Anti fatigue mats recommendations?

[machsnell]

Looking for some in varied sizes to put by machines and counter.

Prices are all over the place.

...Just in case anyone has that special place where they get quality, well made mats cheap!?

Let me know what you all use.

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[619DioFan]

I have bought the ones from HF that interlock ( 4 pack ) work good for me.

 

[larry_g]

I have some industrial carpet with glued on 20lb padding. Surplus from the carpet store. When it gets unsightly throw it out and get another. It works for me. but this is a home shop and no customers.

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[gunguy]

+1 on the HF sectional mat. Cheap, especially with the 20% off coupon.

Jim

 

[Tondeny]

I found an excellent deal on what they call anti fatigue mats. These are usually found in industrial locations where people are often standing for long periods. The mats measure 4'x4'x1.5" (1.5" thick). Normally these mats sell for well over $100 apiece. I can purchase as many as I want for $10 each. My only concern is that the mats do not have a smooth surface but instead a sort of dimpled surface.

 

[ConCretin]

I purchased some of these for my kitchen;

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HFQQF4C/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Anti-fatigue mats are pricey. These weren't cheap but they were on the lower end of what I found, come in various sizes, work very well and are reasonably durable.

 

[iagsxr]

Menards has ones I like.

https://www.menards.com/main/floori...395-c-6527.htm?tid=-833171885368394118&ipos=1

 

[Fueler]

I also use those Menards pieces in a couple of places where I stand for prolonged periods.
Small features:
1: Thick, cushy and tough.
2: When I drop something small it gets captured in one of those holes rather than disappear into that Worm Hole under the bench.
3: Those holes also capture dust, chips, etc.
When I pull one up for cleaning the first thought is OMG what a mess but it's all captured in one spot for easy pickup.

 

[Notgrownup]

Global industrial has pretty good selection, it’s where I buy for our nursing homes laundry and dietary dept.

 

[TerryH]

I don't see how you beat the HF mats. These have been in my shop for 6 years.

 

[4 FN 27]

We started using the Happy Feet Mats from Uline. The guys in the shop liked them so much I ordered some for the home shop. A little spendy but I have to keep the guys and gals happy and they wear like iron. They do not stick to the floor when exposed to oil and other chemicals like my old Mats did. If you look at the Mat in front of the Lathe in the pic below you can see the outline of the old mat permanently staining the floor.

Uline has a number of different mats available too.

https://www.uline.com/BL_228/Happy-Feet-Mats

I have them in front of all my Machines.

 

[LS6 Tommy]

I have bought the ones from HF that interlock ( 4 pack ) work good for me.

X2. I have three connected to make a 4' x 12' area in front of my bench and cabinet. I got mine at at $5 store, but they are the same ones HF sells. Also the same exact packages as the $19.99 ones at HD, Sears, BB&B and Amazon at the time.

Tommy

 

[DFB]

Ya the Harbor Frieght stuff for the price!

And the roll mat makes a great protective barrier for the concrete floor or if you have to lie on the ground outdoors.

Sure beats a piece of cardboard!

 

[LeeG]

I covered my shop floor with the 3/4" thick rubber horse stall mats from Tractor Supply. I am not a big fan of the color (black), but they do work well.

 

[Punkinhead]

My mats are so old I don't remember where they came from but one requirement is that they have bevelled edges. Straight vertical sides are a trip hazard and hard to sweep stuff away from. When you sweep dust and chips up to a mat with straight sides it gets stuck and is a pain in the *** to sweep away.

 

[zmotorsports]

At my last shop I purchased some from Global Industries and they worked out well. I bought them when I had a bout with planar fasciitis a few years back and I think they helped. I gave them to a friend when I closed that shop down because I didn't know what I was going to put in the new shop.

Now that I have been working in my new shop for a little over a year I have started looking again and the ones that Pat listed above from Uline, the Happy Feet mats, have caught my attention. Although I kind of prefer the smooth mats as they seem to allow the swarf to sweep off a bit easier. I will probably purchase a few 3'x5' mats after the first of the year when I get caught up on a few projects and get into doing more machining again.

 

[bustedcrawler]

Old sprint car tire tread from the rears. Not the biggest but work good and seem to be holding up well. Had them for almost 5 years now.

 

[Fueler]

I took a look at recommendations here and while I was at it I looked to see what McMaster Carr offered.
They have some relatively inexpensive versions on up to OMG.
One of note was a mat resistant to weld splatter and hot chips.
I may have to try one of those.

 

[LeeG]

If you want one for welding, this is what I have. I use it when I am doing welding out in the driveway.
Rhino MatsUD2436S Workstation-Anti-Fatigue

 

[The_Geologist]

Like others have already mentioned, I also use the HF mats. I've been using them for about 5 years now, and they hold up fairly well. Probably need to replace them in a year or two, as they are starting to get compressed and don't give as much support as they used to.

 

[58Yeoman]

These are what I use; interlocking mats bought at garage sales. Works well for me.

 

[MFolks]

Go prowl the isles at Sam's Club and Costco,they seem to have some nice thick mats near the automotive sections.

 

[fsae0607]

Another vote for the HF. Works great by my workbench.

 

[Angrysnowman1]

I do custom mats as a side business and have done a bunch of neat ones for people.

 

[fang123]

Menards has ones I like.

https://www.menards.com/main/floori...395-c-6527.htm?tid=-833171885368394118&ipos=1

I have the same mats from Lowes. IMO, these are the best kind if you drag snow or mud or small stones in from outside. they don't get slippery, and contain the stuff from your shoes. They will last for decades.

 

[fang123]

I do custom mats as a side business and have done a bunch of neat ones for people.

Nice! Do you have a website?

 

[Angrysnowman1]

Nice! Do you have a website?

angrysnowmandesignsdotcom

 

[intillzah]

I covered my shop floor with the 3/4" thick rubber horse stall mats from Tractor Supply. I am not a big fan of the color (black), but they do work well.

There's a guy who lives at the end of the block and he did this in his garage too. I like it, and for the cost and ease that you can get them...

Me? I'm just cheap, I use a double thick piece of cardboard...

 

[Git]

Costco!

I have 5 of these all told. I bought one, liked it, bought another, then another...

I have been very happy with them. Oil and grease resistant and they have holes that go through to the floor which helps keep your shoes clean so you're not tracking everywhere. (sawdust and other crud gets knocked off and then your not stepping on it again)

They have been pretty durable - to give you an example, the matt is 3' x 5' and weighs 20 lbs. Best of all, it's Costco. You don't like them, send them back on their dime. $30 plus tax delivered to your doorstep

https://www.costco.com/Cushion-Safe-Lite-Mat.product.100090514.html

 

[Backwodsurvivor]

AvE recently posted a short video suggesting a really light pallet to stand on. The boards flex and give you a slightly different step each time you move.

 

[simonjsmith]

Check out Ave on youtube. he has a recent video about this that I found interesting.

 

[fang123]

angrysnowmandesignsdotcom