Questions & Answers — Eco-Lock Rubber Tiles
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I want to use this product in an enclosed trailer, can these tiles be glued to the wood flooring?
Our Eco-Lock Rubber Tiles can be glued to a wood floor. The glue you will want to use is our Polyurethane Glue. This glue ensures a tight bond between the rubber flooring and the wood flooring.
Was this helpful?If you are ordering say 20 tiles does each tile come with edge pieces or do you have to cut each one?
Every Eco-Lock Rubber Tile comes with two removable edge piece.
Was this helpful?I am placing rubber tiles over a newly installed laminate floor in the basement - will the rubber tile ruin the finish on the laminate? Should I use any type of barrier between laminate and tiles to protect the new floor?
You can install our Eco-Lock Rubber Tiles over laminate flooring without it staining or ruining the finish to your laminate flooring. No barrier is required.
Was this helpful?The eco-lock tiles say the size is 24x24, but 25x25 if you count the edge pieces. Does that mean that each edge piece adds a half inch? In other words, if I am only using the edge on one side, would the tile measure 24.5 inches across?
The edge pieces actually are an inch thick. The edging is only on two sides of the tile. So when they are added to the tiles, they will add an inch to two sides of the tile making the tiles 25" x 25".
Was this helpful?I want to use these for an outdoor (uncovered) gym floor on my patio. I live in a very moderate climate with no snow and little rain. Will these be ok for this use?
You can install our Eco-Lock Rubber Tiles outdoors. These tiles are resistant to mold and mildew growth and are very easy to clean and maintain. Since these tiles are not UV stable, they will fade in direct sunlight over time.
Was this helpful?What's the difference between the Eco Lock and Dura Lock?
The main difference between the Eco-Lock and Dura Lock Rubber Tiles are how the corner, border, and center tiles are created. With our Eco-Lock Rubber Tiles, two edges come with each tile to create your corner, border, or center tile. The Dura Lock Rubber Tiles are made in corner, border, or center tiles. Other minor differences are where the tiles ship from, the Eco-Lock ship from the West Coast, whereas the Dura Lock Rubber Tiles ship from the East Coast and their color offerings. Outside those things, the tiles are made from the same material.
Was this helpful?Can you put the tiles on top of a damp cement garage floor?
Our Eco-Loc Rubber Tiles can be installed over a damp cement garage floor. The moisture will not damage the tiles at all. The only thing you will notice is that a white material will collect under the tiles when the water drys. This is not mold but salts from the concrete. This is easily cleaned with a mild soap and water solution.
Was this helpful?If installed over hardwood floors will it mark the floors.
Our Eco-Lock Rubber Tiles will not mark up wood floors. If you are concerned that they will, you can place a plastic sheet between the wood and rubber flooring to ensure it won't.
Was this helpful?How do I order the borders for rubber interlocking tiles? One side is straight and the other has the interlocking cut-outs.
You don't have to order any corner or border tiles with our Eco-Lock Rubber Tiles as these tiles come with removable edges that allow you to turn any tile into a corner, border, or center tile. You will just need to order the number of tiles you will need to cover you space.
Was this helpful?How bad is the smell with these tiles? Is the smell a toxic release of VOC in the air? I am wanting to install in a basement gym with no windows and poor ventilation. Will this cause an odor throughout my basement and house?
Our Eco-Loc Rubber Tiles will have a slight rubber smell when you first receive them. The rubber smell is not toxic and can be mitigated pretty easily. We recommend mopping the floor with a mild soap and water solution with a synthetic mophead and letting the flooring air dry. You will want to make sure that the room where the flooring will be installed is well ventilated. If you have no windows, fans are a great alternative. If you are very sensitive to smells, you may have to repeat this process a few times.
Was this helpful?Can rubber tiles be placed over carpet?
You can install our Eco-Lock Rubber Tiles over a low pile commercial carpet very easily. If you have high pile carpet with a thick pad, these tiles will not perform as well. This is due to the pad under the carpet getting depressed. This can cause the tiles to separate a bit causing a potential tripping hazard.
Was this helpful?How hard are these to clean? How do you clean them?
Our Eco-Lock Rubber Tiles are very easy to clean and maintain. To clean any large dirt or debris, you can sweep them or use a vacuum without the brush attachment. For cleaning stuck on dirt and debris, we recommend mopping the flooring with a synthetic mop with a mild soap and water solution or using our Rubber Floor Cleaner and Degreaser. After the flooring has been mopped, all you would need to do is let the flooring air dry.
Was this helpful?I'm planning to install the 8mm rubber floor over a tiled floor. Will this product work? If not, what are the other products you have that can work on top of tile?
Yes, you can install our Eco-Lock Rubber Tiles over an existing tiled floor. Our Eco-Lock Rubber Tiles can be installed over any hard flat surface like concrete, plywood, OSB, or any hard flat existing floor, like tile, laminate, engineered wood, luxury vinyl, commercial carpet, etc. If installing over a high pile carpet with a plush pad, we recommend placing a 1/4" plywood board over the carpet to prevent the tiles from separating when walked over.
Was this helpful?Would this tile be recommended for a church nursery/toddler playroom?
Our Eco-Lock Rubber Tiles and many of our rubber products do have a rubber smell to them, but they are not toxic. You can use these in a nursery/toddler playroom, but we would recommend using one of our foam tiles in those areas. These products are non-porous, which the Eco-Lock Rubber Tiles are not. So any spills or messes are easier to clean.
Was this helpful?Our floor is uneven due to a patch in the concrete. Will this floor lay smoothly on top of an uneven surface? We will use the 8mm. Thanks.
You can install our Eco-Lock Rubber Tiles over a slightly uneven surface. These tiles are interlocking, so the tiles will not interlock properly if the subfloor is very uneven. Typically, the amount of unevenness that is tolerable is around an 1/8".
Was this helpful?Would this be safe to install around a pool? (on concrete)
You can install our Eco-Lock Rubber Tiles around a pool safely. Our rubber tiles are very slip-resistant and more so when wet. They also are very easy to clean and maintain. There are a few things to keep in mind when using these interlocking rubber tiles in these situations. Rubber can get hot in direct sunlight, so you will want to spray it constantly with water to keep it cool. The rubber floor tiles are not UV stable, so they will fade in direct sunlight over time. Lastly, if the water has any salts, there is potential for those small salts to get stuff in the minute pores in the tile. This will make the tiles appear almost grayish. We recommend reducing this effect by purchasing a tile with color flec in it.
Was this helpful?Is there a way to order extra edge pieces?
There isn't a way to order more edge pieces.
Was this helpful?Can these Eco-Lock Rubber Tiles be used directly on vinyl plank flooring without concern of staining or should something be placed between them to protect it?
If you have LVT, WPC, or SPC, then you can install our Eco-Lock Rubber Tiles without any issues. If you have any other type of vinyl flooring, we would suggest placing a plastic sheet between the rubber flooring and vinyl. This will help prevent damage to the vinyl under the rubber.
Was this helpful?Why is this product called "Eco-Lock"? Is the material 100% recycled?
Our Eco-Lock Rubber Tiles and all of our recycled rubber flooring are made with recycled materials. The black rubber in these tiles is made from the treads of commercial truck tires and helps to keep rubber from ending up in landfills.
Was this helpful?Are Eco-Lock Rubber Tiles recommended for a laundry room / workshop?
Our Eco-Lock Rubber Tiles can be used as flooring in a laundry room or workshop. These tiles are very easy to clean and maintain and can hold and withstand the weight of a washer and dryer or any worktops.
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