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What are the dimensions?
Our Tatami Tiles are 2' x 2' tiles.
Was this helpful?How safe are these for use in a kids playroom? Any bad chemical smell? Formamide free? Our gym space will also double as a kids playroom and want to make sure it's safe for the little ones.
Our 7/8" Tatami Tiles are very safe and are Formamide and Phthalate free. They do not have a chemical smell, but there may be a slight odor similar to a new toy. You can mitigate this with a little soap and water. To get the testing results for our Tatami Tiles, please feel free to reach out to one of our Flooring Heroes via email, chat or phone.
Was this helpful?Are these comfortable for jumping around on, doing aerobics, etc. while barefoot, or will they tear up foot skin because they are textured?
Our 7/8" Tatami Tiles were designed with bare feet and socks in mind. These tiles will not tear up your feet and are great for jumping around and some aerobics. With some side-to-side movements, you may see some tile separation. To help alleviate that, we recommend placing some double sided tape under the tiles.
Was this helpful?These tiles will be used in a commercial school with classes on a daily basis. How long will the tatami tiles last?
Our Tatami tiles have been built to handle a lot of abuse and are very popular in martial arts studios and the like. There is no particular time frame as to how long these tiles will last, but they are in many commercial spaces and have been used for years with very little issue. And a nice thing about these tiles is that you can replace them with ease if one does become damaged.
Was this helpful?What cleaning product is recommended to clean 7/8" Tatami Tiles? Will be used in a gym for patient use.
All that is necessary to clean them is to do a quick wipe of the foam floor surface with a damp cloth and your Tatami Mats will look like new.
Was this helpful?I love my new mats, but find they are very slippery. I have the tatami style mat. What can I do to make them less slippery? Can I wash them with soap and water? Dish soap? Please let me know - thank you!
For our Tatami Tiles or any of our other foam tiles, there really isn't a way to make the tiles less slip. Usually what makes you slip is the sweat from your feet or your socks. The best solution to keep your grip on these tiles is to wear socks that have a grip bottom.
Was this helpful?Can these tiles be used outside in a child's play area?
Even though our 7/8" Tatami Tiles are made from closed cell EVA, they can be installed outside in a child's play area. These tiles will not last as long as one of our rubber products in the elements, but they have been used for this purpose successfully. The main issues when these tiles are out in the elements on a daily basis are fading and tile degradation.
Was this helpful?I need to cover the floors for my apt, we live in a big building and the neighbors can hear it when the kids play. i saw that the 1/2" says it is toxin and chemical free- what about these 7/8 tatami - what are the materials used in these mats. have small children here -- one as young as 3. many thanks!
Our 7/8" Tatami Mats are made out of toxin-free closed-cell EVA foam. The foam is chemically tested and is safe for children to use.
Was this helpful?Are the Tatami tiles low VOC and offer minimal off gassing?
Our Tatami Tiles are low VOC and have minimal off-gassing.
Was this helpful?Hi. Are these tiles non-toxic and tested for harmful chemicals like formaldehyde? Thanks!
Our 7/8" Tatami Tiles contain no formaldehyde and are rigorously tested for toxic chemicals. Please see our product spec sheet in the detail section to see all the results.
Was this helpful?Can I work out wearing shoes on tatami tiles without wearing them out?
You can wear shoes on our 7/8" Tatami Tiles. As these tiles are made with foam, there may be some damage to the tiles over time, depending on the shoes and exercises performed. Also, how often and time of use also play into how long these tiles will last. If you do wear out the tiles quickly, we recommend buying one of our rubber tile products.
