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I need to block the noise from the apartment downstairs. Usually voice and TV. What underlayment do you suggest?
We offer a wide range of underlayments that would work great for your application. Our most popular underlayment thickness is our 5mm. This underlayment will provide you with and IIC rating of 60 and and STC rating of 53. This will help to reduce the amount of noise coming into your apartment. For further information about this underlayment and others, please visit our Underlayments page.
Was this helpful?Would this grip well on top of low-pile carpet?
Our Tough Mats are fairly heavy and would stay in place over a low-pile carpet for most exercises. If for some reason the mat were to move, you can place some double-sided carpet tape under the mat to keep it in place.
Was this helpful?I am considering this product as a workout surface over my brand new carpet. Is there any chance the black mat will stain/discolor my new carpet?
If you have light colored carpet, there is potential for our Tough Mats to stain the carpet. If you are concerned that the carpet will get stained by our rubber mats, we recommend placing a plastic sheet under the mat to keep it from doing so.
Was this helpful?Are your 1/4" 4 X 10 mats longer than 10 feet? The mats I bought from you previously were 10 feet 7 inches; therefore, I need the same length to lay next to the old mats.
Our 1/4" 4' x 10' Tough Mats are meant to be cut at 10' long, but since rubber can expand and contract a bit, we typically add anywhere from 6" - 12" of material to each roll to ensure that you get the 10' that you were needing. This excess can be cut so that it can fit into your space properly or cut to create the mat size you were desiring.
Was this helpful?Would this stain wood laminate flooring?
Our 1/4" 4' x 10' Tough Mats will not stain laminate flooring, but if you are still worried it might, we would recommend placing a plastic sheet between the floor and mat to keep the laminate protected.
Was this helpful?Do you have to glue them?
You don't have to glue our 1/4" Tough Mats, but you can if you want a more permanent installation. If you were to glue them, we recommend using one of our polyurethane adhesives.
Was this helpful?Exterior use recommended???
Our 1/4" Tough Mats can be installed outside. Keep in mind, our 1/4" Tough Mats are water-resistant, not waterproof. These mats are somewhat porous, but the pores typically don't go through the mat, so water typically will pool on top of the mat instead of getting in the pores or going through the mat.
Was this helpful?Wondering if this mat sheds? Little specs of black coming off? Or will it remain completely intact?
Our 1/4" Tough Mats will not shed. When you get your rubber mat, there is potential for some rubber material to come off the mat. This is excess material from the production process. We try to clean the mats as thoroughly as possible, but there is always the potential for a little debris. All you would need to do is vacuum up the loose material.
Was this helpful?I would like to use this mat for my baby to practice crawling on - I tried to find detailed product ingredients but don't see them listed anywhere. Is there glue or other solvents or anything that could render the mats unsafe for children under 1 to crawl on?
Our 1/4" Tough Mats and all of our rubber flooring products are safe for children of all ages. Our rubber flooring is tested regularly to ensure that it is safe. If you would like the MSDS testing done on our Tough Mats, please feel free to reach out to one of our Flooring Heroes via email, chat, or phone, and they would be more than happy to send it to you.
Was this helpful?Can this mat be cut into strips and be used as side bumpers on my dock?
Our 1/4" Tough Mats can be cut into strips easily with a sharp utility knife and straight edge and can be used as side bumpers on a dock.
Was this helpful?Our basement floor just got painted with epoxy. Is there any chance that this will stick to the flooring? Are there any conditions (damp, etc.) that this should not be used in?
Our 1/4" Tough Mats and all of our rubber flooring will not stick to epoxy flooring. You can use our rubber flooring in all conditions.
Was this helpful?Would this be a good option as a treadmill mat to protect vinyl plank flooring?
Our 1/4" Tough Mats are the perfect mat to use as a treadmill mat. These will provide better shock absorption for the vibration that comes from using your treadmill than the thin vinyl mats many fitness equipment manufacturers provide.
Was this helpful?I have a 600lb glute kickback machine that I want to place outside. Is this mat weatherproof ?
You can install our Tough Mats outdoors. These mats are very durable and can withstand the elements. Our rubber flooring is very slip-resistant and even more when wet. These rubber mats are also mold and mildew resistant. To keep the mats in place outdoors, we would recommend gluing them if you want a more permanent hold. You would use a polyurethane adhesive for this. If you are looking for a more temporary hold, you can use our double-sided tape.
Was this helpful?Could these mats be used over packed gravel? I am considering using these in an outdoor dog kennel.
Our 1/4" Tough Mats can be installed over compacted gravel. You will just need to make sure that there are no sharp rocks under the mats as they could tear the mats while in use.
Was this helpful?Is this waterproof? Would water penetrate it?
Our 1/4" Tough Mats are water-resistant, not waterproof. These mats are somewhat porous, but the pores typically don't go through the mat, so water typically will pool on top of the mat instead of getting in the pores or going through the mat.
Was this helpful?What is the weight of the mat?
Our different sized Tough Mats weigh the following: 3' x 4' - 18 Lbs., 4' x 6' - 36 Lbs., 4' x 8' - 48 Lbs., and 4' x 10' - 60 Lbs.
Was this helpful?We were wanting something for a floor in a chicken house. Something we could fold up and dump off to clean. Can we unroll and roll out the 1/4” mat, and would it lay flat?
You can use our 1/4" 4' x 10' Tough Mats as flooring in a chicken house or coop. These rolls are very portable and can be easily rolled up and rolled out. The rubber rolls will initially be curled at the ends but will lay flat fairly quickly. After that initial installation, the roll will lay flat immediately when rolled up and rolled back out.
Was this helpful?Are your 1/4" 4' x 10' Tough Mats thick enough for use under a squat rack station? Heavy weights may be dropped. This is in a basement that has carpet laid over concrete.
Our Tough Mats are thick enough to be used as flooring under a squat rack station. When installing these rubber mats over carpet, they work best over commercial-grade carpet. If installing over a high pile, thick padded carpet, we would recommend installing a 1/4" plywood board over the carpet or to go with one of our thicker mats.
Was this helpful?Can I order a larger size 6' x 10'?
The widest our rubber rolls come is 4' wide.
Was this helpful?Can they be cleaned easily, and the edges of two mats sealed together? I am looking to put these in a restaurant walk-in cooler.
Our Tough Mats can be easily cleaned and can be sealed. To seal two mats together, we recommend using our Seam Sealer glue or our Premium Seam Sealer glue. You can also seal the small pores in the floor to make our rubber mats easier to clean with our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer.
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