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TrxR

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What do you think for flooring over concrete? Something easy on the feet and joints? Anyone have opinions between carpet tile or interlocking gym style mats?
 
I used a Persian throw rug. However, I suggest a rug that does not have fringe on the edge.

You may want the ability to change the "rug" after a dozen years or so. This is what makes a rug better than carpet. You can lift one end of the table and pull the rug off of 2 legs, and repeat at the other end.
 
TrxR said:
What do you think for flooring over concrete? Something easy on the feet and joints? Anyone have opinions between carpet tile or interlocking gym style mats?
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I use cheap thin indoor outdoor carpet and run it 68” up the wall to eliminate echo. I used the sheep stuff cause I like to swap it out now and then, freshen things up. That’s what I like.

The gym floor stuff I thought about, I just didn’t do it. It would work. The rolled stuff is harder than the squares(usually)

no matter what flooring you use, make sure it’s hard. No carpet with a pad, wears out your legs after a few hours. So hard whatever no backing on carpet, and the gym stuff right on the slab-perfect.


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Thanks everyone. I don't think I want anything too thin as I have spent too much time on concrete and it gets hard on the feet, knees and back so I was thinking a little cushion would help.
 
I put a table in my garage this year and went with rolled rubber flooring like you find in gyms. It can be pricey but it will last a long time.
 

TrxR said:
What do you think for flooring over concrete? Something easy on the feet and joints? Anyone have opinions between carpet tile or interlocking gym style mats?
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interlocking gym style mats are real expensive about $5.00 a square foot =$45.00 a square yard
If you buy it in roll form it's about $2.00 a square foot =$18.00 a square yard.
Or this one at $1.63 a square foot but it's only a 1/4 inch.
www.greatmats.com

Rubber Flooring Rolls 1/4 Inch Regrind Confetti

Economical rubber mat roll option, 4 ft wide rolls 1/4 rubber mat is color confetti. Use this 1/4 inch rubber mat in gym and athletic floors.
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If you want to go that route, less than $1 per sq ft.

I've had some in my garage for a couple of years now and they've held up pretty well, which is saying something for my garage.

www.harborfreight.com

Anti-Fatigue Foam Mat Set, 4 Pack

Amazing deals on this Anti-Fatigue Foam Mat Set 4Pc at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
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If you’re talking about a basement my table sits on Berber carpet but my basement does not leak or have any moisture problems
 
I put down .75 inch horse mats over the thin carpet in my garage room. 40$ a piece at rural king.


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I was talking to a concrete guy about my basement floor. I really like the idea of the polished cement and epoxy floors. People do some wild stuff with those. Easy to clean, not as hard on your feet a cement but not as soft of carpet.

Not sure if anyone has done it in a pool hall, so not sure how it lasts with the weight of a table. I have seen it in restaurants. Someone else might have that experience with a table. It could be a good option to explore.
 
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I was talking to a concrete guy about my basement floor. I really like the idea of the polished cement and epoxy floors. People do some wild stuff with those. Easy to clean, not as hard on your feet a cement but not as soft of carpet.

Not sure if anyone has done it in a pool hall, so not sure how it lasts with the weight of a table. I have seen it in restaurants. Someone else might have that experience with a table. It could be a good option to explore.
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I can't imagine polished concrete with an epoxy finish would be any softer than pure concrete? And I wouldn't have that as a floor in a pool room, knock a ball of the table and you'll start chipping them.

OP could consider some cheap laminate floors. Head to craigslist and see what's in the "materials" section, always lots of flooring stuff there. Or check out your local restore store - https://www.habitat.org/restores
 
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Cork laminate, cheap and easy to lay :D hypoallergenic and super easy on the feet.
Had it down in my room for years, could play for hours without fatigue.
 
I use laminated flooring and rubber mats around the table so my feet don't get tired. The laminated stuff is resistant to water and not hard to install if you can operate a circular saw and a tape measure.
 
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