Rubber Floor Mats

Options for Rubber Mats

Certain types of activities are extremely hard on floors. That’s where rubber mats enter the picture. They offer outstanding durability that can stand up to significant foot traffic or almost any activity, while also protecting the subflooring. Heavy duty rubber material works just as well in a commercial kitchen, industrial facility, kids’ outdoor playground, and fitness center.

If you think of rubber floor mats as only offering boring black designs, the customer service team at Greatmats can help you understand all the different options. Various colors, non-slip raised patterns, perforated designs, and different thicknesses deliver unique styles that are ideal for any planned use case.

You can cover a large area at a reasonable cost when you shop with Greatmats. When deployed as durable flooring, rubber mats are anything but boring, especially when you consider all the different activities they make possible.

Types of Rubber Floor Mats

Although our rubber floor mats are versatile enough to use for many different purposes, most of our products fit into one of four primary categories.

Entrance Mats

Placing a rubber entrance mat at the door to your building gives people a safe place to scrape their shoes as they enter. Rather than risking a slip with wet shoes on a tile floor at the entrance, the rubber mat’s non-slip properties keep people walking with confidence. Rubber mats are available to use either outside or inside the entrance, as outdoor rubber mats can stand up to the elements and tough weather.

Fatigue Mats

A large rubber mat can be deployed in areas where people must stand and work for long periods of time or where athletes will be working out. Although the rubber is firm, it has just enough cushioning to protect the lower body joints of workers and athletes. People will feel fresher for longer after a tough work shift or a challenging workout with the right rubber anti-fatigue mats in place.

Playground Mats

Playground mats consisting of rubber create a safer space for kids, whether they’re deployed indoors or outdoors. Our rubber playground tiles offer anti-slip properties that reduce the risk of kids slipping as they run while playing. After a rainstorm, the rubber allows the kids to use the play area without worrying about muddy ruts under swing sets or at the end of slides.

Horse Stall Mats and Kits

Rather than leaving your horses and other livestock animals standing on bare dirt or hard concrete in a barn stall, our rubber horse stall mats create a safer place for them to rest. The cushioning properties found with rubber reduce the risk of a leg or knee stress injury for the animals. It’s easier to clean the stall with rubber flooring in place, too. At Greatmats, we offer both individual stall mats and kits with enough flooring materials to cover a specific space.

Features and Benefits of Rubber Mats

Customers can count on receiving several different features and benefits when they deploy our rubber mats, including:

• Various textures, including diamond tread and smooth
  
• Varying thicknesses for different use cases
  
• Some designs have colorful flecks embedded
  
• Perforated designs allow water to drain away
  
• Some DIY installation options
  
• Easy to clean and maintain
  
• Resists mold and mildew formation in damp locations
  
• Most installations do not require adhesive
  
• Ergonomic benefits
  
• Anti-fatigue benefits
  
• Slip-resistance in wet areas
  
• Some products include recycled rubber

Use Types for Rubber Floor Mats

At Greatmats, our customer service team speaks with buyers every day who use our rubber mats in creative ways. Some of the areas where they’re used include:

• Fitness centers
  
• Home gyms
  
• Weightlifting areas
  
• Horse stalls
  
• Dog runs
  
• Livestock stalls
  
• Locker rooms
  
• Storage rooms
  
• Kitchens
  
• Wash bays
  
• Veterinary offices
  
• Industrial settings
  
• Standing workstations
  
• Warehouses
  
• Building entrances
  
• Playgrounds

Rubber Mats Q&A

How do you clean rubber floor mats?

To clean rubber floor mats, vacuum or sweep any dry debris. Then use a mop with warm water and a neutral pH cleaner to remove grime and embedded dirt. Don’t use too much liquid or leave excess moisture on the rubber, as the mats usually are water-resistant but not waterproof.

How do you cut rubber mats?

To cut rubber mats properly, lay the mat over the top of a piece of 2x4 lumber. Use a straight edge and a sharp utility knife to repeatedly make shallow cuts along the straight edge. As the knife goes deeper, the mat should begin to pull apart along the cut line because of the 2x4, simplifying moving the knife through the material.

How do I get rid of the rubber mat odor?

To get rid of a rubber mat odor, you can use a neutral pH cleaner on both sides of the mat. Let it dry completely before installing it. Place the mats in the sun for several hours to speed up odor dissipation. Make sure the room where the installation will happen has plenty of ventilation.

Are rubber mats recyclable?

In many cases, recycling rubber mats after you’ve finished using them is possible. As long as the original mat consisted entirely of rubber with no other materials mixed in, a local recycling center should accept it. As an alternate form of recycling, you could donate the mats to an animal shelter for reuse or repurpose them elsewhere on your property.

Should I not buy a 4x6-foot by 3/4-inch thick rubber mat for a home gym?

Although buying a 3/4-inch thick rubber mat for a home gym is necessary to support workouts with extremely heavy free weights, 3/8-inch thick mats are suitable for protecting the subfloor from dropped weights up to 150 pounds. The 3/8-inch mat is half the weight of the 3/4-inch mat, making it easier to move around, while also being cheaper.