Calculations are based on a wall-to-wall installation and taking into consideration the interlock loss of each product, cutting and trimming of the tiles may be necessary in this case. If you are calculating for an island installation, the quantity might be more than needed.
Raised Floor Tiles Ideal for Basements and Damp Areas
Raised floor tiles are the perfect solution for areas like basements, utility rooms, or anywhere the subfloor could become damp or wet.
A raised floor system has an elevated base, which allows air to flow underneath the tile. In a wet or damp space, this encourages drying without removing the floor. Allowing the moisture to dry reduces the chance of mold and odor formation.
At Greatmats, our Max Tile is made of waterproof materials, making it ideal for wet basement flooring. If you have a significant flooding problem, these raised tiles are easily removable during cleanup. You can simply reinstall them later.
New and Improved Design
The improved design of the Max Tile Raised Floor Tile features a variety of trendy wood grain colors: American Cherry, Dove Gray, Golden Maple, Vanilla Oak, Espresso Oak, and English Chestnut. The new and improved texture feels like real wood, and it has a realistic matte finish.
Easily Install Max Tiles As Temporary Flooring
The Max Tile has interlocking edges designed for a quick DIY installation. You can easily install them yourself and won’t need to hire someone to install them for you.
In an area where you can’t install permanent flooring, our raised floor tiles are an ideal choice as temporary flooring. They are designed to withstand multiple assemblies and disassemblies. They can be installed to cover your whole floor or used as a stand alone option with borders over top of an existing floor.
Installation Over Carpet
Max Tiles perform best when installed over a hard, flat surface, but due to their raised base, these modular floor tiles can also be installed over low-pile carpet*. The results of installation over carpet may vary depending on the carpet. Please contact our customer service team if you have any questions.
Stylish Design Options
When installing our waterproof floor tiles for basements or damp areas, you don’t have to choose between performance and style—Max Tile provides both!
With our new and improved floor tile, you receive the same function and durability as the original Max Tile, with modern and attractive wood grain pattern options.
These tiles provide an attractive flooring option at a lower cost than genuine hardwood floors.
Choose from a Variety of Uses
Even though our floating floor system often appears in basements or areas with dampness, it is not limited to damp areas. Versatility is a strength of Max tiles. Here are a few other common uses for Max Tile Flooring.
Exercise - These wood-grain raised tiles also work nicely in a home exercise room, especially for cardio or dance exercises. For a multi-functional exercise room, you can easily lay an exercise mat over them.
Trade Shows - Max Tiles are also a nice option for trade shows. They’re easy to assemble, making setting up the booth quick, and they’re easy to transport back and forth from the trade show location.
Dance - Create a world-class dance area that makes your home or dance studio a great place to practice and perform routines. This product is perfect for tap, and we offer Tap Dance Floor Kits in multiple sizes.
Disclaimer
*Installation over carpet can vary in results. Best results are obtained when installed over low-pile carpet. Connecting the tiles together over the carpet can be made easier by using plywood underneath as you are connecting the tiles together.
New and improved design as of May 2025. Surface texture and color of tiles purchased before May 2025 will be different from tiles purchased afterwards. The base of the tiles remains the same and will connect to old Max Tiles.
Maintenance
Clean with damp mop, hot water and common household floor cleaner.
Shipping
Ships in cartons via ground service to your door, for larger orders product may ship freight delivery.
Q: I have a garage that is finished. We installed carpet padding and carpet over the concrete. I am now looking to add something in there that will provide a better workout surface. Will this product work with carpet backing? Also, I'm not going wall to wall; are there edge pieces to clean up the outer edges? I'm going to install roughly 50 square feet.
A: This product would work well for your application. And yes, this tile has border edges available. Also, our StayLock floor tiles would work, and they have border edging.
Q: I am considering installing this as a mat in my office for my office chair to roll on. But it would be installed over carpet. Will this product work on carpet rather than a hard concrete floor?
A: Yes, you can install this product over low-pile carpeting; however, this tile is not designed as a chair mat and may not hold up to the chair wheels over time.
Q: How do you recommend ramping the cut sides? Unfortunately, my area is 15 1/2 x 15 1/2, and there are 3 sides with doorways, so at least one of them will be on a cut side.
