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Most Common Product Questions For rubber gym floor at Greatmats:
Hi. Is this floor good for use in the garage?
Yes. Many customerd will use rolled rubber in a garage floor, similar to a basement floor, but not for parking cars on. Rubber and cars are not a good combination. For gym flooring it's good. For cars, we have garage flooring tiles that are made from hard plastic.
Does this flooring withstand someone walking on it in heels? I am concerned heels would puncture the rubber. Thanks!
The rubber will stand up to high heels. This is only a concern with foam tiles.
Can I put a treadmill and other exercise equipment on it? It will have to be rolled over it to set the equipment in place.
Yes this is fine, the rubber is durable and can take this type of use.
Is there a transition piece that can be ordered for this floor? One that goes from the floor up onto the mat?
We do not sell that type of transition, that would be available locally at a big box flooring store or similar.
Hi. I'm very interested in putting rubber floors in my boxing and muay thai gym. How soft is it and how friendly is it for bare feet?
Rubber is not considered a soft product and tends to be quite grippy. I would tend to recommend one of our martial arts mats, perhaps the one inch thick karate mat is best for barefoot combat arts.
Is this rubber flooring waterproof, or water will leak through this? Thanks
This material can be permeated by water when power washed, but if the water is simply sitting on the rubber material then it will not go through the tile, consider a sample to test.
Can this flooring be used outside or over dirt/grass? We would use it for events where we need it to hold equipment outdoors to protect it from the dirt. It will not be used on wet ground and will be rolled up and put away after each event.
Rubber flooring rolls are designed for indoor use on hard flat surfaces, I would recommend an outdoor portable flooring in plastic material for your application.
Would these be good to butt up against each other for a larger weight workout room or will they separate because they don't lock together? If not a good choice, what would be a good mix of price/quality for a home gym?
You can simply use double sided carpet tape to hold the rubber rolls in place, for many home gyms tape is not needed as the rubber flooring rolls will grip the floor well, and are heavy enough to not move around.
Can we put this on the carpet? Our floors are carpet now, and I don't want to take them out. I wanna cover carpet with this.
If the carpeting is very flat, with no padding like commercial carpet, then it may work with 3/8 inch rolled rubber. The issue is that the seams where the rolls touch might not be flat and level due to the carpet movement under the rubber rolls.
Could these be used over existing tile in a kitchen? Is there any reason that wouldn't be a good idea?
Yes. This material can be installed on any hard flat surface. Glue or tape down for waterproof/water resistant flooring.
I'm considering using this flooring for my basement gym, which is now primarily concrete and very hard on my feet and ankles when standing on it. Will this 1/4 inch rubber be thick enough to disperse some of the force when laid over the concrete?
This depends on the types of activities performed, rubber is hard like a car tire. We also have 20 mm foam tiles which are popular over concrete for exercise areas, called Home Sport and Play Mats. It may be worth taking a look at this blog from our Knowledge Base collection which talks about <a href='/basement-flooring-options/basement-flooring-home-gyms.php'>basement home gym flooring</a>.
Will this flooring be good for indoor soccer field? 15+ year olds.
Not really. The rubber is very grippy. I would go with our flat top court tile, or an artificial turf. For more on turf options, it may be worthwhile to read this blog about <a href='/artificial-grass-turf/why-are-athletic-facilities-switching-to-artificial-turf.php'>artificial turf for athletic facilities.</a>
Is this product suitable for an Olympic weightlifting gym floor? We would use three layers of 3/4” plywood lifting platforms over the mats so the weights will not drop directly on the product.
We suggest choosing a thicker product for an Olympic weight area. Please, contact a representative for recommendations.
I have a covered porch which is like another room. It is 18x6 ft. The floor is wood decking. Can I use this as a floor over the decking?
The rolled rubber will warp and expand if exposed to sunlight and high temperature. We have decking tiles that would work better.
My gym flooring is just plain wood. No other carpet or tiles on it. Can I just install it without having tiles, concrete or any other material ?
The rolled rubber can be installed over any hard and flat surface.
Does this rubber flooring have a strong smell? We previously purchased stall mats for our basement home gym and couldn't handle the odor.
This is considered a low odor rubber flooring and is designed for indoor use. All rubber will have some smell that will dissipate over time. With that being said, Stall mats often use a binding agent with a stronger smell which is why they are recommended for well ventilated areas.
How well do the edges seal on both the interlocking and the rollout versions? Will moisture get down between the sections when cleaning/mopping/ disinfecting it? I am highly allergic to mold and cannot risk anything that could potentially create mold.
The edges will fit together well, but are not considered water tight and will not prevent moisture from getting through the seems. For that reason we only recommend damp mopping the floor.
I am looking for a floor for a kids sensory gym. We will have climbing structures and swings for occupational therapy. Would this be a good product for that?
This product will be comfortable for the kids, but will not offer much in terms of fall protection for climbing structures. Our martial arts mats and folding gym mats have been popular for such spaces. You may want to check out our blog on <a href='/what-are-the-best-climbing-wall-crash-mats.php'>flooring under climbing walls</a> and <a href='/what-is-fall-protection-flooring.php'>fall protection flooring</a>.
We have put this into a fitness room in my school. I'm looking to find out if it has fire certification allowing it to be used in a school? Thanks for any information
In Accordance with ASTM E 648 this product has a critical radiant flux of 0.1 W/cm2
can i put this over a very low office type carpet?
We do not recommend installing rubber directly over any carpet. However, you may want to consider installing a layer of plywood over the carpet and then placing the rubber on top of that.
I need a circle mat 16 feet in diameter to install as a cusion for an above ground pool. Can you cut that and or what would you recommend? I used interlocking foam tiles 18''X18'' from Harbor Freight. Dont wat to use them anymore as they get discombubled and damaged by wheather every time I leave them outside during winter. Please let me know. THanks, Bo
We are not able to provide a pre-cut mat of that size/shape/dimension. However, these rolls are 4 feet wide, so you can butt 4 of these together for a 16-foot-width and cut to fit using a sharp utility knife.