The only downside of cow stall mats is that they can "off-gas" a bit and thus smell like rubber (this is because they are generally made from recycled rubber). From the description I have no idea if these mats will smell or not as that depends on the rubber used (recycled, etc.). However if you want to save money the easy way to get around the off-gassing of inexpensive cow mats is either to let them air out or seal the mats with a sealing floor wax (20 bucks for a jug of it at a hardware store, will do a dozen or so mats easily). Just wanted to let people know there are much cheaper options. In fact I wouldn''t be surprised if these are in fact "trailer mats" with a 200%+ markup.
I bought mine (about 10 of them) at Blaine''s Farm and Fleet in Wisconsin. However your regional equivalent should have them (tractor supply company, Mills farm and fleet, etc.). As a bonus, many cow stall mats are manufactured in the US (mine were manufactured nearby in Janesville, WI), so you may even get a chance to support a local economy and not China!Great flooring system for a home weightlifting gym. It''s heavy and very dense, very similar if not the same type of stuff you see in most commercial gym''s. Heavy duty, takes dropped dumbbell punishment, and resists damage/cuts. Use a drywall T-Square as a guide, and put a new blade in a box cutter. Take several passes to cut it and take your time. It cuts straight and square for a professional look. I will definitely buy these again when I get a bigger room for the gym.
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I purchased this mat and daily user. Heavy Duty and Stuff as Steel. Perfect for your weight lifting room. Ideal for under all your weighting lifting equipment. They are square cut so you can easy use 2 of 4 together to cover your entire floor. Go to hardware store and get a roll of carpet tape. The rubber is very dense and the diamond plate non-skid surface works great and looks cool too. This best fitness equipment mat on the market! You will not be disappointed. Don''t be fooled; This is NOT an exercise mat. This is Equipment Mat.Purchased 4 mats for weight lifting area and to provide protective covering over tile flooring in my basement. I accidentally dropped two 50 lb dumbbells during a workout and tile flooring beneath was unscathed.I have never given a review but this mat IS the BOMB! It''s just the best mat you can get for the money. I''m buying another one now. It''s pricey but well worth it. You WON''T be disapointed.

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