A: If a ramp is required, then that tile cannot be cut down.
Q: Can I put my pool table on top of this flooring?
A: Yes, this is fine. You may be interested in learning more about this type of usage in our Buyers Guide. This blog does address using Max Tiles for game room flooring as well as many other uses.
Q: I'm looking to install flooring for my daughter to practice ballet at an advanced amateur level. Will I need a subfloor? If a subfloor isn't needed, will this work on top of the carpet, or do I remove the carpet & place it directly on the plywood underneath?
A: For ballet, we recommend our marley flooring for a continuous surface for the dancer. Marley needs to be installed on a hard flat surface. We have modular plastic tiles that can be installed over your carpeting to then install the marley. Please contact customer service.
Q: We are finishing a basement bedroom and looking for floor options. Could these also be used as a subfloor to lay carpet on top of? We can't find any publicly available subflooring for basements that provides the water and air channels underneath, only the systems sold by specific vendors.
A: Yes, this is one option for a raised subfloor in a basement.
Q: Can this tile be installed over Super TUFF-R or Owens Corning FOAMULAR in a basement?
A: It's possible, but it's also likely the tiles will gouge into the foam, similar to if you used your finger to press on this type of foam board.
Q: We are looking at this product for our studio/gym. We will dance with our shoes on and off. We also need flooring that will work with free weights. Will this product work with weights?
A: This floor tile is not suitable to drop weights on, as the flooring could become damage. You may want to consider a rubber flooring for the area with weights.
Q: We have an enclosed 6 x 12 front porch that has become our 2 Lab-sized dog's preferred sleeping area. They have worn through the painted wood floor, and I'm wondering if these would hold up to their nails. Do you offer a better option? I need to cover a 6 x 4 area.
A: Although the Max Tiles are durable and scratch-resistant, they are not to be used in outdoor areas, even if it is a covered area. Please consider an outdoor tile like our StayLock Perforated.
Q: We are going to be using this for our trade shows-about 3 a month. It will be installed over carpet most of the time, with lots of foot traffic and standing. Will this be durable enough for that?
A: The Max Tile can be used for repeat installation over carpet. These will be a durable trade show floor.
Q: I am wanting something like this in my playroom; I am debating between this and the MMA tiles. I have a lot of infants/toddlers and need something easy to clean and soft for the babies to crawl on. Which would you recommend?
A: The Max Tile is not a soft tile. It would have a similar hardness as vinyl or laminate flooring. It would be easy to clean, but not soft for crawling.
Q: Please clarify how much weight these tiles can handle.
A: These tiles have not been tested for a specific weight restriction. We have had customers use these tiles for temporary installations where cars are parked for a short period of time. We do not recommend these tiles for vehicle traffic, however.
Q: Can I install the flooring after the trim is already on the walls? And will the flooring expand?
A: There should be a 1/4'' expansion gap between the wall and the tiles. They do have the ability to expand in the heat and contract in the cold.
Q: My basement floor is not level and has slopes and raises. Also, the sublayment has cracked and broken apart in some areas. I have a couple of areas that are around 2'x2' and are anywhere from .125 deep to around .250'' which are lower than the rest of the flooring. Will this make the product teeter or be unstable? Suggestions?
A: We suggest leveling the concrete floor as much as possible before adding another flooring product over top. For slight slopes and divots, these tiles will work just fine.
Q: I see that you market this product for use as a tap dance floor. Can this product be used on top of a hardwood floor as a movable tap floor? Would it slide over the wood as it was being used? Also, can it be easily disassembled and reassembled many times for easier storage between uses?
A: These tiles can be installed over any hard, flat surface. It does not slide when in use. You may disassemble and reassemble as needed.
Q: Can this product be used outdoors in a screen house?
A: This is generally not advised. The tiles will expand with heat and sun exposure.
Q: I want a floor that I can do various workout programs on, including step aerobics and high-intensity circuits. Would this floor work over carpeting? Would I need to add a foam underlay for more support?
