Reddit mentions: The best rubber flooring products

I'll be posting links to related items in Amazon and elsewhere so you can get an idea. By no means is this an endorsement for Amazon (peh, I wish) but just to get an idea of costs. This would be identical to the platform my coach and I made and it dampens sound very well. As mentioned, stable mats are quite dense and do not deaden the vibrations particularly well. Going with a composite "fleck" rubber flooring holds it's shape well and deadens the sound much better. A layer of cork between your base layers will further deaden the vibrations. Finally, making sure you have a full 8'x8' platform (or larger if you can manage it) will deaden the vibrations the most.

IF you shop around you can likely build this for under $200 (provided you can use HDF/particle board for the runway). Most likely if you are in a hurry it might cost about $50 more.

• 5 Sheets of plywood. 4 of them can be "builder grade", i.e. cheaper and 3/4" thick. Top layer will need to be as thick as the rubber sheeting you select and should be of a better quality to avoid splinters and knots. In dry climates High density particleboard actually makes a great platform because it is cheap, has a dry, paper-like texture which is great for grip, but it can swell in humid climates.
  
  
• Enough cork sheeting to sandwich a single layer on two 4'x8' sheets of plywood. amazon link for cork sheeting
  
  
• 1 roll (for an 8x8 or 8(w)x10(l) platform of fleck composite gym flooring. amazon link for gym flooring
  
  
• Flooring adhesive, 8 flat-head wood screws with washers, and 6 3/4" "taper head" wood screws.
  
  

1. Set two sheets of plywood lengthwise, lightly coat with flooring adhesive, and place a single layer of cork on top of it. Coat the top of the cork with flooring adhesive as well.
   
   
2. Layer two more sheets of plywood on top of the cork, in the opposite direction as the first layer.
   
   
3. Cut the rubber to size, using the "outside" edge for the interior so the factory cuts line up easily with your runway. Place the runway in the middle of the platform. (Note: I don't advise using flooring adhesive on the top layer if you need to replace a component it makes it much easier)
   
   
4. Secure the runway with 3 screws at the front and back (one in each corner with another in-between, none in the middle). Secure the wells (rubber) with the flat top screws and washers in each corner.
   
   
   Extra credit - lay your platform down on cheap rubber drainage mats to further ease vibrations, and to also have a place where plates can fall to the floor without damage to either plate or floor. link for drainage matting

Thanks for the info. I don't love the idea of schlepping two 100 lb mats up 5 flights of stairs, but it looks like Amazon actually carries a 3/8" thick 4x6 rubber mat similar to the horse stall ones with free shipping, so those might be good for my purposes.

A reviewer noted that it has an odor that fades over time as well (I actually have a roof space where I do some of my workouts, though if the smell isn't too bad I don't see myself washing floor mats up there).

Do these types of rubber leave any scuff marks or anything? My hardwoods are a pretty light color.

I appreciate the advice. I'll definitely make sure to do that and play around with positioning. I completely forgot about needing speaker stands. I have a pair of wooden TV trays like this- https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/11053804?wid=520&hei=520&fmt=pjpeg

And I can also afford to buy a pair of Yoga blocks like these to place underneath the speakers- https://www.amazon.com/Reehut-1-PC-Yoga-Block-Flexibility/dp/B01LW50A1L/ref=sr_1_1?s=exercise-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1501115832&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=yoga%2Bblocks&th=1&psc=1

I can also get this stuff and place it at the bottom of both speakers- https://www.amazon.com/Sponge-Neoprene-Thick-CLEVERBRAND-INC/dp/B01GWD5WOW

I know it's not ideal, but with all of that do you think it will work just fine? Or is there a better solution with different materials you would recommend? Maybe placing something underneath the tray?

I saw this reviewer from NO Audiophile used a lot of miscellaneous materials to raise his speakers- http://noaudiophile.com/JBL_LSR305/JBL_LSR_305_Desk.jpg

So maybe it's not so bad?

Yup. I have a 3 shelf entertainment center that best buy doesn't sell anymore. Putting the center on the top of it was perfect for me. Since my shelves are glass I also used this to isolate the center from any vibrations it might send to the glass. I also used it between the bookshelves and the stands because the bookshelves just sit on top of the stands and the stand legs are hollow.

