Floor mat keeps walking

[90zcar]

I got 2 of those 3x3 rubber mats that they sell at Home Depot/lowes.
I really like it but it has a tendacy to start to walk on me on the concrete and I have to kick it back in place
Any ideas to keep this thing put!??



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[metaleltr]

contact adhesive if you never want it to move again

 

[Bronson]

I have the same issue. Glue down is not an option.

 

[Kevin54]

I got 2 of those 3x3 rubber mats that they sell at Home Depot/lowes.
I really like it but it has a tendacy to start to walk on me on the concrete and I have to kick it back in place
Any ideas to keep this thing put!??



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I had an ex like that

There is not much you can do to keep it in place. Either you have it fastened down, or you have to pick it up to sweep under it. You could fasten it to a sheet of OSB, and possibly the OSB won't move like the mat does.

Our shop shitcanned hundreds of those style of mats because of the holes. If you work in a machine shop and have chips from metal, the holes hold all kinds of metal and dirt.

I would probably put it on a sheet of OSB. That way you can just lift it up, drag it out, and flip it over to empty the dirt out of the holes. It's for comfort for your feet and legs, so the OSB would just add to it a little.

 

[kspwski]

Double sided carpet tape or the contact cement they use for replaceable floor tiles

 

[dladcock]

Turn down some bushings that fit the holes in mat, drill and countersink bushings. Drill the concrete for a Hilti or similar threaded anchor, install flat head screw to bolt the bushing against the concrete. Drop the mat holes over the studs. Done. Can be moved when you need to clean, stays put when you want it to.

dla

 

[redsand187]

Latex caulking. That should add enough adhesion to stop the lateral walking, but allow you to remove it easily.

 

[90zcar]

Turn down some bushings that fit the holes in mat, drill and countersink bushings. Drill the concrete for a Hilti or similar threaded anchor, install flat head screw to bolt the bushing against the concrete. Drop the mat holes over the studs. Done. Can be moved when you need to clean, stays put when you want it to.



dla

Hmmm I like this idea


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[ADCS]

Stick velcro to the underside / floor. It will be enough friction to hold it in place and the velcro isn't permanent so you can peel it off the floor of you relocate the mat.

 

[90zcar]

U think the Velcro will stick to the concrete and rubber?


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[kwfloors]

It might work. Its available in wider products and pretty sticky. I think velcro is worth a shot.

 

[Garage Flooring]

Go to target, WalMart or your local hardware store and look for the stuff that they put under area rugs to keep them from moving OR the waffled shelf liner. Put either around the perimeter.

 

[90zcar]

Go to target, WalMart or your local hardware store and look for the stuff that they put under area rugs to keep them from moving OR the waffled shelf liner. Put either around the perimeter.

The same stuff that some people use for tool box liner? I actually tried using that and it has no effect on concrete


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[JimVonBaden]

Rug tape. Designed for throw rugs on hardwood floors, it is removable without residue and sticks to clean concrete. It should stick well enough to the rubber tiles.

 

[Garage Flooring]

The same stuff that some people use for tool box liner? I actually tried using that and it has no effect on concrete


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I've never used a toolbox liner product. Rug tape will work too if it will stick to the rubber. I am honestly surprised those are moving to begin with.