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In the other post i was focusing on the Room paint color, here i was asking about the carpet specifically

Oops sorry. Normally additional questions are included in the same post. Hope you get lots of helpful advice.

You can lay a large area rug over the carpet. It happens. What is it that you want to do with the 'update'? Is it for looks? Is it for noise reduction?

Thank you, I was thinking more about the HIIT training, aerobics, cardio exercise. Carpet does not feel the right option for the above, works great for Yoga. For 'update' the last resort will be hardwood floor, but want to get some thoughts if there's any other option available that can be good for aerobics exercise?

Thanks McCarthy, This option looks good. How is the durability of Cork Flooring?

A floating cork floor (click together) has a life span of 25+ years. As for durability of the cork itself, the US Library of Congress has had their cork floor (same stuff minus a few repairs) since the 1890's (more than 120 years). As far as we can tell (cork has only be used as a flooring material for 180 years...unlike stone = 10,000 years of use) cork will last as long as the thing it is glued to lasts. It is like rubber. So long as the adhesive keeps on keeping on the cork will too.

That should be long enough for a work out space.

Thanks McCarthy, i will go with Cork floor as u recommended!!!!

Thanks Michael, Will look into the above option too.

I’m using an interlocking floor mat papababe Puzzle Exercise Mat with EVA Foam Interlocking Tiles for MMA Exercise, Gymnastics and Home Gym Protective Flooring （Cover 24, 48, 72, 96 & 144 SQ.FT） https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DXHG4CC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_FlfrFb4FKVX94

My garage workout space has black 3/8" Amorim roll rubber, which works great. They make others with some color specks but they're still mostly black.

Thanks Dustin, Timothy, I am linking the natural factor of the Cork floor then can have couple of exercise mat.

We are looking to do something similar to what Dustin G. posted in his home gym. We currently have luxury vinyl wood-look planks in our basement and want to make a large matted area for free weights and yoga. We have been debating between rubber and foam tiles but recently heard that rubber could stain our wood floors underneath? Is that right? Has anyone noticed staining with foam tiles? Thanks!

Hi Nicole. I haven’t noticed any staining. Do you have a vapor barrier underneath the vinyl wood planks? I suspect moisture could cause a stain

We do!