Depends on the floor under, but I'd be inclined to go closer to 3/4" - which means you won't be using rolled but tiles or larger sections like stall mats.
@@CatalystAthletics appreciate the response. It's concrete under. I was thinking 3/8" throughout and mats near the dumbbells and squat racks. What do you think?
Hey, any plans to make more videos like this for a variety of 'Gym things'? Blocks, Jerk Blocks, Platforms etc? The production is really well done and very easy to understand.
Unlikely, but we have tutorial articles on a number of things (including jerk blocks and platforms) here - www.catalystathletics.com/articles/section/6/Equipment/
If you're talking about for a lifting platform, multiple layers of ply and rubber is ideal - www.catalystathletics.com/article/1895/How-to-Build-a-Weightlifting-Platform/
The “thickness” of the floor looks quite thin, is there a reason you chose that over something thicker like a 1/2”? Do you have an actual thickness measurement of that flooring? Cheers
It's very slightly under 1/2". To my knowledge, you can't get rolled rubber flooring any thicker than that. But in any case, thicker was unnecessary since we lift on platforms - that non-platform area is typically not used for dropping heavy bars, but it holds up when it is.
We installedor rubber flooring last night. in the video and at home, we have gaps on the edges by the baseboards. Do you leave them or cut narrow strips?
Surface isn't the issue so much as temperature/moisture changes - see the discussion here in the comments about it. Short answer, no adhesive for this application, but others yes you'll need it.
@@CatalystAthletics thanks I was just curious because I just laid mine down today covering my entire garage and I didn’t use the adhesive I bought hoping I won’t need it.
Depends on the situation. If you have flooring that is lying perfectly flat and you've created tight seams, you may not need to. I've had this rubber down now for almost 3 years with no glue and haven't had a problem. In another gym I just did, though, I glued many of the seams because I was getting scalloping on some of the edges and installing in widely varying temperatures, which makes the rubber expand and contract. But in that case, I used gorilla glue construction adhesive just on the seams, i.e. I didn't adhere the entire sheets - that keeps the seams tight but makes it a lot easier to remove and/or replace pieces in the future.
@@CatalystAthletics I laid rubber rolls down in my last garage and carpet taped along the sides. Within the next year the rolls that had nothing weighing them down started raising in the middle, I assume due to the temperature fluctuations (though I'm in CA so it's not that bad...) and the fact the seams being budded up (and taped) meant there was nowhere for expansion to go but inwards. Do you think if I had sporadically glued everywhere (i.e. also the middles), the floor would have stayed down everywhere? I also used 8mm thickness so maybe a slightly thicker roll might also do better at staying down? I'm surprised you didn't adhere them at all in this video.
@@hinmanj88 It definitely depends on the environment. A lot of temperature fluctuation, and especially if you get direct sun exposure on the rubber, and you'll get a lot of swelling and shrinking. In those cases, adhesive all over is a good idea. I've still had zero issues with what's shown here after 5 years; in another gym where big garage doors allowed direct sun in the afternoons, I had to use adhesive. My approach is always trying to make removal/change as easy as possible, which means as little adhesive as you can get away with.
Only if needed. if it's going to have big temperature swings (like being in direct afternoon sunlight in a hot area) and therefore will be prone to expansion/contraction, you'd want to adhere. But if not necessary, it's a lot of extra work and mess, and if you ever want to move or replace mats, it's a nightmare.
I am having a hard time. My rubber flooring as waves in it. After 12 hours I decided to roll out anyway since I am using and exspensive adhesive I hsd to start laying the rubbet down. It pucker up evety few feet. I have weights all around the edges. I am tryning to a find professional. Now I might be out of business for a week or weeks until I can find someome. Dont try this your self. May I got defective rubber flooring.
In my experience, waving at the edges comes from the rolls getting hot (for example, sitting in the sun). You can get significant expansion and contraction with temperature changes with rolled rubber since it's relatively thin. You definitely need adhesive in those cases, and that's much more work and takes good planning since you can't redo sections, at least not easily.
Don't use it if it's not necessary... just extra work and mess, and is a nightmare if you ever need to move or remove it. In several gym builds (up to 5,000 sq ft), I've only had to use adhesive once, and only in certain areas (such as where open garage doors let in direct, very hot sunlight that would cause significant expansion of the rubber).
@@CatalystAthletics ok thank you. That's tricky because I'm installing in a garage that gets pretty hot in the summer and we workout with the garage open.
@@christinapartida2329 Depends on the thickness and type. Actual 3/4" horse stall mats with the shredded metal in them won't noticeably expand in my experience, but this thinner 1/2" solid rubber will definitely expand appreciably when hot - more than enough to bubble up or cause edges to push over a seam.
A great video with no waffle or silly intro. Straight to the point with a nice sense of humour.
thank you for making this, great to see somebody go through the process
Wow great detailed instructions. I hope one day to build my own Gym out like this!
Great video thank you! Is 3/8"thick enough for a commercial gym? Our dumbells will go up to 125 lbs and some folks will be deadlifting heavy.
Depends on the floor under, but I'd be inclined to go closer to 3/4" - which means you won't be using rolled but tiles or larger sections like stall mats.
@@CatalystAthletics appreciate the response. It's concrete under. I was thinking 3/8" throughout and mats near the dumbbells and squat racks. What do you think?
@@ScaleTippers Probably fine.
@@CatalystAthletics Thanks again. Stop by for a workout if you're ever in Philly.
Good job... I helped my boss lay the rubber for our gym and it was a hell of a job
Hey, any plans to make more videos like this for a variety of 'Gym things'? Blocks, Jerk Blocks, Platforms etc? The production is really well done and very easy to understand.
