Janie Grace Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Do you have one that you love? What brands are good? I have got to do something -- this ceramic floor is KILLING my feet/back. :( Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 My husband used to work for this company, GelPro. I still have their mats all over my house. They are awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 My husband used to work for this company, GelPro. I still have their mats all over my house. They are awesome. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjmakmom Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I have ceramic floors too, and mine actually came from ABC Distributing for $16.95 plus shipping. I wish I could carpet the whole kitchen in them! http://www.abcdistributing.com/Spring%2BGifts%2B2012/18%22x30%22-Chef's-Comfort-Mat/prod40299.jmp?sorted=C&fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=3024&catalogId=catalog70003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 I have ceramic floors too, and mine actually came from ABC Distributing for $16.95 plus shipping. I wish I could carpet the whole kitchen in them! http://www.abcdistributing.com/Spring%2BGifts%2B2012/18%22x30%22-Chef's-Comfort-Mat/prod40299.jmp?sorted=C&fm=catalog&navAction=jump&navCount=0&catalogBookId=3024&catalogId=catalog70003 Now THAT is a much easier price to handle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltop Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 My mom bought me a gel mat at Costco. I don't know what brand it is, but I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Cornelia Snook Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Are any of them easy to keep clean? My mom had something in the kitchen when I was a teen, and it got dirty in about half a second. It was gross. Anyway, I just always wear my running shoes around the house all day. My portable anti-fatigue mats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFwife Claire Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 My mom bought me a gel mat at Costco. I don't know what brand it is, but I love it. Yes, we bought one at Sams. It was cheap, but I really like mine too. And it doesn't seem to get dirty. I just have to make sure water doesn't get under mine and ruin the hardwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 We have one from Home Depot, Better Homes and Garden brand, I believe. I think they are $20-$30. So easy to clean. You can just take it outside and hose it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kari C in SC Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I have the brown ones from Kohl's. Love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I have a small one from GelPro. When I was researching, I heard over and over again that the Gelpro where worth the extra money since they held up better long term. I have no basis for comparison but this was from a cooking forums so I figured these people knew what they were talking about. I have vinyl flooring (so not terribley hard) and I wear shoes but I still notice a huge difference between standing on the mat verses standing on the floor. I got the smallest size and found a good sale. I think I paid around $40 for mine. I just move it around the kitchen to whatever area I'm working. I haven't found any reason to buy more/larger. I actually like that it's so small and easy to move around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett_ashley Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 The GelPro are worth the extra money. I bought a cheap, machine-washable kitchen rug from Target to lay over mine for washing and also for looks and it works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 I have a small one from GelPro. When I was researching, I heard over and over again that the Gelpro where worth the extra money since they held up better long term. I have no basis for comparison but this was from a cooking forums so I figured these people knew what they were talking about. I have vinyl flooring (so not terribley hard) and I wear shoes but I still notice a huge difference between standing on the mat verses standing on the floor. I got the smallest size and found a good sale. I think I paid around $40 for mine. I just move it around the kitchen to whatever area I'm working. I haven't found any reason to buy more/larger. I actually like that it's so small and easy to move around. Where did you find it for that price? Thanks for the input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 The GelPro are worth the extra money. I bought a cheap, machine-washable kitchen rug from Target to lay over mine for washing and also for looks and it works great. Love the washable rug to cover it idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Where did you find it for that price? Thanks for the input! I bought it directly from Gelpro. They were running clearance sales at the time and I found a color/pattern that worked for my kitchen. I think you can sign up for notices, I know I found out about the sale through an e-mail. Right now their clearance prices aren't quite that low. Looks like 50-60 for the smallest size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Flooring is important to the overall look of the kitchen - and so is comfort. I highly recommend .... You are standing all the time in the kitchen, so you might as well be comfortable. These highly decorative, durable mats are great for your feet and you'll never want to move off of them! How does this happen? How does a company know when we are talking about something so they can advertise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 How does this happen? How does a company know when we are talking about something so they can advertise? Some companies pay someone to search the web for opportunities like this, and to find out what people are saying, good or bad, about their products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamrachelle Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 The GelPro are worth the extra money. I bought a cheap, machine-washable kitchen rug from Target to lay over mine for washing and also for looks and it works great. Ohhh, really good idea. It would never have occured to me to cover it up. I have one from Costco, but I have to say that after about a year it's beginning to wear heavily around the edges. I think it would be better to fork out the extra money and avoid having to replace it every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 How does this happen? How does a company know when we are talking about something so they can advertise? :lol: I was surprised to see this thread resurrected until I saw it was a "new poster". Welcome, tophermarshall! Can't wait to hear about your homeschool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 :lol: I was surprised to see this thread resurrected until I saw it was a "new poster". Welcome, tophermarshall! Can't wait to hear about your homeschool. Sure... homeschool their mats :) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 :lol: I was surprised to see this thread resurrected until I saw it was a "new poster". Welcome, tophermarshall! Can't wait to hear about your homeschool. :lol: They have a brilliant system for keeping their students on task. They place a one of their handy-dandy mats at their feet under their desk, and they never want to move from their desk! It's truly an amazing product and so versatile! The mats come with a warning to remove them from under your children's feet periodically to enable them to do their chores and get some sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 :lol: I was surprised to see this thread resurrected until I saw it was a "new poster". Well, I won't buy their mats due to spamming, but I'm glad someone resurrected the thread. :D I missed it the first time, but as it happens I was looking at gel mats at BJ's yesterday. I wondered if they actually work. OP, I have ceramic tile and if I could do my floors over again, I would not do tile. They're h*ll on my back and feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Well, I won't buy their mats due to spamming, but I'm glad someone resurrected the thread. :D I missed it the first time, but as it happens I was looking at gel mats at BJ's yesterday. I wondered if they actually work. OP, I have ceramic tile and if I could do my floors over again, I would not do tile. They're h*ll on my back and feet. My dh got me one from Sam's and it helps a TON. It wasn't as expensive as those fancy brand-name ones, but it really does work. I can't imagine going back to standing directly on the tile. I'm with you, I HATE ceramic tile ~ it's so painful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Thanks to you all for this thread. I've been wanting something for under my feet... at the sink... stove... etc. :) I need a lonnnnng runner, too. Wish I could afford one of those with the gel :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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