5 Reasons Custom-Cut Trailer Flooring Outperforms Standard Planks
June 16, 2025Introduction
Trailer floors endure constant tension, heavy cargo, road shock, weather exposure, and time. Yet many suppliers still offer off-the-shelf planks that force fleet managers and installers to settle for poor fits, material waste, and premature failure.
At Terradeck LLC, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. That’s why we offer fully customized trailer flooring solutions, including
Custom lengths: achieved with finger-joint technology or solid apitong planks
Custom widths: produced using laminated apitong trailer flooring
With these two customizable options, we match the exact length and width specifications of your trailer, improving performance and reducing waste. Here are 5 reasons why our approach consistently beats traditional flooring methods.
1. Built to Match Your Trailer
No two trailers are built the same, and your flooring shouldn’t be either. Standard planks force installers to:
Trim boards manually
Splice pieces together
Accept awkward gaps and weak spots
With our custom service, you provide the exact dimensions of your trailer, and we deliver flooring that fits precisely:
Custom Length - Available in finger-jointed engineered planks for durability and ease of transpor - Or in solid apitong planks (when single-piece solutions are preferred or available)
Custom Widths
Produced via laminated trailer flooring to meet exact deck-width requirements, eliminating field adjustments
Our solution: We use advanced finger-joint technology to manufacture planks in precise, engineered lengths, customized to your trailer’s floor plan. This creates a seamless, edge-to-edge fit with minimal or no on-site cutting required.
2. Significant Labor Cost Savings
Every extra cut and adjustment on-site costs time and money. Our pre-sized, factory-prepared flooring simplifies installation:
No trimming or width-matching on-site
Fewer mistakes from manual fitting
Up to 25% fewer fasteners required
Apply these savings across a fleet, and the cost reductions become game-changing.
3. Engineered for Maximum Durability
Weak joints and mismatched planks are often the first points of failure in a trailer floor. Our engineered solutions fix that:
Finger-Jointed Plank - Precision-bonded for structural integrity - Stronger and more uniform than field-spliced alternative - Reduced seam count means reduced moisture intrusion and cracking
Solid Plank - Preferred for applications needing unbroken grain and highest strength - Naturally resistant to moisture, insects, and wear
Laminated Truck Flooring - Made with industrial adhesives and compression for wide-format strength - Provide edge-to-edge coverage with no need to rip or edge-match boards in the field
In independent third-party lab tests, our finger-jointed laminated apitong planks, ranging in thickness from 1.1” to 2.32” and lengths up to 1”, demonstrated exceptional structural integrity under extreme stress. One test sample withstood a maximum load of over 18,000 pounds-force (lbf) before showing signs of failure. The optimized combination of bending strength and tensile resistance ensures long-term durability in even the toughest operating conditions.
4. Zero Waste, Maximum Efficiency
Standard planks require over-ordering and on-site cutting, which leads to:
10–15% material waste
Disposal costs for offcuts
Hidden costs from errors and delays
Our custom-length approach means:
No on-site trimming waste
No overage required
No landfill-bound scraps
A fleet-wide switch to finger-jointed custom flooring can reduce wood waste by up to 7.5 tons per year, the equivalent of saving 18 mature trees annually.
5. Precision Engineering, Every Step of the Way
Our finger-jointed trailer flooring isn’t just cut to fit—it’s crafted for flawless performance using a refined production process:
Digital Templating
We map your trailer floor using CAD-based digital measurements to ensure every plank fits like a glove.Precision Finger-Jointing & CNC Cutting
Our planks are joined using high-strength adhesives and cut to within 3/64" (1 mm) tolerance.Triple Quality Control
Every plank is inspected for:
Dimensional accuracy
Moisture content (8–10%)
Bond integrity and structural soundness
Secure, Protected Shipping
Reinforced crates and waterproof wrap ensure your flooring arrives job-site ready and damage-free.
Experience the Custom-Cut Advantage
You don’t have to settle for standard boards that create extra work, weaker performance, and long-term headaches. Our finger-jointed, custom-length trailer flooring delivers the tailored fit, strength, and efficiency modern fleets demand.
Let’s build your best floor starting today, chat with our representative.