Hi, I help to run the Caldicot indoor club, which runs 10ths and 1/16th scale cars...
Our track area works out at about 20m x 12m and is just about an ok size for 10ths to run.
For track markings we're using the fire hose and gravel method for corners and lumps/bumps, plus sections of guttering for straight sections.
For floor covering we use proper racing carpet which is perfect for racing on, but expensive. The club has been running for over 20 years so it's had time to accumulate stuff and the bit of cash needed for the carpet. Alternative is to try any cheap/blaggable short pile carpet in the short term...it might not offer the consistent grip levels and wear rate of the racing stuff, but it could get you started.
Try the floor you have there first though, see what the grip is like, you might get lucky...as long as the school doesn't mid you running on it and it doesn't mark. A lot of clubs run just on the floor...although as mentioned driving on slippy is a special skill, but a useful one.
1/16th scale cars are pretty good on all floors to be honest so might be another alternative...they are much better than they used to be and do really suit smaller rooms, while tolerating slippy floors better as the 2 main makes of cars are both 4wd...just a thought. Cheaper to run the smaller cars too...and once you can drive one of those you can easily step up to 10th from there...great starting point.
Timing equipment is your next cost consideration...the AMB stuff we use is expensive, but is currently 'the standard' at most clubs. Although I have heard of slightly cheaper alternatives.
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