Flooring / Mats: How to Choose
At My Fitness Outlet, we stock gym flooring for real-world training—home garages, spare-room studios, and busy commercial spaces. The big choices come down to format (interlocking tiles, long rolls, or single equipment mats), thickness (thin mats control dust and vibration; thicker rubber protects subfloors and deadens noise), and material (EVA foam for light, budget coverage; PVC for cardio equipment drip protection; solid/recycled rubber for heavy lifts). Also consider unit size/coverage (how quickly you can finish the room) and edge/installation (puzzle edges vs. loose-lay rolls). As an authorized dealer, we back you with Fast & Free Shipping, a Price-Match Guarantee, and easy 30-day returns—so you can pick the right surface with confidence.
Use tiles when you want modular coverage or future reconfiguration. Choose rubber rolls for seamless, commercial-grade floors that shrug off sled drags and dropped dumbbells. Equipment-specific mats keep sweat and vibration contained under treadmills, rowers, and bikes, while crash pads are the quickest fix for barbell noise transferring through floors.
Compare Top Flooring / Mats Models
| Model | Best For | Format | Thickness | Material | Unit Size / Coverage | Edge / Install | Price (+ availability) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbell Standard Interlocking Foam Gym Mats | Budget room coverage | Interlocking tiles (12-pack) | 0.4 in | EVA foam | 12 × 24"×24" tiles (48 sq ft/pack) | Puzzle interlock | $54 (166 in stock) |
| Rage Fitness Snap Fit Fitness Flooring | Quick borderable tiles | Snap tiles (kit) | 0.25 in | — | 25"×25" tiles; kit includes 6 middle + 10 edge pieces | Snap/interlock | $38 (Only 1 left) |
| Muscle D Fitness Grey Rubber Flooring | Seamless, heavy-duty rooms | Roll | 6 mm or 8 mm | Rubber | 4' × 50' (200 sq ft/roll) | Roll (loose-lay/adhesive) | From $695 (55 in stock) |
| Muscle D Fitness Red Speckled Rubber Flooring | Commercial-grade with color fleck | Roll | 6 mm or 8 mm | Rubber (EPDM/recycled) | 4' × 50' (200 sq ft/roll) | Roll (loose-lay/adhesive) | From $695 (53 in stock) |
| Body-Solid Tools RF34B Rubber Bike Mat | Bikes & steppers | Equipment mat | 0.13 in | PVC | 48" × 36" | Lay-flat | $45 (23 in stock) |
| Body-Solid Tools RF36T Rubber Treadmill Mat | Treadmills | Equipment mat | 0.13 in | PVC | 78" × 36" | Lay-flat | $60 (23 in stock) |
| Body-Solid Tools RF38R Rubber Rower Mat | Rowers & ski ergs | Equipment mat | 0.13 in | PVC | 102" × 36" | Lay-flat | $106 (16 in stock) |
| Body-Solid Tools RF546 Rubber Equipment Mat | Heavy machines / platforms | Equipment mat | 0.5 in | Solid vulcanized rubber | 72" × 48" | Lay-flat | $99 (17 in stock) |
Buying tip: For barbell work or noisy neighbors, prioritize rubber at ≥8 mm (or crash pads) over thin PVC or foam—thickness + material make the biggest difference.
Flooring / Mats FAQs
What thickness do I need for my gym flooring?
Thin mats (~0.13") are fine under cardio machines for sweat and vibration control. For lifting areas, 6–8 mm rubber protects subfloors and reduces noise; go thicker or add crash pads for Olympic drops.
Tiles, rolls, or single mats—what’s the difference?
Tiles are modular and easy to install or reconfigure, rolls create seamless commercial-grade coverage, and single equipment mats protect and quiet specific machines like treadmills, rowers, and bikes.
Rubber vs. PVC vs. foam—how do they compare?
Rubber is the most durable and best for impact and noise. PVC resists sweat and works well under cardio equipment. EVA foam is light and budget-friendly for general exercise but not ideal for heavy barbell drops.
How do I estimate coverage?
Check the unit size: rolls are typically 4'×50' (200 sq ft), tile packs list total coverage (e.g., 48 sq ft), and single mats list length × width so you can map machine footprints.
Are these options suitable for garages and basements?
Yes—rubber and PVC handle moisture and temperature swings well. For permanent installs, consider adhesive with rolls; otherwise, loose-lay works in most flat spaces.
How fast do in-stock items ship?
Most in-stock items process in 1–3 business days with typical transit of 3–14 business days across the U.S.
Last updated: November 9, 2025.