Looking for ideas on how to keep a pitching mat from sliding on an indoor turf surface

[DonnyS]

We use ours on concrete as well except the underside of our mat is smooth.

We started with bricks on the corners but it would eventually go crooked. Went to HD and bought clear silicone and laid out some thick beads and let dry. Has been gripping Great!

Beads of silicon on the cement, correct? This is a great idea. We pick ours up after each use in order to park our cars in the garage, but I'm thinking the silicon will hold up just fine.

 

[Fury_Mike]

I've heard of some people gluing furniture gripper pads at various points along the edges. They're inexpensive and supposedly work on carpet as well as hardwood and can be used on both. I don't know what kind of success they've had however and I'm thinking it would work much better on a gym floor than carpet.

The other thing I've actually seen and seems to work as well as can be expected is getting the old school clear rubber carpet runner with the pointed knobs on the bottom from a big box store and adhering it to the bottom with 2 sided carpet tape. I know HD has it in a brand that's 27" wide and 12 feet long for around $14 at the store near me. Just cut it to length and you'll have extra for when the knobs start breaking off and can replace it when needed.

TrafficMaster 27 in. x 12 ft. Classic Rib Low Pile Clear Floor Protection 1021007HD - The Home Depot

Classic Rib Low Pile Carpet Protector measures 27 in. wide x 144 in. long. Composed of up to 100% recycled materials this utility mat will protects carpeting and prevents soil and wear. Ideal for high

www.homedepot.com

I have used the carpet runners and they work really well. The only problem is that over time, the mat turf surface begins separating from the bottom padding and bunches up. Once they separate, the mat becomes relatively useless. I ended up taking the mat, and cutting open the pad area that separated, pealed it back and glued it back down with liquid nail. I'm testing it now but it was a lot of work to re-glue it. On a positive note, the mat lasted 4-5 years with heavy usage.

 

[DropInTheBucket]

Beads of silicon on the cement, correct? This is a great idea. We pick ours up after each use in order to park our cars in the garage, but I'm thinking the silicon will hold up just fine.

Actually- set beads of silicone on the underside of the mat itself and let cure.

We are using it in a paver surface like this which has a bit more texture than a smooth garage floor might have. YMMV

 

[DonnyS]

Actually- set beads of silicone on the underside of the mat itself and let cure.

We are using it in a paver surface like this which has a bit more texture than a smooth garage floor might have. YMMV

Makes sense. We typically set up the mat in the garage though we could move it out and put it on pavers. Honestly the bumper plates on the rear corners works fine, but you've given me something to think about for the front part of the mat if it becomes problematic.