3/8" PowerPlay Rubber Tiles Questions & Answers

Our 3/8" PowerPlay Rubber Tiles can be cleaned with a mop. We recommend using a synthetic mop head. Cotton mop heads will leave fibers left behind. Do not mop these tiles with Pinesol. You will want to use our Floor Cleaner and Degreaser or a mild soap and water solution like Dawn and water. This will help to keep your floor looking new for years to come.

You don't have to put a pad or plastic sheet under our 3/8" PowerPlay Rubber Tiles to protect your hardwood flooring. These tiles will not stain or damage your hardwood if placed on top of it. If you are concerned, you can place a plastic sheet under your rubber tiles to protect the flooring underneath. These rubber tiles are the same thickness as what is found in most commercial gyms. So they will keep your subfloor safe from damage when dropping weights under normal conditions. You don't have to seal the seams of our interlocking rubber tiles as they interlock tightly and typically prevent any liquids from getting under your flooring. If you did have any concerns, you can seal the seams with our Seam Sealer glue or could place some Double Sided Tape over the seams.

The PowerPlay Rubber Tiles and the Sport-Loc RubberTiles' main differences are that the PowerPlay Rubber Tiles have different color options, and the tiles come corner, border, or center tiles. The Sport-Lock Tiles come with two removable edge pieces which allows you to turn any tile into a corner, border, or center tile. Other than than that, they are made from the same material and are great options for both home and commercial gyms.

Our 3/8" PowerPlay Rubber Tiles can withstand high-intensity workouts and the dropping of heavy weights. 3/8" is the standard thickness used in commercial gyms, thus making these the perfect flooring option for any home gym or garage gym where heavy weights will be used.

Our 3/8" PowerPlay Rubber Tiles are a perfect alternative to traditional vinyl in your art and crafts studio. These tiles are very durable and are able to withstand a rolling office chair or stool on them.

The size of the 3/8" PowerPlay Rubber Tiles is 24.12" x 24.12" with the locking tabs included. The tiles when interlocked will cover 24" x 24".

Our 3/8" PowerPlay Rubber Tiles do not have a bad odor to them. These tiles are made from high quality rubber and are cleaned thoroughly to ensure that any excess oils and grime are removed. These tiles are made from rubber, so there is a slight odor. The odor is similar to that of a new pair of shoes.

You can't interlock our 3/8" PowerPlay Rubber Tiles and our 3/4" Soft Rubber Tiles. They have two different locking systems, and also, the Soft Rubber Tiles are thicker than the PowerPlay Rubber Tiles.

You can install our PowerPlay Rubber Tiles over a low pile, commercial grade carpet with ease. If you have a high pile, plush carpet with a thick pad, these tiles do have the potential to separate. This is due to the thick pad depressing under the flooring. This can cause a potential tripping hazard.

Our 3/8" PowerPlay Rubber Tiles will hold up to the weight of a car on top of them.

You can install our 3/8" PowerPlay Rubber Tiles over concrete in a basement without placing anything under them. If your basement has moisture issues, you can seal the concrete so that you don't get any sweating issues. You don't have to do this if you install our rubber flooring, as the moisture will not affect the tiles in any way. The only thing you will notice if you have water issues is that salts will collect on the underside of the tiles. These salts will not affect the tile in any way and are easy to clean off.

The tabs on our 3/8" PowerPlay Rubber Tiles are about 1.2" in length. The tiles from tab to tab measure 25.2" x 25.2" and from recess to recess are 22.8" x 22.8". When interlocked the tiles will be approximately 24" x 24".

No, this tile is not vulanized.

Center, border, and corner tiles are all the same size, 24" x 24".

You can install our 3/8" PowerPlay Rubber Tiles under a swing set. These tiles are thinner than traditional swing mats and, if interlocked, could come apart when the swing set is in use, but other than that, they will work to protect the ground underneath.

Our 3/8" PowerPlay Rubber Tiles can be used over luxury vinyl plank flooring. These can be installed over this type of flooring because the vinyl has a wear layer. These interlocking rubber tiles are not colorfast or UV stable. Over time, these rubber tiles will fade in direct sunlight.

You can drive our 3/8" PowerPlay Rubber Tiles. We don't typically recommend rubber tiles in garage installations where a car will drive in and out. Still, many of our customers have installed our interlocking rubber tiles in garages with great success. You will want to pay attention to a few things when installing rubber tiles in your garage. If you are turning your wheel when going in and out of the garage, there is potential for the tiles to separate. You can fix this issue by gluing the tiles down. The other issue that could pop up is if your vehicle leaks oil. Newer vehicles typically won't leak oil, but if for any reason your vehicle does, you will want to clean it up ASAP. If oil is left on the tiles for a long time, the oil will eat at the binder in the rubber and cause the tiles to flake. Essentially the rubber tile is starting to disintegrate. If your vehicle leaks oil, we recommend placing one of our Nitro Rolls in the area where you park your vehicle.

You don't have to install our 3/8" PowerPlay Rubber Tiles wall to wall. You can create essentially a mat in the middle of your room. The weight of the tiles as a whole and the rubber's friction help keep the tiles in place.