Has anyone used these in a kitchen as an anti-fatigue mat?
79649
Yes, I have used it to cover my entire kitchen, and it is absolutely great. I even gave some to a friend that says it is very comfortable under foot. I actually take my shoes off because it is that comfortable.
79650
These mats are super in the kitchen and look great too. My house has no carpeting and I use the mats for warmth as well as for adding a cushion layer under the feet. They are durable as well.
79651
We do home shows and my team is on their feet for several hours on concrete floors. They would complain about back and feet pain until I bought these mats for the booth flooring. Now they can work up to 7 hours without any fatigue or pain. I would recommend this product as an anti-fatigue mat! Not only do they feel good, but we are the envy of all the other vendors!
79652
I don't think it will work in the kitchen. It is pretty gentle and great for a toddler's play area but too gentle for the heavy traffic, dirt and moisture of a kitchen.
79653
they work nice for anti-fatigue, just don't set any furniture on them or anything heavy, it will leave marks and indents. on the other hand if you spill something, very easy clean up.
79654
Non, but it a good idea . I would say for the confort it will be better . I found some anti-fatigue to soft.
669546
As the other responders have mentioned, 1/2" mats are good for cushioning for exercise programs like P90X, Insanity or CrossFit. For long term standing, I agree with the other responders that anti-fatigue mats are probably your best bet. Or you might look for a mat that is 3/4" thick or more. Also you don't need a 48 sq foot mat because it is 4'x6', which is probably bigger than you need, although the pieces can be disassembled easily. But before you invest in mats, make sure the shoes you are wearing are appropriate for the time you will be standing. A good cushioning cross-trainer or walking shoe might be better than a mat. As the other responders have mentioned, 1/2" mats are good for cushioning for exercise programs like P90X, Insanity or CrossFit. For long term standing, I agree with the other responders that anti-fatigue mats are probably your best bet. Or you might look for a mat that is 3/4" thick or more. Also you don't need a 48 sq foot mat because it is 4'x6', which is probably bigger than you need, although the pieces can be disassembled easily. But before you invest in mats, make sure the shoes you are wearing are appropriate for the time you will be standing. A good cushioning... » Read More As the other responders have mentioned, 1/2" mats are good for cushioning for exercise programs like P90X, Insanity or CrossFit. For long term standing, I agree with the other responders that anti-fatigue mats are probably your best bet. Or you might look for a mat that is 3/4" thick or more. Also you don't need a 48 sq foot mat because it is 4'x6', which is probably bigger than you need, although the pieces can be disassembled easily. But before you invest in mats, make sure the shoes you are wearing are appropriate for the time you will be standing. A good cushioning cross-trainer or walking shoe might be better than a mat. « Show Less
562655
I would definitely think so. It's just like the rubber mats if you ever worked in a kitchen.
669547
These are actually in a room for my son to do his karate katas. I am a groomer and stand all day as well--I have something similar that I use to stand on and it does help--you can also check into anti-fatigue mats sold for dog groomer and hairdressers--they may cost a bit more, but it is heaven on earth. It will depend on transportation, size and cost. Good luck!
1429210
Yes they are great mats, if they get really wet they may become slippery, but not just from sweat.
922510
Yes. I used these on top of hardwood floors and I even had an Olympic bench bar loaded with 20 lbs on each side get dropped by a child playing in my gym and the floors were untouched. Don't worry, child wasn't hurt either and we explained it was dangerous to play in the gym and never happened again. as an extra precaution I put cheap thin plastic mats under the entire room and used these heavy rubber mats under major equipment like my smith machine.
2256731
I would say that is about right. It is very comfortable, easy to clean and move around if needed. This is my second one and I really like them. This is by no means an anti fatigue mat. I use mine in the kitchen. The mat has a nicely padded foam back that prevents slipping and adds to the comfort.
1074432
I have not had any problems with these floorsavers. They seem to be quite durable and they are on kitchen chairs.
999389
I found the fat mat to be odor free and exposure to areas that get fairly hot (near exhaust pipes) has not caused any problems. Fat Mat should work well for quieting your dishwasher, I think that I will do the same to mine!
1745134
It is not the right type of mat for helping with standing in the kitchen, the cushion is soft for just getting out of the shower and walking on, but it's not in any way supportive. There are much better mats for that. Also, this would absorb into the foam any liquids you spilled on it and would get manky pretty fast, I'd bet.This is what you want: Gold Box Deal of the Day: 60% Off Sublime Comfort Mats
1747713
Yes these maintain very well. I use each mat 10-15 times a day and they look brand new and show no sign of use after several months. They are silicone though and the top layer of silicone mats can be cut by sharp enough biscuit or cookie cutters so be careful. They are in my opinions better then the half sheet sil pat or sil mat. I have had them up to 550 degrees without problem.
1747714
So far, I have just used these mats for my cookies and they look like brand new still. I have had similar experiences with other mats and just threw those out.
1191049
I have never used them for this purpose. I surmise that they would not withstand heat of that intensity and would probably be ruined. They are great for using as cutting boards especially when you have multiple items of different kinds to cut up and don't want them to mix with each other.
1650290
I only use them for dog waste, but I tried tearing one and it is not difficult to tear, so I would not think you would want them in the kitchen. Stick with Hefty Scrap bags for that purpose or I saw a scrap bag in Wal-Mart that probably will also work for kitchen compost.
594200
I think a yoga mat would work well. I'm on laminate flooring and my yoga mat works great for any floor exercises. You could also buy a yoga mat that is a little thicker than the usual ones if you need extra cushion.
1195394
My answer would be yes. I use them tp wipe the kitchen counter while wet and they hold together. I also tried soaking one and then holding it by the edges with an apple in the middle. It held up well.
2175938
My guess is they are not the best choice, they are not very flexible .They are really designed for flat surfaces. they did a GREAT job on my concrete countertops. Why not just use some steel wool ?