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Is there any Flammability Test performed on this product shock mats?
Our Shock Mats are tested and are Class III fire rated.
Was this helpful?Will these protect ceramic tiles from cracking/damage if I'm doing Olympic lifts with bumper plates? And example would be doing 225- 300 lb deadlifts.
Our 3/4" Shock Mats would be enough to protect your ceramic or porcelain tile floor from being cracked when doing heavy deadlifts. These rubber mats are very shock absorbent, and will help to deaden the impact that is created when the weight is dropped.
Was this helpful?I would like to put two of the mats together. Or is it possible to get a custom size? I am concerned that my treadmill will not lay flat on the area where the two beveled edges meet. Can the mat me cut? And if so, how?
Our Shock Mats come in two sizes. If you would like a size larger than what you can get with our mats, we do offer this mat in a tile form that allows for larger and varying sizes. That product is called our Shock Tiles.
Was this helpful?How easy is it to move these mats? Will I be able to roll them up after each workout?
Our Shock Mats are pretty easy to move. Our 4' x 6' mats can be easily rolled up and stored. Our 4' x 8' mats come in two 4' x 4' sections which are easy to roll up and store as well.
Was this helpful?Will this mat protect wood floor from the impact of Olympic lifts?
Our Shock Mats will protect your wood floor from the impact caused by doing Olympic Lifts. These mats are very thick and are vulcanized making them non-porous and super strong.
Was this helpful?How do these mats interlock with beveled sides?
Our 4' x 6' Shock Mats do not interlock at all. Our 4' x 8' Shock Mats have an interlock between the two pieces that make the mat. This interlock is between the two pieces. Outside of that one interlocking section, neither mat can be interlocked with another mat to make a larger section. If you would like to create a larger flooring surface with our Shock Mats, you will want to install our Shock Tiles which are the same as our Shock Mats just in an interlocking tile configuration.
Was this helpful?Would this mat be suitable over a carpeted area for jumping and cutting type of workouts as well as weights? Will it slip? Is it too hard of a surface for those movements? Thanks.
Our Shock Mats are great over carpet. These mats are perfect for jumping and cutting exercises as well as for dropping weights. These mats are very thick and shock absorbent making them great in any space. Rubber is naturally slip resistant, so it will not slip over your carpet. And since this mat is heavy, it will stay in place even more. If for some reason movement does happen, we recommend using some double sided carpet tape under the mats. Over light colored carpet, we do recommend using a plastic sheet under the mats to keep it from staining the carpet underneath.
Was this helpful?I'm interested in using these to build an outdoor weightlifting platform, so the mats will get some Sun exposure. How long will these mats hold up if I keep the platform covered most of the time?
Our Shock Mats will last for a very long time outdoors. The only thing you will notice is some fading if the mats get a lot of sun exposure over time.
Was this helpful?Are these mats made in USA?
Our Shock Mats are made right here in the USA.
Was this helpful?How much sound would this absorb dead dropping 220 lbs?
Our Shock Mats have an STC of 49 and an IIC of 56.
Was this helpful?How does the mat hold up to HIIT workouts? Also, will it slip on vinyl flooring (fake wood planks)?
Our Shock Mats are perfect for HIIT workouts. This mat is very shock absorbent and slip-resistant, which is great when you are working up that sweat. This mat will not slip on vinyl flooring.
Was this helpful?I'm moving into an upper floor apartment and do HIIT workouts. I was told by my apartment complex that the floor below me will be able to hear me quite audibly. Will this mat prevent the bottom floor from hearing me workout? Any recommendations for other mats to layer with this mat for even higher sound and shock absorption or would another mat be better for what I'm looking for? Thank you.
Our Shock Mats would be the best flooring choice for any person doing workouts in an upstairs apartment or gym to help reduce the amount of noise transferred below. You still will get some noise below, but it will not be as much as if you didn't have this mat.
Was this helpful?Do these emit a strong rubber odor?
Our Shock Mats will have a rubber smell to them that will dissipate after some time. These mats do not have a strong rubber smell as a smell mitigating agent is added when making the mats. But if you are sensitive to smells, we do recommend washing the mats with a mild soap and water solution and letting them air dry.
Was this helpful?Is the 4' x 8' - 2 piece shock mat = 2 - 4' x 4' sections or 2 - 2' x 8' sections?
The 4' x 8' Shock Mat is two 4' x 4' beveled pieces.
Was this helpful?Do you make a ramp tile for your 3/4” shock mats?
Our 3/4" Shock Mats don't need a ramp as each mat is beveled. For the single mats, all four sides are beveled. The 2-piece mats are beveled on three sides. These bevels are essentially built-in ramps for each style of mat.
Was this helpful?Regarding the 4 x 8 Shock Mat, which comes in two pieces, is the surface totally flat and smooth where the two mats interlock? This is going under a treadmill.
The 2 - piece 3/4" Shock Mat interlocks very tightly and will be smooth and flat where the two mats interlock.
Was this helpful?Is it safe to use this on a wooden floor for lifting Olympic weights?
You can use our 3/4" Shock Mats over a wooden floor for Olympic lifts. These mats are very shock absorbent and will help to protect the subfloor when dropping heavy weights.
Was this helpful?We use these with great results around food preparation. What is the best way to clean them and are there ideal chemicals and/or processes to use?
The best way to clean our 3/4" Shock Mats is with our Rubber Floor Cleaner and Degreaser. You would apply this to your flooring with a synthetic mop head. If you don't have this cleaning solution, you can also use warm water and a mild soap solution. You would apply it the same way as the cleaner. You would first want to sweep and large dirt and debris and then mop the floor and air dry.
Was this helpful?Can the mats be cut in half without difficulty or without compromising the sound reduction qualities? I need 2 pieces of 2x6.
You can cut our 3/4" Shock Mats in half with a sharp utility knife and a straight edge. This is a vulcanized mat, so it will take a few cuts to get through the mat. When you do cut these mats, there is potential for there to be some reduction in the sound reduction, but not enough to prohibit cutting the mat.
Was this helpful?I would like to place the 3/4" Shock Mats over epoxy flooring that was just installed in my garage. Will these mats stain the epoxy flooring?
Our 3/4" Shock Mats will not stain an epoxy floor. If you are concerned that they will, we recommend placing a plastic sheet between the rubber mats and the epoxy floor.
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