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What is the best way to clean the black mat? Is there any treatment to keep it new looking?
To keep your 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls looking like new, we recommend using our Rubber Flooring Cleaner and Degreaser. Adding mats to the entrance to where your flooring will also help keep dust and dirt from getting on the rolls as well. For any large dirt and debris, you will want to make sure you sweep or vacuum it up and then mop with our Rubber Flooring Cleaner and Degreaser regularly.
Was this helpful?Can this product be installed outdoors on a ramp?
Our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls can be used as flooring on a ramp outdoors. Our rubber flooring is very slip-resistant, and more so when wet. It is also very easy to clean and maintain and is able to withstand the elements. The only thing you will notice is that the flooring will fade if left in direct sunlight.
Was this helpful?Can I put it over a brick floor?
You can install our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls over any hard, flat surface and pretty much any existing floor, so you can install our rubber rolls over an existing brick floor.
Was this helpful?Could this be used outdoors on a rooftop deck of an apartment building for people to lie on? (for example for sunbathing)
Our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls and all of our rubber flooring can get hot if installed in an area that gets a lot of sun. Our rubber flooring will not get as hot as concrete but will get hot. We wouldn't recommend anyone laying directly on the rubber flooring, but you could place mats or chairs on top of the rubber flooring outdoors. Rubber flooring is resistant to the elements and is very slip-resistant, and more so when wet.
Was this helpful?What kind of sealer do you recommend? And are there sealers in paint-like colors?
If you would like to seal your rubber flooring, we recommend using our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer. We don't have any sealers that are in any colors.
Was this helpful?Can the 3/8" Heavy Duty rubber flooring be installed on top of a 4" thick gravel base? If so, how?
Our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls can be installed over a 4" thick compacted gravel base. All you would need to do is lay the rubber flooring over the base and you would be good to go.
Was this helpful?What is the difference between the 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls and the 3/8" Pre-Cut Regrind Rolls?
So overall, both products are essentially the same; The same thickness and same material, but there are differences between the two. So the regrind rolls are all made from all the scrap material that we get from making our standard rubber products like our Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls. The confetti version of our regrind rolls has the same density as our standard rubber flooring and can be used in all the same places. The black version of this product is less dense and is great high impact workouts and plyometrics. The only other difference between the two are the color offerings.
Was this helpful?Would you be able to install a "carpet" pad underneath this to add additional padding?
Technically you can place a carpet pad under our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls, but we don't recommend it. The issue is that when the carpet pad depresses, it can create a tripping hazard between the multiple rolls. To add more cushion to your flooring, we would recommend using one of our rubber underlays. These will provide ample cushion underfoot and are more solid, meaning no tripping hazard.
Was this helpful?We use half of our basement as a gym. Our basement has nice plush carpet. Will placing your 3/8 inch rubber flooring damage our carpet over time. (Our hopes is that it’ll protect it).
Our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls will not damage carpet. If you do have a light-colored carpet, we do recommend placing a plastic sheet between the rubber and carpet, as some staining could occur. When installing our rubber flooring over plush carpet, we do recommend placing a 1/4" plywood board over the carpet. This will help to prevent separation of the rolls due to the carpet pad depressing when walked over.
Was this helpful?Can you use this in the bathroom on the floor?
Our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls can be used as a bathroom floor. These rubber rolls are very slip resistant and are more slip-resistant when wet. Rubber is naturally mold and mildew resistant and is very easy to clean. To ensure that these rubber floors are super easy to clean and maintain, we do recommend sealing the flooring with our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer. This will ensure that no solids get in the small pores in the rubber.
Was this helpful?How would this material work for a stage top?
Our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls can be a great flooring option for a stage depending on how the stage will be used. If this is for concerts where a person will essentially be standing, and instruments are being played, our rubber flooring would perform well. Since our rubber flooring is slip-resistant, if there were any spills, the performer(s) would be safe in regards to slip hazards as rubber flooring is more slip-resistant when wet. If the stage is being used for performances where dancing or lots of movement is involved, then our rubber flooring may not be the best solution. We do have a wide range of vinyl dance roll products that would work excellently for this. You can find all of our Marley flooring options on our Dance Flooring page.
Was this helpful?How much overage is recommended?
With our rubber flooring products, we recommend at least 5% of overage.
Was this helpful?I'm installing flooring for a room specifically designed for HIIT (with plyo exercises). Is the heavy duty rubber flooring safe for plyo?
Our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls can be used and have been used as flooring for HIIT workouts and plyo exercises. This rubber roll isn't the best flooring for it, but it can be used. We do have a whole line of flooring that is more geared towards this type of exercise. You can find this flooring on our High Impact Flooring page.
Was this helpful?Does your rubber gym floor have latex in it?
Our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls are made with treads of recycled truck tires. Since the recipe to make tires is held pretty tightly by the tire manufacturers, there is potential for there to be a very small amount of latex in our rubber flooring. During the vulcanization process and also in the grinding the revulcanization process, latex does break down quite considerably. However, there is still potential for there to be a minimal amount still present. If you do have a latex allergy, we recommend ordering a sample of our flooring and to test it on your skin to see if you react.
Was this helpful?Will, a Bulldog Scrubber (WD20 model) damage rubber, rolled flooring?
You can use a Bulldog Scrubber on our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls and any of our other rubber flooring.
Was this helpful?I see in the description that the "recommended uses" include "over radiant heated flooring systems." We have hydronic radiant heat, and I'm trying to understand the effect this 3/8" rubber flooring would have. Could you tell me the R-value of this flooring? Will it expand and contract with heating or give off-odor? For installing it, double-sided tape will not stick to our floor. What is the best way to keep the seems together? Thanks!
The typical R-Value for our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls and our rubber flooring, in general, is 1.100. Radiant heating systems are typically installed under porous floors to keep them warm in cold weather. Since our rubber flooring is insulating, you will not get the full effect of the radiant heating system. These rubber rolls will not expand and contract very much when installed over the system. There will be some expansion and contraction, but it will not be significant. To keep the seams together, we recommend using our Seam Sealer glue. This glue will keep the rolls together.
Was this helpful?I am building a home gym - 18 X 36. It will be a 2nd-floor gym with proper support and subflooring. I’ve been told that recycled rubber smells like rubber, but virgin rubber does not. Do you sell virgin rubber flooring? What size rolls would you recommend?
Our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls do have a rubber smell to them. If a person is sensitive to the smell, we recommend mopping the floor with a mild soap and water solution. We also recommend that when installing our rubber flooring, that you install it in a well-ventilated space. We do offer virgin rubber products, but currently, you can only get virgin rubber products in tile form. If you are looking to get a virgin rubber tile, we recommend going to our rubber flooring page and click on the filter that says virgin rubber. Our virgin rubber tiles come in various sizes and colors, ensuring we will have the perfect floor for your install.
Was this helpful?Can this product be installed under Pergo waterproof laminate floor?
You can install our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls under any type of flooring surface including a Pergo waterproof laminate floor.
Was this helpful?Can this product be fused together at the seams? And if so, is it waterproof?
You can seam to 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls together with our seam sealer glue. Our rubber flooring is not waterproof, but it is water-resistant. To make these floors more water-resistant, you can apply our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer, which will fill in the small pores that are found in our rubber flooring. This, in conjunction with the seam sealer, will help to create a floor that is as close to waterproof as they come.
Was this helpful?Can the 3/8" rubber flooring be installed over laminate without damaging the laminate?
Our 3/8" Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls can be installed over laminate flooring without damaging it. Our rubber flooring can be installed as a floating floor over any solid, flat subfloor or existing floor.
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