Questions & Answers — 3/4" Shock Mats | Vulcanized Rubber Gym Mats | Interlocking
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I'd like to do floor exercises and yoga on this mat, but I am worried it is built more for Olympic lifting. Will this mat be too stiff or too hard for my intended purpose?
You can do floor exercises on our 3/4" Shock Mats, but they are vulcanized mats meaning they are harder than our standard rubber mats. If you need a mat for yoga or other floor exercises, we recommend using one of our Tough Mats or one of the TRANR mats we offer.
Was this helpful?Will one 47”x71” be enough for a one-person deadlift coverage? Thanks
Barbells are typically 7' long, so it would be up to you if the single Shock Mat is large enough for deadlifting. If you get the 47" x 71" mat, then the plates will hit the subfloor. There would be enough space for one to stand on the mat comfortably, providing shock absorbency for your joints. If you want to make sure that the plates hit the mat when you are deadlifting, you will want to use the 47" x 94" - 2 piece mat or the 6' x 7'6" - 2 piece mat.
Was this helpful?Can these mats be used over carpet with an elliptical machine on top of it? I see questions about heavy equipment but nothing specifically about that equipment on top of the mats on top of carpeting. It’s a very low pile carpet but decent padding.
Our 3/4" Shock Mats can be installed over any type of carpet. Once installed, you can place any type of gym equipment on them without damaging the mats or the carpet below. If you have a light-colored carpet, we do recommend placing a plastic sheet between the carpet and the mat(s) to prevent any staining.
Was this helpful?I'm in a 2nd-floor apartment, and I want to reduce the thumping that running on my treadmill causes for my downstairs neighbors. I'm confused which is better for reduction, these floor tiles or the Rebound Rubber Tiles. The Rebound Rubber Tiles say they reduce noise by 40dB. Would these shock mats be good enough?
Our Shock Mats have an IIC rating of 56, so they would certainly help reduce the amount of noise heard by the floor below.
Was this helpful?I would like a mat to place my step boxes (stools) on and use for ultimate absorption for my troublesome knees. I used to do 9 rounds, and their flooring made step-ups a safe workout for me. My knees need as little impact as possible.
Our 3/4" Shock Mats were designed with shock absorption at its core. These rubber mats are perfect for anyone looking for a little added cushion to protect their joints and subfloor. If you had to choose one mat to keep performing your step-up exercises, our Shock Mats would be the one we would recommend.
Was this helpful?Do the two pieces of the 6' x 7'6" mat have beveled edges on all four sides? If you lay the two pieces side by side, is there a gap in the middle due to the beveled edge?
No, the two pieces of the 6' x 7'6" mat are not beveled on all 4-sides, just on three. One side of each mat will have interlocking teeth that will allow you to interlock the two pieces together to create one large mat. These mats interlock very tightly, giving you a virtually seamless appearance.
Was this helpful?Can cars be parked on these (or any vulcanized rubber) without deforming/causing indentions in the rubber? I'm thinking of adding these mats to my garage gym but still parking my cars in the garage when not training.
Our 3/4" Shock Mats can handle a car going over them on a constant basis. The only thing that you will affect the mats is if there is any oil spilled on them from the car. Over time, this oil will break down the mats.
Was this helpful?What is the total size of the two Shock Mats combined? It says 6' by 7'6"? Is that per pad or for the two pads combined.
The size of the 6' x 7'6" mat is 6' x 7'6". This mat is a 2-piece mat, so the 6' x 7'6" would be the size of the two mats interlocked.
Was this helpful?Are these mats safe for children? Do these mats have BPA (bisphenol A)?
Our 3/4" Shock Mats are safe for children. They are tested regularly to ensure that they don't contain any hazardous chemicals or heavy metals. BPA isn't used in rubber. BPA is found in hard plastic material like milk jugs and baby bottles. This plasticizer helps to make these hard plastics somewhat pliable.
Was this helpful?Will these rubber mats have a chemical reaction with luxury vinyl plank floors and damage them?
Our 3/4" Shock Mats typically will not have a chemical reaction with luxury vinyl planks. This is due to the planks having a wear layer that keeps the vinyl and rubber from interacting. If you want to install our rubber flooring over luxury vinyl plank and tile and are afraid of staining occurring, we recommend placing a plastic film between the rubber and vinyl to prevent any damage.
