About Anti-Fatigue Mats??
05-11-2018, 09:14 AM
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About Anti-Fatigue Mats??
Let's talk about Anti-Fatigue Mats!
First of all, I know how comfortable they can be to stand on.
And how wonderful they are for we quilters, at the cutting table and ironing board.
I've lusted over them for sometime.
Have even shopped a bit for them, IRL and online.
But with no true shopping knowledge myself, nor with store help who had any either,
I have given up every time.
I still want one, actually two, for the cutting table and the ironing board.
Observations ... there is a Huge difference in what I have seen,
as to the structure, composition, finish, sizes, etc. of the mats.
Pricing is all over the map too! Very often unwieldy.
So ... please share as to how to "shop" for an anti-fatigue mat.
I don't mind spending the bucks ... but I want to make sure I get value for what it costs me.
Please? and Thanks!
First of all, I know how comfortable they can be to stand on.
And how wonderful they are for we quilters, at the cutting table and ironing board.
I've lusted over them for sometime.
Have even shopped a bit for them, IRL and online.
But with no true shopping knowledge myself, nor with store help who had any either,
I have given up every time.
I still want one, actually two, for the cutting table and the ironing board.
Observations ... there is a Huge difference in what I have seen,
as to the structure, composition, finish, sizes, etc. of the mats.
Pricing is all over the map too! Very often unwieldy.
So ... please share as to how to "shop" for an anti-fatigue mat.
I don't mind spending the bucks ... but I want to make sure I get value for what it costs me.
Please? and Thanks!
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05-11-2018, 09:40 AM
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Look at some of the discount places like Tuesday Morning, Ross, etc. They will be a little cheaper at those places. I've been looking at them too, I mostly haven't bought one yet because they aren't particularly attractive...I want some in the kitchen, but haven't found anything I like well enough to spend the $$$ on.
05-11-2018, 10:04 AM
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DaisyDawg ... I totally fear spending my money, and getting a not-so-good one.
IOW wasting my $!
FaintlyArtistic ... It's not so much about knowing where to buy, as many of your American stores are not here in Canada. Or if they are here, quite often they do not carry the same product lines. Likewise for our fellow QB'ers in other parts of the world.
What I want to learn about is what to look for in choosing the "right" one. The best one!
What makes the difference between good-better-best ..... or one that is total garbage?
IOW wasting my $!
FaintlyArtistic ... It's not so much about knowing where to buy, as many of your American stores are not here in Canada. Or if they are here, quite often they do not carry the same product lines. Likewise for our fellow QB'ers in other parts of the world.
What I want to learn about is what to look for in choosing the "right" one. The best one!
What makes the difference between good-better-best ..... or one that is total garbage?
05-11-2018, 10:17 AM
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are we talking about something more than the vinyl/foam mats like they have at walmart? I need something for my cutting table and if I'm missing out I'd like to know more. I have fibromyalgia and could use some relief.
05-11-2018, 10:17 AM
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It all depends on how much you want to spend. I'm a retired chef, so spent a lot of time on the mats. The best ones are the ones from the restaurant supply. They aren't pretty, though and they are pricey https://www.acemart.com/kitchen/heal...-mat/AND4203-5
Most anything will help. They are particularly important if you have concrete floors under your carpet, tile or laminate. Standing on cardboard will give you some cushion. That will, off course, not last too long.
The ones that have a slick back are not too practical for a slick floor. I had some that lifted the paint off the floor. I'm not sure if they got water under them or just "bonded" to the floor. It was in a commercial kitchen, so was not a big problem, but it would have been in my home.
Those mats that look like puzzle pieces work, too. They are lightweight and inexpensive.
That's my 2 cents.
bkay
Most anything will help. They are particularly important if you have concrete floors under your carpet, tile or laminate. Standing on cardboard will give you some cushion. That will, off course, not last too long.
The ones that have a slick back are not too practical for a slick floor. I had some that lifted the paint off the floor. I'm not sure if they got water under them or just "bonded" to the floor. It was in a commercial kitchen, so was not a big problem, but it would have been in my home.
Those mats that look like puzzle pieces work, too. They are lightweight and inexpensive.
That's my 2 cents.
bkay
05-11-2018, 10:36 AM
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My DIL has one by her strove and they are lovely to stand on. The only caution I would say is make sure they have the beveled edges because a straight edge would be a tripping hazard because the mats are solid and don't move. Hers is about an inch thick.
05-11-2018, 10:54 AM
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For me the ultimate mats are from GelPro. I have two in my kitchen and love
them. I've had them for several years (10 or more) and they are still good.
Not only they are comfortable to stand on, they are easy to clean, they
are textured and they do not stain the floor. I had a black one (not the cheapest
stuff) that would leave black marks all over the kitchen. The ones from Walmart
(puzzle type) might be better than nothing but no where are good as those gel
mats.
The ones I have has a basket weave design on it. Since I got them so long ago
I believe they are just the Classic ones. I just checked their website and
they now have 5 different kinds.
them. I've had them for several years (10 or more) and they are still good.
Not only they are comfortable to stand on, they are easy to clean, they
are textured and they do not stain the floor. I had a black one (not the cheapest
stuff) that would leave black marks all over the kitchen. The ones from Walmart
(puzzle type) might be better than nothing but no where are good as those gel
mats.
The ones I have has a basket weave design on it. Since I got them so long ago
I believe they are just the Classic ones. I just checked their website and
they now have 5 different kinds.
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