And the Renovation Begins (5er, Cosmetic, Flooring)

Think about using a vinyl flooring, snap together strips just like wood laminate but is virtually indestructible. I put some down in my basement because it did not need an underlayment and its water proof so it wont come apart if it gets wet under it, plus its only like 1/8 in. thick so it might avoid scraping from the slide. Might be better suited for your application