want the drywall soaking it up. Matt with a $5 razor blade just fd this dudes wash bay if he doesn’t pay attention to the water.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I know exactly what I as doing.

[@shawnoen1029]

@@ObsessedGarage You compromised the Kerdi membrane on purpose? Why? You think the tile installer didn't know what they were doing?

[@Billliamm]

@@waynetibak1828 well, usually tile doesnt get installed on drywall... so that won't be an issue

[@brianwillmore4493]

@@ObsessedGarage I think people forget the 3 industrial dehumidifiers in that garage. The wash bay won't be used 24-7. Oh and it's on a sloped floor, water runs away from the walls. And even after all that if people are still worried you provided a dedicated air dryer that can move water away from the walls. There won't be any moisture problems in that building...ever. Love the work Obsessed Garage.

[@johndunnington]

You guys are killing it. I feel as if Swisstrax should innovate a little. Like, create some creative finishing caps or something for unique borders around the lift etc. Amazing work guys. The floor adds a premium feel that this garage deserves! 🙏🏼💪🏼

[@DJ_Driven]

Yes, Just doesn't't look Pro level not having a finished edge IMO. Matt and the team did a great job working around the design.

[@WexWerxScott]

Wow! That looks amazing! Nice work guys!!

[@CarGuyCole360]

Im not even a contractor but i thought something was wrong when you pulled up that flashing. I came to the comments, which immediately validated my concerns lol

[@sneakersnsupercars]

Brilliant! Can’t wait for the next episode

[@BradVicious]

Matt, your work is immaculate. Well done, sir.

[@woodhead0823]

Done an incredible job team! 👊🏼

[@nigj]

Don’t pull the Kerdi up off the floor. You’re inviting water into the wall cavity.

[@artie4017]

Dude, I love you Matt, but you should have left the Kerdi. Maybe trim it to 2" off the wall. You just compromised the wall to floor boundary waterproofing. It just opens up water wicking into the substrate. Congrats on the project regardless.

[@ObsessedGarage]

It's fine. I'd rather now see orange.

[@artie4017]

@@ObsessedGarage Yeah, it's low risk and can still be mitigated with some caulking bridging the tile edge to the floor if needed.

[@waynetibak1828]

Right? This dude probably spent a million on this garage and matt just came in with a razor blade snd fd up the dudes wash bay. Should have just painted the god damn thing.

[@ObsessedGarage]

It's ruined. Burn it all down.

[@lousteinhauser6511]

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[@brianwillmore4493]

I think people forget the 3 industrial dehumidifiers in that master peice garage. The wash bay won't be used 24-7. Oh and it's on a sloped floor, water runs away from the walls. And even after all that if people are still worried you provided a dedicated air dryer that can move water away from the walls. There won't be any moisture problems in that building... ever. Love the work.

[@hm_tcs1469]

Imagine if OG channel was just garage builds like this nonstop. I think you’d have a million plus subs, this content is just too good!

[@Deagles456]

So sick. That’s a ton of money in swisstrax lol. Plus all the wasted edge pieces. Damn. Production value and video is on point, great job

[@frankenstanggarage7911]

So this is why Swisstrax is on such a back order. Lol that’s a beautiful floor!

[@timbrown9731]

I’m glad to see that you got some kneepads Matt those things save me at work however every type of kneepad I found are Janked, and usually uncomfortable because they slide down on me!

[@FiveOenduro]

A floor this size, maybe a push lawn roller filled with water to pop in all the tiles would be beneficial? Sure would save tap dancing on them all.

[@brian2359]

Matt, when you had a close up of the lift, it looks like you cut out that 1/2” pipe ( if I remember right from the first video) and placed in a larger one and did some new concrete. Looks good!!

[@MixmasterMegz767]

is the shop 70 x 70 ?!! this is by far the best garage I've ever seen

[@xantonin]

Hey guys, I know i'm behind in videos, but my thought on the cut swisstrax instead of using an aluminum edge - hit it with a blow torch to darken the lighter colored plastics. Should look clean after.

