How to Install Protective Rubber Matting

Rubber matting is an anti-slip flooring that offers secure footing, is sound insulating and ergonomic. It is perfect for use in home gyms and kids' play rooms.
Rubber matting is available in tile form or in roll form. The easiest way to install rubber tile in your home or office is to purchase it in roll form. It can easily be placed down over your existing flooring with some double-sided tape and a few tools you already have lying around the house.

Things You'll Need

• Protective rubber matting Broom Utility knife Ruler Double-sided tape Straight edge

Instructions

1. Measure your floor, and purchase rubber flooring based on your measurements. It is best to purchase at least 10 percent more rubber matting than you think you will need.

2. Unroll your rubber matting, and allow it to sit for 24 hours prior to installing it. This will allow the rubber matting to relax and adjust to the temperature of the environment in which you are installing it.

3. Line the perimeter of the rubber flooring mat with double-sided tape.

4. Flip the roll to make sure that the mats line up where you would like them to. Trim the mats with your utility knife and a straight edge if needed.

5. Sweep the area which you will be placing the protective rubber mats. Peel off the double-sided tape. Lay out your mats in the pattern which you have chosen.

Tips & Warnings

• If you do not have 24 hours to wait for the rubber mat to adjust to the temperature, you can unroll the rubber mat and flip it over to straighten it out.

• Use precautions when cutting with a utility knife.

Resources

• Advantages of Rubber Matting