glazenerd Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 I have noticed in a recent and prior threads; complaints about standing on concrete floors for long periods. They make cushioned matts to help alleviate the pressure. Some already know, perhaps others do not. Do some shopping: they come in a variety of sizes, including roll form you cut to length: and various densities. http://m.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=anti+fatique+matts Just one example, available at many places. Nerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Good tip, Nerd. Harbor Freight has 4 piece mats for $10 right now. I have a set around my wheel, since I throw standing up. They definitely help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Concrete is killer on your body. My whole shop is wood floors. Outside is crushed rock in loading area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 I love my mats, have them doubled up. Greenhouse floor is paving slabs, and very cold in winter. They keep me warm and comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preeta Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 aaah. so that's what they are called. unfortunately we have none at school. so i make do with good tennis shoes (when usually i always wear flip flops or open toed shoes). makes a huge difference to my 5 hour days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 I have used anti fatigue mats for 20 years, my studio is laid out in a big rectangle so I have a pathway of them. I have always had bad feet so these are a lifesaver. If it wasn't for anti fatigue mats I probably would still be working in clay. Make sure you buy plenty for the area you are covering, I had to replace some and the other brand didn't quite fit so I did some trimming. Denice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy pots Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 My glaze area is long & narrow lined with mats that really help as I walk back &a forth from glaze buckets to sink. They are a foot & back saver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 i have a 3x8 foot piece of the Apache mat between the slab roller and glaze table.. it is on top of 2 layers of yoga mats. i cannot find a carpet store that sells 1/2 inch foam padding to go under the whole thing but i wish i could. have to remember to look in big cities next time i go to one. really helps but after half a day, i sit down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawpot Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 A lot of people do not wear the correct type of shoe for there foot. Just because you are a 10 wide and you put on a 10 wide dose not mean the shoe fits. Different arch types and locations make a huge difference in what brand or what line in side of a brand to buy. Most cities have a place that can truly size your feet and get you in the right type of shoe for the work that you do. Shoes only last so long before they need to be replaced. You need to watch for the compounds of the shoe break down and replace as needed. Good mats do help and I have mats in some part of my shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugaboo Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Hmmm I never considered mats.... There seem to be alot if things out there called anti-fatigue mats in a wide range of prices. For those of you that have them which ones do you have and are you 100% happy with them? I am assuming you just take them outside and hose them down to get rid of any dust and dirt? T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawpot Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 I like this type the best. http://www.uline.com/BL_1782/Modular-Drainage-Mats I find the foam don't last long and a lot of the mats will lift at the edges so they become a trip issue or get slick with a spill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 terry, the one i have comes in foot measurements so you can get the size you need. it is ribbed, like corduroy and it has a wipe clean surface and i sometimes tip the end to make dry stuff roll to the middle. the very wide dustmop cleans it well. since it is at the glaze table i often need to sponge off a drop or so of glaze. have had it for 7 or 8 years now, looks new. it helps to be in a studio where nobody else can screw things up. i do a good job of that myself. agree that shoes need thought. wish my surgeon had used a little thought when he "fixed" my foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graybeard Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 I hung those mats on every wall in my studio and I'm still getting tired. What am I doing wrong? Graybeard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preeta Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Graybeard i guess you are being funny. but i miss the joke here. Wall?!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeU Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Clearly the bearded one expects the anti-fatigue rays to be zapped out toward him from all directions, and is clearly doing something wrong. What could that be? Well, my hunch is the fatal flaw is that they are all hung upside down. Clearly...I am quite sure about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Clearly the bearded one expects the anti-fatigue rays to be zapped out toward him from all directions, and is clearly doing something wrong. What could that be? Well, my hunch is the fatal flaw is that they are all hung upside down. Clearly...I am quite sure about this. either that or the bearded one thinks we should be working in rooms with padded walls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawpot Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 I hung those mats on every wall in my studio and I'm still getting tired. What am I doing wrong? Graybeard You might need one of the nice white cotes that tie in the back to help. Sorry, but they go with padded walls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 These are the best http://community.ceramicartsdaily.org/topic/15111-studio-floor-matts-the-best/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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