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I bought these for a home gym. Look great and working well. I have some left over and need a mat for under and around an outside gas grill to protect a stone patio from grease spills. Could I use these for that?
You can use our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles as a mat by an outside grill to protect your stone from grease. These rubber tiles are very slip-resistant even when wet and are only semi-porous only allowing dried grease to get caught in the surface of the tile. These tiles are very easy to clean and can be sealed to ensure no grease gets stuck in your floor with our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer.
Was this helpful?HI there - I am looking to specify the rubber tiles on a wall application in a residential basement/indoor baseball area. Is that possible? Or not recommended? Please advise. And if so, what adhesive should my installer use? thanks
You can install our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles on a wall. To keep the tiles on the wall, we recommend using our Polyurethane Adhesive.
Was this helpful?We intend to lay on top of vinyl floor. are the edges tapered? or do you sell edge ramps?
The edges of our 3/8" Sport-Loc Rubber Tiles are not tapered. To get a tapered edge, we recommend purchasing out Rubber Floor Ramps.
Was this helpful?What is the bottom of the tile like? Is it flat or does it have groves/channels for air flow?
The bottom of our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles are smooth.
Was this helpful?I see your other comment indicating these are slip-resistant when wet. Are these also slip-resistant when dry?
Our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles are slip resistant when either wet or dry. Why we highlighted that these tiles are slip resistant when wet is that rubber is actually more slip resistant when wet. Most surfaces when wet are less slip resistant, which makes rubber flooring a great flooring option for areas where water will be present.
Was this helpful?Can these tiles be placed right over a plywood floor that is new construction?
Our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles can be installed over any flat, hard surface. So our rubber tiles can be installed over a plywood floor.
Was this helpful?Is this project good under pets? How does it stand up to cat urine?
Our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles are great as flooring where pets will be. These tiles are resistant to moisture and will keep the urine on top of the floor for some time. When using this flooring where pets will be, we do recommend using our floor finish and sealer. The floor is somewhat porous, so this will help to fill in those pores. Without the sealer, liquids will not go through the floor but may get in the floor and dry there leaving any salts behind.
Was this helpful?Are these mats phthalate and formamide free?
Our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles are made from recycled rubber tires, so they would be phthalate and formamide free. These two plasticizers are typically found in foam products to help make the softer.
Was this helpful?Two questions... 1) does the floor have a rubber smell, or does this disappear? 2) We have wood floors. Can I lay this directly over with no issue or potential damage ?
Our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles do have a slight odor to them that can be mitigated by mopping the tiles with a mild soap and water solution and letting them air dry. These rubber tiles can be installed over hardwood flooring without causing any staining to the wood, but if you are concerned about this issue, we do recommend placing a plastic sheet under the tiles to protect your hardwood flooring.
Was this helpful?Will these stain carpet? Was first looking at rubber stall mats that warn of natural oils staining carpets underneath.
Our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles will not stain carpets in most installations. If you are concerned that these tiles might stain your carpet, we recommend placing a plastic sheet between the rubber the carpet to minimize that risk.
Was this helpful?How strong is the odor and how long after installation before it is no longer noticeable? Is there any way to expedite the out-gasing? Thanks.
Our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles do have a mild rubber smell associated with them. This smell, on it's own, will dissipate after a few weeks of installation. To help speed up this process, we recommend mopping the floor with a mild soap and water solution and letting the floor air dry. This step may need to be repeated for people who are sensitive to smells.
Was this helpful?what do you recommend for cleaning these floors?
To clean our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles, we recommend the use of a mild soap and water solution for stuck on stains with a synthetic mop. For dirt and debris, you would just use a broom. A steam mop is also, very effective on these tiles.
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