Best rubber flooring products according to redditors
We found 21 Reddit comments discussing the best rubber flooring products. We ranked the 16 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 21 Reddit comments discussing the best rubber flooring products. We ranked the 16 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
It does a bit. Another use for this foam is putting it under your pump or HDDs. I actually did this (with neoprene) in my build, but I don't have a clear picture of it. If you want "sound dampening" material, I recommend some this neoprene.
Other uses include on case panels opposite your fans, putting your actual case on the material to reduce vibration through the feet, and to fill in any gaps in your case around the rear fan area (also prevents re-circulation).
I bought some heavy duty floor mats, like they have in gyms. The have edges that fit together. I drop anywhere from 1 or 2 to 4 or 5 down and have a soft, dry, clean spot to work.
Kind of like these:
https://www.amazon.com/Ergocell-Rubber-Horse-Stall-Mat/dp/B07RQVQQ3B/
I would say a rubber mat might work, like this. I would make sure the mat itself doesn't slide around though. You can use a construction adhesive to keep it in place. You should only glue the corners so the water will drain once it gets higher than the recess. You will have to grind the glue off if you ever remove it. Just remember that even if you use salt, it causes spalling on marble making your problem worse.
I found slightly cheaper mats that are a 10 foot roll and 1/4" thick off Amazon. Rubber flooring is stupid expensive
IncStores 1/4" Tough Rubber Roll (Black, 4' x 10') - Excellent gym floor mats for medium/large equipment and light/moderate free weights https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007SWPD5K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_esEEAbADH680T
I'll be posting links to related items in Amazon and elsewhere so you can get an idea. By no means is this an endorsement for Amazon (peh, I wish) but just to get an idea of costs. This would be identical to the platform my coach and I made and it dampens sound very well. As mentioned, stable mats are quite dense and do not deaden the vibrations particularly well. Going with a composite "fleck" rubber flooring holds it's shape well and deadens the sound much better. A layer of cork between your base layers will further deaden the vibrations. Finally, making sure you have a full 8'x8' platform (or larger if you can manage it) will deaden the vibrations the most.
IF you shop around you can likely build this for under $200 (provided you can use HDF/particle board for the runway). Most likely if you are in a hurry it might cost about $50 more.
Extra credit - lay your platform down on cheap rubber drainage mats to further ease vibrations, and to also have a place where plates can fall to the floor without damage to either plate or floor. link for drainage matting
Rubber floor runners
https://www.amazon.com/RaceDeck-Free-Flow-Durable-Interlocking-Flooring/dp/B0753P1RVN/ref=mp_s_a_1_6/146-0941444-9945907?ie=UTF8&qid=1538655575&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=orange+tiles&dpPl=1&dpID=61Sys8vloeL&ref=plSrch omg they are my exact tiles... Aren't they beautiful?
Yup. I have a 3 shelf entertainment center that best buy doesn't sell anymore. Putting the center on the top of it was perfect for me. Since my shelves are glass I also used this to isolate the center from any vibrations it might send to the glass. I also used it between the bookshelves and the stands because the bookshelves just sit on top of the stands and the stand legs are hollow.
http://www.amazon.com/Diamond-Plate-Rubber-Flooring-Rolls/dp/B00E7KYKSC
How about bulk rubber flooring over the wood?
I appreciate the advice. I'll definitely make sure to do that and play around with positioning. I completely forgot about needing speaker stands. I have a pair of wooden TV trays like this- https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/11053804?wid=520&hei=520&fmt=pjpeg
And I can also afford to buy a pair of Yoga blocks like these to place underneath the speakers- https://www.amazon.com/Reehut-1-PC-Yoga-Block-Flexibility/dp/B01LW50A1L/ref=sr_1_1?s=exercise-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1501115832&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=yoga%2Bblocks&th=1&psc=1
I can also get this stuff and place it at the bottom of both speakers- https://www.amazon.com/Sponge-Neoprene-Thick-CLEVERBRAND-INC/dp/B01GWD5WOW
I know it's not ideal, but with all of that do you think it will work just fine? Or is there a better solution with different materials you would recommend? Maybe placing something underneath the tray?
