Under-stand floor covering for bike room .. best materials?

[tim.bikeparty]

Originally Posted by Jcgill

I used an indoor/outdoor grey rug from lowes in my bike room....$20 for a 6'x8' piece.

It is basically the same material as automotive carpet or boat carpet.
I still try to be neat, but this provides extra protection. I am sure oil would soak thru this rug, but i try to not spill in the first place.

I think your lenolium idea is going to be your best bet.

this is the same thing i use in the 2nd bedroom of my apt to protect the hardwood floors. as stated it wouldn't protect against oil and grease dripping everywhere, if you get that messy with your bike maintenance.

[pdmtong]

What about just getting one of those big moving blankets.

Another choice might be a scrap section of carpet - preferably a really small and tight berber style.

Another choice would be an indoor/outdoor rug with a rubber bottom.

Either can be easily rolled or folded up to put away and be fine if you occasionally drop a greasy part (linoleum will let the part bounce into the far never to be found again place); presumably you aren't trying to protect against a large liquid spill.

[drewellison]

Man, there are about a thousand different options for something like this on amazon. Overwhelming.

[William]

Wally World...

Drip Mat





William

[jc031699]

Originally Posted by 72gmc

I also have concrete (not nicely painted) and I put down foam puzzle mats . Keeps things from breaking or bouncing to who-knows-where if I drop them, easy to wipe or sweep off, feels better on my feet.

With a shop apron and some cheap sandals I do all right at confining the bike crud to the bike space.

David's stall mat suggestion may work just as well.

Very absorptive
Can be very inexpensive since these are also sold as kids play mats in various colors
I inherited them from my daughter when she left toddlerhood....
Helps to resist leg fatigue too

[cderalow]

late to the game, but horse stall mats.

come in various sizes, thick rubber, good for standing on, working on, and bonus easy to take out back and hose off.

[Dirtdiggler]

Linoleum remnants, wipes off any grease, easy to sweep, has a bit of padding when you drop a small part/fastener and decorative and roll it up when not in use.