Will the tiles brake or crack when kids or adults step on them ? What is protecting it that it shouldn't brake?
374121
hmmm. When a structure is built a jostle of any sort will make it collapse. So stepping on it in that way won't break it. We have kids not wear shoes in the house, so I can't vouch for what would happen if they were jumped on with shoes. But kids in socks step on them all the time, with no breakage. They are thin, about 1/4 inch thick with plastic bracing inside. Breakage is really not an issue. This is an absolutely wonderful open ended toy.
374122
We've never had any break and my grandchildren are pretty nuts. They've had them for two years. They're really nice. And now I've seen them at Target. They love them. Not sure if this helps but I think they're worth the money.
990852
I would be comfortable walking on it barefoot, it's a little rough but not bad. As for the baby crawling on it, it might be a little rough for those delicate little knees. It's not as abrasive as concrete but also not as smooth as a vinyl or ceramic tile floor.
1282326
Changing my answer; the bottom might be too abrasive for shoes; it would damage floors.
1045896
There are buttonhole-like openings at the corners of the mat. The bottoms of the arches simply slide through and stand. As long as the two supports are snapped completely together, there should be no problems with it falling.
38945
there is a black, plastic (?) ring around the bottom that seems to prevent unintentional sliding. i'm not sure about it being protective, but i've had them for six months and they haven't scratched the wood floors
2087038
my 6-year old son dropped it on our tile floor. nothing broken...however he's only 3 feet from the ground and he didn't throw it, just dropped it. So I'm sure that if thrown hard enough on the right, surface, right angle it could break, but when he has dropped it, it's been fine.
1438668
They seem sturdy from what I can tell. I'd still recommend not stepping on them or putting pressure on them, as it is somewhat flat and "disc" shaped, so it could potentially break pretty easy in that regard.
1310
I have tile flooring and there was no damage to it. Because of the footplate is made a of a heavy plastic material, I think you will be fine. Also, the footplate can be raised and placed out of the way if necessary. I purchased this product for my visiting mother-in-law. She was with us for three months and this product made all the difference in the world for her.
274873
Yes, the mat will slip on tile. We use those rubber shelf liners under the mat to keep it from sliding. Our daughter tumbles on it daily and it has made it much softer. We have never bought a mat where this did not happen.
410504
I gave it to my son last Christmas and he loves it. He said that it has rubber on the bottom and it does not slip on his tile floor.
616827
Nope! My 8 yr old daughter has definitely tested the limits. She drags it along to dance class everyday & yes it has been dropped on cement & hardwood floors. It's dirty as heck though, but that's what you get when an 8 yr old decides to play on the iPad with Peanut Butter & Jelly or Chocolate hands. Lol!
1762979
It's a pretty coarse material so it may scrap a bit, but since you're putting it on stairs there's a good chancesthe won't be running or shuffling their feet so it may be ok. I tested mine out on bare feet and it isn't too bad as long you're not sliding your feet. But boys will be boys so its definitely a toss up.
566635
As mine are in the basement, I cut around the treadmill to minimize any bounce. The tiles can defintely withstand the equipment if you are utilizing for floor protection.
172723
It will break ... sometimes. I have dropped a couple on our wooden floor that did not break but they did on concrete. As to whether they will shatter, if from high enough yes. So you have to be careful.
470253
The answer is NO! Works very well on tile floors - made the mistake of not checking that out. Although, not good on carpet it is very sturdy and nice. My granddaughter loves it (was 6 months old when received)!!! And I don't think it is up to the child because it is just not good on carpet - most children maneuver it backwards first, my granddaughter went forward first. And I have not tried checking the safety feature like Cynthia mentioned. I will have to check that out - good to know.
1319868
I have 12 of then in my front walk. As long as they are supported evenly underneath so if someone steps on then they don't Crack would think it would be fine.
1649009
No, there is a floor board to push child wo hurting their feet. Floor board can be removed for independent movement.