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We'd like to use this for our indoor spinner bike on a hardwood floor. Will this do any damage to the hardwood floor?
Our 1/2" Mega Mats can be used under an indoor spin bike over hardwood flooring without damaging the hardwood flooring. If there was concern about the rubber damaging the hardwood flooring, we recommend placing a plastic sheet between the mat and the hardwood floor.
Was this helpful?I am looking for something that I can put on top of carpet that will protect the carpet and carpet pad from a treadmill. Is there anything in this mat that could discolor carpet? Will these mats handle the weight of a treadmill with a thick carpet under them?
You can use our 1/2" Mega Mats over carpet. These mats will help to protect your carpet and are durable enough to have a treadmill on them or any other fitness equipment. If you have light-colored carpet, there is potential for the mat to stain the carpet. To prevent this, we recommend placing a plastic sheet under the mat.
Was this helpful?Do these Matt’s have any give for jumping rope?
Our Mega Mats do have some give for plyometric exercises. The Natural colored mat is the most shock absorbent and would be the best option for jump training.
Was this helpful?I live in a 3rd-floor apartment and need a good thick mat for my elliptical machine. Yeah, I got a complaint from my neighbor downstairs. She said she felt like the floor would fall down on her. My machine will be on the carpet. If I order 3ft x 4ft size with 1/2 inch thickness, will it do the job to prevent noises and protect my carpet?
Our Mega Mats will help to absorb the noise and vibration generated by an elliptical. These rubber mats will not eliminate it, but they will help to mitigate a great deal.
Was this helpful?Can it be purchased in a 7’ length?
Our Mega Mats come in 3' x 4' and 4' x 6' sizes currently. If you want to create a custom mat, we recommend going to our 1/2" Mega Rubber Roll listing and ordering the minimum cut and then cutting that down to the desired size. Our rubber flooring can be easily cut with a sharp utility knife and straight edge.
Was this helpful?Does liquid seep through the mat or are they waterproof from top to bottom?
Water will initially pool on top of our Mega Mats before seeping into the pores in the floor. Typically any liquids will pool on the surface for a few hours before starting to seep into the floor. The pores on the surface typically don't go all the way through the floor, so you typically won't see any liquid under the mat.
Was this helpful?I have a few questions: Are they squared, so the seams don't have gaps? Can I park a car on top if necessary? How long does the odor last? Will they slide or buckle doing burpees?
Our 1/2" Mega Mats are not trued, meaning that there is potential there could be gapping if you put multiple mats together. We recommend when installing multiple mats, that you install them in a brick pattern. You can park a car on top of our Mega Mats. The only thing you will want to be aware of is if any oil falls on these mats that there could be damage to the mats. The oil from cars can break down the binder in the rubber making it flake. These mats do have an odor to them, so if you are sensitive we recommend mopping the mats with a mild soap and water solution with a synthetic mop head. You will want to make sure that where these mats are installed has plenty of ventilation as well. You may have to repeat this process a few times to truly get the smell to dissipate. These mats are very slip-resistant, so they won't move when doing burpees on them.
Was this helpful?Are these made out of recycled rubber?
Our 1/2" Mega Mats are made from recycled rubber.
Was this helpful?Looking for a multi-purpose surface that is smooth and allows for lateral dance moves and high impact cardio/ light-weight work. Will this product meet those needs?
Our 1/2" Mega Mats are one of our most versatile mats we offer. This mat is great for doing high impact workouts, to doing some Zumba moves, and everything in between. These rubber mats are also great for Olympic lifts.
Was this helpful?Is this made in the US?
Our 1/2" Mega Mats are made right here in the USA.
Was this helpful?I would like a study mat for outdoor use to protect my jump rope for double-unders. Will these withstand a high-speed cable rope and be slip-resistant?
Our 1/2" Mega Mats are great as a mat for plyometric exercises like jump roping. These mats are very shock and impact absorbent. Being made of rubber, these mats are very slip resistant and even more so when wet and are extremely durable.
Was this helpful?Can these mats withstand cardio workouts like HIIT without flaking? The gym mat we have now is starting to show signs of abrasion and is flaking.
Our 1/2" Mega Mat s can withstand cardio workouts. These mats are very durable and won't flake when used. The most durable mats are our Black and Colored mats. Over time, depending on how much the mat is used, our Natural mats can start to show signs of wear and tear.
Was this helpful?Do these hold up in direct sunlight, outside, exposed to the elements? What are the specs on using them outdoors to cover a grated staircase and landing for footing and stability? Also, do they become slippery when wet, i.e. rain?
Our 1/2" 4' x 6' Mega Mats can be used outdoors and will perform just fine in the elements. Since these mats are made from the same material as your tires, they won't be affected by rain, snow, or ice. The only thing you will notice with the mats is that over time they will fade in direct sunlight. These mats can be used as flooring over staircases. Since these mats are made from rubber, they are very slip resistant and are more slip-resistant even when wet.
Was this helpful?How flexible are the 1/2" mats? What is the tightest radius they can be bent without breaking?
Our Mega Mats are flexible enough to be rolled up. We do not have any testing around how tight the mats can be rolled, but they can be rolled fairly tight.
Was this helpful?Would rubber mats be appropriate to cover a space (20 by 40 ft) suitable to drive a vehicle on it occasionally?
We don't recommend driving over our Mega Mats, but you can drive over them with a vehicle. These mats are made of rubber and would be able to handle the weight of a car. There are a couple of issues that could arise if you were to drive over them. If you don't glue them down, there is potential for the mats to move when turning your wheel. The other issue that you may run into is that any oils that fall on the mats will over time break down the mats.
Was this helpful?Are these mats precision cut so they will fit together without any gapping?
Our Mega Mats are not trued / precision cut. When placing several mats together, there is potential for there to be gapping. We recommend when installing these mats for a full room that you install them in a brick pattern. This will minimize the gapping visual.
Was this helpful?I have an aluminum trailer enclosed 24x8.5 with aluminum ribbed flooring. Wanted an insulator and noise control type flooring but wanted a coin roll type. My thought would be to use the mats as an underlayer with the vinyl coined commercial grade you offer over the top of an underlayer. Is this possible or any other suggestions to this?
You can use our Mega Mats as an insulator with our Coin Nitro Rolls on top. The only thing that we would suggest is that you place a piece of plastic between the tiles and the mats. Rubber and vinyl don't mix very well, so, as to not have a nasty stain in your floor years later, we recommend just putting a plastic sheet between the two materials to prevent this.
Was this helpful?I need a mat that is partly 1/2" and partly 1". I was thinking of gluing part of one mat to another. What glue would you recommend?
If you are going to glue our Mega Mats together, we recommend using our 5900 Series adhesive or our Polyurethane adhesive. Our Polyurethane Adhesive will give you the strongest bond.
Was this helpful?I am looking for a temp floor to go outside my racing trailer 10x30 (motorcycles). how heavy are they? can they be layed over dirt?
Our 1/2" Mega Mats are 72 lbs. and can be laid over dirt.
Was this helpful?I have a ?sensitivity to rubber smells. Are your mats rubber smelly?
Our 1/2" Mega Mats do have a slight odor to them, and if you are sensitive you will definitely notice it. The best way to mitigate the smell is to clean the rubber mats with a mild soap and water solution and allow the mats to dry outside so they can air properly.
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