Floor sealer

[Old80]

Hi all
Looking for advice on the best way to seal the front floor plate that I am replacing as the old plate has corroded through around the screw holes, I have used the black mastic on a roll in the past but I understand that is no longer available......or is it?

[TimV]

Gutter sealant?

[nathanglasgow]

Black butyl tape is widely available. 10mm width should do.

[GHOBHW]

I cut old innertube and use that, seals well, no mess or sticky stuff to deal with

[Wittsend]

That's what I use ^^^ too.

 

[Old80]

I like the innertube idea, and I am pretty sure I have an old one knocking about so will give that a try, thank you for the prompt replies 👍

[AlexB]

is this to stop the water running out ?

[Wittsend]

I think more to stop the plate rattling. For sure it will hold back any water. Having a couple of drain holes in strategic places should stop water building up because you have sealed in the floor.

The thing about using mastic strips or gutter sealant - both of which work well - until you need to lift the floor plate in the future and you are in a right old "mess". With rubber strips you can just lift the floor plate and do what you have to do and replace the floor when done.


 

[Old80]

Drain holes will not be an option for me as I am fitting a sound proofing kit so trying keep the cab floor as dry as possible.Thought I may even run a bead of silicone around the edge of floor plates as an extra measure. I am sure I will live to regret thiswhen I need access in the future  

[Bioheat]

I did this when I first got my truck,  and hated my past self 2 years later when I needed to pull the floor out. I will never do that again. 
If I need to seal the floors to stop the rattling, I'll make some sort of gasket.