Unlikely, but we have tutorial articles on a number of things (including jerk blocks and platforms) here -
www.catalystathletics.com/articles/section/6/Equipment/
Fair enough, just consider filming seemingly 'mundane' things that you do, they're very interesting!
Hello, thanks for sharing . I would like to know how to treat the connection area between two pieces of mat? Do we need to apply glue or anything ?
No. You can use adhesive under the mats if you want but no need to adhere seams to each other
so best solution is to put plyowood in floor and over it the rubber floor ? does it helps to low the noises and vibrations of drops ?
If you're talking about for a lifting platform, multiple layers of ply and rubber is ideal - www.catalystathletics.com/article/1895/How-to-Build-a-Weightlifting-Platform/
+Catalyst Athletics thank you ! :)
The “thickness” of the floor looks quite thin, is there a reason you chose that over something thicker like a 1/2”? Do you have an actual thickness measurement of that flooring? Cheers
It's very slightly under 1/2". To my knowledge, you can't get rolled rubber flooring any thicker than that. But in any case, thicker was unnecessary since we lift on platforms - that non-platform area is typically not used for dropping heavy bars, but it holds up when it is.
Thanks for the quick reply. I hadn’t considered the “rolled” availability- appreciated.
We installedor rubber flooring last night. in the video and at home, we have gaps on the edges by the baseboards. Do you leave them or cut narrow strips?
I'd add filler strips because it will prevent the rubber from moving.
Helpful! Thank you.
Thank you for the video! Is that Salinas Valley at 0:27seconds? Looks like Fremont Peak
Nope. Central Oregon.
Excellent Video!
So did you use double sided tape or glue, or was it not needed on concrete?
Surface isn't the issue so much as temperature/moisture changes - see the discussion here in the comments about it. Short answer, no adhesive for this application, but others yes you'll need it.
@@CatalystAthletics thanks I was just curious because I just laid mine down today covering my entire garage and I didn’t use the adhesive I bought hoping I won’t need it.
You didn't use glue on the install? I've always been told that glue is a must for rubber flooring.
Depends on the situation. If you have flooring that is lying perfectly flat and you've created tight seams, you may not need to. I've had this rubber down now for almost 3 years with no glue and haven't had a problem. In another gym I just did, though, I glued many of the seams because I was getting scalloping on some of the edges and installing in widely varying temperatures, which makes the rubber expand and contract. But in that case, I used gorilla glue construction adhesive just on the seams, i.e. I didn't adhere the entire sheets - that keeps the seams tight but makes it a lot easier to remove and/or replace pieces in the future.
No need to use glue. 11.5kg per sqm at 10mm thickness.
@@CatalystAthletics I laid rubber rolls down in my last garage and carpet taped along the sides. Within the next year the rolls that had nothing weighing them down started raising in the middle, I assume due to the temperature fluctuations (though I'm in CA so it's not that bad...) and the fact the seams being budded up (and taped) meant there was nowhere for expansion to go but inwards. Do you think if I had sporadically glued everywhere (i.e. also the middles), the floor would have stayed down everywhere? I also used 8mm thickness so maybe a slightly thicker roll might also do better at staying down? I'm surprised you didn't adhere them at all in this video.
@@hinmanj88 It definitely depends on the environment. A lot of temperature fluctuation, and especially if you get direct sun exposure on the rubber, and you'll get a lot of swelling and shrinking. In those cases, adhesive all over is a good idea. I've still had zero issues with what's shown here after 5 years; in another gym where big garage doors allowed direct sun in the afternoons, I had to use adhesive. My approach is always trying to make removal/change as easy as possible, which means as little adhesive as you can get away with.
@@hinmanj88 And I should add that yes, the thicker/heavier the matting, the less movement you're going to get in any situation.
How thick is it and is this better than horse stall mats??
Slightly under 1/2". Not better necessarily, but the advantage is fewer seams.
Great video man.
No adhesive?
Only if needed. if it's going to have big temperature swings (like being in direct afternoon sunlight in a hot area) and therefore will be prone to expansion/contraction, you'd want to adhere. But if not necessary, it's a lot of extra work and mess, and if you ever want to move or replace mats, it's a nightmare.
What if the concrete floor is not smooth?
If you want the rubber surface to be flat, you need to make the concrete flat.
@@CatalystAthletics thank you👍🏾
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I am having a hard time. My rubber flooring as waves in it. After 12 hours I decided to roll out anyway since I am using and exspensive adhesive I hsd to start laying the rubbet down. It pucker up evety few feet. I have weights all around the edges. I am tryning to a find professional. Now I might be out of business for a week or weeks until I can find someome. Dont try this your self. May I got defective rubber flooring.
In my experience, waving at the edges comes from the rolls getting hot (for example, sitting in the sun). You can get significant expansion and contraction with temperature changes with rolled rubber since it's relatively thin. You definitely need adhesive in those cases, and that's much more work and takes good planning since you can't redo sections, at least not easily.
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No glue or double sided tape?
Don't use it if it's not necessary... just extra work and mess, and is a nightmare if you ever need to move or remove it. In several gym builds (up to 5,000 sq ft), I've only had to use adhesive once, and only in certain areas (such as where open garage doors let in direct, very hot sunlight that would cause significant expansion of the rubber).
@@CatalystAthletics ok thank you. That's tricky because I'm installing in a garage that gets pretty hot in the summer and we workout with the garage open.
How much does/would the rubber expand during the higher temperatures/months?
@@christinapartida2329 Depends on the thickness and type. Actual 3/4" horse stall mats with the shredded metal in them won't noticeably expand in my experience, but this thinner 1/2" solid rubber will definitely expand appreciably when hot - more than enough to bubble up or cause edges to push over a seam.
Great video man