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I am wondering if these mats are non-slip. I am hoping to put one on a hardwood floor as a workout mat and am worried it may slip if I am doing cardio.
Our 4' x 6' Premium Mats are non-slip. Due to the weight of the mat and it being made of rubber allows it to stay in place for most exercises. In very extreme cases would the mat move.
Was this helpful?What is the difference between the Extreme mats and the Premium mats? I'm looking to cover my garage floor for Crossfit type workouts that include dropping weights.
Our 4' x 6' Premium mats are a vulcanized mat while our Extreme Mats are not. Our 4' x 6' Premium Mats are some of our strongest mats and are virtually trued mats meaning you can put multiple mats together to create a flooring surface. Our Extreme Mat is not trued, so they are not all the same size and are not finished on the bottom. Because they are not finished on the bottom, you will have thickness variances with these mats. This will make it difficult to put these tiles together as a flooring surface. Both are great for CrossFit exercises and would be great as stand-alone mats. The Premium Mats would be the number one choice for a full floor. Quality wise the Premium Mats are the better choice as they are stronger and have less of a smell compared to the Extreme Mats.
Was this helpful?I bought the black rolls but I'm not sure which side should face up. The shinier side or the more matte, darker, less slick side?
The top of our 4' x 6' Premium Mats is shinier than the bottom of the mat. You can use either side as the top surface, but the true top is the shinier side.
Was this helpful?I am planning to convert my basement into a table tennis room. I have carpet in my basement. Can I place the 4' x 6' Premium Mats on the carpet and will it provide stable support and not move/buckle with the weight of the player. Also, is the rubber mat too sticky on the shoes that will prevent lateral movement that is needed in table tennis play?
You can install our Premium Mats over carpet. Our rubber mats are very durable and are commonly used in commercial gyms. With these being vulcanized, which is the strongest version of rubber flooring, your rubber flooring will not buckle under the weight of the table. As these are rubber mats, they do have a very high coefficient of friction. You will be able to do lateral movements with ease and not feel like you are going to get tripped up due to the friction. Because these mats have great slip resistance, if something were to be spilled, you won't have to worry about someone slipping and hurting themselves.
Was this helpful?If placed on a level concrete floor, will these Premium Mats lay perfectly flat (without sides or corners curling up)?
Our 4' x 6' Premium Mats will lay flat no matter how flat the subfloor is. The flatter the subfloor the flatter your flooring will be. These mats are constructed to not curl at the edges and corners.
Was this helpful?I'm assuming that the rubber mats are water proof, is this correct? Also, I am considering using it outdoors. Other than fading, I was wandering how this product would hold up?
Our 4' x 6' Premium Mats are water resistant not waterproof. These mats will fade in direct sunlight, but other than that they will hold up just fine outdoors.
Was this helpful?What is the difference between the 8mm one and the 3/8'' one? Is it that the thicker one offers more protection?
So why you may want to choose the thicker Premium Mat is due to a few things. If you are matching up to another floor, you may want to use the thicker mat as not to have to add a transition piece. Another reason to go with a thicker mat is to help reduce noise transmission between floors. The thicker the mat, the more sound transmission it can mitigate. The last reason a person would go with the thicker mat is to add some protection for their subfloor, especially if the subfloor is plywood. The thicker mat will help to absorb the shock better from dropping weights and will diffuse it more to prevent damage.
Was this helpful?Do the premium mats stain carpet?
Our Premium Mats typically do not stain carpet. If you do have a light colored carpet and are worried about the mats staining the carpet, we recommend laying a plastic sheet between the mats and carpet to ensure no staining occurs.
Was this helpful?Can I place this mat directly over a concrete floor? or do you recommend additional flooring under it. (sub floor, laminate, wood..etc)
You can place our 4' x 6' Premium Mats over a concrete floor or any other flat, solid surface.
Was this helpful?Is there sealant that can be used to make these mats more liquid resistant? If so, could you please recommend a product?