[@davidwood9377]

I love the Swisstrax floor, I have a three car garage/workshop with about 1200 sq/ft of tri-color Swisstrax. Came out really nice. I like how you showed your details with cuts and like seeing I think I did mine right. Great video and series.

[@Fishneck10]

How much did this cost? I have 940sq feet I think I’m calculating wrong?

[@davidwood9377]

@@Fishneck10 it was just over $2200 for about 900 sq/ft for my main two stall, and just about $1000 for the third stall. They run sales all the time with free edging and shipping. It’s pricy but worth it.

[@Fishneck10]

@@davidwood9377 really!! So right now it says 10.32$ a Sq ft… that means $9400 to do my 940 Sq ft garage? I’m so confused

[@Reaper-Jim]

THIS … is my … BOOMSTICK! …. lol man this looks amazing! I didn’t think the Sonic cabs would look that good, actually I dig it. Looks like a crap ton of work, I hope you fed your crew 👍

[@Reaper-Jim]

@Dominick I reckon that’s true. But lord almighty my back hurts just thinking about it.

[@DanielIsaacs]

Are the swisstracks able to be heated up and bent, to account for slopes like around the lift?

[@paul4733]

What lighting (bulbs and fixture) was used, i really like how it looks

[@LowTstruggle]

I have both racedeck and Swiss, you would have been happier with the racedeck over time. The Material is more durable with racedeck and not as rigid as the Swisstrax.. I keep breaking clips with the swisstrax around my lift.

[@chrisludwig5101]

Is that stuff plastic ? Could you park a forklift on it with out cracking ? How do you deal with weld splatter or hot wrench slag ?

[@slow_comply]

Interested to see what cars will be parked here.

[@robertsmithUH60driver]

I disagree w ya Matt. The best would be built @ my house😁 Ill be your best ambassador for Obsessed Garage if ya do it next💯💯👌👍

[@P4SDetails]

I did the epoxy coating on my floor in mg garage and I really need to just bite the bullet and go with this floor. No question that it would hold up better.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yep, just cover up the epoxy. It's the best combo.

[@blinkandhockeylvr182]

12:02 "gotta fuckin cut all thi..oh boy" first time i've heard Matt actually curse

[@Brian-uj6gm]

came running to the comments for that haha

[@tonysteve78]

No clue what you said after the 21:32 min mark because that thermostat between the cabinets and the pillar was just screaming at me.

[@fbabb2062]

Is there no need account for expansion/contraction with Swissrax? With other products I would expect that tucking it tight against framing would cause lifting in the middle of the room when it expands.

[@timkinley1779]

This space is climate controlled. Shouldn't be alot of expansion since the ambient and surface temperatures are the same (or close) when installed. He also pointed out the 3/4" relief under the baseboards in certain areas.

[@MrTedflick]

Was there any consideration to using porcelain tile instead? Would have looked like a nice car dealer showroom in there.

[@timkinley1779]

I'm going to go out on a limb and say, "the owner probably has some coins left over at the end of the week." In addition, this looks so much better than the pro-mo Swiss Tracks uses in their commercials. The bubble bee, checkerboard hideousness probably scares away customers.

[@scuph]

@Dominick No one on this channel likes it. Vote over. Unfortunately, the jean short wearing Corvette owners are a significantly larger part of the market share, so they'll be catered to.

[@VHDand]

So ima guess the tracks aint really for a working shop right? Am i gonna have to pull em up everytime i drop coolant, oil or whatever?? Then another question is do they even hold up to welding sparks and torch blowoff??

[@brianbelcher3878]

How would you go about cleaning spilled oil in regards the the swisstrax?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Pop up a tile and wipe it off.

[@MikeCris]

Can Swiss Tracks be heated with a heat gun to mold around the wash bay door (or other inconsistencies in the floor) rather than making relief cuts?

[@ObsessedGarage]

No, it's too dense.

