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I am interested in these tiles for my home CrossFit gym. I expect a decent amount of dropping barbells with rubber bumper plates on them (ranging from 95-350 lbs or more). Are these tile suitable and durable enough for this?
Our 8mm Strong Rubber Tiles - Designer Series have been used in both home and commercial gyms and are great as flooring for Cross Fit type exercises.
Was this helpful?Moving into a new house and want to turn a current carpeted basement bedroom into a home gym. The room has standard carpet (medium pile, I assume?). Do I need to lay plywood between the carpet and rubber tiles to ensure a stable surface?
For any carpet that is not a low pile carpet, we would recommend placing a 1/4" plywood board over the carpet before installing our 8mm Strong Rubber Tiles - Designer Series. This will help to prevent the tiles from separating when the pad under the carpet depresses, which in turn, prevents a tripping hazard.
Was this helpful?Does this rubber smell bad or it is odorless?
Our 8mm Strong Rubber Tiles - Designer Series aren't technically odorless, but they don't smell like your standard rubber floor due to the amount of color in the floor. The rubber that is used to color the floor is pretty much odorless and smells more like a new toy. Since these rubber tiles are still made with some recycled rubber, you still may notice a slight rubber smell.
Was this helpful?Is the top smooth or textured? Is it easily mopped?
Our 8mm Strong Rubber Tiles - Designer Series are smooth on the top and bottom, and can be easily mopped with a synthetic or sponge mophead.
Was this helpful?Do you need to allow for expansion and contraction? Aside from color options are there any other differences in quality between your designer series and other 8 mm flooring?
With all of our flooring, we recommend leaving an expansion gap for expansion and contraction. This will prevent your floor from buckling with extreme temperature changes. The only difference between our 8mm thick rubber options truly is just the colors that we offer.
Was this helpful?I am planning to install Strong Rubber Tiles in an enclosed non-climate-controlled room attached to our house with an existing brick and mortar floor. Is it safe to install the tile wall to wall (16x8 ft) directly on top of the brick floor or should I place a plastic membrane down first?
You can install our 8mm Strong Rubber Tiles - Designer Series over any hard flat surface, so you can install these over an existing brick and mortar floor without placing a plastic sheet between the rubber tiles and the bricks.
Was this helpful?I've read that how interlocking tiles are cut makes a big difference. Are you interlocking tiles precision or laser cut, so they fit together very tightly/snugly?
Our 8mm Strong Rubber Tiles - Designer Series tiles are die-cut. These tiles interlock very tightly and are virtually seamless. The most seamless appearing tiles are ones that are water jet cut, but die-cut tiles can have the same seamless look as hose tiles.
Was this helpful?How do you clean for regular use? Can you vacuum?
Cleaning our 8mm Strong Rubber Tiles - Designer Series is very easy. For large dirt and debris, you can sweep it up or use a vacuum with the brush turned off. For stuck-on dirt and debris, we recommend mopping the floor with a mild soap and water solution with a mop that either has a synthetic mop head or a sponge mop. You would then just let the floor air dry.
Was this helpful?Are recycled tires used in the 8mm Strong Rubber Tiles - Designer series?
Our 8mm Strong Rubber Tiles - Designer Series are constructed with recycled treads of truck tires and EPDM flecs.
Was this helpful?If I lay these tiles on a concrete floor, will walking on them have some cushion, or will the floor still feel hard to walk on?
Our 8mm Strong Rubber Tiles - Designer Series will provide some cushion over a concrete floor, but will not be as cushioned as say a foam mat or tile over concrete. If you are looking for a rubber product that will provide you with more ergonomics than our standard rubber flooring, we recommend purchasing our Eco-Flec Rubber Rolls, our Impact Rubber Rolls, or our Black Regrind Rubber Rolls. These products have been made to provide more comfort underfoot compared to our standard rubber products.
Was this helpful?The 8mm rubber roll flooring designer (colored) has a 5 yr manufacturer warranty and is made in the USA. Who is the manufacturer? Are they environmentally conscious? Are they a green company?
Our 8mm Strong Rubber Tiles - Designer Series are made in our production facility in PA. These tiles are very eco-friendly as they are made from the treads of commercial truck tires. With us making these tiles, it helps to keep tires from being dumped into landfills across the country. Our facility is very green and actually recycles all parts of the materials used to make our flooring to make other products like material for tennis shoes, automotive parts, and much more.
Was this helpful?Can you use these tiles outside around a swimming pool? Can they stay out all winter long?
You can use our 8mm Strong Rubber Tiles - Designer Series outdoors around a pool. These tiles are very slip resistant and are more slip resistant when wet. These tiles are very easy to clean and maintain and are mold and mildew resistant. The only thing you will notice is that over time, these tiles will fade in direct sunlight.
Was this helpful?I plan on using the rubber tile in an area that will also serve as a home office. Will my wheeled office chair get bogged down on this tile or not glide smoothly?
Wheels on office chairs will roll easily over our 8mm Strong Rubber Tiles - Designer Series. These tiles are not squishy like foam. They are the same as the rubber flooring that you find at your local gym.
Was this helpful?How much does one 8mm rubber tile weigh?
One 8mm Strong Rubber Tiles - Designer Series tile weighs approximately 8 lbs.
Was this helpful?What is the size of one tile?
Our 8mm Strong Rubber Tiles - Designer Series come in 23" x 23" tiles.
Was this helpful?Will these tiles fade in direct sunlight?
Our 8mm Strong Rubber Tiles - Designer Series is somewhat UV stable but will fade in direct sunlight over time. Depending on the color, depends on how noticeable the change will be and how much of the floor gets exposed to the sun.
Was this helpful?Are these tiles waterproof? Vulcanized? Will they stain an epoxy/polyurethane coated concrete garage floor?
Our 8mm Strong Rubber Tiles - Designer Series are not waterproof but are water-resistant. They are not vulcanized either. These tiles will not stain an epoxy or polyurethane coated garage floor. If there were concerns that it might, we do recommend placing a plastic sheet between the tiles and the subfloor.
Was this helpful?Do they need to go the expanse of the entire room, or can we put in four to cover only the workout space?
You can order as many 8mm Strong Rubber Tiles - Designer Series as you like. We do have a minimum order for this product of 50 tiles due to the difference in dye lots that can be used to make an order.
Was this helpful?Can we put this over tile and avoid staining or slippage? Is 8mm enough for home heavy gym usage? (daily for 60 min a day).
You can install our 8mm Strong Rubber Tiles - Designer Series over tile. These tiles would not slip or stain the tile. Rubber is very slip resistant and is even more slip resistant when wet. 8mm is commonly used in both commercial and home gyms and is the most popular thickness for home gyms. So, yes, it will be great for a heavily used home gym.
Was this helpful?Can I use 8mm rubber tiles on a tile covered basement floor and use an elliptical and Total Gym on it without damaging the tile flooring? There will be no heavy impact during the workouts.
Our 8mm Strong Rubber Tiles - Designer Series can be used over tile to protect it from weights and gym equipment. These tiles are the same rubber flooring that you would see in any commercial gym and are very easy to install and maintain. Since these tiles are made from rubber, they will help to keep your basement warmer than tile or concrete would.
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