Is there a risk of tripping on the mats? Do they need to be attached to the steps or path to avoid being blown away or tripped over?
776123
They do stick up about 1/2 inch. Mine has not move from where i put it 2 months ago. It is at ground level on concrete.
776124
This proved to be an excellent product, plug it in and you're good to go. This is the second season for my door mat sized unit. It keeps the snow and ice from forming where it is located. Just position the mat where desired, no need to screw or nail it down, mine rests on a concrete porch and never moves because of foot traffic. The weight and rubber composition keep the mat located. It does require a 110V receptacle to plug into. A product that is well worth the purchase price.
776125
I have never had a problem tripping on them but going down stairs one has to be careful. They do not need to be attached and are sufficiently heavy not to blow away.
776126
The mat is heavy duty so it will not be blown away and tripping on it has never been a problem for me.
1106758
They should be able to absorb some noise. I would recomend maybe putting the non slip mats underneath (mat you put under rug to keep from slipping) as added padding. I think any upstairs jumping would get noisy but these should be ok for kids. Unfortunately mine is stationed in garage so i can't really tell you from experience. Sorry.
1112573
No, but the stuff they sent with the mats stops them from moving. Very happy with the ones I have
2252736
If I remember correctly, the wheels had to go on after it was put together. Which would mean that you could leave them off. You might want to get some sort of rubber tip for each leg so the metal doesn't scratch the floor.
1519337
I use them indoors right now, but I would think a strong wind would knock them over. Someone else suggested filling them with sand to keep them steady.
618359
Did not us mat and we do have sand base under our pool; have had no problems. If you use the sand in the steps, they are quite heavy and sturdy; should not shift.
784372
You could balance them on the floor, but it wouldn't be advised since they get really hot. On cement I wouldn't see any problems however.
2198176
It will be stable, and no you won't need something else to hold them securely, that's what the stands are for. As for scratching the floors I don't know, but I think it would be fine as long as you pick them up to move them, and don't drag them.
947065
I've used them used under the wheels of some rather large class A motorhomes. What destroys them is if they start to slide when you drive onto them. You have to orient them like a staircase so that you are not attempting to "climb" more than the thickness of "one block per step". Rough, rocky ground can also damage them. In many situations, you'll need more than just 10 blocks. If you really want to be prepared, get 20, or even 30 blocks (two or three 10-pks.) If you use them under the rear of a motorhome that has duals, you need separate "staircases" of blocks for inner/outer wheels, because the blocks are not wide enough to support both inner and outer wheels on the width of a single block. I've used them used under the wheels of some rather large class A motorhomes. What destroys them is if they start to slide when you drive onto them. You have to orient them like a staircase so that you are not attempting to "climb" more than the thickness of "one block per step". Rough, rocky ground can also damage them. In many situations, you'll need more than just 10 blocks. If you really want to be prepared, get 20, or even 30 blocks (two or three 10-pks.) If you use them under the rear of a motorhome that has duals, you need separate "staircases" of blocks... » Read More I've used them used under the wheels of some rather large class A motorhomes. What destroys them is if they start to slide when you drive onto them. You have to orient them like a staircase so that you are not attempting to "climb" more than the thickness of "one block per step". Rough, rocky ground can also damage them. In many situations, you'll need more than just 10 blocks. If you really want to be prepared, get 20, or even 30 blocks (two or three 10-pks.) If you use them under the rear of a motorhome that has duals, you need separate "staircases" of blocks for inner/outer wheels, because the blocks are not wide enough to support both inner and outer wheels on the width of a single block. « Show Less
1929542
Its likely but it depends on the transition piece at the top of the step. Mine goes over the transition molding from living room to kitchen and will drive up onto thin rugs. I don't have any steps or ledges in my house that it could fall off. It seems pretty sturdy though. I've dropped mine when cleaning out the brush a few times and its still good over a year later.
276201
I would not attempt them over carpet. They are likely to shift on you and could cause some serious injuries. Or some laughs. But why risk it
2097686
I attached them with heavy duty velcro. I think you're supposed to drill a hole into the step, but I didn't want to be bothered. The heavy duty velcro worked out fine. hope that helps!
2189580
The panels are well made and unless the child had on heavy shoes I don't think they could be damaged. If they weren't attached correctly to each other, they could be knocked over. If they are attached correctly it's pretty difficult to kick them apart. They have come apart when I've tried moving the whole thing to a different area.The good news is that although strong, they aren't really heavy so if a panel fell on him, it wouldn't severely injury him, maybe a bruise. The twins climbed on them, threw toys out of the play area and back in, and the playpen is still standing. :)
1438668
They seem sturdy from what I can tell. I'd still recommend not stepping on them or putting pressure on them, as it is somewhat flat and "disc" shaped, so it could potentially break pretty easy in that regard.
1045896
There are buttonhole-like openings at the corners of the mat. The bottoms of the arches simply slide through and stand. As long as the two supports are snapped completely together, there should be no problems with it falling.
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.
933063
If it's on carpet you'll be just fine! Jumping is part of DDR, and spinning, jumping while you spin... Never had the mat fly out from under me! The cheap mats with no foam will do that. These mats (I've owned five now, different platforms) are fantastic