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Can this product be used in a commercial kitchen with a cooking line?
Our 4' x 6' Premium Mats can be used as flooring in a commercial or residential kitchen. These rubber mats are vulcanized, meaning they are non-porous, ensuring they will not harbor any harmful mold, mildew, or bacteria. Rubber mats are also very slip-resistant and more so when wet. These mats are also very easy to clean and maintain. You can use a number of the same cleaners that you currently do. We recommend not using any oil-based cleaners. The only thing that will affect the flooring is oil and grease. Over time, the oil and grease will start to break down the flooring. We recommend sealing the flooring with our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer to prevent this. If you are installing multiple mats together and want to try and prevent any moisture or food from getting under the mats, we recommend using our Seam Sealer glue where the mats come together.
Was this helpful?Do these stain vinyl flooring? We have light flooring we want to put it over.
Our 4' x 6' Premium Mats won't stain luxury vinyl planks or tiles. That also includes waterproof vinyl flooring as well. If you are concerned that our rubber mats may stain your vinyl flooring, we recommend placing a plastic sheet between the rubber and your vinyl flooring.
Was this helpful?Will these float on water? If we used them in water, how would they hold up?
Our 4' x 6' Premium Mats will not float in water. Water will not affect the mats in any way, so you can use them in water as much as you desire.
Was this helpful?What is the difference between the Premium Mats and the 3/4" Shock Mats?
The main difference between our Premium Mats and our Shock Mats is the thickness. Other differences are the size options; the Premium Mats come in one size versus the three offered in the Shock Mats. Both mats are vulcanized, but the Shock Mats have a waffle-backed design that helps to reduce noise transmission from floor to floor and helps to reduce impact.
Was this helpful?How do you keep seams from bubbling up?
Our 4'x6' Premium Mats typically don't buckle when installed as a floor, but if for some reason a mat did, you can prevent this by gluing the mat down with one of our polyurethane adhesives.
Was this helpful?I am looking for something to put under a golf cart outside in Florida. Do you believe this will work?
You can use our 4' x 6' Premium Mats underneath a golf cart.
Was this helpful?Would a premium mat be suitable to put a reclining chair on to stop it from moving when my husband is transferring from his wheelchair?
You can place our 4' x 6' Premium Mats under a reclining chair. Rubber is very slip-resistant, so it should prevent or at least reduce the amount of movement that occurs when your husband is transferring from his wheelchair to the reclining chair.
Was this helpful?Are the premium mats good for a repair service center? Somewhat soft yet durable enough for a shop stool to roll back and forth and hold up?
You can use our 4' x 6' Premium Mats as flooring in a repair service center. These mats are vulcanized mats, meaning they are non-porous, making them very easy to clean and maintain. Since they are vulcanized, they may not be the most comfortable to stand on for long periods of time, but they are durable enough to handle rolling chairs, desks, and the like. The only thing that you would have to worry about is oil. Any oil that is spilled on the mats will need to be cleaned up right away. If oil is left on the mat for an extended period of time, the mat could start to breakdown.
Was this helpful?I am converting a bedroom into a gym and need mats to go over hardwood (bamboo) floors. Will the rubber rub off onto the wood or otherwise damage it/the wood finish? Is there an underlayment you'd recommend? I'm worried about pressure from the equipment on top of the mats and warping to the wood caused by trapping moisture or preventing the wood from breathing.
You can install our 4' x 6' Premium Mats over a hardwood floor without damaging or staining it. If you were concerned with the mats damaging the flooring, we recommend placing a plastic sheet under the mats to add further protection. If you are concerned about water getting under the mats, the plastic sheet will help protect the flooring and ensure water doesn't get trapped between the mats the floor. You wouldn't need an underlay under our Premium Mats. A plastic sheet would be all we recommend.
Was this helpful?I bought four 4x6 mats to use over carpet in my basement for a workout area. They tend to move a bit, causing separation. Do you recommend taping them together? If so, with what tape?
If your Premium Mats are moving while in use, we recommend using our Double Sided Carpet Tape under the mats. You can choose to use both sides of the tape or just one side. Our tape has been formulated to work excellently with our rubber flooring.
Was this helpful?What thickness is best for aerobic, light-weights, and spinner/treadmill?
Our 4' x 6' Premium Mats can be used for aerobics, light-weight workouts, and can be used under bikes and treadmills. For aerobic exercises, our Premium Mats may not be the best mats for this as they are harder underfoot than some of our other mats. If you are looking for mat that is a little more forgiving, we would recommend purchasing our 3/8" Impact Mats.
Was this helpful?Do you recommend these mats when you desire to use an ab roller (Ab Dolly)? Looking for a mat that wheels in ab dolly do not get stuck and can roll easily.
The wheels on an Ab Dolly or any other fitness equipment will roll easily over our Premium Mats. These mats are vulcanized, making them super dense.
Was this helpful?Do your rubber mat products have an odor? I am asking because I know some plastics and rubber-like materials can have an intolerable odor - kind of skunky.
Our Premium Mats have less of an odor compared to most horse stall mats in the market. These mats are vulcanized and are made with premium rubber to ensure that the smell of the mats is almost non-existent. If you are sensitive to smells, we recommend mopping the mats with mild soap and water solution with a synthetic mop head. You will want to let the mat air dry, and you will want to make sure you have plenty of ventilation in the room in which the mat(s) will be used. You may have to repeat this step a few times to mitigate the rubber smell truly.
Was this helpful?Will the 4" Mat Tape you sell stick well to these mats. I've had some similar in the past and tried duct tape and it doesn't stick well.
Our 4" Mat Tape will stick to our Premium Mats, but not very well. If you want to connect two mats together, we would recommend using our Double Sided Carpet Tape. You would just place this tape over the seam of two mats to keep them together. You can choose to allow the tape to stick to both the subfloor and mats or just the mats.
Was this helpful?I have low pile carpet in a basement gym and would like more of a hard surface under my wall mounted fold down squat rack, wondering about two of these mats versus a sheet of plywood. I want stability for squats and deadlifts and such...we don’t “drop” weights though. Would these mats be sufficient without plywood? Will two of them need to be attached with some type of tape, so they don’t slide? Thanks!
Our 4' x 6' Premium Mats can be installed over low pile carpet with ease. There is no need to add plywood. The mats usually won't slide, but depending on the types of exercises performed, could. To prevent this, we recommend adding a little double-sided tape under the mats.
Was this helpful?These mats don't lock together. How are people adhering them to the floor?
If you want to glue down our Premium Mats, we recommend using a polyurethane adhesive. You can also glue the mats together with our Seam Sealer glue.
Was this helpful?Is there a way to connect the mats together -or- is there an installation video you can recommend to ensure I mitigate trip hazard during dynamic movements?
You can connect several Premium Mats together. When installing multiple rubber mats next to each other, you can use double-sided tape under the mats or you can use our Seam Sealer glue between the mats. We don't have a video showing this process specifically, but you can watch our rubber rolls install video, and it will show you how to connect multiple straight cut items together to create a virtually seamless floor.
Was this helpful?Is any glue require for installation?
You don't have to glue our 4' x 6' Premium Mats. These mats can be loose laid. If you wanted to glue them, we recommend using a polyurethane adhesive.
Was this helpful?How thick is the 4' X 6' Premium Mat on sale for $139.99?
Our 4' x 6' Premium mats that start at $139.99 are 3/8" thick.
Was this helpful?Can these mats be butted together so that they are as nearly seamless as the large rolls placed side by side?
Our Premium Mats are a trued-mat meaning the can be installed next to each other and appear as seamless as a rubber roll.
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