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1996 days ago

Topic tags/keywords: floor mats anti-fatigue shop floor

Like many of you, I have a garage shop made of cement. It doesn’t take very long before my feet and back start hurting.

I think some sort of floor/anti-fatigue mats might help. What are you using and where is a good place to buy mats?

Thanks!

-- Roger - Havertown, Pennsylvania

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rikkor home \| projects \| blog 11296 posts in 2044 days #1 posted 1996 days ago	I bought a 10 pack of 3’ x 3’ mats from Sam’s Club. It has the interlocking (dovetail) edges. It’s probably not the best, but it helps and it was inexpensive.
dalec home \| projects \| blog 613 posts in 2058 days #2 posted 1996 days ago	I also saw some mats at Costco. It was at a Business Costco location. There were two types: 1) cushioned mat that appeared to taper toward the outer edges and 2) a cushioned mat with interlocking dovetails, so you can piece several mat together. If you are woodworking in your garage, you will find that time passes too fast. Your feet and back will tell you just how long you have been on your feet. Dalec
rjack home \| projects \| blog 110 posts in 2024 days #3 posted 1996 days ago	Rikkor and Delec, thanks! Does anybody have any opinions about the thickness of the mats? Also, does anybody know a good, cheap source on the internet? -- Roger - Havertown, Pennsylvania

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