Playmats - 24 x 24 inch™

perfect for a basement

We got these playmats to make a play area in the unfinished section of our basement (after an explosion of new Christmas toys). This was a great find because it fit the area...Read complete review

We got these playmats to make a play area in the unfinished section of our basement (after an explosion of new Christmas toys). This was a great find because it fit the area we wanted to cover exactly. I had done a lot of online searching through the mats available out there, and these definitely seemed the best: much thicker than the standard 3/8 inch or even the "upgraded" 5/8 inch; 24 inches square versus 18 or 12 for less seams; and without the punch out pieces to get lost or let dirt it. The price of this 20 pack is by far the best buy also.

We love our new play area, these mats keep the cold from the basement floor away amazingly well, they feel warm if you sit on them. And the thickness is perfect, they are soft enough to protect little ones if they fall, but still firm enough to make a great play area for cars, trains, games, puzzles, etc. Much better than playing on carpeting. In fact, after we finished laying them down in the basement, we came up and ordered another set to expand the play area.

The only bad thing is, they can be a little slippery. I think they even leave a little bit of slippery residue on your socks after you walk on them. Coming off of the mats onto the cement floor, I have almost slid once or twice. Also, they are not meant to be used on wood floors, it says they can discolor them, which is not an issue for us, but I don't remember seeing that mentioned in the product description. I have seen different reviews saying these are both too soft and too hard, I don't agree with either, I think they are just right. Our one year old plays on them, and I don't think a fall on these is any worse than on a carpeted floor, much better than on hard wood.