I looked into 'em while there and the button tops are the new version of the mats that are supposedly better. The purpose of the mats is two fold So buttons down in my basement and it's working great at the moment. Join Date Dec Posts I think I'm going to try cutting one of mine in half the long way and doubling it up so the the buttons face each other and cancel out.
I can't imagine that's a good idea. Bookmarks Bookmarks Digg del. All times are GMT Overall these are a great mat at the right price point. This is our top-of-the-line mat. They provide solid traction on both sides. These should give you a rough idea as to what type of matting you should use where in your barn.
For more information about our horse stall flooring, please browse our website or give us a call ! Some horses spend up to 23 hours a day in their stalls, and without some sort of comfort system, it can be a very long day for them. There are two theories on how to best utilize these mats… Button side down, flat side up: This is without a doubt the best way for using these mats in horse stalls.
The buttons on the bottom create something like air pockets that provide some cushion when weight is applied on top. Button side up, flat side down: Some people believe that this provides more traction, but the reality of it is actually the opposite as there is less of the hoof touching the mat at any given time.
Also, placing the mats this way makes them very difficult to clean as you cannot run a pitchfork or shovel along them without running into the buttons. Have you come across anyone using 2. One question. My wife still parks her SUV on one side of the garage, then I pull it out at night to set up crossfit. Has anyone had any issues with that? I could build some plywood with rubber coating pads where the SUV tires lie?
Your vehicle will not compress stall mats. I park a truck on mine every night — have for years. And what did you do to kill the strong rubber Odor? I find my stall mats rubber ODOR unbearable. Sorry for the delay in approval Amanda. I just use normal mop water like Mr Clean or Fabuloso or something. Sweep or vacuum then mop.
The rubber smell will ultimately dissipate. You can wash them down then store them outside to help speed that up, but to my knowledge you cannot completely eliminate it even by cleaning them when they are new. Do you ever notice water buildup underneath the stall mats?
No, but water very rarely gets into the garage. Thank you for sharing your experience. I installed my flooring the same way you identified above, and it has been a walk in the park… and truly the best meathod for home gyms and boxes. Thanks for outlining the anchors and spacers—makes all the difference for a clean and polished look! Thanks for sharing this article, super helpful. I live in a townhouse with no garage so my gym setup is indoors. The issue is that my rack is slightly wider than the middle piece of plywood that is given in most DIY lifting platform instructions out there.
Or could I get away with just laying down 2 sheets of plywood not screwed together and then screwing in the mats on top of that? Carpet is never going to be completely flat and flush like a foundation, and mats have play in them so using them to basically pin together and hold in place the two pieces of plywood seems unreliable.
I think the double plywood layers of a normal platform with the top rubber layer is the way to go. That would be my guess. This is just the way it is when not using seamless flooring. Thanks for the quick reply! Thanks again, your reviews are as always fantastic and help all of us garage gym folks out immensely!
You can, yes. I just installed 9 stall mats this weekend and noted 2 things worth mentioning I think: 1. My walls were not square, this required me to trim the 3 mats against the wall 2. There is rebar or something in my flooring which destroyed 4 drill bits in the process of drilling 11 holes. A huge thank you for the guide and the step by step install process, saved me a bunch of redneck engineering. This is an awesome setup, very inspirational.
Question on keeping the rack on or off the mat. Is it OK to let the rack sit on the mat, or should it sit on the concrete? I have the Tractor Supply mat, and I would image that over time, with the weight of the rack, and plates hanging on the rack, that the mat would compress in certain spots leaving an uneven surface. Mat on rack, or on concrete? I see people doing both.
Jeez maybe just a dehumidifier. You gift wrapped this for us. I noticed it while installing them, and again while working out wearing different shoes.
Anyhow, did you or anyone else experience this? If so, is there a way to make it less slippery or gain more traction? Though they have always slid around. My feet slide when applying force. Or any other possible solution that would help. Maybe they need a good cleaning with a degreaser… maybe hit a couple mats with Fabuloso or Pine Sol or even an industrial-grade floor cleaner and see if that helps.
