FRP grate flooring - inexpensive sources?

karimwassef · 04/09/2017, 01:26 PM

Does anyone have a good inexpensive source for this?

FRP grate flooring

http://fibergrate.com/products/molded-gratings/

I need a 4' x 12' section that's 2" x 2" grate.

Maggie321 · 04/09/2017, 01:45 PM

Look at your local hardware store for egg crate light diffuser.

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karimwassef · 04/09/2017, 02:20 PM

This isn't eggcrate. It's strong enough to walk on and is used in construction.

karimwassef · 04/09/2017, 02:22 PM

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ericarenee · 04/11/2017, 07:13 AM

That is not cheap no matter where you look...

karimwassef · 04/11/2017, 07:27 AM

Outlets? Scrap and excess yards?

RWEngineer · 04/11/2017, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karimwassef

Outlets? Scrap and excess yards?

I think I have purchased some drop steel grating in the past from McNichols. I know they carry the fiberglass also.

sfsuphysics · 04/11/2017, 03:00 PM

Few other options if you're willing to be flexible in your mesh size/brand

https://www.grainger.com/category/fi...ecatalog/N-c16

But yeah it's not cheap. IMO, Rigidex brand seems to be the cheapest, and you could do 3 4x4' panels for about $540.

Gorgok · 04/11/2017, 04:54 PM

These guys are localish and seems cheaper than even the above. $325 for non-gritted 4 x 8' sheets

http://nationalgrating.com/molded-fiberglass-grating/

karimwassef · 04/11/2017, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gorgok

These guys are localish and seems cheaper than even the above. $325 for non-gritted 4 x 8' sheets

http://nationalgrating.com/molded-fiberglass-grating/

That's actually not too bad. Where did you find the pricing? All I get is quote request screens.

Gorgok · 04/11/2017, 05:42 PM

I just assumed the text above the quote was somewhat accurate. I see this:
4' x 8' x 1.5" - 1.5" Sq Mesh, Gritted
Market Price: $525.00
Our Price: $325.00 SAVE 38%

And it looks like it was gritted after all. Could have sworn i saw non gritted also.

Also, the one above i overlooked somehow, its even bigger and even cheaper, though its only 1" thick instead of the 1.5."

4' x 12' x 1" - 1.5" Sq Mesh, Gritted
Market Price: $495.00
Our Price: $315.00 SAVE 36%

karimwassef · 04/11/2017, 07:21 PM

Can you share the exact link? Screenshot? I don't see what you're seeing

All I get is a quote form with a $500 minimum order - just to make sure I got the message!

Gorgok · 04/11/2017, 09:22 PM

Not sure if they have other stuff on the site that may be hiding that, but thats what i see.

Vinny Kreyling · 04/14/2017, 02:29 PM

https://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-s...ppers/=1774l92
take a look here too --

Desert Sea · 04/14/2017, 07:29 PM

How about Geogrid? Would that work for what your doing?

https://starttraffic.com/geogrid-pla...FY-IswodTDYDVw

karimwassef · 04/14/2017, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desert Sea

How about Geogrid? Would that work for what your doing?

https://starttraffic.com/geogrid-pla...FY-IswodTDYDVw

Thanks but it needs to be strong enough for me to walk on like a catwalk.

04/09/2017, 01:26 PM	#1
karimwassef Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 11,033	FRP grate flooring - inexpensive sources? Does anyone have a good inexpensive source for this? FRP grate flooring http://fibergrate.com/products/molded-gratings/ I need a 4' x 12' section that's 2" x 2" grate. __________________ Failure isn't an option It's a requirement. 660g 380inwall+280smp/surge S/L/Soft/Maxima/RBTA/Clown/Chromis/Anthias/Tang/Mandarin/Jawfish/Goby/Wrasse/D'back. DIY 12' Skimmer ActuatedSurge ConcreteScape