[@MARINECORPS61992113]

I wonder if it'll hold a18k semi

[@osu3221]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that no work is going to be done in this garage, and may essentially be a show piece for some dudes cars or boats or something. Doesn't look like a floor that can handle heavy welding or epoxy coatings going on around it.

[@rosskirshner3585]

I was waiting for Matt to comment on the insect crawling on the floor @7:35

[@Mr.63.]

how come all the garages you build all look the same?

[@richard12347]

The kirdi is wrapped down to keep the wall waterproof. It was probably shown in the plans that it was a wet area. Now that water will eventually ruin that wall. Like a interior designer don't know anything about anything but the beauty of shit.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Do be so dramatic. That isn't going to happen.

[@richard12347]

@@ObsessedGarage maybe not right away but over time depending on how they use the wash area. Also depending on what was used for the tile substrate.

[@JerodMatlock]

Anyone know the model number of the floor sink?

[@joeandmichelle7504]

Congratulations on ruining that poor guys warranty for the Kerdi…

[@ObsessedGarage]

Warranties are for losers.

[@joeandmichelle7504]

@@ObsessedGarage Only suckers pay for the same thing twice...

[@travishawthorne245]

How are you going to clean the slot drain if the tracks are over top of it.

[@ObsessedGarage]

It may need cleaned once every few years. Pop a few towels up, pop then back in.

[@austinblackburn]

When it needs to be cleaned, remove the tiles in that area ( they just pop out) and then when you're done snap them back in.

[@paulahamilton7290]

How do you clean the floor do you have to lift it again? Is it easy to do?

[@paulahamilton7290]

Ok you addressed it but what happens when u spill oil will a vacuum cleaner work as well?

[@paulahamilton7290]

It looks fantastic

[@gauseb]

The bug at 7:38: 👁👅👁

[@edwardannable5468]

Do you want some cheese to go with the wine

[@lukelambert4595]

When is the next video coming? Anyone?

[@transparentdetailing1954]

We like you Matt, but where is the real star of the show? Where’s Mike? 😂

[@gregpapagno5683]

Do u guys sell Swiss tracks?

[@timkinley1779]

Yep. Available in the Store. Check the very bottom of the description where it states 'Buy Swiss Tracks here'.

[@Pablo17]

Impressive but my thought is the concrete under the ramps would look smarter painted black and it definitely needs some sort of trim around the ramps, floor looks unfinished

[@DriverDude100]

You are right. Give it time. Matt is OCD about this stuff, and he will make it look great.

[@osu3221]

Why cover the concrete, it doesn't seem you can do much with a click in floor?

[@MAS-991]

Like the work you do Matt. However, I am not sold on the swiss track flooring, not sure what the benefits are. If you look at any of the top detailing shops in London (i.e.Topaz, NVN etc), or the ones in Dubai, none use that kind of flooring. But that garage is a dream to us mortals.

[@timkinley1779]

Matt has stated a hundred times that Swiss Tracks isn't the ultimate flooring. It's just the best we've got currently around this pricepoint. Or maybe the detail shops in London and Dubai need to give ol' Matty a call.

[@gfbemc0256]

Why use Swiss Track, what is the advantage? How do you clean the floor? What do the top shops in London & Dubai use ?

[@Reaper-Jim]

It’s okay if you’re not sold, each of us have to justify the purchases we make individually. However, the benefits have been explained numerous times and a little common sense goes a long way here. I don’t mean that offensively, I mean it as a matter of fact. Example, when debris falls on garage floors it just sits there. This is true for most other “flooring” for garages. SwissTrax, the debris falls below the flooring so you’re not stepping or tripping on it. That’s true for liquids as well. You don’t have to sweep or pressure wash them, just vacuum every couple months and you’re good.

[@afhyoutube]

Those are professional detail shops who do client work. Not home garages. Of course their floors are different.

