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• Q: How many Goliath XL tiles do I need?

  A: Each tile measures 47" x 47" and covers about 15 square feet once interlocked. A 300-square-foot room takes about 20 tiles before edge cuts. Order a few extra, because tiles along the walls get trimmed to fit. Tiles are sold individually with no minimum quantity.

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• Q: What does center-cut mean on these tiles?

  A: It means every tile has interlocking tabs on all four sides. There are no separate border or corner pieces to buy. To finish at a wall, cut the tabs off that side. A corner tile gets the tabs cut off two sides. Start in one corner and run border tiles along two adjacent walls. Fill the open floor, then cut in the tiles along the last two walls. Leave a gap at the walls about as wide as the tile is thick.

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• Q: How much does each tile weigh?

  A: It depends on thickness. Each 47" x 47" tile weighs about 25 pounds at 1/4", 30 pounds at 8mm, and 34 pounds at 3/8". The 1/2" tile is about 46 pounds and the 3/4" tile about 62 pounds. That weight is what holds the floor in place without adhesive. It also makes the thicker tiles a two-person lift. Check that the path from the truck to the room is clear.

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• Q: Do the tiles need to be glued down?

  A: Usually not. The interlocking tabs and the weight of the tiles hold the floor in place. If you see movement, run double-sided tape or mat tape around the perimeter of the installation.

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• Q: Can I roll a cart or equipment over these tiles?

  A: No. This is a loose-lay interlocking floor and it is not recommended under rolling loads. Carts, dollies and wheeled racks can shift the tiles.

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• Q: Can Goliath XL tiles be used outdoors?

  A: Yes. They are rated for indoor and outdoor installation, and the textured surface is slip-resistant when wet. They are made from recycled SBR rubber with EPDM color fleck and resist mold and mildew. Outdoors the expansion gap matters more, because the tiles move with wider temperature swings.

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• Q: How long do Goliath XL tiles take to ship?

  A: Most thicknesses ship in 5 to 11 business days. The 3/4" tiles are the exception at 15 to 20 business days. Pick that thickness early if you have an install date. All thicknesses ship from our South warehouse.

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