I just got my mats this weekend from Tractor Supply. They had smooth 3x4’ mats, but it was cheaper to get the 4x6’ mats, but the 4x6’ mats have a “pebble” surface. I feel like the tape won’t stick nearly as well…so I’m going to try the method where you screw corners of the mats into the concrete and use a spacer ring to keep the screw from going all the way through the mat.
I worked at a gym once upon a time and found that Murphy’s Oil Soap made them look like new and made them easier to clean. Also break parts cleaner gets the gum off especially if you really do work at a gym.
@@MMuniz - Clean it with a regular old school mop with just a little bit of oil soap to help the mop slide over it. Then come back with very little water and more oil soap after you already washed it. That will leave the film of oil soap. Then just mop with the oil soap after that. The oil soap builds up in the mat leaving a somewhat shiny finish that is not slick. I would hit the mats with a mop every other day but that would be after 100 people had used it. Gym membership increased because people liked the mats weren’t nasty looking.
Oh yeah I can imagine. I’ve been members to quite a few gyms and honestly the cleanliness was always a concern. It was kind of crazy to me. That’s pretty cool. I imagine you own your own box or did at one time?
@@MMuniz - I just needed a day job that kept me in shape and gave me a mental break from the book I was writing so I took a job at a gym. It was frustrating because they kept saying that they were losing money but working there I found out from the customers what the problems were and from the other employees. It was two large gyms that were the size of a shopping mall. Before long I had figured out how to make the whole thing work more smoothly and eliminate the major losses. I went to management to pitch them a deal to hire on as a consultant instead. They laughed at me and hired an expensive firm that charged them 10 times more than I was asking and they only told them half the information I found. I got disgusted and I quit. I left and started a construction business.
I feel like with your name cbfitrunner you probably put a ton of time on the treadmill so this makes sense. Probably would get way more wear and tear from you vs someone like me who runs on occasion.
If it’s a small apartment all on one floor I wouldn’t recommend the stall mats. Even after sitting for some Time there will still be a light odor that could be annoying if it’s in your living area.
Hahaha about 80% of it. The structure was here but we rebuilt all the walls with studs and insulation so we could mount equipment and heat it in the winter. I like doing any type of home improvement work
@@movimientofire lol my dad and I just love working on projects. Keeps me out of trouble. And it’s still a work in progress, few more years of additions and it will be done! Thank you!
I have 4 stall 😢mats with a slight texture on the top. Every time I move them, they get a little bit heavier. Or perhaps I am getting a little bit weaker.😢
That’s a good question. I’ve always defaulted to 3/4 because of the 4x6 footprint and price but I don’t see why not. Especially if not dropping weights
Interesting point. I’m not sure how much cushion you would want though, if you add any more it would negatively impact your deadlifts, squats, etc… but it’s all opinion. Whatever works for you!
I just got my mats this weekend from Tractor Supply. They had smooth 3x4’ mats, but it was cheaper to get the 4x6’ mats, but the 4x6’ mats have a “pebble” surface. I feel like the tape won’t stick nearly as well…so I’m going to try the method where you screw corners of the mats into the concrete and use a spacer ring to keep the screw from going all the way through the mat.
Great video. Love that you negotiate pricing. One other option to transport many mats is to have a dad with a truck. 😊
Exactly! Or a trailer. Lol
Great tip on calling stores and negotiating
Thanks Coty! It’s surprising how many big box companies do this. Even Costco does price match on tech
I worked at a gym once upon a time and found that Murphy’s Oil Soap made them look like new and made them easier to clean. Also break parts cleaner gets the gum off especially if you really do work at a gym.
I’m going to buy some, great idea!
@@MMuniz - Clean it with a regular old school mop with just a little bit of oil soap to help the mop slide over it. Then come back with very little water and more oil soap after you already washed it. That will leave the film of oil soap. Then just mop with the oil soap after that. The oil soap builds up in the mat leaving a somewhat shiny finish that is not slick. I would hit the mats with a mop every other day but that would be after 100 people had used it. Gym membership increased because people liked the mats weren’t nasty looking.
Oh yeah I can imagine. I’ve been members to quite a few gyms and honestly the cleanliness was always a concern. It was kind of crazy to me. That’s pretty cool. I imagine you own your own box or did at one time?
@@MMuniz - I just needed a day job that kept me in shape and gave me a mental break from the book I was writing so I took a job at a gym. It was frustrating because they kept saying that they were losing money but working there I found out from the customers what the problems were and from the other employees. It was two large gyms that were the size of a shopping mall. Before long I had figured out how to make the whole thing work more smoothly and eliminate the major losses.
I went to management to pitch them a deal to hire on as a consultant instead. They laughed at me and hired an expensive firm that charged them 10 times more than I was asking and they only told them half the information I found. I got disgusted and I quit. I left and started a construction business.
@@MMuniz - RUclips censors over half my comments so see if this makes it through
done with home gym. been going to planet fitness . Cost is high for my home gym. Treadmill warranty is 170 a year.
also it takes repairmen a week to come out and he only fixes the minimum so your always running on a half fixed machine
I feel like with your name cbfitrunner you probably put a ton of time on the treadmill so this makes sense. Probably would get way more wear and tear from you vs someone like me who runs on occasion.
Im avtually in a apartment but living here for awhile. Wonderig if the stall mats will be fine smell wise.
If it’s a small apartment all on one floor I wouldn’t recommend the stall mats. Even after sitting for some
Time there will still be a light odor that could be annoying if it’s in your living area.
Holy wow. Did you build all that? Even put up the walls?
Hahaha about 80% of it. The structure was here but we rebuilt all the walls with studs and insulation so we could mount equipment and heat it in the winter. I like doing any type of home improvement work
@@MMuniz are you in the construction business? the gym looks amazing, I can't imagine the motivation a person gets after seeing the end result.
@@MMuniz that's some alpha shit right there
@@movimientofire lol my dad and I just love working on projects. Keeps me out of trouble. And it’s still a work in progress, few more years of additions and it will be done! Thank you!
I have 4 stall 😢mats with a slight texture on the top. Every time I move them, they get a little bit heavier. Or perhaps I am getting a little bit weaker.😢
Lol they are really heavy! Try the taco technique to carry it, might make it a bit easier. Or ask for a friends help!
What do you think about the 1/2" version of the rubber mats from TSC instead of the 3/4" for wood floors? Not lifting 500 lbs anytime soon 😂
That’s a good question. I’ve always defaulted to 3/4 because of the 4x6 footprint and price but I don’t see why not. Especially if not dropping weights
They provide no cushion for those who plan to workout on them. I’m returning mine going with something more forgiving on my joints.
Interesting point. I’m not sure how much cushion you would want though, if you add any more it would negatively impact your deadlifts, squats, etc… but it’s all opinion. Whatever works for you!
Hey I go to that gym
Can come when er you want lol
No blowers no dirty equipment
Lmao very true.
Occasionally
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Wow, that gym is #Goals, lol. All I have is a treadmill and some free weights. Great job! 🦾
We actually don’t have a treadmill but want one lol! And thank you!!