[Princess Auto] 47-1/4 x 19 in. Folding Mat [$9.99] ( Can be used as a Gym Mat)

Feb 15th, 2021 6:23 pm

#1

Sicario007 [OP]: Banned; Jul 13, 2018; 262 posts; 1055 upvotes

Feb 15th, 2021 6:23 pm

[Princess Auto] 47-1/4 x 19 in. Folding Mat [$9.99] ( Can be used as a Gym Mat)

Deal Link:: https://www.princessauto.com/en/product ... ign=hosted
Price:: 9.99
Savings:: 30%
Expiry:: February 28, 2021
Retailer:: Princess Auto

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I saw this and thought of a gym mat for my home gym. Hopefully, you find these useful cheers!

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Last edited by Sicario007 on Feb 15th, 2021 7:39 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Feb 15th, 2021 6:58 pm

#2

Polymertank: Member; Aug 18, 2017; 293 posts; 507 upvotes

Feb 15th, 2021 6:58 pm

I like the 6 fold design so it's compact when not in use. Depending on what one's trying to do, this mat might be a little bit too short as a gym mat for some exercises. Ideally, 6' would be great. Again, all depends on what it's used for.

Feb 15th, 2021 7:26 pm

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dark8paladin: Member; Jul 26, 2009; 214 posts; 42 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 15th, 2021 7:26 pm

I couldn't find the thickness, does someone know.
Also my purposes will be for laying in the basement for a home gym .

Feb 15th, 2021 7:46 pm

#4

nounou23: Deal Fanatic; Nov 20, 2003; 7252 posts; 3945 upvotes; Moncton, NB

Feb 15th, 2021 7:46 pm

Pretty good deal in my opinion and will be getting a few.

The only thing I'm worried about is if it will have that "princess auto" smell... I'm sure some people can relate to that smell

Feb 15th, 2021 7:58 pm

#5

k9fire: Sr. Member; Apr 17, 2015; 851 posts; 716 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Feb 15th, 2021 7:58 pm

It's about a four foot length..

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Feb 15th, 2021 10:50 pm

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the_cid666: Member; Oct 22, 2008; 400 posts; 363 upvotes; Gatineau, qc

Feb 15th, 2021 10:50 pm

Couldn't find the thickness either, but shipping package gives a hint, and so I think the 7.4 is the total thickness of the 6 panels folded, which would give roughly 1 1/4 inch thickness when flat. Can someone confirm my math?

Anyways good find OP, even if mat is a tad small.

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Feb 15th, 2021 11:02 pm

#7

ravell: Member; Oct 26, 2003; 312 posts; 344 upvotes; Caledon

Feb 15th, 2021 11:02 pm

Ohh need these for doing oil changes when car in on ramps

I usually use a piece of carpet the will store much better!

+1

Feb 15th, 2021 11:05 pm

#8

radeonboy: Deal Expert; Mar 22, 2004; 15537 posts; 6645 upvotes; RFD

Feb 15th, 2021 11:05 pm

Oh this might be good for other uses. Wonder if it's tough and thick or flimsy and depressed easily ? Is it Eva foam? Only way to find out is to order

Feb 15th, 2021 11:21 pm

#9

Paxonator: Sr. Member; Sep 27, 2009; 773 posts; 529 upvotes; Sask, Canada

Feb 15th, 2021 11:21 pm

Is this like a soft foam? Anyone know what the surface feels like?

Feb 15th, 2021 11:34 pm

#10

vinny888: Newbie; May 14, 2009; 58 posts; 130 upvotes

Feb 15th, 2021 11:34 pm

Weight is listed at 1.1lbs???

2019 Tesla Model 3 I'm doing my part, are you?

+2

Feb 15th, 2021 11:51 pm

#11

Jackji: Deal Addict; Feb 3, 2019; 1545 posts; 3526 upvotes; Canada

Feb 15th, 2021 11:51 pm

I would call them and ask exactly the firmness of this is....the pics look like those cheap flutterboard foam boards at swimming pools, the spongy ones, not the hard type.

