Floor Ideas?

Rub · 02-20-2013, 08:18 PM

I'm building a 15'x15' outdoor covered smoker/grill area. I'm trying to decide what would make a good floor for it, considering grease and ash spills. I'm thinking about framing in the base and laying in about 4" of small gravel. Not flamable, hides stains. Anyone use something else or have better ideas? TIA.

shucker · 02-20-2013, 08:26 PM

Concrete?

ButchB · 02-20-2013, 08:28 PM

I'd go with concrete.

caseydog · 02-20-2013, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rub

I'm building a 15'x15' outdoor covered smoker/grill area. I'm trying to decide what would make a good floor for it, considering grease and ash spills. I'm thinking about framing in the base and laying in about 4" of small gravel. Not flamable, hides stains. Anyone use something else or have better ideas? TIA.

I laid down a bunch of decomposed granite this last summer, and it is awesome. It is a hard surface, doesn't stick to your shoes, looks good, lets water pass through, and stays put. I did a big area 4-inches deep for 200 bucks.

And, you can fix a grease stain in minutes with a rake.

Check it out.

CD

Rub · 02-20-2013, 08:41 PM

Trying to avoid concrete for now, shows stains too easily plus I'd have to get a pump for it.

Will have to look around for decomposed granite...but where?

Edit: OK found it, sounds real good. Thanks!

skullbone smoker · 02-20-2013, 08:46 PM

What about crushed sea shells? That medium should be plentiful in FL.

shucker · 02-20-2013, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Rub

Trying to avoid concrete for now, shows stains too easily plus I'd have to get a pump for it.

Will have to look around for decomposed granite...but where?

Edit: OK found it, sounds real good. Thanks!

No need for a pump, Get you a wheel barrow. And if you seal it, it will be much more resistant to staining.

How about pavers?

posey's_pork_pit · 02-20-2013, 08:53 PM

Crush and run works for me. I layed down newspaper first so the grass/weeds don't poke through. I really like not having to worry about grease spots as I would if it were concrete or pavers.

Rub · 03-03-2013, 11:15 AM

Couldn't find a source for decomposed granite nearby. Ended up with shell which I am liking a lot, plus it's cheap at $38 a square yard. Unfortunately I'm a couple of yards short, will fix it Monday. Thanks for the help!

yakdung · 03-03-2013, 01:35 PM

Stained concrete?

MJ_Tenn · 03-03-2013, 04:27 PM

I like the looks of the structure you built. Is that a "kit"? I am in need of something similar and that fits the bill for me !

Team DD · 03-03-2013, 04:49 PM

Nice looking shelter!! Can't wait to see pics after you have it completely finished. I need something like that as well.

Rub'n Wood BBQ · 03-03-2013, 05:45 PM

Sweet BBQ area!

Rub · 03-03-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MJ_Tenn

I like the looks of the structure you built. Is that a "kit"? I am in need of something similar and that fits the bill for me !

Thanks guys. It's not a kit. Here in FL we have to deal with tornadoes and hurricanes - we just finished recovering from a June tornado. I had an architect friend draw this up so it would be more likely to handle some winds.

02-20-2013, 08:18 PM	#1
Rub is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-25-06 Location: Winter Haven, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Floor Ideas? I'm building a 15'x15' outdoor covered smoker/grill area. I'm trying to decide what would make a good floor for it, considering grease and ash spills. I'm thinking about framing in the base and laying in about 4" of small gravel. Not flamable, hides stains. Anyone use something else or have better ideas? TIA. __________________ -Rub Swamp Boys “Give a man some BBQ and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to BBQ and you feed him for a lifetime.” --Swamp Boys Proverb Sponsored by Yoder Smokers, BBQR's Delight, 3 Eyz, Butcher BBQ, Grizzly Coolers, Wicked Q Gator Nation

02-20-2013, 08:28 PM	#3
ButchB Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-11-12 Location: Rockingham, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'd go with concrete. __________________ THE PIT QUE- Backwoods Party, Rec Tec Pellet grill, BBQ Guru, Red Thermapen, KCBS CBJ

02-20-2013, 08:41 PM	#5
Rub is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-25-06 Location: Winter Haven, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Trying to avoid concrete for now, shows stains too easily plus I'd have to get a pump for it. Will have to look around for decomposed granite...but where? Edit: OK found it, sounds real good. Thanks! __________________ -Rub Swamp Boys “Give a man some BBQ and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to BBQ and you feed him for a lifetime.” --Swamp Boys Proverb Sponsored by Yoder Smokers, BBQR's Delight, 3 Eyz, Butcher BBQ, Grizzly Coolers, Wicked Q Gator Nation

02-20-2013, 08:53 PM	#8
posey's_pork_pit is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-11-10 Location: Doraville GA Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Crush and run works for me. I layed down newspaper first so the grass/weeds don't poke through. I really like not having to worry about grease spots as I would if it were concrete or pavers. __________________ Super fast Purple Thermapen Custom Reverse Flow 55 Gallon Drum Offset Weber SS Performer date code EE Weber 18 and 22.5 OTS Kettle w/Marty's handles Smokey Joe Silver w/wooden handle a.k.a. Mini Me Weber Smokey Joe Platinum date code ER Sipsey: Secret's in the sauce.

03-03-2013, 11:15 AM	#9
Rub is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-25-06 Location: Winter Haven, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Couldn't find a source for decomposed granite nearby. Ended up with shell which I am liking a lot, plus it's cheap at $38 a square yard. Unfortunately I'm a couple of yards short, will fix it Monday. Thanks for the help! __________________ -Rub Swamp Boys “Give a man some BBQ and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to BBQ and you feed him for a lifetime.” --Swamp Boys Proverb Sponsored by Yoder Smokers, BBQR's Delight, 3 Eyz, Butcher BBQ, Grizzly Coolers, Wicked Q Gator Nation

02-20-2013, 08:26 PM	#2
shucker Got Wood. Join Date: 01-24-13 Location: Edenton, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Concrete?

02-20-2013, 08:46 PM	#6
skullbone smoker Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 04-07-12 Location: Bartlett, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What about crushed sea shells? That medium should be plentiful in FL.

03-03-2013, 01:35 PM	#10
yakdung is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-12-10 Location: Houston, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Stained concrete?

03-03-2013, 04:27 PM	#11
MJ_Tenn Got Wood. Join Date: 12-10-12 Location: Mt. Juliet, Tennessee Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I like the looks of the structure you built. Is that a "kit"? I am in need of something similar and that fits the bill for me ! __________________ 22.5" Weber Kettle Platinum, Lang 48 Smoker

03-03-2013, 04:49 PM	#12
Team DD Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-16-11 Location: Trinity, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice looking shelter!! Can't wait to see pics after you have it completely finished. I need something like that as well. __________________ SteelCraft Products Custom Smoker UDS Phoenix Gas Grill Weber One-Touch Silver Custom Red Thermapen

03-03-2013, 05:45 PM	#13
Rub'n Wood BBQ Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-24-12 Location: Olathe, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sweet BBQ area! __________________ Rub'n Wood Team BBQ - "Stroke It, Stoke It, Smoke It"