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How effective would this be in protecting concrete when weight would be dropped from overhead?
Our 3/4" Soft Rubber tiles are one of our most effective tiles to use when dropping weight. These tiles are extra thick and feature both foam and rubber for added shock absorption and durability.
Was this helpful?I recently received my order of these tiles and they have a bad smell, is this permanent?
Our Impact Rubber Tiles are made with rubber with foam bonded to them. Often the smell of new rubber is strong but will fade fairly quickly with time. To speed up this process you can clean the surface with a mild soap and water and let dry. You may need to do this a few times to eliminate the smell completely.
Was this helpful?How big is each square piece?
Our 3/4" Soft Rubber Tiles are 2' x 2' in size.
Was this helpful?Given the rubber top and the lower foam have 2 different material properties, including expansion/contraction, how does the adhesion stand up to time? Won't they separate?
We use a high-density closed-cell EVA foam to construct our Impact Rubber Tiles. This foam is highly moisture resistant, which prevents expansion and contraction. This type of foam allows the rubber top to adhere securely to the foam without falling apart. We have customers who have used these tiles for years without having the layers separate.
Was this helpful?Is this flooring appropriate for a combination of floor exercise and cardio equipment? I have an elliptical machine, a stepper, a lateral trainer and rower. I see that the floor is not recommended for heavy weights, but what about heavy machines? Will the floor be stable and not get damaged?
You can install heavy equipment over our 3/4" Soft Rubber Tiles. The only thing that you may notice is that where you place the equipment, that there will be indentations that will not go away. To help minimize this, we recommend using furniture sliders under the equipment.
Was this helpful?can you customize the size of the rubber tiles. I need flooring to be 10' X11'9"
While our Impact Rubber Tiles are provided in standard sizes, you have the flexibility to tailor them to fit any space. With a sharp knife, you can easily cut through the rubber and foam, ensuring a seamless fit for your desired dimensions.
Was this helpful?Are edge pieces included in the order or must they be ordered separately?
Yes, Impact Rubber Tiles come with two edge pieces for every tile so that you can create a nice finished edge on your mat configuration.
Was this helpful?Would these tiles hold up well as a dance mat for home use (Jazz, Hip-Hop) over concrete?
Our Impact Rubber Tiles aren't the best flooring option for a person looking to do Jazz or Hip-Hop dancing. These tiles don't have the right amount of slip to ensure a person doesn't hurt themselves when doing some dance moves. We would recommend using our Wood Dance Rolls (https://www.flooringinc.com/vinyl-roll/wood-dance-rolls.html) as they are specifically designed for dancing.
Was this helpful?Can the tiles be cleaned with wet mop with cleaning chemical like swifter?
Yes, Our Impact Rubber Tiles can be cleaned with most mild soaps.
Was this helpful?For the 3/4" impact rubber tiles, do you have beveled transition edges for the exposed side to make the edges less of a trip hazard?
Our impact Rubber Tiles do not currently have a matching beveled transition edge.
Was this helpful?How thick is the rubber top? How easy is it to rub off the Eva underneath?
We use high-quality rubber on our Impact Rubber Tiles. It is approximately 2mm thick and should not separate from the EVA foam underneath.
Was this helpful?Can I put a squat rack over this flooring?
You can place a squat rack over our 3/4" Soft Rubber Tiles. The only thing you may notice is that where you put the squat rack, there will be indentations that will not go away. To help minimize this, we recommend using furniture sliders under the equipment.
Was this helpful?Can I lay down some rubber side up and others foam side up based on the area? Do these interlock then?
If you were to install our 3/4" Impact Rubber Tiles upside down or right side up, you wouldn't be able to mix the two install styles. If you flip the tile over, you will be able to install all the tiles upside down now problem, but you can't mix in any right side up tiles. This would also be the same for the right-side-up tiles.
Was this helpful?What R-value is this? Can this be installed directly onto a basement concrete floor?
Our 3/4" Impact Rubber Tiles can be installed directly over a concrete floor in a basement, or any hard flat surface on any floor in your home or business. The R-value for closed-cell EVA foam is between 6.5-7 per inch.
Was this helpful?For a large quantity of these tiles, do you offer transport or storage carts? If so, how much do they cost, and how many tiles does it hold?
We do sell a transport cart that can be used to transport a large number of our 3/4" Impact Rubber Tiles. The weight limit on the cart is 990 pounds. <a target="_blank" href ="/accessories/easy-transport-cart.html">Easy Transport Cart.</a>
Was this helpful?Are these tiles suitable for use in a basement over concrete? Would an underlayment be necessary to ensure no mildew?
Yes, that would be suitable. You can install a moisture barrier between the rubber tiles and your concrete to mitigate mildew.
Was this helpful?Should you use a tape or a joint tape on the underside for these tiles?
If you are doing extremely kinetic workouts and you are experiencing a shift in the tiles, or that they are for some reason becoming unlocked, we suggest using our Mat Tape underneath to add support to the interlocking tiles.
Was this helpful?I am looking to build a home gym. I currently have a Peloton Bike. Will the bike cause an indent on the 3/4 mat. Also is this mat recommended for 12lb ball slams?
Large equipment like a Peloton may cause an indent in the foam that is below the rubber. The longer the bike sits on top, the more the EVA foam will hold the indent. You can definitely use these mats for 12lb ball slams.
Was this helpful?Will these work on uneven floors? Previous owner installed 12x12 stone tiles, the tiles themselves have an uneven texture but also the flooring is not flat and there are lips between some of the tiles. Do we need to remove tiles first or can we lay the rubber tiles on top? and will it be even?
There are a variety of ways to install these tiles on uneven surfaces, but it also depends on how uneven the flooring is. You can tape the interlocking seams together with black tape if the floor is too uneven, or if there is a trouble area you can always shave down the underside of the tile to fit to the subfloor.
Was this helpful?Do i have to order the edging strips separately from the square tiles?
Each Impact Rubber Tile comes with two pieces of edging.
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