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Will the 1/4" absorb rubber weight plates being dropped without causing damage to the rubber flooring and/or the floor underneath the rubber flooring?
You can drop rubber bumper plates on our 1/4" Tough Rubber Rolls without causing any damage to the rubber flooring. Depending on the condition of your subfloor will determine if dropping heavy weight on them will cause any damage. If your subfloor is in good condition, then dropping bumper plates on our Tough Rubber Rolls will not damage the subfloor.
Was this helpful?How do the rolls do with sweat. If I set bike trainers areas underneath can get hours of sweat. Would this be a problem with getting into the rolls?
Our Tough Rubber Rolls do have some pores in them. If the sweat is cleaned up fairly quickly, you can prevent the sweat from accumulating in the pores. But when working out for an extended period of time this can be tough to do. What we recommend to avoid the 'gym smell' that comes from sweat getting into the pores in the floor is to seal the floor with our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer. This will ensure that no sweat gets caught in the small pores in the rubber.
Was this helpful?I would like to use this in my woodshop. Will large/heavy tools such as a table saw or jointer roll on this?
You can use our 1/4" Tough Rubber Rolls as flooring in a woodshop. These rolls are very easy to clean and maintain and are very slip-resistant, even when wet. Since these rolls are somewhat porous, if there are any very small particles of wood, they may get stuck in the floor. To prevent this, we recommend sealing the floor with our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer. Our rubber flooring was designed to be used in commercial gyms, so these rolls are able to handle heavy equipment on them without getting damaged.
Was this helpful?Do the 1/4" Tough rubber flooring rolls (made from recycled truck tires) contain asbestos?
Our 1/4" Tough Rubber Rolls do not contain asbestos. If you would like a copy of the MSDS for this product, please feel free to reach out to one of our Flooring Heroes via phone, chat, or email.
Was this helpful?I'd like to cut the roll to fit our space. Is it easy to cut? What method do you recommend to cut it?
Our 1/4" Tough Rubber Rolls are very easy to cut. All you will need to cut these rolls is a sharp utility knife and a straight edge.
Was this helpful?Do your rubber rolls off-gas? If so, how do you recommend airing them out before installing them indoors?
Our 1/4" Tough Rubber Rolls so have a smell to them which is due to off-gassing. If you are sensitive to the smell of our rubber flooring, we recommend mopping our rubber flooring with a mild soap and water solution and then letting it air dry. You will want to make sure that the room in which the rubber flooring will be installed is well ventilated. You may have to do this process a few times to get the smell of the flooring to a comfortable level.
Was this helpful?I have a sample of the 6mm Energy Rubber, is this the same material and will it wear the same?
Our Tough Rubber Rolls and our Energy Rubber Tiles are made from the same material. They are both made from recycled truck tire treads and would wear the same.
Was this helpful?Can 1/4" Tough Rubber Roll be painted?
You can paint on our 1/4" Tough Rubber Rolls. You will want to use acrylic paint.
Was this helpful?Can this mat be laid down and rolled back up again for temporary slip resistance, or does it have to be taped or glued down permanently?
You can lay down and roll back up our 1/4" Tough Rubber Rolls. These rolls don't have to be taped or glued.
Was this helpful?I wanted to use this to go over a subfloor in the basement to provide a firm layer of cushion for a dance floor.
You can use our 1/4" Tough Rubber Rolls as a subfloor under a dance floor. If the dance floor is a vinyl dance floor, we would recommend placing a plastic sheet between the vinyl and the rubber to prevent any staining that can occur when the two products come into contact.
Was this helpful?I'm looking to use this as a cargo liner in my suv to transport my 2 dogs as I pull a camper across the great USA. I'm having no luck finding a cargo liner that extends behind first row seats; only second row available in my suv make/model. Since these are made from recycled tires is there a strong rubber odor and/or a black color transfer from he mat?
Our 1/4" Tough Rubber Rolls will have a rubber odor to them when you initially receive them. To help mitigate this odor, we recommend cleaning the tiles with a mild soap and water solution and letting them air dry. You may have to do this a few times to get rid of the smell. If you have a light colored carpet, there is potential for our rubber to leave black marks on it. If you are concerned about this, you can place a plastic sheet under the rolls. The black rubber will not come off if walked on.
Was this helpful?Is 1/4 inch heavy enough to use in a horse barn aisleway (only 2 horses walking in and out once a day)?
Our 1/4" Tough Rubber Rolls can be used as flooring in a horse barn aisleway. These rolls are very slip resistant and more slip resistant when wet. They are also very easy to clean and maintain and are mold and mildew resistant. Urine and other liquids will not pass through the floor, but when dried, the salts from liquids can get trapped in the flooring. You can use our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer to prevent this.
Was this helpful?I am looking for a surface that will stand up to the riggers of a college dugout. Namely the cleats the baseball players are wearing. In collegiate baseball metal cleats are worn. Will this surface prevent metal cleats from penetrating the surface? Clearly over time there will be an effect, but I wanted to get confirmation the metal cleats would not cut and easily enter the surface with normal walking?
We typically do not recommend using our 1/4" Tough Rubber Rolls in baseball dugouts. Since the rubber is quite thin, there is a great potential for the cleats to penetrate the roll. For baseball dugouts, we recommend going with our 3/8" or 1/2" rubber rolls or our Rubber Gym tiles, which are vulcanized which is just a fancy name for tough, non-porous rubber.
Was this helpful?Is your rubber 100% natural?
Our 1/4" Tough Rubber Rolls are made from the treads of recycled truck tires. Most of this material is made from SBR which is a synthetic rubber material used to make tires today.
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