Rank #3 in Gym Flooring & Mats
IncStores Rubber Gym Flooring Tiles
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Interlocking 2 x 2 ft tiles with a recycled-rubber top bonded to closed-cell EVA foam, sold in 3/8-inch and 3/4-inch thicknesses (we link the 10-tile, 3/4-inch, 40 sq ft pack). Grippier and firmer than a plain foam puzzle mat and light enough to lay alone, but the maker says it is not recommended where heavy free weights and weight equipment are used.
- Bodyweight, cardio, yoga and martial-arts spaces that want a rubber surface with foam cushioning underneath
- Renters who need a floor they can lift and re-lay — the maker lists about 4 lb per 3/4-inch tile
- Rooms of roughly 24 to 100 sq ft — the listing sells 6- to 25-tile packs
- Buyers who want a firmer, grippier top than a plain EVA puzzle mat
- A power rack, loaded barbell or heavy dumbbells will sit on it — the maker says it is not recommended under heavy free weights or weight equipment
- You drop weights: use 3/4-inch horse stall mats or solid rubber instead
- You only need the cheapest possible cover for light use (a plain EVA puzzle mat costs less)
- You are extending an IncStores floor bought before 2019 — the maker says interlock with older orders is not guaranteed
Each tile is 2 x 2 ft (4 sq ft). The linked pack is 10 tiles covering 40 sq ft; the listing also sells 6-, 16-, 20- and 25-tile packs (24 to 100 sq ft).
easy — No adhesive: the tiles interlock, and the maker supplies detachable edge pieces so any tile can be a centre, corner or border tile. At about 4 lb per 3/4-inch tile (maker figure) one person can lay a room; trim perimeter tiles with a utility knife and a straightedge.
Flooring goes down before equipment. These tiles are light enough to lift and re-lay later, but anything heavy belongs on a denser floor — the maker does not recommend them under heavy free weights or weight equipment.
Strengths
- ↑Quality
- ↑Floor Protection
- ↑Easy To Install
- ↑Appearance
Weaknesses
- ↓Odor
What owners actually complain about
Synthesized from owner reviews and community threads. Paraphrased, not quoted.
- A fresh-rubber smell on arrival is the most common complaint; owners say it fades
- Some owners report tile edges that lift or interlocks that do not sit flush
- Mixed views on value for money at the pack price
- Buyers expecting solid rubber get a foam tile with a rubber top — the maker does not rate it for heavy free weights
Buyer sentiment
Based on 149 user mentionsBuyers praise quality, floor protection, easy to install and appearance. Mixed feedback on value for money and grip. Some flag odor.
Verdict: A rubber-topped foam tile, not a rubber tile — grippier and firmer than a puzzle mat, light enough to lay alone, and not meant for heavy iron.
Specs that matter
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Recycled rubber top on closed-cell EVA foam |
| Thickness | ~3/4 in (18 mm); also ~3/8 in (9 mm) |
| Tile size | 2 x 2 ft |
| Tile weight | ~4 lb (3/4 in), ~3 lb (3/8 in), per the maker |
| Linked pack | 10 tiles, 40 sq ft |
What you get
- Rubber grip, foam cushion — the rubber top adds grip and wear resistance over bare EVA
- Easy install — interlocking edges with detachable border pieces, no adhesive
- Portable — at about 4 lb a tile it lifts and re-lays in an afternoon
What you give up
- Not for heavy lifting — the maker says it is not recommended under heavy free weights or weight equipment
- Smell on arrival — the most common owner complaint, though it fades
Buy it if you want a grippy, cushioned floor for bodyweight, cardio or mat work. Skip it if a power rack or loaded barbell is going on it — that is stall-mat territory.
Full specs
- Thickness
- 3/4" (~18 mm); also sold in 3/8" (~9 mm)
- Tile Size
- 24" x 24"
- Material
- Recycled rubber top on closed-cell EVA foam
Common questions
Are IncStores Impact tiles solid rubber?
No. They are a recycled-rubber top layer bonded to closed-cell EVA foam. The maker (IncStores, now FlooringInc) sells them in roughly 3/8-inch (9 mm) and 3/4-inch (18 mm) thicknesses.
Can I lift heavy on these tiles?
The maker says they are not recommended where heavy free weights and weight equipment will be used. For a rack or deadlift area, use 3/4-inch horse stall mats or a solid rubber floor and keep these tiles for bodyweight, cardio and mat work.
3/8 inch or 3/4 inch?
The thicker tile gives more cushioning. The maker lists about 3 lb per 3/8-inch tile and about 4 lb per 3/4-inch tile. We link the 3/4-inch, 10-tile pack.
Do the tiles smell?
The maker says odour is minimal and fades quickly, as with any fresh rubber. Owner feedback on the listing is more mixed, with smell the most common complaint, so air the tiles out before laying them in a closed room.
Will new tiles lock into an older IncStores floor?
Not necessarily. The maker says tiles may not interlock with orders placed before 2019 because of a manufacturer change.
Sources & references
- ManufacturerImpact Foam Rubber Tiles — product page and specifications— FlooringInc (formerly IncStores)
- Independent reviewBest Gym Flooring for a Garage — buying guide— All Garage Floors
- Rubber Floor Tiles — buying guide— FlooringInc
- Comparing Rubber Gym Flooring — Rolls, Mats, Tiles— Greatmats
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Ranked alternatives from the same category, with our score and the current price.
Interlocking 24x24" EVA foam tiles, 1/2" thick, 12 tiles (48 sq ft) per pack. The renter's choice — modular, transportable, no freight cost. Less ideal under iron than stall mats but installs in 10 minutes.
EVA puzzle mat — fine for yoga, cardio, and bodyweight work. Under iron, it crushes. The honest budget option, used correctly.
Rubber-topped rather than plain EVA foam, which is the difference that matters under a rack or a dropped dumbbell — foam dents permanently, rubber does not.
The middle option: rubber-topped like the SUPERJARE but at half the coverage and half the price, which is the right size for a single rack or treadmill footprint rather than a whole room.