They really should not be slick so it could just be factory grossness on them. I appreciate the feedback. What are your thoughts on building a lifting platform as opposed to simply laying down some stall mats?
Any advice appreciated! I was without a platform for years, then got rid of it after only a couple years and am again just lifting on a single layer of stall mats. The horse stall mats form Tractor Supply Co were a great recommendation that I would not have found without your site. I appreciate that. That is very nice of you though. These are typically used in attics wherever there is a rafter joint to secure all pieces. Thanks for the detailed step by step instruction! For this can I still use the same anchor and spacer or would you recommend something else?
Plywood is a bit of overkill for the flooring. You may only be doing 4 mats now, but what happens when you expand? If any section of the combined mats is pinned down by a power rack, dumbbell rack, etc, your mats would stay in place. Obviously the more mats the better, but four mats with at least three mending plates per contact point between two mats, and a power rack sitting on one side should stay still. If you do the wood, the anchors are probably too long.
Just make sure to stop a hair below the surface of the mat. Subscribe for new post notifications. Given enough time, these two rubbing together would probably start to shred the mat and begin to allow movement; defeating the whole purpose. The sleeves are larger in diameter than the screws, and also smoother.
This creates a much more ideal surface for the mat to be permanently pressed against. The larger and smoother the hardware, the less likely the mat is to tear and rip if a strong lateral force is applied to the mat a bad barbell drop, jumping, etc. The sleeve actually prevents you from over tightening the anchor and tearing too deep into the mat.
Here are the tools and hardware that I used. Yes, my medieval drill has a cord. Step 1 — Line up the Stall Mats So step one is obviously line everything up how you want it and gather your hardware and tools.
Step 2 — Mark and Drill Mark where you intend to place the anchors on the mat itself. Tiny little thing, right? Alternative Method I There is an alternative method, but it still requires holes in the foundation. Alternative Method II There are rubber stall mats available online that are manufactured a little different than the completely flat bottomed mats you find at TSC.
Some thoughts… If you have a large enough table saw and a friend to help you hold the mat, I can see how that could be a faster way to make very straight cuts in these mats. The Finished Product Boom! Perfect fit! David November 9, , pm. Reply Link. Kyle December 22, , pm. Jbittola January 6, , am. Like the one bounces higher, less noise etc… Thanks! Darius January 23, , pm.
Darius January 24, , pm. Steve May 12, , pm. Craig March 27, , am. I like that WD idea. Logan May 19, , pm. That help any, or did I miss the point? Logan May 24, , pm.
Logan May 25, , am. Logan May 26, , am. Sara July 11, , pm. Miklos July 20, , pm. Miklos July 21, , pm. I appreciate your reply. This is an excellent overview. I am about to do this with sq feet. Mitch April 11, , pm. Jeff August 16, , pm. PRuble August 19, , pm. Thanks, Pat. Josh September 9, , pm. Josh May 3, , am. Marcus December 2, , pm. See how much better that is! Looks good. Kevin January 28, , am. Matt January 28, , pm. John Doe January 31, , pm.
John Doe February 3, , pm. Jchase February 5, , am. Eric February 12, , pm. This just saved me a ton of cash, thanks! Daniel February 25, , pm. Daniel March 4, , am. Daniel March 4, , pm. Awesome…that makes sense. Thanks man! Michael May 2, , pm. Oh no, probably not. I dont even like stretching on the things. Casey July 21, , pm. George July 22, , pm. Thanks again… Regarding this article, well read and informative. Here are my two questions: 1.
George July 23, , am. Was any damage done to the concrete when you removed the wood glued with liquid nails? Matt July 23, , am. Are you referring to silicone caulk? Silicone Adhesive? Miri Castell August 9, , pm. Mary August 22, , pm. Leslie October 28, , pm. Josh November 2, , am. DanD November 13, , pm. Forrest December 4, , am. Forrest December 5, , am. Torin January 9, , pm. BerryB March 3, , am. Graham April 8, , pm.
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