Before You Begin Your Garage Installation

• Clear the flooring surface of any removable objects and or items.
• Sweep or vacuum any excess dirt and debris off of the flooring surface.

Starting Point

• In your garage stand facing your garage door opening.
• Locate the top-left corner of your garage.

*NOTE: A minimum expansion gap of ¼” (Ribtrax, Ribtrax Smooth, Sportrax) and ½” for all other styles (Diamondtrax, Floortrax, Vinyltrax) should be left at the walls and/or any other immovable objects such as cabinets, vehicle lifts, support beams, etc.

Installing first tile

• Place Tile #1 (Tile A) in the top left corner with the pegged “male” sides facing the left wall and garage walls.
• Remember to leave a 1/4″ expansion gap be tween the tile and wall.

Installing Rows of Tile

• Work left to right, interlock Tile B with Tile A making sure that loops and pegs are facing the same direction.
• Continue with your first row until the right wall is reached.
• Return to the left wall and repeat steps 4-5 until the first three rows are completed.

*NOTE: If cutting is necessary, refer to the “Cutting Recommendations” portion of the Install Instructions.

In your delivery, you received either looped “female” edges or pegged “male” edges

• Following completion of the first three rows, connect the edges to the first installed row nearest to the garage door entry.
• Edges are only needed between the garage door rails. Refer to the “Edge Installation” portion of Install Instructions.

Position the edges

• This step begins by closing your garage door.
• Gently push the first 3 rows of tile with attached edges up against garage door for a precise fit.

Option #1: Female Edge + Tile

• Lift up tile and align the female/looped edge with the male/pegs of the tile, and snap into place.

Option #2: Male Edge + Tile

• Hover above and align the edge male/pegs with the female/looped of the tile, and snap into place.

Attaching the edge

• With pegs and loops aligned, begin by pressing the sides of the tile into the edge, working your way to the center. This may take a little pressure and you will feel a “snap” when the tile is attached to the edge.

*NOTE: Edges may have to be cut to fit within garage door rails.

• Resume steps 4-5 until the back wall is reached.
• Be sure to check the alignment of your floor as you progress.
• Cutting may be necessary along the back wall to complete install!

Cutting recommendations:

• All Swisstrax® products can be cut with an electrical saw such as a circular saw, jig saw, table saw, etc.
• A fine toothed blade is recommended.

*NOTE: When making your cuts, be sure to position your tile accordingly to ensure it interlocks with the rest of your flooring. Refer to the tool manufacturer’s safety guidelines.

*WARNING: Do not walk on tiles that are not interlocked together as they can be a dangerous slipping hazard. When installing your floor, be cautious of Swisstrax tiles placed on top of one another.