home gym flooring solutions

[shincheckin]

so I am in the process of creating a home gym. The only problem that I have is that the area where the gym will be is on dirt. I have some puzzle mats ready to go but I need something to put in between the mats and the dirt. Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[Kick_@ss_Seabass]

I would say plastic sheet but it might creat condensation and molds will form....

Is there a way for you to build a sub floor ? IMO it would be best to do so. That way, air can flow underneath.

 

[hangulmalmotayo]

I don't know if there is an easy solution to having a dirt floor. I would consider pouring concrete or something. Otherwise the puzzle pieces will not stay on the ground, I imagine. Is this indoor?

 

[shincheckin]

no its outdoor, i created a roof for the area but its still outdoors, concrete etc is expensive, everything is adding up quickly. trying to go a cheap route. I am looking at just purchasing some canvas and laying it over that. There are quite a few videos of thais training on top of dirt, tarps, etc etc.

 

[hangulmalmotayo]

Finely ground rubber mulch spread out evenly over the dirt covered by canvas? This would make the puzzle mats (which would slide underneath the canvas) unnecessary.

 

[Kick_@ss_Seabass]

Big rubber mats. Similar to the ones used in horses stall ?

 

[shincheckin]

Finely ground rubber mulch spread out evenly over the dirt covered by canvas? This would make the puzzle mats (which would slide underneath the canvas) unnecessary.

thats a pretty good idea

 

[shincheckin]

Big rubber mats. Similar to the ones used in horses stall ?

i was looking at that, they actually make horse stall matts with large circles in them for drainage, which would be even better becuase I could easily mop the matts, and it would drain without getting muddy. Unfortunately those mats are expensive.

The good news is i purchased 15 4' x 6' used mats today for $6 a piece!

 

[Kick_@ss_Seabass]

Wow you got a sweet deal ! Let us know how it works.