Could these mats be used in a woodworking basement workshop? They may be covered in sawdust sometimes and I am wondering if they will be slippery.
858260
You shouldn't have a problem with the mats being slick. For a workshop they should be fine.
858261
I don't think any sort of particulate you would find in a woodshop would be of concern. Sawdust might make them slide on the floor (if it is concrete) a bit easier, but if you got one of those anti-slip mats (http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00hMUQviAGHHoV/Anti-Slip-Mat-LY-ASM31-.jpg) that often get put under rugs and such, that would probably fix it. Wood shavings shouldn't be an issue either. I've found that they are generally not slippery, even if they get wet.
858262
I use these very mats around my basement workshop including my chop saw and they work just fine. Only thing is use a wide nozzle on the shop vacuum for easy clean up. Not slippery at all!
1317691
I use them in my barn on plywood and they have been great. I have about 15x15 feet and they never move. Very good mats.
2255459
You could but the floor should be buffed or something so that it was not slippery. It would improve the look of the wood, absolutelybut I think there are better products for the floor.
107445
Yes, as an employee I have these mats at home and have used these for the Insanity workout. I used two sets of these mats and on hardwood. They have not moved or given me any issues while providing me conform. Just sneakers alone is not enough cushion. If you use these on carpets, you may have problems.
158579
Yes, I believe they would and you could totally clean them off for storage afterwards. I would recommend on rock though otherwise the water that falls out of hot tub would go right through it and create a mud hole which would eventually lead to unlevel surface for hot tub and also the tiles would break from being unlevel I believe. I use mine in my basement on top of concrete. I have a treadmill on mine, a bowflex, a rolling desk chair (though I still use a mat)and a drumset on mine as well. I'd be more concerned about the surface you are putting them on actually.
1198115
I use them in my craft room that has laminate flooring and have not problems with them. I love the stools and their ease of use.
100244
It is used in our home to practice gymnastics such as front and back walk overs , back bends, cartwheels, ext., We have hard wood floors as well and (slipping) it hasn't been an issue. We love you the mats. They can be velcroed together. They are durable and not too heavy to move around for placement. Hope that helps.
715119
I would Not keep it outside, subject to the elements- especially water exposure......it is natural wood, and will tend to warp (bow) if heavily wetted repeatedly......it is ideal for Indoor use, and if gets slight damp (wet feet), best to dry off mat. I love mine, but for indoor bathroom mat.
1568949
The are thick enough to have gone through the last two winters here in the northeast without any damage. There were days that the temperatures dipped to 5 degrees. They will not cause you to trip. I am a cancer survivor whose only side effect is neuropathy of the feet. I stumble and trip on flat ground at times, but I have never tripped on these mats, in fact they give me stability. I truly recommend these stair mats.
2060889
They *could* slide depending on the smoothness of the surface and what you are using them for. We have about 50 pieces interlocked together covering our exercise area. 2 sides are against basement walls which seems to nicely hold them in place.
1283815
Sounds like a question for the manufacturer. I certainly wouldn't machine wash or dry them. We have an Oreck Steam-It for our floors. I use it on the mats. If you steam them like this, they will be damp all the way through, so I lay them across our wood laundry rack until dry.
637386
It seems to me that this is a question for the manufacturer from a durability and longevity perspective (and what they warranty). However, from a materials standpoint if you are using them for a work out it may not be thick enough to absorb lots if bouncing shock. They are about 1 inch thick perfect for a wood floor or over carpet. Also, I would suggest picking them up after use because they are not designed as a long term walking surface.
1429208
I wouldn't use them for that purpose. There is a slightly raised pattern on them (making them great for a non-slip surface). They are great on a basement floor to add a level of comfort for joints when doing plyo, aerobics, placing fitness machines on as well as layig a yoga mat on. But I don't think they are the type of mat designed well for Jiu Jitsu or wrestling.
778858
They have been very effective in our house. I buy them by the case to save a few $$. They should be a fiberous mat with a wire backer. Holes are made by the machine that folds it but should not be large more like tiny pin holes and not big enough for dust to pass through.
1694326
I'm guessing that you need to wear sneakers while doing the workout? I would like to do it in my basement, but it is carpeted. Is this a problem? I would imagine that a yoga mat might help for some things, but not for others.
527038
I use it on the workbench... It's not very thick at all and about about as thick as the standard blue ones I see everywhere. I wouldn't use it as a floor mat, but that's just me...
348649
I don't think so .they are nice thick and heavy quality mats. We only have one under some machines .