What Are the Best Puzzle Floor Mats for Kids?
By Created: February, 2021 - Modified: December, 2022
These models can consist of EVA foam, rubber, or carpet topped foam. The best puzzle floor mats for kids include:
- Premium Foam Kids and Gym Mats (5/8 Inch)
- Home Sport and Play Foam Mats (3/4 Inch)
- Home Foam BJJ Mats (1.5 Inches)
- Geneva Rubber Tiles (3/8 Inch)
- Royal Interlocking Carpet Tiles (5/8 Inch)
What Are Advantages of Foam Puzzle Floor Mats?
Foam has a variety of advantages as a flooring for kids, offering a cushioning that protects them from falls. It’s waterproof and easy to clean, so there’s no worry of odors developing. These colored tiles are bright and fun, giving kids an area they’ll love to use.The surface of the mats may have a bit of texture to it, providing children with a sure footing. The foam is ideal for toddlers learning to walk, as they won’t slip on the textured surface, while having a safe landing area if they fall.
Best of all, puzzle floor mats are easy to install, as the puzzle edges pop together tightly. There’s no need to pay a professional to do the installation, as anyone can put them together in very little time, even cutting them to fit a certain spot.

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- Black/Gray
- Green/Brown
- Red/Blue

Are Rubber Puzzle Floor Mats Safe for Kids?

The InnerActive Playground facilities in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota use the Geneva interlocking puzzle floor mats in an area of the facility where kids are doing things like stacking building blocks, providing comfort and durability for sitting or standing.
Keep in mind that rubber flooring is much firmer than foam flooring, so unless rubber tiles are specifically designed to protect against falls (usually in the form of at least 2 inch thick playground tiles), they are not particularly cushioned.
Will Carpet Tiles Give Kids a Safe Area to Play?
Padded carpet tiles offer a nice material for a child’s play area, adding warmth and a stylish look.Installing a roll of carpet can be difficult. Carpet tiles that have an interlocking puzzle edge are the perfect solution, providing a safe and padded area for children that’s easy to install.

This carpeting system is also stain and odor resistant!