Has anyone used these in a kitchen as an anti-fatigue mat?
79649
Yes, I have used it to cover my entire kitchen, and it is absolutely great. I even gave some to a friend that says it is very comfortable under foot. I actually take my shoes off because it is that comfortable.
79650
These mats are super in the kitchen and look great too. My house has no carpeting and I use the mats for warmth as well as for adding a cushion layer under the feet. They are durable as well.
79651
We do home shows and my team is on their feet for several hours on concrete floors. They would complain about back and feet pain until I bought these mats for the booth flooring. Now they can work up to 7 hours without any fatigue or pain. I would recommend this product as an anti-fatigue mat! Not only do they feel good, but we are the envy of all the other vendors!
79652
I don't think it will work in the kitchen. It is pretty gentle and great for a toddler's play area but too gentle for the heavy traffic, dirt and moisture of a kitchen.
79653
they work nice for anti-fatigue, just don't set any furniture on them or anything heavy, it will leave marks and indents. on the other hand if you spill something, very easy clean up.
79654
Non, but it a good idea . I would say for the confort it will be better . I found some anti-fatigue to soft.
1053912
I used them on laminate floors which are very slick. These are very good for preventing movement on any surface. Therefore unlikely to cause any scratches on any floor. They are nearly one half inch in thickness and very robust. A very heavy weight will compress them some what, but I believe it would be impossible to compress them so much as to ding any floor. Certainly they would be much better than the bed alone. I cut one of them hem in quarters to put under the legs of an easy chair.
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I haven't tried using my mat with a chair, so I can't really say whether it would leave permanent indents in the mat. But based on what I have read, it is not recommended to put a chair on most anti-fatigue mats. As far as I know, the only one made for use with chairs is the Wearwell Urethane 501 Rejuvenator Ultra Soft-Cell Anti-Fatigue Mat, for Dry Areas, 2' Width x 3' Length x 5/8" Thickness, Black. See here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00065UERS .
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I use a mat, not the Concept one but the puzzle piece kind, so I'm not 100% sure it that would be fine. My guess would be that it would be, however my only concern would be the sweat... 30min/day is going to produce a lot of sweat, are you going to be ok with it falling on your carpet?
1150562
Yes these are absolutely great for workouts of just about any kind...but not totally sweat resistant. Easy to clean, however...
2051090
Sorry I can't answer specifically, but I can say this much about it. I bought them mostly to use as covers for proofing bread, to use when I made tadig ( mid-eastern rice dish ) that you need a towel of some type to tie around the cover of the pan when you make it & to strain cooking oil to reuse, or other things that might need a fine strain. I used it for that last night & it worked perfectly. They are pre-shrunk & I needed a large size. ( perfect size ) they can still be used for drying dishes. They weren't to heavy to strain with, but are heavy enough to be sturdy & you'll get lots of use from them. I feel they were well worth purchasing.
69491
I have not but they are great, my wife bakes a lot and breaks a lot of measuring cups. These have held up.
1459646
Hi. These mats are very thin for heavy equipment. They should work as far as preventing the floor from scratching, but in my opinion, you would need a thicker mat for exercise equipment.
8978
I think it would probably be overkill. This mat is probably twice as thick as the cheap foam mats. The foam mats will get ripped and crushed over time as well.
1429210
Yes they are great mats, if they get really wet they may become slippery, but not just from sweat.
1650290
I only use them for dog waste, but I tried tearing one and it is not difficult to tear, so I would not think you would want them in the kitchen. Stick with Hefty Scrap bags for that purpose or I saw a scrap bag in Wal-Mart that probably will also work for kitchen compost.
669547
These are actually in a room for my son to do his karate katas. I am a groomer and stand all day as well--I have something similar that I use to stand on and it does help--you can also check into anti-fatigue mats sold for dog groomer and hairdressers--they may cost a bit more, but it is heaven on earth. It will depend on transportation, size and cost. Good luck!
961515
I have had no problems with the mat, and I'm not a light-weight. The mat would probably work well for you.
2174137
I haven't, but I don't know why they wouldn't work for that activity. They work great for cutting sandwiches. Why don't you give cookie dough cutting a try and let us know how it works.
2225997
Well you certainly could do that, but I don't think it would work out too well over time. The mats are great for impact from weights, benches, equipment, but it would probably slide a bit or even come apart with the quick turns associated with suicides. If you are flooring a home gym to begin with they are certainly still worth it, but used for running alone these would not be ideal. Better off looking for utility rugs that are all in one peice
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As the other responders have mentioned, 1/2" mats are good for cushioning for exercise programs like P90X, Insanity or CrossFit. For long term standing, I agree with the other responders that anti-fatigue mats are probably your best bet. Or you might look for a mat that is 3/4" thick or more. Also you don't need a 48 sq foot mat because it is 4'x6', which is probably bigger than you need, although the pieces can be disassembled easily. But before you invest in mats, make sure the shoes you are wearing are appropriate for the time you will be standing. A good cushioning cross-trainer or walking shoe might be better than a mat. As the other responders have mentioned, 1/2" mats are good for cushioning for exercise programs like P90X, Insanity or CrossFit. For long term standing, I agree with the other responders that anti-fatigue mats are probably your best bet. Or you might look for a mat that is 3/4" thick or more. Also you don't need a 48 sq foot mat because it is 4'x6', which is probably bigger than you need, although the pieces can be disassembled easily. But before you invest in mats, make sure the shoes you are wearing are appropriate for the time you will be standing. A good cushioning... » Read More As the other responders have mentioned, 1/2" mats are good for cushioning for exercise programs like P90X, Insanity or CrossFit. For long term standing, I agree with the other responders that anti-fatigue mats are probably your best bet. Or you might look for a mat that is 3/4" thick or more. Also you don't need a 48 sq foot mat because it is 4'x6', which is probably bigger than you need, although the pieces can be disassembled easily. But before you invest in mats, make sure the shoes you are wearing are appropriate for the time you will be standing. A good cushioning cross-trainer or walking shoe might be better than a mat. « Show Less
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Yes these maintain very well. I use each mat 10-15 times a day and they look brand new and show no sign of use after several months. They are silicone though and the top layer of silicone mats can be cut by sharp enough biscuit or cookie cutters so be careful. They are in my opinions better then the half sheet sil pat or sil mat. I have had them up to 550 degrees without problem.