Two questions, if I had this mat, would I need anything on the floor? Would it be alright to use this as a floor mat?
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ESD mat is optional on the floor unless you are working on a carpet floor which has the tendency to create static. I don't think this is intended for the floor. Check out Diamond Stat ESD Anti-Static Mats for as floor mat. http://www.americanfloormats.com/diamond-stat-esd-anti-fatigue-mats/?gclid=CjgKEAjwnfGbBRDlxoHrl6uikyESJAD-nzCFXqPMXH7F4ZfKMalMxawwLbVshGK9XZHv-uF9HlRuQvD_BwE
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ESD mat is optional on the floor unless you are working on a carpet floor which has the tendency to create static. I don't think this is intended for the floor. Check out Diamond Stat ESD Anti-Static Mats for as floor mat. http://www.americanfloormats.com/static-dissipative-mats-esd-mats-conductive-mats/
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Personally, I'd put another mat or a rug beneath it. It has a decent pad if it's placed on a carpeted surface, but I'd be a little nervous putting it on a hardwood floor. Otherwise, I loved this play yard. :)
735842
definitely, if put on directly. If you place the weights on something that can distribute the weight, you may be ok. I use a spare tile as a "mat" to put things on to protect the floor.
1748853
No, we have wooden floor and its quiet/stable enough not to need a mat, esp if you have carpet.
201308
It would be up to you. Mine is mounted in a double wide [trailer], with plywood floor, standard (cheap) carpet pad and short shag. Been like that for about two years with no problems and no damage to carpet, or stability problems with the gym. Have made some minor location moves (a few inches) with no problems so far. The gym gets almost daily use. We opted not to use a mat, and still feel that one is not needed (for us). And still love this gym with leg press attachment and would buy it again. Be aware that some mats may transfer discoloration / oil / solvent to a carpet.
1697408
In my experience there is no floor mat needed. I havw two cats and the floir is always dry.
468720
No, you will need 3/4 inch plywood as flooring. It doesn't come with a floor. It's sturdy enough but u need a floor.
1461599
I don' know twhy the reader is asking again, when the answer to the question has been provided, that the treadmill will damage flooring. The mat is cheap in comparison to having new flooring installed.
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The instructions say to use it outside but if the foyer is tile it should be ok. Do not put it on any soft surface or carpet. The rubber backing may melt. Bear in mind this is only a 36" mat but the mat itself will be warm and it may even warm up a couple of inches of the floor around it too.
1748852
I have one under mine but mine is on laminate flooring. If it were on carpeting, I would put something. I put 2 rubber mats, one under front and one under back.
2046517
I bought the mat along with the treadmill, but I haven't used it. I don't believe it is necessary on carpet floors.
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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?
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Yes , I use the stability mats even on a carpeted floor. The mats offer more than just stability , they also offer padding for the Total Gym.
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This mat is similar to a small door mat or bath mat. It would be easily moved out of the way for if you needed it. I got a tall stool that I lean against/ sit on when my legs get tired and that solved the problem of changing positions for me.
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.
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Hello, we Have hardwood floor and found it to be just fine in protecting our son from some of his falls. He has taken some pretty bad spills on this mat and has basically dusted himself off and kept going. Our son has used this since he was about 7 months old and is now 13months old. Now that he walks it's obviously harder to keep him on the mat but that's not really the mats fault! :) hope that helps.
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You would not necessarily need a mat unless you plan on sweating a lot then you may want that on the mat and not the carpet:)