A: This will work over low-pile, low-pad carpeting. Keep in mind that the softer the carpet, the more difficult it may be to connect the tiles. We highly recommend placing a sheet of plywood under the area where you are connecting tiles to provide a firm surface for popping the tab connector into the loop connector on the tiles. The plywood can be moved around as you install it and then removed once finished. A foam underlay is not necessary nor recommended over carpet.
Q: I am looking to use these tiles for high-impact workouts. I need a good shock-absorbing, energy-return type of flooring. Is this a good one for this?
Q: I want to use this in my garage as a dance floor for an event. Will this work? Does it require a lot of assembly steps to put down and take up? Do the pieces snap together?
A: Yes. This would work very well for that. Each tile is 1x1 foot, so depending on how large of an area you are installing, it may take some time, but the tiles snap together easily over concrete and disassemble even easier!
Q: I have a 5th-wheel patio hauler and am wanting to use this in the patio area. Will this insulate the floor? I was wanting to just lay it over the carpet for extra warmth.
A: The tiles will not create any heat per se, nor will they reduce the transfer of heat; they do not have any insulative value.
Q: Are these tiles suitable for indoor roller skating practice for a single person?
A: We do not recommend roller skating on this product.
Q: Can this go over a floor drain? I am trying to design a basement bathroom floor that has 2 floor drains.
A: Yes. This can be installed over floor drains.
Q: I need to leave an area open to allow the door to swing. I see you have Max Tile Corners. What about an inside corner? Would I just trim the border ramp in this case?
A: Yes, you are correct. Border ramps should be trimmed to finish inside corners.
Q: I have low-level carpeting. How would I install this over carpet?
A: This product can generally be installed over carpeting in commercial and many home installations. This installation is not guaranteed to work, as, with some carpets, the padding and carpet thickness can vary. If the user is experiencing any issues when installing over carpet, then the user may have to install some other flat surface under the tiles, such plywood.
Q: I am building a hot yoga studio. Will this flooring withstand high temperatures up to 105°F plus and high humidity up to 60% plus?
A: We would not recommend this particular product for that application. Our LonWood Performa flooring is able to withstand those temperatures and humidity levels.
Q: I am looking to build a 7 ft. by 7 ft. floor for basketball dribbling drills in my basement. What is the best product option? I would like an economical option but don't want the tile or flooring to be damaged easily.
A: We have a few great options for this. All of these are 1x1 foot interlocking tiles and would benefit from having a layer of rubber underlayment beneath them (to help with noise and provide fatigue relief).
- Court Floor Tile Flat Top (lowest cost)
- Max Tile Raised Floor Tile (multipurpose)
This blog covers building home and portable basketball courts using these tiles and other similar products.
Q: Are Max Tiles rated for outdoor use?
A: Max Tiles are UV treated and waterproof, making them ok for temporary outdoor use. They are not designed for permanent outdoor installations.
Q: Do I need a subfloor?
A: A subfloor is not required, but it could help reduce noise and add comfort.
Q: I'm thinking about using this for our basement, which, on occasion, gets water seepage. How resistant would these tiles be? Would they have to be removed and reinstalled?
A: These tiles will not absorb water, and they are designed to allow for airflow and drainage beneath the flooring. For occasional moisture, you won't have to remove the tiles and re-install them. If it currently pools water on the floor, however, the tiles will not stop the pooling without adjusting the slope and drainage system of your floor. In this case, you'd want to remove the tiles, dry the floor, and then re-install the tiles.
Q: Can this be used on a kitchen floor?
A: Yes. This has been used for kitchen floors. Just keep in mind that while the Max Tile flooring will not be damaged by water, the seams are not 100% watertight.
Q: What is the process for cutting the tiles? How do I cut them to fit? Do I need special tools?
A: A power saw, such as a jigsaw or bandsaw, works well. If you only need to cut straight lines, it can be done with saws like a circular saw or table saw.
Q: Can I use this as a tile for a bathroom? What would be the best application method?
A: Yes. These can be used in bathrooms. This floor is waterproof and allows for airflow beneath the tiles. Just be aware that although it is waterproof, it is not watertight. These tiles snap together over any hard, flat surface. Never install a toilet on top of these tiles or any other modular floor tile. You can put the tiles around the toilet after installation on the concrete floor.
