7/8" Tatami Tiles Reviews

I installed 120 ft.² of these tiles (30) for my concrete basement floor so that I could do my T25 and P90X3 workout programs without joint pain. These absorb the jumping impact so well without being too cushy to simply walk on. They feel firm to walk on, but when you jump, they compress and rebound quite nicely so that you don't ″sink in″ and lose your balance during one-legged complex movements. Get some! Your joints will thank you!

I ordered 120 square feet of the 7/8″ tatami mats for portable home use in my living room. My family trains karate (stand up striking), jiu-jitsu (ground work grappling), and general calisthenics fitness on these. The kids love leaving them out to play on and even watch movies on. They've also found that the puzzle edges allow you to build many boxes and triangles creating excellent forts! So, that's an unexpected side benefit ;) We've had them for about 2 weeks now. Overall I am satisfied. I was able to order these brand new with shipping included for less than some local sellers were selling used mats... so the price is excellent. The quality is good. Puzzle interlocks are cut very well and fit nicely together. The tatami finish has a nice texture. Out of the box the tiles are dry to the touch but have a slippery feel. You would not want to do any serious stand up striking/foot-work on these until they've been used a little bit to wear off the slippery. This doesn't take long though, after only a couple grappling sessions they feel like normal. I think just wiping them down with some old towels would do the trick. The mats provide a lot of cushion. They are not too marshmallowy to stand on, but you can definitely feel them squish a bit under foot. Rolling/wrestling on them is very comfortable. I specifically picked the tatami version over the 1″ grappling mats because I expected the tatami mats to be a bit more compressed and less squishy than the grappling mats, making them more useful for stand up work. They mats are secure, the only time I've had them come loose is when we are grappling along the outer edge and someone pushes out hard on the outer row, then the puzzle pieces can pull free, but it's a quick and easy fix and none of the puzzle edges have ripped. The surface is not terribly strong. We have to be careful to pick them up after use and make sure all pets have well-trimmed claws if they might wander across them. Ours have a few small claw holes in them after a couple weeks of ownership until we realized we needed to pay a bit more attention to this. I do not believe these would stand up very well to any type of foot wear. If these were being used in any sort of self-defense class I'd be concerned about people wearing any sort of shoes on them. Note: I dont think the manufacturer intends these for anything other than bare foot use... just wanted to point it out to potential buyers. The size is excellent for home use because the 2'x2' squares are easy to stack and store without taking up an unusual amount of space. For comparison I often train in a dojo that has the 40″ square Century puzzle mats. The Century mats have a stronger surface and are harder overall but would be difficult to store in a home environment due to their size. I believe rubberflooringinc.com sells a similar type mat that is comparable to the Century mat and I would probably favor those in any sort of commercial space because they might be a bit stronger. Overall, I'm very happy with these for recreational home use. I may likely order more in the future for a bit more mat space and if a few get damaged I would order replacements.

I'm a cabinetmaker & finish carpenter and have never liked kneepads. These 2x2 pads are perfect for work. They are very lightweight but dense enough and thick enough to cushion your knees well. And the price is unbeatable. I have 8 pads, 32 square feet that cost about $50 total versus well over $120 for anything comparable.

Very think and soft; our daughter lover crawling on it in her playroom

I was setting up a workout area in my basement and with my arthritic knees, this mat has been wonderful. Durable, thick, very useful

I personalized with decals and the kids love them!

I got the tatami pattern because I'm going for a zen modern theme. I was so excited to find this flooring and having it is a huge improvement to the laminate flooring that was in the room before. It's much easier on my joints whenever I do floor exercises or jumping exercises. The only issue I have is that the lines that create the tatami image make the floor slippery when I'm in plank position or trying to do push-ups. I guess I should be grateful for the extra core work!

This is my personal insane asylum where I do insanity & T25! The tatami tiles rock!

My sons karate dojo has tiles like these and I figured why not get some for home. They are great and now we can practice at home without Mom getting too mad or worried.

We upgraded our more basic standard foam floor tiles in our home gym to these as our teen son is in Kung Fu and has been having most of his classes via zoom during the pandemic. They are much thicker than what we had and provide more cushion but not so much cushion as to be problematic for other activities in the gym. They have a better texture too, providing more grip on bare feet. They don't come apart nearly as easily as our old tiles and I love that the color isn't just on the surface, so it they do eventually get knicked it will still be the same color as the non scratched surface. So far they seem very resilient and don't have an impression after 15 lb weights are left on them. For our heavier equipment we are using pads underneath the point of contact to protect the foam from concentrated impact. Most impressive was the super fast and free shipping. That was the deal maker for us, as I shopped around online some companies had similar priced tiles but then were charging over a hundred dollars for shipping. I know that shipping rates are up right now, so I really appreciate the free and fast shipping from you guys!

Hello, the tiles are great! Perfect flooring for my kids, myself and life partner to enjoy the garage! It's now our workout, Yoga, Zen, Sports & movie watching, fun playing, mini dance studio while sheltering in place at home!!! I have had two COVID-19 small and safe events that have been big hits with the kids and a short mindscape for parents, best purchase of 2020 hands down. VIDEO AND photo attached for contest entry. Thank you for the request to review and Happy Holiday's! Sincerely, Russ J.

I purchased these for my office. I’m an occupational therapist and so I needed padding for the floors. I ended up drilling two rows into the wall as well. It looks great and the kids are safe!

These are absolutely awesome and the golf simulator world. They provide a nice soft sub floor for turf

I rarely write reviews, but did want to pipe up about these tiles. I bought them for my outdoor Thai Yoga Massage studio, and I also use them indoors in my home yoga studio. They are perfect! Sturdy but soft - stable and good looking. Really easy to use and fit together. Very clever design!

This product was just what I needed for my weight set.

Mat is durable and goes together easily but I find the surface a bit too slippery. I have to watch myself not to slip when moving.

Great fit and easy installation.

Tiles showed up a few days before scheduled delivery date. They were easy to install and work great. Comfortable to lay on and do various exercises.

These mats are perfect for my Brazilian Jiu-jitsu training room at my home. My fiance and I can train and drill comfortably, and the pieces lock together very smoothly.

These mats are perfect on my basement floor. They’re good for floor exercises. Very thick.