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Will electric subfloor heating pads heat the room, or are these tiles too thick?
If you install our 5/8" Evolution Rubber Tiles over electric subfloor heating, you will not feel the benefits of having it. The rubber will act as an insulator and keep the heat trapped under the tiles.
Was this helpful?Can I lay these on top of concrete patio? If so, do they have channel underneath that allows water to flow through?
You can install our 5/8" Evolution Rubber Tiles over concrete, and they will channel water underneath the tiles. The tiles are somewhat elevated over the subfloor allowing water and other liquids to flow under the tiles and out.
Was this helpful?Would there be any concern with placing a 300-pound treadmill on top of this, since the tiles are not solid? Would this cause damage to the tile? Or should I put something underneath the treadmill feet to distribute the weight across a larger area?
You can place any type of fitness equipment over our 5/8" Evolution Rubber Tiles without it causing damage.
Was this helpful?What is the hardness of the 5/8" evolution rubber tiles on the Shore A scale?
Our Evolution Rubber Tiles have a hardness of 55 on the Shore A scale.
Was this helpful?Are these tiles good for a CrossFit gym where heavy weights would be dropped on it?
Our 5/8" Evolution Rubber Tiles are the perfect flooring for any CrossFit gym. These rubber tiles are designed to be durable enough to drop heavy weight on but at the same time are shock absorbent, helping to protect your joints and your subfloor.
Was this helpful?Can I install/use it on carpet flooring?
You can install our 5/8" Evolution Rubber Tiles over carpet. These tiles install best over commercial-grade carpet. When installed over plush carpet, there is potential for the tiles to separate a bit. To install over plush carpet, we recommend placing a 1/4" thick plywood board over the carpet to keep the tiles from separating.
Was this helpful?Do the borders come with it or do I have to buy them separately?
The borders for our 5/8" Evolution Rubber Tiles will need to be purchased separately.
Was this helpful?If I plan to do Olympic lifts on this floor like cleans, snatches, etc., that involve dropping weights, will it hold up? How does the warranty work if the floor were to get a hole from dropping a weight?
Our 5/8" Evolution Rubber Tiles can be used in gyms where weights will be dropped, and Olympic lifts will be performed. Our warranty is a manufacturer's warranty. It will only cover any manufacturing defects and will not cover damage due to use.
Was this helpful?What do you mean by “natural rubber”? If it’s not virgin rubber, where does it come from? Like, is it from tires, etc.?
Our 5/8" Evolution Rubber Tiles are not virgin but are made with recycled car tires made from natural rubber.
Was this helpful?I have a cat that likes to dig his claws into anything rubber. Are these rubber tiles durable enough to discourage my cat from trying to scratch or claw into the rubber, thus ruining the appearance? Or will it be prone to claw marks? Thank you in advance.
A cat's claws won't cut through our 5/8" Evolution Rubber Tiles, but they will scratch the surface. You can make it less noticeable by cleaning the tiles regularly.
Was this helpful?Can these rubber tiles be placed on top of luxury vinyl floor planks? I read that rubber stains vinyl.
Our 5/8" Evolution Rubber Tiles can be installed over luxury vinyl plank and tile without staining the product. It doesn't stain this type of vinyl due to the wear layer.
Was this helpful?Can you install your rubber flooring over nice hardwood floors without damaging the hardwood floors?
You can install our 5/8" Evolution Rubber Tiles over hardwood flooring without it damaging the wood. We recommend placing a plastic sheet under the rubber floor tiles if you are concerned that it might. This will ensure your beautiful hardwood flooring is not affected adversely.
Was this helpful?Would these tiles work well to help cancel noise to the floor below?
Our 5/8" Evolution Rubber Tiles will reduce the amount of noise that would transfer to the space below. These tiles feature a backing that creates pockets of air that allow the noise to channel under the tiles before transfering below.
Was this helpful?We are converting one of our studios into a gym. We do not want to damage the ballet floors with weights. Will this help with the impact of free weights dropping?
Our 5/8" Evolution Rubber Tiles will help to reduce the impact of dropping weights on your studio flooring. These rubber tiles are very shock-absorbing and will help to protect your floor from the dropping of heavy weights.
Was this helpful?Is the rubber on this rough. Would it be painful to do push-ups or other yoga-type movements in it? If so, would there be another product you would recommend?
Our 5/8" Evolution Rubber Tiles are not rough; the surface is fairly smooth. So doing push-ups and yoga type movements would be rather comfortable on these rubber tiles. Our Evolution Rubber Tiles are one of the best flooring options for floor exercises due to how they are designed. The tiles feature an ergonomic backing that helps to provide optimal shock absorbency.
Was this helpful?Can I install these tiles over a brick to create a flat, stable gym surface? If not, do you have a product that can do that?
Our 5/8" Evolution Rubber Tiles can be installed over brick. Since bricks can be a little uneven, so if your brick is slightly uneven, we would suggest placing a plywood board over the brick to create a solid flat surface.
Was this helpful?Are these tiles rated for exterior use on a roof in a cold weather climate?
Our 5/8" Evolution Rubber Tiles can be used outdoors on a rooftop in any climate, whether cold or hot. Since these products are made from rubber, they will expand and contract with the outside temperature. We do recommend placing a 5/8" thick expansion gap around the floor. To prevent expansion and contraction from happening, we would recommend gluing the tiles down with a polyurethane adhesive.
Was this helpful?Can computer chairs roll over them?
A computer chair can easily roll over our 5/8" Evolution Rubber Tiles.
Was this helpful?Where are these made?
Our 5/8" Evolution Rubber Tiles are constructed with natural rubber. These tiles are a vulcanized tile, meaning they are very durable and non-porous, making them very easy to clean and sanitize.
Was this helpful?How do you keep them clean? I read that dirt gets in the cracks. Do you have a similar product without the groove?
The best way to clean our Evolution Rubber Tiles is to sweep any large dirt and debris with a broom. For any stuck-on dirt and grime, we recommend using a mild soap and water solution with a synthetic mophead. You will then let these tiles air dry. We don't have any smooth topped Evolution Rubber Tiles, but we do have a Diamond topped version that doesn't have the smaller grooves.
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