Q: We have a sump pump room that has some storage space; we are wondering which tiles may best suit our needs. We will need to cut (with a utility knife?) maybe 3-4 tiles to go around the sump pump pipes and such.
A: These can be used for that purpose, but they'll be much easier to cut using a power tool. If you would like something you can cut with a utility knife, a PVC product will be much more conducive to that. It may be worth looking into our
StayLock Tiles.
Q: I wish to use these tiles as a permanent installation in my bedroom over an existing low-pile carpet. Will it withstand normal bedroom furniture such as beds, dressers, etc.?
A: Yes, these tiles will withstand the weight of normal bedroom furniture.
Q: I am looking at these for my basement—can my treadmill go on it and be used? I have a Peloton treadmill for reference.
A: The Max Tiles can be used for a treadmill.
Q: We are looking to install this in a basement application over a concrete floor. There will be a bar in the area with bar stools. Will the bar stool feet dent the flooring?
A: The bar stools are unlikely to dent the flooring. If the feet are narrow, you may want to consider attaching furniture pads to the feet.
Q: Are these tiles suitable for a laundry room? Will they hold the weight of a washer and dryer?
A: These can hold the weight of a washer and dryer. Be aware that the seams of the tiles are not waterproof, and water can flow to the subfloor.
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Rochelle C. (Harbor Springs, MI)
12/18/2024
These tiles have been very easy to install in our basement. We love the that they are waterproof and we love their durability. They look great with our new sauna and we hope to finish the rest of our basement with them. Highly recommended!!
Dennis (Baltimore , MD)
07/12/2023
I am finishing the floor of my basement with these tiles in maple color. These tiles are a great option if you don’t want to deal with carpets, vinyl, or wood floors.
As usual, these are very easy to snap together but if you need to cut any, you will require a power tool. I will finish the area that needs cutting the last.
All in all, these tiles have made my basement functional. I am able to watch sports on a projector, and also 💪 a little bit
Amy (Bucks County, PA)
09/26/2022
I bought cherry flooring in 2020 for my home gym. 2+ years later, my flooring looks brand new and I hope to purchase more tiles to extend my gym floor. This flooring is used daily for all types of cross-training: weights, combat, step, dance, yoga, etc. It's easy to clean. Great product and great customer service!
Don (LATHAM, NY)
02/11/2021
If you like Ballroom Dancing, think about installing a Greatmats Dance Floor! It’s easy to snap together for a DIYer. More importantly it easy to Dance on and improve your skills or just have fun dancing with you partner.
Wes (Scotts Valley, CA)
03/25/2019
We were very pleased with your product and your kind service. The installation went very smoothly, and I'm relieved that our days of occasionally drying out soggy carpet are over. This has been a very rainy winter, and now we can enjoy the rain without wondering about the room adjacent to our office.
It looks even better than expected! Thanks again.
William (St Louis, MO)
09/07/2017
Basement floor installation
Fred ()
02/05/2025
Max Tiles were an excellent upgrade for our basement, replacing the old laminate with a more durable and water-resistant surface. The interlocking design made installation easy, and the backing provides a comfortable feel underfoot. They look great, should hold up well to moisture, and I believe will be a solid investment for my basement renovation.
Kaye McGann (Littleton Colorado)
11/01/2024
Very happy with the flooring we purchased. Perfect for ballroom.
Lara (Pittsburgh, PA)
01/05/2024
Great product for garage conversions. The installation was easy, looks great and super easy to clean.
Paul (Milwaukee, WI)
08/02/2023
My son and I easily installed this product in one weekend in our basement and turned it into a wonderful guest bedroom. If only the ceiling installation was this easy.
Scott (Jefferson, IA)
08/11/2022
The max raised tiles were easy to install. I was able to do a 12 x 33 room in a day. They really improved the look of the utility room. I would definitely get them again and highly recommend them.
Gary & Robin (Morton, IL)
08/08/2022
We installed Greatmats in two rooms 10 years ago and they still look as good as the day we put them down! We recently added 120 more tiles to an adjacent laundry/utility room, and they matched perfectly to the hallway and family room we did 10 years ago. We highly recommend the Greatmats flooring system. The tiles are easy to install, extremely durable and the sales representatives are excellent!!''
