A+ surface for home gym

We chose the 3/4" tiles after examining several samples we had ordered. This type is thicker and firmer than some of the others as we wanted to install it wall to wall in a 12 x 12 room we use as a home gym. We removed the base moulding and laid it on the bare concrete floor leaving approximately 1/4" space along the walls for expansion. It was easily cut with a utility knife and straight edge. We measured and cut pieces in the same manner as you would cut ceramic tile to go around doorways and the walls. We even put in in the closet. Because we wanted to utilize the finished edges as much as possible, we started in the corner with the longest walls (no doorways) and worked across and down in order to minimize the number of tiles that would need cutting. Once all pieces were snapped into place, we replaced the base moulding and it has a nice finished look. We've had it down about a month now, and the floor is working just like we had hoped. We have an eliptical, rowing machine and stationary bike along with a weight bench and light weights in our home gym. Items need to be moved from time to time depending on the activity and in order to make space for floor exercises. The tiles are firm enough to hold up to equipment being moved, yet cushions better than other flooring for floor exercise. So far it gets an A+. We just vacumn and damp mop...easy to keep clean. So much better than the carpeting that was in there before. The only challenge has been to finish the threshold meeting ceramic tile in the hallway. We haven't been able to find an attractive threshold with a way to attach it to the concrete floor other than some kind of metal stripping (not an acceptable look). We wanted something that blended in, nothing contrasting. Our best solution so far is purchasing an unfinished oak threshold, staining it black and flat clear coating it, then hold it in place with adheasive. Any other ideas would be appreciated.

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Gym Flooring

Tiles came quickly and were delivered directly to my garage. Were very easy to install. Make sure you use a sharp utility knife when doing so otherwise it will be more difficult. Looks very nice in the basement.

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Awesome!

This was the perfect solution for my loft. I used the inter-locking tiles in my kitchen and laundry room to cover the imperfections of the concrete floor. It was very easy to cut each down to size. Just perfect!!

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