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I am looking for a rubber mat for inside snowmobile trailer. Will this work? Thanks.
Our 1/2" Mega Mats would work for this application. These tiles are very durable and are typically used for ice skating rinks and horse stables. These mats do have an unfinished bottom, which gives the mats extra slip resistance. Because of this unfinished bottom, there could be a variance in height between the mats. To alleviate this, we recommend shaving down the bottoms of the mats with a cheese grater to even the floor out.
Was this helpful?Will this slip on tile floors? I have a gym in my basement but other mats I have used slip and slide on the tile floors. Will this work for me?
Our 4' x 6' 1/2" Mega Mats have a textured bottom that helps to give them extra traction over slick surfaces. So these rubber mats should not slip on tile flooring. If for some reason they do move when doing certain exercises, we recommend using a little double-sided tape under the mats.
Was this helpful?I am getting a commercial grade Elliptical machine for our basement currently with a low pile Berber carpeting. I am planning on putting a mat beneath the machine for hygienic purposes, which should I get and what thickness? Thanks.
Our 1/2" Mega Mats would work perfectly under a commercial grade elliptical. It will help to reduce vibration and noise transfer between floors.
Was this helpful?I don't have a gym area, and I would like to put and remove mats whenever and wherever I pleased. Is this mat suitable for this task? If not what would you recommend?
Our 1/2" Mega Mats are meant to be used as a permanent or temporary gym floor in both commercial and residential spaces. To use as a temporary floor, you can place the mats where needed and then when finished, roll them back up and place in any area desired for storage.
Was this helpful?I am installing a home basement gym over a highly finished porcelain tile floor. Will these mats protect the floor for hand weights up to 50 lbs and a weight rack and benches and for a treadmill and an elliptical trainer?
You can use our Mega Mats as protectant flooring over a tile floor. These mats are very thick and are shock absorbent, allowing you to drop weights on them without breaking the tile underneath. You can also place any fitness equipment on the mats that you like. The equipment will not affect the tiles under the mats.
Was this helpful?I want a mat for a work out room for aerobics. What should I get to absorb the shock of cardio workouts, but be strong enough to put a smith machine, treadmill and spinning bike?
Our Mega Mats would are perfect as a shock absorbent mat for cardio workouts and are durable enough for a smith machine to be placed on them or any other fitness equipment. These mats were originally designed to be used in barns and stables as flooring for horses which can be quite heavy and large. Since these mats were designed with durability and shock absorption in mind, these mats have been the perfect flooring option for any home or commercial gym.
Was this helpful?Looking for a mat to put under treadmill to protect wood flooring. Would this mat protect the floor and not scratch the wood floor?
Yes, our 1/2" Mega Mats would be a great solution. This will not scratch the wood underneath.
Was this helpful?Can your rubber mats be used in the bed of a truck?
Our 1/2" Mega Mats can be used as a truck bed mat.
Was this helpful?Is the confetti a multiple color mat?? It seems to me that it would be, but the sales rep I’m speaking to now says no, it will come with just one color, but it would be a surprise color that we don’t know what color it would be until it is received.
The Confetti color is very similar to Confetti cake. There will be a number of colors in the mat; we just can't control what colors will be in the mat and in what concentration, just like in Confetti cake. Are you hungry now?! I know I am!
Was this helpful?Does the dark (black) color mat bleed onto other surfaces from footprints, etc., when damp or wet?
The color of our 1/2" Mega Mats and most of our rubber products is due to the material. We used recycled tires, which are black. This color will not bleed and thus would not be tracked throughout an area when wet or dry. The only thing you may notice is that some rubber crumb may get tracked as some excess rubber material from the manufacturing process may still be present on the mat. This material can be easily vacuumed or swept up.
Was this helpful?How can I taper the mat edges? Worried about tripping.
If you want to add a ramp to your 1/2" Mega Mats, you can use our 1/2" Rubber Floor Ramps.
Was this helpful?Can the 1/2" Mega Mats safe for cats?
Our 1/2" Mega Mats are safe for cats or any other pets. We don't recommend them eating the mat, but walking and playing on the mats will not cause them any harm. These rubber mats are commonly used as flooring in horse stalls and kennels.
Was this helpful?Looking for something 8x8 total size to place under our hot tub (Softub) and motor on a covered concrete patio. Will be exposed to water obviously and want something to help reduce motor/pump vibration and protect the bottom of spa from the rough concrete finish - thoughts?
Our 1/2" Mega Mats can be installed under a hot tub to reduce motor/pump vibration. Water is not an issue for rubber flooring. Rubber flooring is very slip-resistant and even more so when wet. Since these rubber mats are somewhat porous, the only thing you may notice over time is a slight whitening of the mat. This is due to the solids found in the water drying out and getting stuck in the mat's small pores. This doesn't affect the performance of the mat in any way. If you wanted to prevent this, we would recommend sealing the exposed matting with our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer. This will fill in the pores.
Was this helpful?What type of rubber is used to make your mats?
Our 1/2" Mega Mats are made from recycled rubber. The natural color is made from recycled car tires. All other colors are made from the recycled treads of commercial truck tires.
Was this helpful?I need to cover an area approx 20 feet by 8 feet. How do you recommend installing these, so they all stay together? Is there some sort of tape to achieve this?
You don't have to glue or tape our mats together for them to stay in place, but if you wanted you can use some double-sided tape along the seams, or you could do a full spread glue install. The mats themselves are very heavy and will be tough to move when performing most exercises.
Was this helpful?Can I drop dumbells and barbells with a lot of weight and have the weights bounce back?
Our 1/2" Mega Mats are very popular for Olympic lifting and heavy dumbbell use. So if you were to drop a heavy dumbbell on one of these rubber mats, they would bounce on the floor before finally resting on the mat surface.
Was this helpful?Are the mats just like horse stall mats, wanting to cover the rest of my garage, but getting locally is near impossible? I'm just looking to lay them flat down but needing 1/2 inch thickness.
Our 1/2" Mega Mats are also called horse stall mats. These mats are similar to the ones that are sold at local farm and home stores.
Was this helpful?I noticed the confetti color is significantly cheaper than the other color choices. Could you explain why? Thank you!
Our Confetti and Natural colored mats use scrap material, keeping the cost of those mats down. This doesn't mean that they are inferior products; it just means that they are essentially recycled, recycled products. So not only are you getting a quality mat at a great price, but you are also helping us keep our manufacturing waste from ending up in the landfill!
Was this helpful?Can these be used in horse stalls?
Yes, these mats are very durable and are commonly used in horse stables.
Was this helpful?I am allergic to latex. Which of your products would be best to situate under a stationary bike and for yoga and other floor exercises?
Our 1/2" Mega Mats and our recycled rubber flooring can't be considered latex-free but is typically free of latex due to the type of materials used. If you are looking for 100% latex-free products, we would recommend purchasing our virgin rubber tiles.
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