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Are these mats absorbent enough to do cardio on, being placed directly over hard tiles?
Our 3/4" Extreme Mats are very shock absorbent and would work perfectly as flooring for doing cardio on over hard tiles.
Was this helpful?We already put down your flooring for our gym over cement, and we love it. However, I need an area for cardio with more cushion for my joints. I wanted a mat I could just lay on top of the rubber flooring to cushion it more. Would this work?
Yes, you can place our 3/4" Extreme Mats over your rubber flooring for added shock absorption. The Natural color is our most shock absorbing, so when choosing a color, we recommend this if you are looking for more cushion.
Was this helpful?I am looking for gym mats that do not have a chemical smell. I have barn mats that still smell after two years. I am fine with the cost but must know the mats do not smell.
If you are looking for rubber mats without a strong rubber smell, we recommend purchasing our 4' x 6' Premium Mats - Designer Mats.
Was this helpful?Can you place the Extreme or Premium mat over an epoxy floor? How do you keep water from pooling under the mat? Is it antibacterial?
You can install our rubber mats over an epoxy floor. They will not harm the epoxy in any way and will actually help protect it. There is no way to keep water from pooling under the mats. Garages typically are slightly sloped to force water out of the garage or are sloped toward a drain. The only thing you can do to reduce any moisture under the mats is to lift the mats periodically to let all of the water evaporate. All of our rubber mats are naturally anti-microbial and mold/mildew resistant. The only time you will see issues is when there is anything organic under the mats or if there is already mold and mildew present.
Was this helpful?I’m looking for some mats to put under my kickboxing bags/weight room in my garage. I have puzzle mats down right now. I’ve had to use carpet tape underneath them, which was a mistake. It’s really difficult to replace damaged ones. Three questions. Do these mats stay together, or must they be taped? Do they come in custom larger sizes? Can I put them over the puzzle mats, or should I just scrape those off? Thanks! Please don’t sell my email.
Our 3/4" Extreme Mats can be used under kickboxing bags without you needing to place double-sided tape under them. These rubber mats are very thick and heavy, so moving them will take a lot of force. Our mats only come in preset sizes that are 4' wide. If you want to create a larger space with these mats, you can order several mats and place them next to each other. You can install our Extreme Mats over any existing floor as long as the flooring is hard and flat. So it is up to you if you want to remove the existing flooring or place these over it.
Was this helpful?Is it soft enough to do planks with elbows and ok for sit-ups? I’ve had surgeries that make those exercises difficult if it’s too hard. Thanks
Our Natural colored Extreme Mats are the perfect option for anyone doing floor exercises. Our Natural mats are designed to be less dense than the other colored mats, providing a more shock-absorbent surface and comfortable underfoot.
Was this helpful?Would this be good for a smith machine (350lbs) and weight plates (200lbs) on it?
Yes, a Smith Machine can be placed on our 3/4" Extreme Mats without damaging them.
Was this helpful?I need a doormat that, when wet, won’t leak moisture to my interior wood floor. My dog sometimes pees on an indoor mat and damages my wood floor.
We don't recommend using our 3/4" Extreme Mats as an indoor doormat. These mats are semi-porous and would allow some water to flow through the mat and under. We do offer a number of indoor mats that can be used for this purpose on our entrance mats page.
Was this helpful?I'm looking for a mat that will stay in place while doing high impact moves (jogging in place, jumping jacks, etc.). Is this mat heavy enough so it won't slide? Thank you.
Our 3/4" Extreme Mats are very shock absorbent and would work perfectly as flooring for doing cardio on over hard tiles.
Was this helpful?Will these mats take the repeated pounding of battle ropes?
You can use battle ropes on our 3/4" Extreme Mats. Due to how the Natural colored mats are made, we wouldn't recommend extended use on that color, but all other colors would hold up just fine.
Was this helpful?Would these mats be suitable to put on an indoor pitching mound? I give lessons to high school & college kids daily. Thank you.
Our 3/4" Extreme Mats can be used as an indoor pitching mound.
Was this helpful?Can this be used as a cushion under a swimming pool ladder?
Our 3/4" Extreme Mats can be used under a swimming pool ladder. The mats are made of rubber which is very slip-resistant, even when wet.
Was this helpful?Do these have the same raised circles on one side, as stall mats have, to provide air circulation?
Our 3/4" Extreme Mats do not have raised circles on the bottom of the mat. We do offer stall mats that do have circles or ribs on the bottom of the mat. You can find these mats on our Horse Stall Mat page.
Was this helpful?Can you put these mats over existing thin interlocking mats? Do they need glue or double side tape to be set in place?
Our 3/4" Extreme Mats can be installed over any hard, flat surface, so you can install these mats over other floors with ease. These rubber mats don't need to be glued or taped to stay in place. The weight of the mats will help to keep the mats in place while in use. If for some reason, there were movement with certain exercises, we would then recommend using some double sided tape or glue.
Was this helpful?Are they waterproof? And will odor absorb into the product?
Our 3/4" Extreme Mats are not waterproof, but they are water-resistant. Our rubber mats, tiles, and rolls will not absorb odors. These rubber mats do have some small pores in them. These pores can get some organic material in them and cause the typical 'Gym Smell' that people are trying to avoid. To prevent this, we recommend sealing the mat with our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer. This will fill in those pores so you can prevent any organic material from getting in those pores and causing any odors.
Was this helpful?Will this work in the back of a pickup?
You can install our 3/4" Extreme Mats in the bed of a pickup. If need be, you would just have to cut the mats to fit.
Was this helpful?Do these mats tend to shed pieces of rubber?
Our 3/4" Extreme Mats will not flake pieces of rubber. With all of our rubber products, you will see some rubber material that will flake off. This is just debris from the manufacturing process and doesn't mean that the flooring is breaking down. This material would just need to be swept or vacuumed up. If, for some reason, you did have excess flaking of your rubber flooring even after doing your initial cleaning, please reach out to one of our Flooring Heroes via phone, chat, or email so they can further troubleshoot the situation.
Was this helpful?I consider using them as gym flooring and assume you don't recommend installing them directly over medium-pile carpet. Do you recommend putting a layer of plywood over the carpet first before installing them? What thickness plywood should we use? I'm not sure whether it's better to install a 3/4 inch plywood and then install a thinner rubber mat or use a thinner plywood and use a 3/4 inch mat?
You can install our 3/4" Extreme Mats over low pile carpet with ease. Over a high pile, thick padded carpet, we recommend placing 1/4" plywood boards over the carpet to prevent separation of the mats. If you are installing over a medium pile carpet with a thick pad, you will install the mats as you would over a high pile carpet over a thick pad. If the pad is not very thick, then you wouldn't have to use a plywood board.
Was this helpful?Will this mat start to tear if we have a kickboxing bag on it?
Our 3/4" Extreme Mats won't tear if you have a kickboxing bag on them. These rubber mats are made just like our other rubber flooring products and are dense. It would take a lot of force to tear these mats.
Was this helpful?Is the flooring squishy when you walk on it? I am trying to understand if you can use this as flooring in a squat rack where you will need to have good balance / not squishy flooring to be able to push off well. Is this more like standing on a hard surface than, say, a squishy yoga mat? Thanks
Our 3/4" Extreme Mats are not squishy like a foam tile. These tiles are shock absorbent to protect your subfloor and provide some cushioning to your joints, but they are hard. Feel free to get a free sample of the mats to feel the hardness of our rubber mats.
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