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Would this mat be too soft to dribble a basketball? I'm looking for a floor where the kids can dribble in the house.
Our rubber rolls are very dense and will allow a basketball to bounce the same as if the flooring were hardwood.
Was this helpful?How do you cut the 3/8" rubber mats? I tried cutting my sample with a utility knife and it was not really working. I could but it would take a very long time.
The best way to cut our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls is with a sharp utility knife and a straight edge. We recommend doing a scoring pass, before starting your actual cut. This will make cutting the roll easier.
Was this helpful?Will it mildew on concrete floor in the basement.
Our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls are resistant to mold and mildew growth. The only time mold would ground it if there were foot stuck on the floor.
Was this helpful?Can this flooring be used in the aisles of a horse barn?
Our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls can be used in the aisles of a horse barn.
Was this helpful?Is 3/8" or 1/2" rubber flooring better for a home gym, installed over a concrete floor? It will be mostly floor exercise and machines such as treadmills and ellipticals.
All of our rubber thicknesses are good for home gyms. For most home gyms where no heavy weight is being dropped, we recommend going with our 8mm thickness. For gyms where some heavy weights will be dropped, we suggest going with our 3/8" rubber. This is the most common thickness found in commercial gyms. Our 1/2" thickness is typical for anyone who is wanting to do any Olympic lifting. This will ensure that when weights are dropped from overhead, the subfloor won't be damaged. All thicknesses of our rubber flooring will be able to handle heavy weight equipment with ease.
Was this helpful?What is the best way to clean your 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls?
Our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls are very easy to clean. For dirt we suggest using a broom or vacuum. When mopping the rolls, we suggest using a synthetic mop head with a mild soap and water solution.
Was this helpful?Can you park a car on the 3/8" or 1/2" rolled flooring?
You can park a car on our 3/8" and 1/2" rubber rolls, but if your car leaks oil, the roll will start to break down over time. Most other vehicle chemicals will not affect the flooring in this manner.
Was this helpful?Can you use these in workshop such as woodworking where you have stationary and machines on movable bases? if so, which thickness do you recommend? thanks.
Our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls can be used in a woodworking workshop where there are stationary machines on movable bases. Our heavy duty rubber rolls are made to be used in commercial gyms where heavy fitness equipment will be on the floor. This equipment can be stationary or moveable. So, it will be able to withstand any abuse in a workshop.
Was this helpful?Would this flooring be good for a home gym where low to mid impact aerobics are performed?
Our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls would work perfectly for a home gym where low to mid-impact aerobics exercises are performed. This roll is commonly used in commercial gyms like LA Fitness, Gold's and the like and is our most popular rubber roll.
Was this helpful?What is the recommended way to install these mats to a basement concrete floor?
Depending on your application, there are a few ways you can install our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls. For most basement installations of our rubber flooring, simply rolling the rubber rolls out with no glue or tape is typically sufficient. This allows you to pick up the rolls in the instance there is a major flood. If for some reason the rubber rolls do move at all, you can put down some double-sided tape to keep them in place.
Was this helpful?Does the rolled rubber flooring you sell have a solid rubber surface? The Lowe’s product has small cavities that catch dirt and are unacceptable.
Our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls are not vulcanized and would have small pores in the flooring. These pores are not very large and typically do not trap dirt and debris. If you are looking for something that is non-porous, you will want to look at our vulcanized tiles and mats. These don't have those small pores and would ensure that no dirt and debris gets trapped in the flooring.
Was this helpful?Can the 3/8" rubber flooring be installed over a tight knit commercial carpet that is approximately 1/4" thick that was glued to concrete? I don't want to have to tear up the carpet and clean off the concrete floor if not necessary! The area in question is about 45' long x 21' wide. Thanks!
Our 3/8" Heavy Duty rubber Rolls can be placed over 1/4" thick commercial carpet. Under our rubber flooring, we recommend that the surface underneath be flat and solid. The only surfaces we don't recommend placing rubber flooring over are vinyl and plush carpets.
Was this helpful?Can I use this rubber outside for a swing set?
You can use our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls outdoors under a swing set. The rolls will help to protect the ground under the swing set from being destroyed. Our rubber flooring is very slip-resistant and is more so when wet. Our rubber rolls are also mold and mildew resistant. The only thing you will notice while having this rubber roll outdoors is that it will fade a bit in direct sunlight.
Was this helpful?Are these mats vulcanized/revulcanized?
Our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls are not vulcanized.
Was this helpful?How long does the material take to off gas?
We don't have a specific timeframe as to when the rubber will finish off-gassing, but to help mitigate the smell of our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls, you will want to clean it with a mild soap and water solution and let it air dry in a well-ventilated space. You may need to repeat this process a few times to eliminate the smell.
Was this helpful?Is it necessary to use a vapor barrier when installing the 3/8 heavy duty rubber rolls over a concrete basement floor?
A vapor barrier is not necessary when installing our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls.
Was this helpful?Hi, I purchased 3/8in rubber flooring for my gym and I wanted to know the best way to clean it? Can I use a hard floor steam cleaner? Thanks.
You can use a hard floor steam cleaner on our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls. That is the best way to clean our floor. If you don't have a steamer, you can also use a synthetic mop with a mild soap and water solution.
Was this helpful?Do these contain latex (natural rubber). If not, what are they made of.
Our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls can contain a very low level of latex. These rolls are made from recycled truck tire treads, and if any of the rubber were to be natural rubber, there is potential for the allergen to be present.
Was this helpful?I read you don't recommend using rubber over carpet. I don't have the budget to have someone remove a portion of our basement carpet to put these mats down. What are the reasons you don't recommend just placing the mats on the carpet?
Our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls can be installed over carpet. As long as that carpet is a low pile or commercial carpet. The rolls can still be placed over a high pile carpet, but due to the carpet pad underneath, you may get separation of the rolls which can cause a tripping hazard.
Was this helpful?How is the flammability? I'm considering this product for a tall crawlspace that has mechanical equipment.
Our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls have a Class III fire rating.
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