FlooringInc's 1" Thick Foam Tiles, 3'x3' or 2'x2' Reversable Interlocking Tiles, Ideal Yoga Mat, Gymnastics Mat, Workout Mat for MMA and Jiu Jitsu Training

I'm using these tiles to create a cushion barrier for the floor of my music room to reduce sound transfer, but they'd be perfect for a home gym, a dojo, a kid's play room, or any type of space where you might want to walk barefoot or crawl around. I can't comment on the sound reduction qualities right yet, but being that they separate the drums from the floor is already making a big difference. These are a little pricier than some of the other thinner foam tiles, but they are vastly better, and well worth the investment. The 1in thick tiles generally hold their shape (not floppy) which makes them really easy to work with. I've taken some of the extra tiles and put together a large mat to do yoga on and stretch and exercise on as well, it's perfect. These tiles are so good for a number of uses, I'm tempted to get even more. How it arrives: - It arrives neatly packed in a box, without too much unnecessary packaging. Each tile comes with two straight edge-pieces attached; there is also little corner 'rounds' that make nice corners and can be removed to make larger segments or left on to make a nice rounded corner - each tile is roughly an inch thick, and made up of a 1/2in grey foam and 1/2 black foam tiles glued together. - each tile has a even-random pebbled texture. Criticisms: - some of the tiles had a bit of a oily discoloration on them, as if a handling machine or an attendants dirty gloves got to them, but with a little soapy water and some scrubbing, these came right off - the tiles thicknesses are not extremely consistent, it's maybe only a 1/16th of an inch or 2-3mm variance, and it's truly not a big deal, but if you are looking for a truly seamless look, sorry, you will see the seams just a little bit once it's assembled; with this said, it's minimal. - the little quarter-round pieces that complete the soft corners are almost fully, but not quite cut. This allows them to be pulled out to assemble more tiles, but if you want to keep them for your corner, they are susceptible to falling off because they are held by just a little piece. This is a tiny detail and only affects the 1in x 1in corner - most people won't care, but I would prefer it be a little more secured so that I, the user, could cut the corner if I want or leave it, and it would be secure. - The foam is not incredibly durable; I assume in order to get softness and comfort, one needs to sacrifice durability. If you step on the tile with high-heels you will likely puncture the tiles and the puncture will be visible. If you place heavy items on the tiles with small points or feet, they will leave imprints and if they have sharp edges, they may leave permanent imprints. I'm using this for a music room, so under any heavy equipment and some chairs, I'm using those little furniture moving discs to spread out the weight a bit, these don't leave any imprints and help protect the tiles long-term. This is the nature of the product, it's not meant to endure punctures or scrapes; but used correctly, it should last quite a long time remain in good condition. Pros: - The 1in thick tiles are WAY nicer than the 1/2in thick tiles of the same material. The cushion and feel is really great for walking on, and stretching and rolling around on the ground on. It still wouldn't feel great to take a hard fall on it, but it certainly would feel a ton better than the hard floor! - The texture on the tile is quite nice, it helps to blend any slight variance in the dye-lot colors; and with bare feet I find it just grippy enough to be stable running around, but also not too sticky or scuffy. If you are wearing socks it is somewhat slippery though. - The color is super nice. I got the Black and Grey tiles and the black is a nice charcoal black, and the grey is warmer and earthier than I anticipated which works really well in my room. it's just a nice medium grey that goes with most other colors. - Being that the tiles are an inch thick, they interlock perfectly and are really stable; much more stable than the 1/2in thick tiles you normally see. - The surface of the tiles is very easy to clean. I wouldn't use a wet mop, but I'm pretty sure you could safely use a slightly damp mop on it and it would work really well. It appears to be waterproof (outside of moisture working it's way into the seams of course) which is great for an spills or sweat, etc. - Tiles are easy to cut. I cut out a rectangle to allow for a floor register vent; with a sharp knife and straightedge and a few careful passes, I was able to remove the piece without a problem. Straight cuts are very easy. Measure twice, use multiple light passes with a sharp blade and you'll get factory-like cuts. Hopefully this review helps to clarify any user questions that may not be discussed in the description, Best,

Exactly what I was looking for. We spent 6 months attempting to do virtual Kung Fu classes in our living room with limited space. Our training was suffering. We moved outside to have more space as well as be able to train with weapons. We started on the concrete which was extremely hard on my joints as an adult even with good street shoes. Let's not even talk about attempting sit-ups and knuckle pushups on gritty concrete. So I researched and settled on these decently priced mats. They have been amazing. My joints no longer hurt and my tailbone thanks me during sit ups. They are firm enough though that it doesn't affect our form. Very similar to the mats we train on at our school when we could to in person. Super easy to clean as I just take a spray mop to them. They have been outside so far. No rain but I did hose them off once. So far so good. They were a bit slippery at first and they do turn our bare feet black as we rotate and rub our feet around, but the slipperiness is fading and the black washes off easily. Doesn't seem to come off on clothes as far as I can tell. I did have to get some sandbag like things to hold down in the crazy winds we get, but they are still getting use and I love them. I am sure the more expensive ones are better, but i didn't want to spend that much for a year and to have them outside.