Did the same with a thinner mat that was huge 15x15 that i cut to size. instead of going wall to wall, I decided to cut the mat to only about 2 feet from wall edges. this way you can feel with your feet as you start to step off play area. even a super thin mat you will be able to feel the edge and it becomes a comfort zone. I got this mat from a gym/TKD studio that was closing down. I'm pretty sure this is the exact same stuff:

http://www.amazon.com/IncStores-Flooring-Equipment-Treadmill-Elliptical/dp/B00SJN7MLK

I bought some heavy duty floor mats, like they have in gyms. The have edges that fit together. I drop anywhere from 1 or 2 to 4 or 5 down and have a soft, dry, clean spot to work.

Kind of like these:

https://www.amazon.com/Ergocell-Rubber-Horse-Stall-Mat/dp/B07RQVQQ3B/

Maybe these? These aren't as thick but they're available to ship from Amazon. Multiple cut sizes available too.

Rubber Cal Elephant Bark Floor Mat, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LT4LNS/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_HKrCub1SPPV8B

Post was edited to a better priced mat with free shipping...

It does a bit. Another use for this foam is putting it under your pump or HDDs. I actually did this (with neoprene) in my build, but I don't have a clear picture of it. If you want "sound dampening" material, I recommend some this neoprene.

Other uses include on case panels opposite your fans, putting your actual case on the material to reduce vibration through the feet, and to fill in any gaps in your case around the rear fan area (also prevents re-circulation).

I found slightly cheaper mats that are a 10 foot roll and 1/4" thick off Amazon. Rubber flooring is stupid expensive

IncStores 1/4" Tough Rubber Roll (Black, 4' x 10') - Excellent gym floor mats for medium/large equipment and light/moderate free weights https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007SWPD5K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_esEEAbADH680T

this mat...incstores 1/4" mat roll... Is this a good investment? For free weights, under my treadmill and for use during floor workouts.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005SUIYJQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Just says 100% rubber.

I'll give bleach a try next, greatly appreciate the recommendations!

Maybe something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Rubber-Cal-Coin-Grip-Metallic-Flooring/dp/B015T8O4EA?ref_=Oct_BSellerC_13398711_5&pf_rd_p=a39c6044-ac37-55e3-a8e1-dd8534c9ee59&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=13398711&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=YQGJ1EDXCJ8GMC890A52&th=1&psc=1

Stumbled across this https://www.amazon.com/R012-RUBBER-ADHESIVE-BLACK-18/dp/B00CIWUW8I/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1498084940&sr=8-9&keywords=thin+rubber+sheet

If only shipping wasn't 10$

They are exactly these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rubber-Commercial-Flooring-Garage-Natural/dp/B00E0MF2RU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537360709&sr=8-1&keywords=gym+mat+ark

I think it'll be more than sufficient for deadlifts <4 plates, but if I were pulling more or putting anything more than 2 plates overhead to be dropped I would consider an additional layer of mats under where the impacts are.

http://www.amazon.com/Diamond-Plate-Rubber-Flooring-Rolls/dp/B00E7KYKSC

How about bulk rubber flooring over the wood?

Rubber floor runners

It's essentially silent, or set up like mine they are about the same loudness as sound bleeding from your headphones.

Bass transducers don't oscillate air, they have no diaphragm to do that with, they vibrate whatever surface they are mounted to. And even if they did make sound, it would be mostly be below the threshold of human hearing.

It wouldn't be too hard to isolate it from the floor if you think that might be an issue. I use a rubber mat for a gymnasium floor.

I would say a rubber mat might work, like this. I would make sure the mat itself doesn't slide around though. You can use a construction adhesive to keep it in place. You should only glue the corners so the water will drain once it gets higher than the recess. You will have to grind the glue off if you ever remove it. Just remember that even if you use salt, it causes spalling on marble making your problem worse.

https://www.amazon.com/RaceDeck-Free-Flow-Durable-Interlocking-Flooring/dp/B0753P1RVN/ref=mp_s_a_1_6/146-0941444-9945907?ie=UTF8&qid=1538655575&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=orange+tiles&dpPl=1&dpID=61Sys8vloeL&ref=plSrch omg they are my exact tiles... Aren't they beautiful?

FYI:

I found these:

https://www.americanfloormats.com/rubber-flooring-beveled-edge-ramps/?gclid=CjwKCAjwiZnnBRBQEiwAcWKfYjY1qDfn_kYyHOItdKqoEyDyS8ZTr3sQwZUGKN2hRUE9WmHUvqEKIhoC7aIQAvD_BwE

and these:

https://www.lowes.com/pl/Floor-transition-strips-Floor-moulding-trim-Flooring/4294518241

and these:

https://www.amazon.com/Rubber-Black-Beveled-Flooring-Reducer/dp/B00GLYYWFS?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_11

Not sure if they will work, but its the right idea at least. Ill report back if I find something.