How to Install, Maintain & Store Vinyl Roll Out Mats

Purchasing vinyl-covered roll up exercise mats for training at home or a fitness facility is a great way to maximize training time for martial arts or wrestling in a safe manner. Understanding how to care for, maintain, and install vinyl roll out mats can help you receive the greatest value out of your purchase.

When working with these martial arts mats, you don’t need special tools for the installation. They’re easy to clean and sanitize for storage, too, as long as you follow a few key guidelines.

How to Install Vinyl Roll Out Mats

Before you install vinyl roll out mats from Greatmats, make certain you have the proper coaching and supervision in place before students start any training. Take precautions that ensure you can use the mats safely.

To install the vinyl roll out mats, follow these tips.

• Remove each mat carefully from the packaging materials, as a utility knife could damage the vinyl or foam.
  
• If at all possible before removing the straps, move the mat to the area of the installation. It’s easier to move the roll while the straps are attached.
  
• Carefully remove the nylon straps and save them for later use.
  
• Unroll the mats with the vinyl side facing upward.
  
• If you are placing multiple roll up mats in the layout, adjust the positioning so they fit tightly together, eliminating any gaps.
  
• Do not kick the mats to line them up side by side, or you may damage them. Use your hands to position them.
  
• Use compatible vinyl mat tape to connect the mats tightly. Use a plastic scraper to squeeze any air bubbles out of the tape.

How to Store Vinyl Roll Out Mats

When you’re ready to disassemble and store your mats, follow these tips.

• Carefully remove the strips of tape and discard them.
  
• Roll up the individual mats by hand with the vinyl on the inside and the foam facing outward.
  
• Try to roll the mats tightly. You’ll form a triangle shape as you start rolling up the first few foam sections. As you keep rolling, it’ll become a more rounded shape.
  
• Keep the edges squared up as much as possible to simplify storing the roll.
  
• Go slowly while rolling the mats so they do not end up in a cone shape.
  
• Add two straps to each roll with each one about 18 inches from the ends of the roll.
  
• If you notice a cone shape after rolling the material, stand the secured roll on its end and gently shake it until the ends line up properly.
  
• If you are rolling the rolls along the ground to reach the storage area, continue to roll them in the same direction you were going when rolling them up initially.

How to Maintain Vinyl Roll Out Mats

When you want to clean and sanitize these mats or when you need to perform other maintenance techniques, use these tips.

• Inspect the mats regularly for any damage that could result in a trip hazard.
  
• Clean the vinyl surface regularly with approved cleaning or disinfecting products.
  
• Use of a disinfectant is important to reduce the chance of skin infections.
  
• Never use bleach on the vinyl, as this will void the warranty.
  
• Read the documents that shipped with the roll to find a list of compatible cleaners or call the Greatmats customer service team for suggestions on cleaners to use.

Greatmats Can Help With Maintaining and Installing Vinyl Roll Out Mats

Don’t wonder whether you are correctly cleaning, maintaining, storing, or installing vinyl roll out mats. Instead, reach out to the experts on the Greatmats customer service team to receive the answers you need. We’ll help keep your mats in top condition for years to come.