Ordered these mats for wood floor at fire station, they have reported that they slide on the floor. Any recommendations for keeping mats in place?
1269737
I keep a desk leg (or two) on top of the mat to keep it in place. I don't have any problem. The mat is great.
1269738
Yes, it slides, though not much. But, little by little, it goes slanted over time. I don't have solution to it yet.
1269739
I placed part of the mat under two feet of my desk and have not had a problem. (The desk's feet hold the mat in place.)
1269740
I put some Command Clear strips on the corners (pulling side exposed so when I want to move it I can dot without damaging the floor) and it works great, no more sliding!
1269741
I have found that tucking it under edge of desk at one corner does the trick. For he most part it doesn't slide around much and certainly not when seated. Great mat and good value!
1269742
My mat slides a little, but the chair still stays on it and it doesn't go far, so have not worried about it. Maybe double sided tape in corners?
9084
The manuf. SUGGESTS that they NOT be placed over the regular "carpet" mats. But I have them installed right over the regular mats and they fit. It's a hair "tight" to get the floor posts through all of the holes -- but you can do it with a minimum of effort. I think it's safe enough. I really LIKE these rubber mats.Good luck!
2159153
Don't know, pretty good rubber but mine are on hardwood. The pockets in concrete might allow then to slide
2217316
I believe so, but depending on the floor it may slide. I would put some rubberized mats or carpet stops under it to help prevent it if the floor is slick.
694472
thank you for responding. It sounds as though you have the mats the same way I will place them.
2119519
I have laminated wood floors in my kitchen. I have had these for some time, and they have become slippery, and the corners have turned up and separated. I am constantly moving them back in place.
1846888
There is a smooth rubber backing, not ridged or pebbled. Mine don't slide around, but I have them against the bottom of the cabinets, and make sure that there aren't any crumbs or dirt underneath. Should mention that my floors are hardwood. I LOVE the comfort...my lower back feels much better even when standing on them for long periods of time.
1901506
mine is on the carpet, but due to the material this is made out of and how it feels i cannit see this sliding at all on concrete. this is a 75 pound thick rubber mat that is course at the feel which gives this traction to stick. this is not a smooth plastic layer yoga mat that would slide around on smooth surface. Just imagine placing 75 pounds on the floor and trying to move it around now add sticking rough surface like this mat is and you have one sturdy floor mat. hope this helps you.
2018459
I wish I could help but I don't have hardwood floors. I have them on ceramic tile. It is not a rubber backing...more like a mesh, if that helps?
1701002
I have laminate wood looking floors and mine does not slip. I do have my bottom shelf weighted pretty good with photo albums so that might be keeping it more secure.
684216
I had mine on rubber pad on the carpet and it did slide a bit and the joints would come off during insanity.Hope this helps! and good luck on Insanity :)
463611
I used a rubber mesh, also used under rugs to keep them from slipping. I find this at Walmart in the kitchen section near the contact paper, or in the fabric department (in a large bolt). It makes a huge difference under the dividers, in my opinion.
684212
I used these mats on a laminate floor and never had any problem with them sliding. I do P90x on these mats.
1746973
The mat slides too easily if on wooden floors. I'd use caution if jumping or excercising on it.
38945
there is a black, plastic (?) ring around the bottom that seems to prevent unintentional sliding. i'm not sure about it being protective, but i've had them for six months and they haven't scratched the wood floors
1156167
These will slide on the carpet. I installed these on my 6 dining room chairs that are usually on carpet, because I sometimes use the same chairs on the hardwood floor in the nook. They work great on carpet and hardwood. Since the pads are nailed into the chair leg, they never slide off.
100240
The mat has velcro around perimeter that could be used for some traction if the floor was carpeted enough to adhere. Mat would slip across wood floor without something holding it in place. Hope this helps.