I saw this reviewer from NO Audiophile used a lot of miscellaneous materials to raise his speakers- http://noaudiophile.com/JBL_LSR305/JBL_LSR_305_Desk.jpg
So maybe it's not so bad?
Maybe something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Rubber-Cal-Coin-Grip-Metallic-Flooring/dp/B015T8O4EA?ref_=Oct_BSellerC_13398711_5&pf_rd_p=a39c6044-ac37-55e3-a8e1-dd8534c9ee59&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=13398711&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=YQGJ1EDXCJ8GMC890A52&th=1&psc=1
Did the same with a thinner mat that was huge 15x15 that i cut to size. instead of going wall to wall, I decided to cut the mat to only about 2 feet from wall edges. this way you can feel with your feet as you start to step off play area. even a super thin mat you will be able to feel the edge and it becomes a comfort zone. I got this mat from a gym/TKD studio that was closing down. I'm pretty sure this is the exact same stuff:
http://www.amazon.com/IncStores-Flooring-Equipment-Treadmill-Elliptical/dp/B00SJN7MLK
Thanks for the info. I don't love the idea of schlepping two 100 lb mats up 5 flights of stairs, but it looks like Amazon actually carries a 3/8" thick 4x6 rubber mat similar to the horse stall ones with free shipping, so those might be good for my purposes.
A reviewer noted that it has an odor that fades over time as well (I actually have a roof space where I do some of my workouts, though if the smell isn't too bad I don't see myself washing floor mats up there).
Do these types of rubber leave any scuff marks or anything? My hardwoods are a pretty light color.
FYI:
I found these:
https://www.americanfloormats.com/rubber-flooring-beveled-edge-ramps/?gclid=CjwKCAjwiZnnBRBQEiwAcWKfYjY1qDfn_kYyHOItdKqoEyDyS8ZTr3sQwZUGKN2hRUE9WmHUvqEKIhoC7aIQAvD_BwE
and these:
https://www.lowes.com/pl/Floor-transition-strips-Floor-moulding-trim-Flooring/4294518241
and these:
https://www.amazon.com/Rubber-Black-Beveled-Flooring-Reducer/dp/B00GLYYWFS?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_11
Not sure if they will work, but its the right idea at least. Ill report back if I find something.
They are exactly these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rubber-Commercial-Flooring-Garage-Natural/dp/B00E0MF2RU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537360709&sr=8-1&keywords=gym+mat+ark
I think it'll be more than sufficient for deadlifts <4 plates, but if I were pulling more or putting anything more than 2 plates overhead to be dropped I would consider an additional layer of mats under where the impacts are.
It's essentially silent, or set up like mine they are about the same loudness as sound bleeding from your headphones.
Bass transducers don't oscillate air, they have no diaphragm to do that with, they vibrate whatever surface they are mounted to. And even if they did make sound, it would be mostly be below the threshold of human hearing.
It wouldn't be too hard to isolate it from the floor if you think that might be an issue. I use a rubber mat for a gymnasium floor.
Stumbled across this https://www.amazon.com/R012-RUBBER-ADHESIVE-BLACK-18/dp/B00CIWUW8I/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1498084940&amp;sr=8-9&amp;keywords=thin+rubber+sheet
If only shipping wasn't 10$
this mat...incstores 1/4" mat roll... Is this a good investment? For free weights, under my treadmill and for use during floor workouts.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005SUIYJQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1 Just says 100% rubber.
I'll give bleach a try next, greatly appreciate the recommendations!
Maybe these? These aren't as thick but they're available to ship from Amazon. Multiple cut sizes available too.
Rubber Cal Elephant Bark Floor Mat, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LT4LNS/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_HKrCub1SPPV8B
Post was edited to a better priced mat with free shipping...