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 Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-25-06 Location: Winter Haven, FL	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 Sponsored by Smithfield, BBQ Guru, Butcher BBQ, Nature's Own Hardwood Charcoal Gator Nation

02-20-2013, 08:28 PM	#3
ButchB Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-11-12 Location: Rockingham, NC	I'd go with concrete. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/ThePitQue

02-20-2013, 08:41 PM	#5
Rub is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-25-06 Location: Winter Haven, FL	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 Sponsored by Smithfield, BBQ Guru, Butcher BBQ, Nature's Own Hardwood Charcoal 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	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 Shirley Fabrication Offset 24x60, 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 Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-25-06 Location: Winter Haven, FL	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 Sponsored by Smithfield, BBQ Guru, Butcher BBQ, Nature's Own Hardwood Charcoal Gator Nation

02-20-2013, 08:26 PM	#2
shucker Got Wood. Join Date: 01-24-13 Location: Hertford, NC	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	What about crushed sea shells? That medium should be plentiful in FL.

03-03-2013, 01:35 PM	#10
yakdung is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-12-10 Location: Houston, Texas	Stained concrete?

03-03-2013, 04:27 PM	#11
MJ_Tenn Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-10-12 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Name/Nickname : Michael	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 ! __________________ Lang 48 Patio Smoker 22.5" Weber Kettle One Touch Platinum, Weber Spirit II E-310

03-03-2013, 04:49 PM	#12
Team DD Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-16-11 Location: Trinity, NC	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 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-24-12 Location: Olathe, KS	Sweet BBQ area! __________________ Rub'n Wood Team BBQ - Sponsored by Cole's Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce