Questions & Answers — 1/4" Tough Rubber Mats | Fitness Mats & Utility Floor Mats
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If I lay these mats for a garage gym, can I drive/park my car over the mats? Or would that cause problems?
You can drive over our Tough Mats. If your car were to leak oil, we do recommend placing a mat over the rubber to protect it. Oil and rubber don't mix, and over time that oil can break the rubber mat down. You can use one of our Nitro Rolls or an AutoFloorGuard mat to protect the rubber flooring. The only other thing you may notice is that the rubber may move is you need to turn your wheel when you are entering and leaving your garage. This movement will only occur if the mats are not secured to the subfloor with glue.
Was this helpful?Would this mat be acceptable for floor protection for weight lifting? Under 250 lbs.
Our Tough Mats are durable enough for weight lifting. Depending on the amount of weight and the type of weights you are using will determine if this mat is a good fit. Our Tough Mats are fine to use with any type of plate, as the full weight of the plat is diffused when dropped on the floor. In regards to dumbbells, we recommend using dumbbells that are around 50 lbs or less on this mat. Since this is rubber is a little thin, there is potential for subfloor damage to occur. If you are looking to use heavier weights, we would recommend using one of our thicker mats.
Was this helpful?I have a backyard above wood deck and I was wondering if I could put your Tough Mats over it. If yes and what kind should I use to keep it in place?
You can insall our 1/4" 4' x 10' Tough Mats on an outdoor wood deck. 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?If this mat sits on top of a wood or laminate floor, will it slip or slide if someone runs onto it?
Our Tough Mats do have some weight to them and are made of rubber, which is slip-resistant. If a person were to run onto or over the rubber mats, they would still stay in place. If for some reason the mat were to move, you could add some double-sided tape or glue under the mats to keep them in place.
Was this helpful?Do these mats have an odor? If so, how strong?
Our Tough Mats will have a slight rubber smell to them. To help mitigate this smell, we recommend mopping the floor with a mild soap and water solution with a synthetic mop head mop. You will then want to make sure the room where these mats will be used is well ventilated and let the mats air dry. You may need to repeat this process to get the smell of the mats to an acceptable level.
Was this helpful?I have new hardwood flooring that I'm looking to protect. Would putting the Tough Mats rubber flooring directly on top of it pose any issue? Does there need to be some type of barrier between the mat and hardwood flooring?
Our Tough Mats will not stain hardwood flooring. If you were concerned that these rubber mats would stain your flooring, you can place a plastic sheet under the rubber to protect the wood flooring underneath.
Was this helpful?Are these mats heat resistant to a certain temperature?
Our Tough Mats are made of rubber which has a melting point between 260 - 316 degrees.
Was this helpful?Can the mats be cut to fit a specific area?
You can cut our Tough Mats to fit any space with a sharp utility knife and straight edge. Cutting these mats is like cutting butter with a warm butter knife.
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