Carrie (Sanbornton,NH)
06/13/2022
Wow! Amazing flooring. It transformed my basement finished room! Easy install!
MICHAEL (NIAGARA FALLS, NY)
04/02/2022
Great customer service! The tiles are very durable and easy to install. Ordering over the phone was quick and easy. I ordered on a Monday and the tiles were delivered by Friday.
Elizabeth (The Bronx, NY)
01/31/2022
I liked my tap mat so much that I decided to create an entire dance floor in my basement for all my Zoom dance classes: Ballet, Jazz, Belly Dance, as well as Tap.
Susan (Alexandria, VA)
06/24/2021
i have hardwood floors in my townhouse and wanted to protect the floors in the room I use as an art studio. While looking for attractive rugs I'd be able to clean easily, I stumbled onto these snap and click tiles. They work beautifully and I'm so pleased with their functionality and appearance. Since I don't have a saw to cut cut the tiles to butt up to my wall, I just used them in the space I needed. I laid them out so the most visible borders have the clean edges vs clips. All in all it's fine for my purposes. However, just to forewarn people, I found the tiles don't clip into each other as easily as described--and I was very careful about aligning them. I installed 69 tiles and I had to put a lot of muscle into getting them to snap together. In fact I had to use a small metal hammer. That said, the tiles held up beautifully to the installation and have stayed tight/level. I'm very glad I chose this flooring option.
RICHARD A (PALOS HEIGHTS, IL)
04/29/2021
We tiled most of our basement floor sometime ago and more recently had to order some extras to finish the job. We also had the concrete wall painted and had to move heavy `stuff' around to make room for the painter. The tiles held up remarkably well with no scratches. They are really tough. I would recommend them highly.
BUT I put them together using a rubber mallet despite the recommendation of Greatmats to not do it this way.
Sarah (Huntington Beach, CA)
02/13/2021
We are really happy with our purchase. I use this tile in my Flamenco dance studio. The tile slightly muffles all of our stomping which keeps our neighbors happy. It also has a little give to it - good for the joints. I love that it we can assemble and break it down as needed. It is not a permanent flooring as we have been growing and this allows us to take our floor with us as we move into larger units. I recommend putting a subfloor under it if you are doing a lot of impactful movements. We used a mat and a 1/4 inch board as an affordable sub flooring. Works very well for us. Feels a lot like a spring floor for flamenco dancers.
Carolyn (Plymouth, MA)
02/11/2021
Great company and great product. Very good communication about delivery expectations. The tile estimator is such a great tool and was a perfect count with a cushion to cut for edges and a few if I need to replace anything. My gym flooring went right over the carpet as advertised. I'm very happy with my experience!
Accounts (Hempstead, NY)
01/11/2021
Great
Charles (Hamptonville, NC)
12/20/2020
Purchased this product for basement. 430 sq ft, took about 8 hours. Install was quick and easy.
Cuts were made with a miter saw. Customer service was extremely helpful. Shipping was quick.
It looks great. I would definitely recommend Greatmats and this product.
Karen (Rockford, IL)
06/22/2020
We needed a floor during coronavirus for my girls to dance at home on Zoom. This floor is amazing. Easy to take up and down when needed. It's wonderful! My daughters can practice at home and it looks beautiful. We are going to order more to make a larger dance floor. :)
Mary (ELGIN, OR)
10/05/2019
This flooring is perfect. I have a basement that in the spring if the ground is frozen and we have lots of snow when it warms up and rains quickly I get some water through cracks in the cement pad in the basement. Not a lot but enough to make it so that you cannot put down reg flooring. The slate is beautiful and easy to lay and will make my basement totally livable
Henry (Cookville, TN)
04/25/2019
Received the mats on a truck that was right on time and the driver was very accommodating. The tiles went down very easy after they warmed up to room temperature. I laid them myself and used a dead blow hammer to help me seat them. They are fantastic!!! Heavier than I thought they would be and very nice to walk on. They cut like butter with my table saw or jig-saw. I cannot say enough about Joanne in sales. She was very patient, kind and full of knowledge on what I wanted. Five stars !!!!
