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Best garage gym mats?
Posted on 8/28/26 at 7:17 pm
Posted on 8/28/26 at 7:17 pm
Posted on 8/28/26 at 7:28 pm to TheOcean
Those are what I've used in my two garages. No complaints.
I'm sure there's better out there at a higher price point though.
I'm sure there's better out there at a higher price point though.
Posted on 8/29/26 at 5:01 am to TheOcean
I have the tractor supply plain black mats, mine have been in place 2 years with no signs or wear or tear.
They are tough.
They are tough.
Posted on 8/29/26 at 7:41 am to TheOcean
Not the best, but the cheapest that are “good enough” are at Harbor Freight.
Posted on 8/29/26 at 8:18 am to TheOcean
I’ve used those and they were great. Taped them together with black gorilla tape.
Posted on 8/29/26 at 10:31 pm to TheOcean
I built a lifting platform for the garage and flanked each side with the TS mats. I park on it when not in use. Had it for 7 yrs and still going strong
Posted on 8/31/26 at 4:11 am to DR93Berlin
Checking in 8 years on the horse stall mats. Easy to clean, heavy AF so not moving and no sign of wear. Even moved from one house to another though was a huge PITA. Highly recommend.
Posted on 8/31/26 at 9:18 am to TheOcean
horse stall mats are certainly not goated....but they are by far the best in terms of value. I have been using mine for over a decade now. Unless you have money to burn, it is what I recommend for sure.
Posted on 9/2/26 at 12:56 pm to lsu777
Whats the best? Just curious lol
Posted on 9/2/26 at 1:32 pm to lsu777
What about horse stall mats for indoors? How bad are the VOCs?
Posted on 9/3/26 at 7:40 am to TheOcean
Posted on 9/3/26 at 7:44 am to Salmon
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What about horse stall mats for indoors? How bad are the VOCs?
this depends on how long they have been sitting outside at tractor supply. I put mine in my garage immediately and had no issues but they had been sitting for a while.
You will have buy them and see, you can let them sit for a week or two outside and scrub them with soap and water and a brush to help too.
sorry I dont have a better answer.
Posted on 9/3/26 at 7:50 am to lsu777
No worries.
Our new house has a pool house that is basically just one big room. My plan is to take half the space for my gym. I just don't want the VOCs to be so bad that we can't enjoy the other half of the pool house, which has a small kitchen and sitting area.
I might have to just suck it up and go with something more expensive, because my wife will be livid if the smell is too harsh.
Our new house has a pool house that is basically just one big room. My plan is to take half the space for my gym. I just don't want the VOCs to be so bad that we can't enjoy the other half of the pool house, which has a small kitchen and sitting area.
I might have to just suck it up and go with something more expensive, because my wife will be livid if the smell is too harsh.
Posted on 9/3/26 at 8:00 am to Salmon
thing is you can run into that issue with pretty much any rubber product but its certainly less an issue with more expensive products.
rogues rubber tiles are really good and would be a good compromise but it would get expensive if the room is big
but the best compromise is pretty simple really, get a platform for on the floor lifts. you dont have the whole gym side be floored.
now if you are going to have nice flooring in there...i would prolly suck it up and cover it.
personally if im in your situation....i am getting horse stall mats, letting them sit in the sun 2-3 weeks and then installing them but im a cheapo frick too when it comes to spending on myself.
but also get the wife thing. mine would flip her shite too
rogues rubber tiles are really good and would be a good compromise but it would get expensive if the room is big
but the best compromise is pretty simple really, get a platform for on the floor lifts. you dont have the whole gym side be floored.
now if you are going to have nice flooring in there...i would prolly suck it up and cover it.
personally if im in your situation....i am getting horse stall mats, letting them sit in the sun 2-3 weeks and then installing them but im a cheapo frick too when it comes to spending on myself.
but also get the wife thing. mine would flip her shite too
Posted on 9/3/26 at 8:21 am to lsu777
It has some of the "nice" LVP flooring that I will want to protect in case I ever do build a dedicated gym space.
The rolled rubber mats don't seem to be that expensive, but not sure of the durability.
this is probably what I'll end up doing
I'll just buy them before we move in and let them sit outside for a month or 2
The rolled rubber mats don't seem to be that expensive, but not sure of the durability.
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personally if im in your situation....i am getting horse stall mats, letting them sit in the sun 2-3 weeks and then installing them but im a cheapo frick too when it comes to spending on myself.
this is probably what I'll end up doing
I'll just buy them before we move in and let them sit outside for a month or 2Posted on 9/3/26 at 8:36 am to Salmon
oh yea if you are building or have a chance to buy before you move in.....100% go horse stall mats. spread them out in the drive way for a month or so and let them air out. drive on them and whatever else you want to do
then before put them in, scrub them with soap/water & a brush and let them dry then install.
because of the way your laying them on top of the LVP, I would suggest letting them sit in the cold AC for 5-7 days before making any cuts. because they will shrink some and you want to minimize gaps.
use a good gorrilla black duct tape to keep them from moving and cover seams. dont use the metal framing pieces under neither many suggest because it will scratch the LVP if you do
also buy rubber bumper plates for deadlifts.
then before put them in, scrub them with soap/water & a brush and let them dry then install.
because of the way your laying them on top of the LVP, I would suggest letting them sit in the cold AC for 5-7 days before making any cuts. because they will shrink some and you want to minimize gaps.
use a good gorrilla black duct tape to keep them from moving and cover seams. dont use the metal framing pieces under neither many suggest because it will scratch the LVP if you do
also buy rubber bumper plates for deadlifts.
Posted on 9/3/26 at 10:02 am to lsu777
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use a good gorrilla black duct tape to keep them from moving and cover seams.
so y'all duct tape the underside and the top seams?
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also buy rubber bumper plates for deadlifts.
definitely doing bumper plates
my cart keeps growing
I want that new REP curved treadmill so bad
Posted on 9/3/26 at 11:22 am to Salmon
yea if you can do both, do both. ill be honest, my top side looks like shite. kids dragging equipment tends to do that.
Posted on 9/3/26 at 11:25 am to lsu777
I do love my goated ultratiles. It really is a major difference vs. horse stall mats. I'm surprised by how much of a difference it makes.
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