That foam and vinyl came from Norberts. They sell mats and such, and do sell the raw material. However, you may or may not like the density. I did wall mats several years ago, that had a little more cushion. Tons of companies make wall mats, etc, for school gymnasiums. If I were to do wall mats in the future, I'd call around more, and ask for samples. Just say you want to buy the foam only. Some companies wont just sell you the raw materials, some will.
healthfreak79 foam came from Norberts in southern California. My floor mats are Zebra tatami. But schools also make their own floor systems using a layer of foam, carpet, and vinyl cover.
Any ideas for a good alternative to the foam? It's wayyyyy too expensive where I live (Ireland) and it would work out cheaper to buy wall pads but I really want to make them.
I'm willing to buy foam, but the polyethylene foam in particular is way too expensive. I bought some foam the other day and it was too soft. Been doing a ton of research trying to find a firm foam at a good price.
eski boy If you really really wanna go cheap but are willing to do a lot of work, those little kid puzzle piece foams you could layer and layer. Save maybe half the cost but it’s like 5 times the work at minimum.
I wont be because I dont have a need to make floor mats. Look up a video made by Rener Gracie from the Gracie Academy about how they made their floor mats.
That foam and vinyl came from Norberts. They sell mats and such, and do sell the raw material. However, you may or may not like the density. I did wall mats several years ago, that had a little more cushion. Tons of companies make wall mats, etc, for school gymnasiums. If I were to do wall mats in the future, I'd call around more, and ask for samples. Just say you want to buy the foam only. Some companies wont just sell you the raw materials, some will.
Great video. Where did you buy the foam?
you could probably use them as floor mats as well
For the price of foam everywhere I look, I might just use 1 inch Balancefrom puzzle mats.
Where did you get the foam? Are your floor mats the same thing? Thanks.
healthfreak79 foam came from Norberts in southern California. My floor mats are Zebra tatami. But schools also make their own floor systems using a layer of foam, carpet, and vinyl cover.
Any ideas for a good alternative to the foam? It's wayyyyy too expensive where I live (Ireland) and it would work out cheaper to buy wall pads but I really want to make them.
Iron Mantle I can't think of an alternative to foam. maybe carpet and carpet padding?
I'm willing to buy foam, but the polyethylene foam in particular is way too expensive. I bought some foam the other day and it was too soft. Been doing a ton of research trying to find a firm foam at a good price.
Iron Mantle yeh you might find something different that will serve the purpose
@anthony what did you end up doing? I am in Ireland also and looking to pad walls for a mma area. Thanks
Hey nice video! What kind of vinyl did you use and how much was it?
got it from Norberts in California. around $5 per yard. its 6 feet wide i believe
What could you use as a cheaper alternative instead of foam?
eski boy
If you really really wanna go cheap but are willing to do a lot of work, those little kid puzzle piece foams you could layer and layer.
Save maybe half the cost but it’s like 5 times the work at minimum.
@@bigfoot5902 I'm using 1 inch balancefrom puzzle mats. Super light and less expensive.
what type of glue is appropriate as some foams and polystyrene melt with some glues
Liquid Nails from a hardware store. Comes in a tube you apply with a caulk gun.
you can make a video explaining how to make floor mats?
I wont be because I dont have a need to make floor mats. Look up a video made by Rener Gracie from the Gracie Academy about how they made their floor mats.
Hello!, what s the name of the product you put on the strand board?
Are you talking about the glue? If so, it's Liquid Nails.
can you give a web side
where you bay your materials
I got the Foam and Vinyl from Norberts. They are located in California. The rest of the materials from Lowes, Menards, or Home Depot.