Was this helpful?What size do you need to be able to fit a barbell on it? I have wood tile in the garage, looking for something to protect it. Is the 1-piece mat what it looks like in the example picture with the guy lifting?
If you are looking to drop and barbell on our Shock Mats, you can go with either size mat. The mat shown in the main image on this product is the 4' x 8' mat. This mat was designed to fit under a squat rack.
Was this helpful?I was looking into purchasing 3/4 extreme mats in 4’ x 8’ size. I read in the description that they can be made to that size. However, I do not see a buying option for it. Does this mean they were discontinued, or are you out of stock, and I can purchase them at a later time? I am looking into buying 2 mats in that size.
The 47" x 94" mat is the 4' x 8' mat. The size shown on the site is the interlocked trued size of the mat.
Was this helpful?Would this kind of mat be good for placement under a heavy piece of aerobic equipment like an ARC trainer (404 lbs) or similarly heavy treadmill?
Our 3/4" Shock Mats were meant to be placed in areas where heavy Olympic lifting would occur. Typically this is in an area where a squat rack would be placed, so placing a piece of equipment over the mats won't harm it in any way. You can place any type of fitness equipment on our Shock Mats like treadmills, ellipticals, and much more.
Was this helpful?I bought the 3/4" Shock Mats 47" x 94" - 2 piece mat. How do the two pieces go together, so there's not a giant crack in between as they have beveled edges?
Our 2-piece mats are interlocking, meaning where the two mats joing together there will be interlocking teeth that keeps them together.
Was this helpful?Can this mat be placed on a hardwood floor and under a Bowflex Max Climber Elliptical? I want the mat to add stabilization when the elliptical is in use.
You can use our 3/4" Shock Mats over a hardwood floor under a Bowflex Max Climber Elliptical. These mats will help to provide optimal stabilization while in use and help to reduce any vibration and noise coming from the machine.
Was this helpful?What size mat is in that photo? The photo where there's a guy doing barbell rows.
The size of the mat in the main image for this product is a 4' x 8' two-piece mat.
Was this helpful?Hello - I plan on using this underneath a portable sprung dance floor that is 4ft x 6ft. My questions are: 1.) Will this stay in place underneath my dance floor? 2.) Which one is the better option - mat or tile? I prefer exact fit since I'll be disassembling after usage to since setup. This will be in my living room. 3.) Will this absorb the sound and impact of pounding type dances such as flamenco? Thanks in advance!
Our Shock Mats can be used as a sound absorbent layer under a portable sprung dance floor. These mats are very heavy and will stay in place while performing any type of dance. These mats are pretty easy to move and store. Rolling them is sort of a challenge, but if you don't need to, you can just easily move it out the way. These mats were meant to be used as flooring for heavy Olympic lifting, so they will be able to absorb and mitigate the sound transmission that occurs when performing dances on top of the floor.
Was this helpful?Will Shock Mats/Tiles work for building a small, semi-mobile sprung floor (for Irish Dance and Belly Dance) to meet the following criteria: 1) Protect joints from repetitive, high impact 2) Dance rhythm from fiberglass taps on shoes can be crisp but dampened upon impact 3) Anti-slip but not so strongly that the floor will "grab and trip you" 4) Withstand impact of a fairly sharp sword blade. If not, could a piece of wood be safely affixed to the top of the mat/tiles? Thank you.
We wouldn't recommend dancing on the top of our 3/4" Shock Mats and Tiles. Rubber is very slip-resistant and would cause injuries while the dancers are dancing. Now you could place a Marley type floor over the mats and tiles and dance on that. The rubber flooring would dampen the amount of sound transference between floors. If you used a sharp blade on our flooring, it would, for sure, cut the flooring. If you didn't want that to happen, then you could place a plywood piece in the area where this would occur.
Was this helpful?What is the weight of the 4'x6' mat?
Our 4' x 6' Shock mats weigh about 100 pounds and our 4' x 8' - 2-piece mats weigh about 126 pounds.
Was this helpful?Can I get a custom logo on it?
If you would like to add a logo to your mat, please reach out to one of our Flooring Heroes via email, chat, or phone and they will be able to go over the process for getting a logo added to a mat.
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