Our 4' x 6' Premium Mats are non-porous, thus are the most liquid resistant product we carry. There would be no need for an added sealant for this mat.
Was this helpful?Can these mats be installed on top of residential carpeting?
Our 4' x 6' Premium Mats can be installed over residential carpet. If you are installing multiple mats over a high pile carpet, due to depression of the pad under the carpet, there is potential for a trip hazard to form.
Was this helpful?I will need 4 of these in my garage for space I have for a garage gym. Will I need to attach them with something, so they don’t slip apart? I want it to be like one piece of flooring.
To connect multiple Premium Mats together, we recommend using our Double Sided Carpet Tape. You would place this tape around the edge of the mats and along the seams, and it will attach the mats to your subfloor.
Was this helpful?What is the difference between the Premium Mats and the Premium Extreme Mats?
There are many differences between the Premium Mats and the Premium Extreme Mats. One of the first differences is the thickness, the Premium Mats are 8mm and 3/8" thick, whereas, the Premium Extreme Mats are 3/4" thick. The surface of the Premium mats is smooth, whereas, the Premium Extreme Mats have a textured top. The last difference is the size of the mats. The Premium Extreme Mats are a bit smaller than 4' x 6' at 47" x 71", whereas, the Premium Mats are 4' x 6'.
Was this helpful?I want to install these Premium Mats in a locker room with a shower & toilet. Is this suitable for this type of area? Also, metal baseball cleats will be worn on it.
Our Premium Mats are a vulcanized mat, so they can be installed virtually anywhere, so they can be installed in a locker room with a shower and toilet. Since these rubber mats are vulcanized, they are non-porous, meaning the will not harbor any mold, mildew, or fungal growth. They are also very easy to clean and maintain and are very easy to sanitize. With these mats being vulcanized, they are much more durable than standard rubber flooring and would be able to handle baseball cleats on them with ease.
Was this helpful?What's the difference between the 4x6 Premium Mats and the 4x6 Premium Mega Mats? I am using for a garage gym floor, so I will need to butt a few mats together to cover the area.
The main difference between our 4' x 6' Premium Mats and our 4' x 6' Mega Mats is the thickness. Our Premium Mats are 3/8" thick whereas our Premium Mega Mats are a 1/2" thick. Both mats are non-porous and are vulcanized. They are both cut straight, so you can easily butt a few mats together to create a flooring surface. The only other difference is that the Premium Mats have a smooth surface whereas the Premium Mega Mats have a textured surface.
Was this helpful?I am a manager of an aquatic Center and looking for a mat for exercise instructors to use while on the pool deck. I am looking for a mat that is non slip which it seems like this is but how will it hold up in an aquatic environment?
Our 4' x 6' Premium Mats are made from rubber which is more slip resistant when wet. So using these mats as flooring in an aquatic center would be the perfect fit. They are non-porous so you will not have to worry about any salts getting in the floor and that also makes them very easy to clean and maintain.
Was this helpful?How strong is the smell of rubber? How long does it smell last?
With new rubber and foam mats, there will always be a smell, but in a well-ventilated area, most of the scent should dissipate within the first 48-72 hours.
Was this helpful?I am looking to order two mats for a home gym but I’m concerned about moisture (sweat) seeping through the seam. Do you think this would be an issue? They will be used over hardwood flooring.
Our 4' x 6' Premium Mats are made from a non-porour rubber, so you do not have to worry about the mats absorbing sweat.
Was this helpful?Are these mats suitable for a horse stall?
Yes, our 4' x 6' Premium Mats can and has been used as flooring in horse stalls. The mats are vulcanized, meaning they are non-porous and more durable than your standard horse stall mats. That means they will be easier to clean and maintain and last longer.
Was this helpful?Do the premium 4'x6' mats contain BHT?
Our 4'x6' Premium Mats do not contain BHT.
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