[@MAS-991]

Understood all your points. However from an OTC perspective like mine, to know that it is there but not see the dirt underneath, would drive me nuts. Regardless os the vacuuming every so many moths...

[@ferryjansen4714]

Love the shorter content to be honest might be better for the algorithm too.

[@TheEduardomdt]

Love your videos. I’m a recently retired floor man. I know some tricks that can help you on the install process. I’d be happy to help you maybe on your project.

[@ObsessedGarage]

That would be awesome!

[@TheEduardomdt]

@@ObsessedGarage let me know. I’m located in Georgia. I can travel.

[@partyshorts]

DUDE!!!! I can't believe you are taking up the Kerdi. You should know better. I would be pissed if you ruined my water barrier.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Stop that nonsense.

[@partyshorts]

@@ObsessedGarage in order to keep the transition waterproof it is required to have 2” of Kerdi bonded.

[@tuffv8s]

How many square feet was this garage again? 😂🤣😂

[@J.T..]

Did Mike decide the only way he would help this time was without a camera 📷 in his face...Too bad I liked watching him put his knowledge of the various trades in action.

[@ObsessedGarage]

He doesn't work on this menial stuff. That's left to me. He was doing the hard stuff, so he will be in plenty of the upcoming episodes.

[@J.T..]

@@ObsessedGarage That makes sense. Just was a little thrown off when I didn't see some banter from you two. Looking forward to future videos and good job so far. 👍

[@ObsessedGarage]

Just wait!

[@ScottieBMan]

Ripped all that kerdi flashing up 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@timbrown9731]

It’s too bad Swiss tracks can’t design some sort of transition piece for inclines and declines!

[@IknowImNotCrazyYoumightbe]

your not supposed to cut the schluter/kerdi

[@Patrick94GSR]

The stairs would have looked even better with the treads done alternating with gray and black tiles.

[@theikm]

Yikes. Cutting the Kerdie was not a good idea. The reason it was like that was to allow the water to shed away from the bottom of the wall and not allow an opening for the water to get up and under the tile. Give it a few weeks of washing in the area and there will 100% be mold behind the tile. Sorry to say Matt, but you really shouldn’t have done that.

[@jeffc6832]

If this was a wash bay that was in constant use all day, every day...maybe. But for a climate controlled space with dehumidification, washing personal cars occasionally...I don't think they're going to have any issues at all. This is a big space and the likelihood of enough water getting to that area with the slot drain there is minimal.

[@theikm]

@@jeffc6832 regardless of how often, still shouldn’t have been done. Right is right. Wrong is wrong. What would have happened was paint it or similar and leave it sealed down. Rather than ripping it up, a phone call to the installer to find out why it was done that way would have prevented all that.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Don't be such a baby. It's fine. This is not a swimming pool or even a shower. It's a room that will get some mist occasionally from washing a car once every other week.

[@theikm]

@@ObsessedGarage all good. Just pointing out a misstep

[@theikm]

@@ObsessedGarage Also, is this Matt or someone else? Lol. We need to keep you in check once in a while.

[@Reaper-Jim]

For those of you all worked up because Matt cut the Kerdi tape, relax. We don’t know what the owner has behind those walls. He may have floor to ceiling kerdi boards. Keep in mind, this space is climate controlled and it’s not going to be wet 24-7. I live in the NW and kerdi has never made a difference for these applications. Bathrooms/showers, absolutely wouldn’t be without it … but a garage? Nah, he’s golden.

[@Japplesnap]

Same old boring grey floor. Thank God that girl from Swisstrax somehow convinced you to add the black outline in the floor or every garage you ever do will be nothing but an endless sea of grey. **yawn**

[@ObsessedGarage]

Next garage will have a yellow and purple checker board, red stripe half way up the wall, and ceiling hex lights.

[@Japplesnap]

@@ObsessedGarage No need to get ridiculous, but it's funny that you can't see the forest through the trees. Huge expanse of grey is so boring. And that's all you are capable of doing----just boring.

[@Nismo1]

First lol