A damaged trailer floor isn’t always obvious—until it fails. But if you know what to look for, you can take action before it becomes dangerous. Here are the top signs your trailer is due for a rubber trailer floor resurfacing or a full permanent trailer floor coating.
1. Visible Staining or Moisture Damage
Discoloration, dark stains, or soft spots on wood indicate urine or water intrusion. Even aluminum floors can show pitting or corrosion from urine exposure.
2. Strong Ammonia Odor
If you notice a lingering ammonia smell, urine is soaking into the subfloor. Standard mats won’t stop this. You need a sealed, urine-proof trailer flooring system to fix it permanently.
3. Warping or Soft Spots Under Mats
Feel for unevenness under your mats. Warped boards or flexing metal panels mean the floor is degrading and losing structural strength.
4. Rust or Rot Around Screws or Bolts
Moisture collects around hardware and seeps through seams. Rot around bolt holes is a major indicator that the floor is deteriorating from the inside.
5. Mats Sliding or Curling
If mats shift, curl, or trap debris underneath, your floor isn’t protected. Seamless trailer flooring eliminates these issues with a permanently bonded surface.
6. Age of the Trailer
Even with regular cleaning, trailers over 5–10 years old are at high risk for floor damage. Resurfacing with poured rubber trailer flooring can restore protection and extend trailer life.
Equiprotex Offers Nationwide Resurfacing Solutions
We install rubber flooring for horse trailers of all types. Our system seals, protects, and upgrades your trailer in one day—no more mats, no more rot.
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