Dri-Dek Blog — drainage

How 284 Flexible Legs Per Square Foot Work

August 04, 2026 • anti-fatigue • drainage • floor tile design • how it works • interlocking tiles • self-draining flooring

Each Dri-Dek tile uses 284 flexible legs per square foot to lift, drain, and cushion. Here is how that understructure works and why it matters.

Why Truck Beds Hold Water (and How to Drain the Load)

June 13, 2026 • drainage • gear protection • liner alternative • service body • truck bed

Truck beds hold water and most liners trap it. Here is why, and how drainage tiles lift cargo, drain the bed, and keep tools out of the puddle.

Why Gear Rots in Boat Lockers (Trapped Moisture)

June 13, 2026 • boat storage • drainage • gear protection • lockers • marine

Gear rots in boat lockers because trapped moisture has nowhere to go. Here is why, and how a self-draining liner drains and ventilates the compartment.

The Real Cause of Locker-Room Slips (Standing Water)

June 13, 2026 • commercial flooring • drainage • locker room • non-slip • wet area

Locker-room slips come from standing water, not bad cleaning. Here is why the floor stays wet, and how a self-draining surface routes water to the drain.

Why Pool Decks Get Slippery (and How Drainage Fixes It)

June 13, 2026 • drainage • non-slip • outdoor flooring • pool deck • spa

Wet pool decks stay slippery because the water film never leaves. Here is why, and how a self-draining surface drains the deck and grips wet bare feet.