Re: Setting Up our Playroom

Posted By Doug on February 27, 2001 at 11:55:08:

In Reply to: Setting Up our Playroom posted by Julie on February 26, 2001 at 14:42:18:

Hi Julie,

We have used a gym mat that was free from our local YMCA. It does not fit the room perfectly, and there is some hardwood exposed. It has been great to have both surfaces, because you can race cars, bounce and roll balls easier on the hardwood, and if necessary lift up the mat. We have had lots of fun lifting up the mat and using it as a ramp for car races, as a wall, as something to lift up to show how strong we are, as a half court divider for games, a tent, etc.

We do have to lift the mat periodically and clean underneath it and let it air out when it has gotten wet underneath. Otherwise it can start to smell.

Best,

Doug

: I wanted to get some advice on flooring for the playroom. Due to a couple of factors (width of room and tile floor), I am having difficulty with putting in the carpet padding/vinyl flooring combination. I am looking into putting in dense foam interlocking mats in a gray color. These mats are used in preschools and exercise rooms. They do not absorb water and are very durable, soft, shock absorbent, yet firm enough for play with cars, etc. Has anyone else tried this type of flooring? Any other suggestions? Any help is much appreciated.

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Comments:: Hi Julie, : We have used a gym mat that was free from our local YMCA. It does not fit the room perfectly, and there is some hardwood exposed. It has been great to have both surfaces, because you can race cars, bounce and roll balls easier on the hardwood, and if necessary lift up the mat. We have had lots of fun lifting up the mat and using it as a ramp for car races, as a wall, as something to lift up to show how strong we are, as a half court divider for games, a tent, etc. : We do have to lift the mat periodically and clean underneath it and let it air out when it has gotten wet underneath. Otherwise it can start to smell. : Best, : Doug : : I wanted to get some advice on flooring for the playroom. Due to a couple of factors (width of room and tile floor), I am having difficulty with putting in the carpet padding/vinyl flooring combination. I am looking into putting in dense foam interlocking mats in a gray color. These mats are used in preschools and exercise rooms. They do not absorb water and are very durable, soft, shock absorbent, yet firm enough for play with cars, etc. Has anyone else tried this type of flooring? Any other suggestions? Any help is much appreciated.