We wanted to turn our basement into a safe “romper room” for our young grandsons, and after comparing many options, we chose these 1" thick foam mats. We couldn’t be happier with our decision! We purchased 182 sq. ft., and the installation was straightforward. Even cutting the mats to fit was simple—especially once we switched to 10" Heavy Duty Scissors/Carpet Cutters, which worked far better than kitchen shears or a utility knife. The mats are the perfect balance: firm enough for both toddlers and adults to walk on comfortably, yet soft enough to cushion falls and reduce the impact from a tumble. The finished space feels safe, comfortable, and inviting. Absolutely thrilled with the result—highly recommend!

Awesome tiles. Shipping was faster than expected. I put together 64 of these things to cover almost the entirety of a 260 sq. ft. unfinished room in my basement. I'm planning to use it for P90x. They support weight great but they do have some give to them as you walk and put all of your weight on one spot. After doing a few jumping jacks and such, I'm thinking about doing my workout routine barefoot because these things are so comfy, however they seem like they would hold up to your average athletic shoes. If they do wear down with shoes, you can always flip them over and double the life and if you are really concerned, the company sells a different model with a textured hard rubber topcoat which is probably more appropriate. I actually bought some of the black/grey and some of the blue/red and made a black/red "target" pattern which looks pretty unique. Not sure what else to say about these. I think the 1" is a good thickness on bare concrete or hard floor but you may be able to get by with something thinner if you are on a softer base. I had no problem with the tiles sliding, but that's because mine was a 16'x16' butted up against two walls. I could definitely imagine a smaller array sliding, particularly on a smooth wood floor, but that's why they sell double sided tape!

Several years ago I purchased more expensive mats from a major mat retailer. It was coming time to replace my existing mats only because over the years having clawed cats running over them caused a lot of holes and I didn't like the way it looked. Not wanting to spend another $500 including freight charges, I decided to go with these since they are the same thickness you'd expect in a professional Karate Dojo. Having the more expensive ones to compare to, I can say these differences: They are a much smaller square foot, around half the size. Although they are the same thickness, they are bit more springy. They are more slippery. While doing kicks and aerials, my son is finding himself sliding with the mats across the room. We've solved this by getting cheap non slip pads (the kind you'd put in a cabinet for dishes) and using 1 on each side. This is only a problem if you don't have it wall to wall. Overall, I don't regret my decision to pay $350 less. This is only for home use and I was hesitant to repurchase the same ones only to have my cats pop holes in it again. If you do have cats that are not declawed, be aware that they WILL damage it. I put cat scratch pads near the space, but it's not that they are actively scratching the mats, it's simply the act of running over them that will cause little holes. My other solution was to purchase a cheap 9x12 carpet remnant to put over the mats when not in use. I would recommend these if you're just practicing at home. If you're a professional studio, I would go to great mats and spend a little more. ETA - It's been six months since I first wrote this and one change I made is that I bought more mats. :) I added a section that goes under a couch that was in the same space and I no longer need to use the grip pads. So that's another solution if it's not wall to wall. In July I hosted a large party and had to pack up the mats. I have hardwood floor and there's something about having mats that makes my floor super slippery when they're removed. This happened in sections with the more expensive mats I last had as well. So be careful, and if you need to redo your space temporarily for guests, have a grippy throw rug ready. Since I already had carpet over the mats, I was able to just use those for my party.

Did a whole room with these and now it's a gym. We are protecting a nice hardwood floor. This is the third time I ordered them as I keep expanding the floor coverage - they seem to hold up pretty well (they are soft enough for sitting/yoga, but firm enough to hold my 300 pound workout cage and 350 pound treadmill

Prior to purchasing these, we had much cheaper foam mats that would always come apart when doing burpees and lunges. I finally gave in and spent the money on 3x3 1" MMA Interlocking Foam Tiles (108 sq ft worth) - I seriously should have done this much sooner! They are extremely comfortable on our feet - and they DO NOT come apart with burpees and lunges. They also feel excellent on a sore foot that I've had for a while. I am using them for Beachbody at home workouts - so far, with workouts from 10 Rounds, LIIFT4, The Work, 80DO and MM100. They work great for all. One quick tip - I keep an area rug over it when not in use so that the cats do no scratch it up. There are a few nicks around the edges from their back claws, but that was expected. The rug helps.

Excellent quality, easy to install, larger size means there are less seams and the install goes more quickly. We just put them in, so I don't know how they will stand up to the many children who will be jumping and playing on them, but they felt very good underfoot (and under our knees) as we worked to cover the floor of a pediatric play area.