It’s pretty well known by home gym owners that Horse Stall Mats are probably the most cost-effective way to fill up your gym floor. These mats have a nice grip, are extremely durable, thicker than most, and much cheaper than traditional “gym flooring.”
However, they’ll shift as you work out on them, and gaps will form (see below). You’ll spend time pushing them back together, and debris can get into the middle. It’s just an annoying issue.
Gorilla Tape to the Rescue
One of the fixes is simple, cheap, and something most with a home gym can do. Add Gorilla Tape to the corners and other spots where the horse stall mats connect. After adding tape to the corners, a few additional pieces in between will keep them from coming apart.
If you want to eliminate all debris from entering between the mats, you can cover all creases. This also makes it easier to clean. You don’t have to worry about water seeping through to the floor.
The Gorilla Tape is extremely durable and can withstand many conditions. You can still walk on it, drive a car over it, drop weights on it, etc.
As you can see below, it’s handling the tough winter like a champ.
A few more notes
- If done cleanly, it has minimal effect on the appearance. The Gorilla Tape blends right in.
- One roll of tape will do the job for just about everyone with plenty to spare
- The Gorilla Tape obviously is strong, but it shouldn’t damage the mats once removed
- You may need to replace it over time, but this tape is made to withstand moisture and other temperature changes.
- You can purchase an entire roll for less than $10 on Amazon (1.88′ x 35 yards)
Conclusion
Stall Mats + Gorilla Tape = Horse Stall Mats Stay in Place. More permanent solutions out there involve a drill or putting adhesive down, but this will get the job done for most.
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*For more guidance in growing out your gym, check out the Home Gym Guide, which gives step-by-step instructions in building out your dream setup.
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