mats

12-25-2012, 05:54 AM	#1
vanessael Newbie   Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 1	mats do plastic or rubber backed mats mark vinyl?

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12-25-2012, 06:25 AM	#2
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,316	mats Yes, very often they will turn the sheet goods yellow---- __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

12-25-2012, 09:46 AM	#3
rusty baker Pro Flooring Installer     Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 3,142	mats Yes, it's called plasticizer migration. "This is caused when a plasticizer in a floor mat or floor material transfers itself (migrates) into the floor finish or sealer. This is responsible for the discoloration sometimes found around or under floor mats." __________________ "I'm twisted, not sick. Sick implies, I'll get better" Semi-Retired Installer Installing since 1973

12-25-2012, 05:09 PM	#4
Seattle2k Member   Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 525	mats Natural Rubber is fine. Synthetic rubber is bad.