Step2 Play Mats Great For Playrooms By Tina Lehman on - Updated Oct 15, 2011
Our church purchased some interlocking rubber mats made by Step2 to go under the climbing mats in the toddler nursery. We wanted something safe, but fun and these mats seemed to fit the bill.
These mats have tongues and grooves just like puzzle pieces and are very easy to put together. They are slightly textured so little feet have traction. They are made of 3/4" thick foam, which makes them very soft and a much safer surface than the carpeted floor. They come in four bright colors.
These are sold in packages of four, and the tiles are 24 inches square (so, each package results in a 4 x 4 foot area being covered). You will have to purchase multiple packs in order to cover a big surface, so it has the potential to get pricey.
One of the reasons I love these mats so much is that they are very easy to clean and disinfect which is great when you have kids around.
One thing I did not like about these mats is they smell when they are initially taken out of the package. It takes a while for the rubbery smell to dissipate, but once it does they have no smell at all.
I would recommend these floor tiles to anyone wishing to cover their floor with a surface that is kid-friendly, whether it be at a church, school, or in your own basement.
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Step2 Interlocking rubber play mats Purchased at: Walmart Price: 24.99
Wow what a nifty idea and great tiles. When we move we are putting together a playroom for my grandson. I will certainly keep these in mind. Thanks for sharing this information.
Hmmm, 1 question. Would they be suitable for wrestling? lol :)
My son's daycare had these on the floor when they were little and still crawling around....they work great and are really ease to wipe clean :0)
I think most kids would enjoy playing on this floorcovering, looks so bright and cheerful.
These tiles are great. We purchased some of these to cover our basement floor. My husband uses them under his weight bench. I agree, they are very easy to clean.
We have two sets of these and have used them so much. We have moved them and rearranged them so many times to fit with how my sons play area is arranged. We've really loved having them. The only thing that drives me crazy is that my son loves to take of the the black border and carry the pieces all over the house.:-)
We have these in our family room, play room and gym. They are great!
Oh, these are really cool looking. I love the bright colors. Well done!
We also have these in our playroom-they are so bouncy & soft!
These really are great, they add the extra safety that is need in some areas.