04/09/2017, 02:20 PM	#3
karimwassef Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 11,033	This isn't eggcrate. It's strong enough to walk on and is used in construction. __________________ Failure isn't an option It's a requirement. 660g 380inwall+280smp/surge S/L/Soft/Maxima/RBTA/Clown/Chromis/Anthias/Tang/Mandarin/Jawfish/Goby/Wrasse/D'back. DIY 12' Skimmer ActuatedSurge ConcreteScape

04/09/2017, 02:22 PM	#4
karimwassef Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 11,033	__________________ Failure isn't an option It's a requirement. 660g 380inwall+280smp/surge S/L/Soft/Maxima/RBTA/Clown/Chromis/Anthias/Tang/Mandarin/Jawfish/Goby/Wrasse/D'back. DIY 12' Skimmer ActuatedSurge ConcreteScape

04/11/2017, 07:13 AM	#5
ericarenee Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Louisville Kentucky Posts: 3,110	That is not cheap no matter where you look... __________________ 240+G Mixed BB Reef tank.. 350 G Marine Pond. And the expensive stuff that runs it. Chic's are for Chic's You silly men Go Fishing or something... Current Tank Info: 240= gal Reef /550 Gallon Saltwater pond 72 G Bay front Tropical aquarium

04/11/2017, 07:27 AM	#6
karimwassef Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 11,033	Outlets? Scrap and excess yards? __________________ Failure isn't an option It's a requirement. 660g 380inwall+280smp/surge S/L/Soft/Maxima/RBTA/Clown/Chromis/Anthias/Tang/Mandarin/Jawfish/Goby/Wrasse/D'back. DIY 12' Skimmer ActuatedSurge ConcreteScape

04/09/2017, 01:45 PM	#2
Maggie321 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 187	Look at your local hardware store for egg crate light diffuser. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

04/11/2017, 03:00 PM	#8
sfsuphysics Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Francisco Posts: 9,103	Few other options if you're willing to be flexible in your mesh size/brand https://www.grainger.com/category/fi...ecatalog/N-c16 But yeah it's not cheap. IMO, Rigidex brand seems to be the cheapest, and you could do 3 4x4' panels for about $540. __________________ Mike

04/11/2017, 04:54 PM	#9
Gorgok Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 1,904	These guys are localish and seems cheaper than even the above. $325 for non-gritted 4 x 8' sheets http://nationalgrating.com/molded-fiberglass-grating/

04/11/2017, 05:42 PM	#11
Gorgok Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 1,904	I just assumed the text above the quote was somewhat accurate. I see this: 4' x 8' x 1.5" - 1.5" Sq Mesh, Gritted Market Price: $525.00 Our Price: $325.00 SAVE 38% And it looks like it was gritted after all. Could have sworn i saw non gritted also. Also, the one above i overlooked somehow, its even bigger and even cheaper, though its only 1" thick instead of the 1.5." 4' x 12' x 1" - 1.5" Sq Mesh, Gritted Market Price: $495.00 Our Price: $315.00 SAVE 36%

04/11/2017, 07:21 PM	#12
karimwassef Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 11,033	Can you share the exact link? Screenshot? I don't see what you're seeing All I get is a quote form with a $500 minimum order - just to make sure I got the message! __________________ Failure isn't an option It's a requirement. 660g 380inwall+280smp/surge S/L/Soft/Maxima/RBTA/Clown/Chromis/Anthias/Tang/Mandarin/Jawfish/Goby/Wrasse/D'back. DIY 12' Skimmer ActuatedSurge ConcreteScape

04/11/2017, 09:22 PM	#13
Gorgok Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 1,904	Not sure if they have other stuff on the site that may be hiding that, but thats what i see.

04/14/2017, 02:29 PM	#14
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	https://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-s...ppers/=1774l92 take a look here too -- __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

04/14/2017, 07:29 PM	#15
Desert Sea Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 294	How about Geogrid? Would that work for what your doing? https://starttraffic.com/geogrid-pla...FY-IswodTDYDVw