Was this helpful?Are these tiles low VOC? Non-toxic? I have a toddler who will be playing on them
RubberFlooringInc understands the value of safe foam floor and matting products. Like many of our customers, we also have kids, spouses, family and friends who often end up playing on, working out on, or using our line of soft foam flooring products. Unlike many of the cheap alternatives on the market, we ensure that all of our products are constructed with the highest quality EVA foam material. RubberFlooringInc soft foam tiles and mats are guaranteed to be: Safe, Non-Toxic, Allergen Free, Lead Free, Formamide Free BPA Free, & Fire Retardant Free. In addition, all RubberFlooringInc EVA foam products have been tested to ensure they are phthalate free, are of the highest quality and workmanship, have been fire test rated, and can withstand extreme temperature exposure. This level of testing has never been done before in the soft foam tile industry but we believe in knowing our products are kid safe rather than believing they are. All tests were performed by Exova Labs and the Consumer Testing Laboratory. For more information about our testing processes, please see our press release by clicking here.
Was this helpful?Are these low VOC?
Our mats are certified low-VOC and are compliant with all import standards. We manufacture our mats with our customers in mind as many of our mats are used in playrooms.
Was this helpful?When using double sided tape underneath the interlocking floor tiles, where should the tape be positioned relative to the tiles? For example, should the tape be positioned under the edges of adjacent tiles to keep the seem together, or should the tape be placed so it goes through the center of the tiles?
If you are going to adhere the Tatami Tiles to the ground you would want to ensure that it gets the maximum grip possible. The best way to ensure that a large section of flooring will stay stable when used is to create a grid of double sided tape that runs at 45-degree angles that creates an "X" shape through the tile.
Was this helpful?How will the foam tiles hold up underneath a treadmill and exercise bike? I’m not concerned about denting...the equipment won’t be moved. More concerned with sliding of the equipment or the foam tiles. The tiles will be installed over a plywood subfloor.
The weight of a treadmill would be enough to hold these tiles in place very easily and would dampen sound created that would otherwise reverberate through your subfloor. The relatively light exercise bike might not be stable on the tiles however. Because an exercise bike usually has a different displacement of weight than a treadmill, you'd likely want to go with our High Density (HD) foam tiles for the bike.
Was this helpful?How does a 3 foot by 3 foot tile cover 8.78 sqft and if I need to cover a 6 by 6 foot room why is the recommended QTY 9? Please explain you maths and please show your work.
Our Tatami tiles seem to cover marginally different square footage than you might think because of their interlocking sides, though the full tile size is 3' x 3' when measured. When tiles are interlocked you can see that they are somewhat overlapped, this causes the recommended quantities to increase in our calculator because it is trying to make sure you have enough tiles to be flush with whatever measurements you provide.
Was this helpful?Would you recommend these tiles for home dojo flooring to practice lots of pivoting kicks and punching / kicking a hanging heavy bag on? I currently have 4x6 rubber mats and its becoming to harsh on my feet when practicing pivoting kicks.
The Tatami Tiles are great for practicing dynamic movement. They are soft on your feet and still textured enough to have grip for fast movement without being harsh on the skin.
Was this helpful?I was wondering how well will this product holds up to a daycare with mega blocks being dumped on it or being pushed around on it? Will it stand up to having chairs or tables placed on it.
The 7/8" Tatami Tiles are a really thick foam flooring option and would be great for a daycare. Tables and chairs would leave dents in the foam if used for long periods of time and sharp objects such as heavy blocks could leave punctures in the surface with enough force. The advantage of an interlocking foam tile is that if a large tear occurs you can easily replace the tile, this keeps your floor safe without having to completely replace large sections because of minor damage.
Was this helpful?Will the 2x2' and 3x3' tiles interlock together? I am planning a 4x4 (12'x12') and 2x6 (2'x12') layout and would like the 2 sqft and 3 sqft tiles to connect at the seam.
The 2' x 2' and 3' x 3' tiles will not interlock together.
Was this helpful?Can we use the Tatami Tiles under a hot tub?
You can install our Tatami Tiles have been used as an underpad under a hot tub. Since aesthetics are not essential for this application, the look of the tiles will not matter. The tiles are durable enough to withstand being under the hot tub and will be shielded from the elements to a certain extent allowing them to last longer in an outdoor setting. If a tile were to become too damaged, all you would need to do is just remove the tile and replace it.
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