- 1). Clean your sub-floor so that it is free of all dirt and grime. It is crucial that the sub-floor is completely clean so that the rubber matting will sit firmly onto the floor and not slip around.
- 2). Measure the area where you will place the rubber matting. The matting can cover an entire floor area or just a portion, depending on what you plan to use it for. For example, if you have hardwood floors in your family room but want rubber matting in the corner of the room where your toddler plays, measure only that area. Or maybe you have a large piece of exercise equipment in the basement, and you want to place it on top of rubber matting so that it is not sitting directly onto the cement floor.
- 3). Outline the area you want matted using chalk or tape. If using rubber matting squares, place the matting onto the floor starting in the farthest corner and work your way in. Use a utility knife to cut the matting to exact measurements when needed. If you are using rolls of rubber matting, measure the rubber matting by the measurements taken for the floor. Place the matting onto the floor after it has been cut from the roll.
- 4). Attach the rubber matting to a wall for protection as in a racquetball or basketball court. Use a strong rubber cement adhesive to secure it to the wall. Measure how far up the wall you want the matting to go; then cut the matting to fit the measurements.
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