Questions & Answers — 1/2" Eco-Soft™ Foam Tiles | Interlocking Foam Floor Mats
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Are Eco Soft mats made from Rubber? Do they contain Flame Retardants, Formamide or PVC? Please send the MSDS so I can see what's in it before purchasing.
Our Eco-Soft + tiles are made with EVA foam. No rubber is used in the making of these tiles. All of our foam tiles are tested regularly and contain no hazardous materials or allergens. That means our tiles are formamide, phthalate, PVC, and flame retardant free. To get testing for our foam tiles, please feel free to reach out to one of our Floor Heroes and they can email it to you.
Was this helpful?How do these mats lay over carpet? Its not a real high pile carpet. I was Just wondering do they slide or come apart or when you step on one does it go lower than the other.
Our Eco-Soft + tiles work great over carpet. In most instances, you will not have any issues with separation or with the tiles sliding around. The only time separation may happen when the carpet is a high pile carpet. If the tiles were to move for any reason, you could use a little double sided tape underneath the tiles.
Was this helpful?Will the color of the mats rub off onto you?
The color on our 1/2" Eco-Soft + tiles will not rub off. The color is baked into the material.
Was this helpful?I was just wondering how slippery they are when they’re wet. I am considering putting these in our pool house. Debating over these in the carpeted ones.
When wet, our 1/2" Eco-Soft + tiles can be very slippery. These tiles are made of a closed-celled EVA foam and don't have much slip resistance when wet.
Was this helpful?What makes them "eco"? The name says eco but the description is exactly the same as several other interlocking foam mats that don't title as "eco". Please tell me what the difference is? As far as I can tell these are all closed-cell EVA foam. Thank you.
The "Eco" in our 1/2" Eco-Soft + tiles stands for economy. These are our most basic foam tiles and are not as polished as our other foam tiles. So if you are looking for a good deal on a foam tile, this product is the one for you.
Was this helpful?What do you recommend to clean the tiles?
The best way to clean out Eco-Soft + tiles is with a mild soap and water solution and rag or mop. For any large dirt and debris, you can use a broom or a vacuum without the brush bar.
Was this helpful?Will mold and/or mildew grow under these tiles if used in basement over concrete? When we have heavy rains, the concrete gets a little damp.
Mold and mildew can grow underneath any surface in the right conditions. We would recommend sealing the concrete / putting a vapor barrier to reduce moisture from coming up through and getting trapped underneath the floor. Otherwise, the interlocking design of the Eco-Soft tiles make it easy to pull up while allowing drying time.
Was this helpful?Where are these tiles made?
Our 1/2" Eco-Soft + Tiles are made of a closed celled EVA foam.
Was this helpful?Will this interlock with the set of rainbow mats?
Our Eco-Soft + will interlock with our Rainbow Play Mats, but the thickness will not be the same.
Was this helpful?If you had to cut the edges to create a straight edge, how easy (hard) is it to do that?
Our 1/2" Eco-Soft + tiles are very easy to cut with a sharp utility knife and a straight edge.
Was this helpful?Do I have to install these over carpet or are they thick enough to install straight over the sub flooring?
We recommend installing these tiles over a flat subfloor and not a high pile carpet.
Was this helpful?Are the foam tiles safe for hardwood floors?
Our 1/2" Eco-Soft + Tiles are safe to use over hardwood floors.
Was this helpful?I am looking for something that has some kind of grip on the bottom so it won't slide around.
Our Eco-Soft + tiles are made of closed-celled EVA foam and have a smooth bottom surface. Because these tiles have a smooth bottom surface, during certain movements these tiles can move. We recommend the use of a double sided tape to help prevent this. For a product that is more slip resistant, we do offer a wide range of rubber tiles that will stay in place during many different types of exercises. Our most popular tile for home gyms is our 8mm Strong Rubber Tiles.
Was this helpful?Can these be used underneath carpet in a basement over concrete?
Yes, Eco-Soft tiles can be used as a sort of carpet pad over concrete. In fact, they make a great insulator against cold concrete floors. You would want to ensure that you did not have subfloor moisture problems as it could cause problems with the tiles, a cheap vapor barrier would be a great addition under the foam tiles for a more permanent installation.
Was this helpful?When installing does it matter what side is up or down on the floor?
The Eco-Soft tiles come with the same texture and color on both sides of the tile and can be installed with either side facing up.
Was this helpful?How do the 1/2" Eco-Soft Mats differ from the Rainbow Play Mats?
Our 1/2" Eco-Soft + tiles and our Rainbow Play Mats are the exact same product. The only difference is that the Rainbow Play Mats come in 6 pack sets while you can order as many tiles as you like of the 1/2" Eco-Soft + tiles.
Was this helpful?Can these be glued down over linoleum or concrete?
You can glue our Eco-Soft + Tiles down to a concrete or linoleum floor. We offer a wide range of adhesives to use for this, but we would recommend using either our spray adhesive or one of our polyurethane adhesives.
Was this helpful?Can these be used outdoors in a screened gazebo 24/7? using it as child's play area. how long do you think it would take for them to degrade outdoors?
Our 1/2" Eco-Soft + Tiles can be installed in a screened in gazebo. These tiles have been used for this type of application successfully and have lasted for 2+ years in this type of installation.
Was this helpful?I bought the 1/2" Eco-Soft foam tiles for my grandkids room and placed carpet foam for extra protection when the fall, would this make the foam tiles buckle up since they are not in contact with the cement foundation? Other than that, we love the look and feel of these tiles!
Adding a carpet pad under our 1/2" Eco-Soft + tiles will not cause them to buckle. As long as the pad is not too thick, you shouldn't have any issues with separation.
Was this helpful?Can this be installed over vinyl flooring?
Our 1/2" Eco-Soft + tiles can be installed over vinyl flooring.
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