Barbara (WILMINGTON, DE)
10/28/2018
I worked with Beth at Great Mats after finding their product (raised waterproof floor tiles) online. Beth was fantastic to work with. I called numerous times, and Beth was patient, informative, and very helpful as I explained my situation and goals. We were looking for a flooring that would allow moisture and air to flow underneath even though we have a very dry basement. We just had the floor tiles installed in our basement. These tiles look amazing on the floor - really make a difference even though we have an unfinished basement. I would highly recommend Great Mats and these tiles!! And I can't thank Beth enough for all her help!
Janet (Arlington, VA)
12/13/2017
We were searching for a durable, waterproof flooring for our semi-finished basement rec room, and were delighted to find such an attractive solution with the light oak Max Tile. It is easy to install and, especially with a plastic-specific saw blade, cuts very smoothly where fitting is needed. The helpfulness and responsiveness of Greatmats’ staff are outstanding.
Jason (Winchendon, MA)
12/08/2017
Product arrived quickly
Install was a breeze
Edges/corners cut easy with standard table saw
Looks great
TAMIKA (ALPHARETTA, GA)
12/05/2017
Very nice!!! I purchased for my garage gym with pole. Although have not done anything yet, but it was very easy to install and I am going to purchase more to install.
Paula (Santee, CA)
10/18/2017
It was very easy to order, arrived quick and I was able to install by myself without much trouble. My daughter loves that she can practice at home now. It looks beautiful.
John (Portland, OR)
05/12/2017
I took a chance ordering this in that I really had no idea what I'm doing. It is working incredibly well. We've had a moisture problem in the basement for years and I could not figure out how to make the space more livable for our son. It's perfect. He loves it. And the best part, he installed it without me knowing it when I was at work. Highly recommended product. I'll be ordering another patch as soon as I get the laundry room done.
Melody (Gladstone, MO)
02/15/2017
We have a multifunctional playroom, thanks to dance tiles from Greatmats.
Ann (Texas)
02/11/2017
These floor tiles look fantastic in our workout room! Installing the tiles over carpet was a bit challenging as they do not ''snap'' together easily. I flipped the tiles over and placed on plywood and used a rubber mallet to ensure a good inter-locking binding. I also noticed that there is a pattern on the tiles, which is nice to make it appear like real wood. I sorted tiles so that the pattern would flow instead of the sporadic look.
Ned (Racine, WI)
12/01/2016
After looking at all of our options, we elected to use your great flooring for 2 projects. Our Beach Room was completed about a year ago, and we decided to do the basement bathroom with the same product. The results are outstanding.
Customer Rating:
12/18/2024
These tiles have been very easy to install in our basement. We love the that they are waterproof and we love their durability. They look great with our new sauna and we hope to finish the rest of our basement with them. Highly recommended!!
Rochelle C.
Harbor Springs, MI
Customer Rating:
07/12/2023
I am finishing the floor of my basement with these tiles in maple color. These tiles are a great option if you don’t want to deal with carpets, vinyl, or wood floors.
As usual, these are very easy to snap together but if you need to cut any, you will require a power tool. I will finish the area that needs cutting the last.
All in all, these tiles have made my basement functional. I am able to watch sports on a projector, and also 💪 a little bit
Dennis
Baltimore , MD
Customer Rating:
09/26/2022
I bought cherry flooring in 2020 for my home gym. 2+ years later, my flooring looks brand new and I hope to purchase more tiles to extend my gym floor. This flooring is used daily for all types of cross-training: weights, combat, step, dance, yoga, etc. It's easy to clean. Great product and great customer service!
Amy
Bucks County, PA
Customer Rating:
02/11/2021
If you like Ballroom Dancing, think about installing a Greatmats Dance Floor! It’s easy to snap together for a DIYer. More importantly it easy to Dance on and improve your skills or just have fun dancing with you partner.
Don
LATHAM, NY
Customer Rating:
03/25/2019
We were very pleased with your product and your kind service. The installation went very smoothly, and I'm relieved that our days of occasionally drying out soggy carpet are over. This has been a very rainy winter, and now we can enjoy the rain without wondering about the room adjacent to our office.
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