Rubber Flooring install video:

A shop I used to work in had 1/4" rubber and it bubbled up a bit where equipment was regularly rolled. It didn't happen around the heavy equipment that was rarely moved, but anything over ~250lbs on casters that got moved regularly caused some problems. Regular movement really seemed to be the issue. To deal with the defects they would move the equipment away and use a roller and a broomstick with a rubber coated end to massage it till it was flat again. They put down a few squares of the puzzle piece type in areas where they had to stand a lot to reduce fatigue. Last time I was there, the rubber had been down about 10 years and no permanent issues other than slightly larger seem gaps around where the bubbling happened. Hope that's useful for someone out there.

For every action there's an equal and opposite blah blah. As you are hulking your bench across the floor, so too is it tugging back on your knees and feet.

Trying to catch a falling gun is how a big chunk of people shoot themselves. Modern guns are totally drop safe. Just let them fall. Same thing with sharp objects. Let it fall.

When you pushed that plane off the bench.............

Anyone that has done factory work knows the value of rubber matting on concrete floors.

I used 3/4” rubber so all my wires can be put underneath and no longer a trip hazard.

Upon recommendation of your last video, I ordered 3/8” rubber roll for my shop. It just arrived yesterday! I’m so glad to hear how much you STILL like it. I chose pure black because when I drop a small screw, I want to be able to find it. 😊 Thanks for your recommendation and follow-up - I can’t wait to put it down!

Seeing the chisel drop doesn't bother me, but even with the rubber seeing you push that plane off the bench made my heart race a little.

I was thinking to epoxy my shop floor then consider carpet but after seeing this I just ordered rubber instead. Can’t wait to put it down!! Thanks for the video!!

I laid 3'x5' x 1/2" horse stall mats in my two-car garage workshop 5 years ago and absolutely love it. Got the at Tractor Supply for less than $50 eaxh which is less than $2.50 sq ft. I can roll my cabinet saw, 600# lathe or any other piece of equipment across it and it is like rolling it on concrete. Highly recommend.

Been watching this channel for years... I still get slack jawed when your bench is fully shown. It's so beautiful!

My physical therapist has the same rubber flooring as yours in their gym and it provides a warm, cushioned surface to work out. They have no issue moving extremely heavy pieces of weight lifting equipment around - no deep impressions, tears, or bubbles. My dad and I converted his shed into a small workshop and lined it with rubber puzzle tiles. It's held up beautifully for over 15 years. The seams are good - even where we had to drag out the tablesaw. When I finally get my own workshop, I think I'd go with rubber rolls for the reasons you mentioned (cost and fewer seams).

I winced when you dropped that chisel on the floor, but I legitimately, involuntarily, yelped when you pushed that plane off your bench 😂

I’ve been living in rentals for a while, so I initially got puzzle flooring so I didn’t lose my deposit, and now I’ll never go back! Same as you, when I get to build my dream shop the rubber is going to be the first thing that goes down. 🎉

This video was absolutely flooring. I was totally floored after watching it.

I just finished covering my concrete floors with 3/4" stall mats from Tractor Supply last weekend. I have a few seams left to tape but it's SSSSOOOOOOOOO nice!

Thanks for taking the time to do this video. Great information! :)

I use 3/4" rubber horse stall mats in my shop. I love them.

I'm building an extension to my workshop, my original is a 20ft shipping container and I'm building a shed out from the double doors. You have given me a lot to think about, thank you!