Which mat do you think is better for protecting wood floor & which is better for reducing noice?
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You want the Treadsolid matt for any piece of equipment or heavy item since it will protect the floor best, otherwise, get the cheaper thick model.
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This mat is thinner (about 1/4 inch thick) and made from a very tough, denser material which seems to be a cross between plastic and rubber. It is not likely to rip and it would protect the floor beneath the equipment as long as there are no sharp contact points but it would not help with noise reduction. My treadmill took 4 people to move it and I have had the mat for 3 years and there is no sign of wear on it.There are other mats that are an inch or more thick and the rubberized material looks like it is injected with air, like the inside of a Three Musketeer Bar, and that type of mat may muffle noise. This mat is thinner (about 1/4 inch thick) and made from a very tough, denser material which seems to be a cross between plastic and rubber. It is not likely to rip and it would protect the floor beneath the equipment as long as there are no sharp contact points but it would not help with noise reduction. My treadmill took 4 people to move it and I have had the mat for 3 years and there is no sign of wear on it.There are other mats that are an inch or more thick and the rubberized material looks like it is injected with air, like the inside of a Three Musketeer Bar, and that... » Read More This mat is thinner (about 1/4 inch thick) and made from a very tough, denser material which seems to be a cross between plastic and rubber. It is not likely to rip and it would protect the floor beneath the equipment as long as there are no sharp contact points but it would not help with noise reduction. My treadmill took 4 people to move it and I have had the mat for 3 years and there is no sign of wear on it.There are other mats that are an inch or more thick and the rubberized material looks like it is injected with air, like the inside of a Three Musketeer Bar, and that type of mat may muffle noise. « Show Less
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Yes, it will continue to protect your floor with any type of chair. You might want to put protectors under the feet of the chair. The mat does have texture to it, so a chair (thinking wood) would not slide easily without something to help it. Hope this helps.
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Mine is on a hard wood floor with a scatter rug more than a couple feet away.Recommends clearance around it so would put fireproof mat under it.
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i think the only difference is the thickness (and price as you mentioned). I went cheap and bought the thinner version because no matter what i have to use two mats.
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One side is a little more matte than the other. I do yoga on hardwood floor and I have no slipped once. I will say I sink I to it though because it is so cushiony
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Yes, it will protect your floor from the treadmill. You need to get it, we have it on our carpet and recently moved the treadmill and rubber mat to shampoo the carpet and the carpet was not damaged. This mat should especially protect your wood floors as well! Happy treading!!
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I don't think you will find a stiffer mat anywhere and I think it matters more about whats under the mat than on top. If you have thick carpet and a thick pad...you will likely get some cracks in the mat after about a year based on my experiences with this brand. The other mats I have tried are all too flexible and my chair didn't roll well on them.
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I know this mat is terrific, but I don't really know anything about the other two, to make a comparison. Sorry!
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Depends on what you are trying to do... If you are trying to protect a carpet from getting indented, or just catch your sweat as you get a workout sure. If you are trying to reduce vibration to an apartment below, maybe not so much. I row in bare feet/socks, so the foamy/rubbery PVC is better on my feet (pleasant really) than a piece of plywood. Probably better than a 1/2 plywood for stubbed toes too, unless you round the edges and corners. The surface is non-slip, and that is working for me...not sure how much slippage you would see with plywood.
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You could use both. I don't wipe my feet on the dogs mat. I have a mat right outside the door to do that.This mat has been a life saver during the wet days. I don't work for the company.
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It sits on rubber feet, so not necessary unless you are worried about possible scuffs from the rubber feet. I'd probably put it on a thin mat to catch sweat, and protect the floor
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If you are putting this on a tough surface (cement, woods, etc.) then you might want something to thicken the mat. If you are going on carpet (which I do), you will be okay. I like that it isn't clunky.
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You get both mats. These seem to be made of a stronger material than just rubber. Easier to clean and will last longer.
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As Mack replied, I'm sure this rubber mat help reduce the thumping noise from the trampoline feet hitting your floor (wood?), but won't totally reduce the noise level. Couldn't be worse, only better.
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It is my understanding that the only thing different is the solution used. One is for hardwood and one for tile. I actually do like it..but I still remind everyone beware how slippery it is. My daughter uses it for her hardwood floors and she likes it alot.
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I have my mats on vinyl tile. So far no discoloration on my floors, but not sure about wood.
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This series of mats are 5mm. Very comfy on a wooden floor . Much better than a 3 mm mat, which is very hard on your knees and vertibea,yet you still have full control of the floor for balance.