There are a lot of different options when it comes to gym flooring and mats. Including different sizes, materials, squats, rolls, textures, and more. So today we are going to be looking at the best DIY Home Gym Flooring to fit your home’s specific needs. Below I’ll go into the two main types of DIY home gym flooring, what they are best used for, and the best options available for both. So let’s get to it!
Types of DIY Home Gym Flooring
There are two main types of diy gym flooring. Connecting square mats/tiles or roll out gym mats. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, which I will cover in more detail below. I’ve included a few quick links so you can jump ahead to each section.
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Connecting Square Mats
Roll Out Mats
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The Best DIY Home Gym Flooring
Connecting Squares/Tile Gym Mats
You have probably seen this design before. Padded squares, typically about 2ftx2ft that connect together to form a larger padded mat.
Best Used For:
Inside the house or more delicate surfaces (like tile or hardwood)
Advantages:
- Comes in thicker options (up to 1inch)
- Easier to install / customize the shape.
- More cost efficient.
- Easy to replace sections when needed
Disadvantages:
- Can slip on surfaces
- Not for dynamic movements
- Not for olympic lifting
- Looks less professional
- Less durable
Prosource Fit Extra Thick Puzzle Exercise Mat 3/4″ or 1”
Price: $45+
Reviews: 7,000+
Ratings: 4.5 Stars
Mat Thickness: ¾ inch and 1 inch
Material: Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
Coverage Size: 24, 72, and 96 Square Feet
Color: Grey, Blue, and Black
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Why You Want It:
The Prosource Fit Extra Thick Puzzle gym matting is thick and durable. It’s hard to find options that are available up to 1” and at this price point. You can get 96 square feet for around $100. And with 7,000+ reviews and free returns, if you’re looking for this type of flooring these would be my first choice.
Amazon Basics Foam Interlocking Exercise Gym Floor Mat Tiles
Price: $32+
Reviews: 12,000+
Ratings: 4.5 Stars
Mat Thickness: 0.5 inch
Material: Foam
Coverage Size: 24 Square Feet
Color: Grey and Black
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Why You Want It:
If bang for your buck is what you’re looking for then the Amazon Basics Foam Interlocking Exercise Gym Floor Mat Tiles are a great choice. They are 0.5 inches, so it’s a good but not great amount of foam. But if you’re looking to cover a smaller amount of area and don’t need the extra padding. These are going to be a better deal than what you’re going to get from your local hardware or sports store.
Roll Out Gym Mats
These mats come in a large roll, and are rolled out into the floor of the desired space. With most requiring being cut to fit into the specific location.
Best Used For:
Harder surfaces like concrete in the garage or basement.
Advantages:
- Can be used for dynamic movements
- Can be used for olympic lifting
- More durable over a longer period
- Don’t slip on the flooring below them
- Professional looking
- Better for covering a larger area
Disadvantages:
- Costs more
- Harder to install
- Not as thick of options compared to the connecting squares style.
Rubber-Cal Elephant Bark Flooring and Rolling Mat
Price: $100+
Reviews: 189+
Ratings: 4.5 Stars
Mat Thickness: 0.25 Inch
Material: Rubber
Coverage Size: 4×2 feet – 4×15 feet
Color: Black
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Why You Want It:
As long as the floor you are placing it on is sturdy, then this would be my go to for my home gym. While the price is a bit higher than the square mats, the increased durability is well worth it. Not only is it sturdy and easy to clean. Because of the size and weight once laid out, you can perform dynamic and active movements like olympic lifts, burpees, box pushes etc on it.
Gorilla Mats Premium Extra Large Exercise Mat
Price: $329+
Reviews: 279+
Ratings: 4.5 Stars
Mat Thickness: ¼ Inch
Material: Ultra Durable ProFoam – Can be used without shoes
Coverage Size: 6×12 Feet
Color: Black
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Why You Want It:
High quality and easy to lay out, the Gorilla Mats Premium Exercise Mat is a great choice if it fits your exercise space. The quality of the mat is incredible. And is actually designed to be softer so you can use it without shoes. The Gorilla Mat is also designed to be quickly and easily cleaned and wiped down. And includes its own cleaning towel. It’s so easy to setup and the quality is high enough to justify the higher price tag.