Live a little

Feb 16th, 2021 1:28 am

#12

theSPOOLER: Deal Addict; Sep 3, 2002; 1314 posts; 825 upvotes; GTA

Feb 16th, 2021 1:28 am

I bought this as a work mat ages ago. Something to kneel on basically. It's 1 1/8th inches thick. To accommodate the folding it has 1/4" gaps between every other panel which caused mine to become separated pretty quickly as there is only a thin strip of foam providing the hinge. It's fine for some comfort on hardwood floors, say for core work but I wouldn't line a home gym with it. And definitely don't put equipment on it.

+7

Feb 16th, 2021 2:46 am

#13

ithrifteveryday: Jr. Member; Nov 7, 2018; 178 posts; 160 upvotes

Feb 16th, 2021 2:46 am

Bought 10 will update when they arrive. Thanks OP

Feb 17th, 2021 12:44 am

#14

yau1225: Deal Addict; Jun 21, 2011; 1217 posts; 1380 upvotes; 49.2827°N 123.1207°W

Feb 17th, 2021 12:44 am

Sicario007 wrote: ↑ I saw this and thought of a gym mat for my home gym. Hopefully, you find these useful cheers!

bought this today, definitely can't be used as a gym mat. Way too small and the gaps from the folds are way too big.

+6

Feb 17th, 2021 9:57 am

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queenofhearts: Deal Addict; Oct 27, 2007; 2828 posts; 1225 upvotes; Gta

Feb 17th, 2021 9:57 am

Wonder if I can use this is a mat to block my crochet handiwork?

Koodo member

Feb 17th, 2021 4:51 pm

#16

peakingduck: Deal Fanatic; Feb 18, 2013; 5462 posts; 9154 upvotes; BC

Feb 17th, 2021 4:51 pm

Got mine today, pretty quick shipping.

Agree with others that this is too small and dense for a gym mat.

I bought them to use as budget deadlifts blocks, exactly what I've been looking for. Thanks OP

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+3

Feb 17th, 2021 9:01 pm

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aznaro: Member; Aug 29, 2007; 281 posts; 117 upvotes; Saskatoon

Feb 17th, 2021 9:01 pm

peakingduck wrote: ↑ Got mine today, pretty quick shipping.

Agree with others that this is too small and dense for a gym mat.

I bought them to use as budget deadlifts blocks, exactly what I've been looking for. Thanks OP

Are you using them as drop/silencer pads too? If so have you had chance to test them out? Be a super budget friendly option vs $250+

Feb 17th, 2021 9:25 pm

#18

peakingduck: Deal Fanatic; Feb 18, 2013; 5462 posts; 9154 upvotes; BC

Feb 17th, 2021 9:25 pm

aznaro wrote: ↑ Are you using them as drop/silencer pads too? If so have you had chance to test them out? Be a super budget friendly option vs $250+

That's the primary reason I wanted them. Since my gyms on the 2nd floor i haven't deadlifted properly since the pandemic. I just pulled 315 to test and it works really well. I did a controlled drop and it barely makes any noise and seems to absorb the impact well. I don't drop my weight from waist high but it'd probably be fine too depending on how heavy you go. Will probably need more mats on each side though so you don't miss or bounces around.

Tempted to get another pair since they're so cheap. Been looking for something like this for months but couldn't find anything reasonably priced

I've attached a photo, the mat is pretty dense and doesn't compress too much. Each 'block' is ~1" thick and 7.5" x 19".

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Feb 18th, 2021 2:53 pm

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fearex: Sr. Member; Jul 27, 2014; 935 posts; 863 upvotes; Montreal, QC

Feb 18th, 2021 2:53 pm

peakingduck wrote: ↑ Got mine today, pretty quick shipping.

Agree with others that this is too small and dense for a gym mat.

I bought them to use as budget deadlifts blocks, exactly what I've been looking for. Thanks OP

I can see those being good for defecit deadlifts

Feb 18th, 2021 3:55 pm

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signops: Member; Apr 5, 2018; 435 posts; 419 upvotes

Feb 18th, 2021 3:55 pm

Should be good for standing desks as well.