floor mats outside?

[Bonibelle]

I was wondering if anyone has tried the exersize floor mats (they look like huge  puzzle pieces)as a slip free surface outside of a tub?  My tub will be (someday) on a new deck. I know even my existing deck tends to get slippery when covered with dew (ice will be another issue).  We covered our pool deck with indoor outdoor carpet but I think that kind of surface would be even worse if it froze.

[keating]

I was wondering if anyone has tried the exersize floor mats (they look like huge  puzzle pieces)

as someone said on tv the other night, "mediocre minds think alike"  

I was looking at these at the store a couple days ago.....my deck is interlock stone, with sand tamped into the seams, and I don't want sand tracked in, so I thought of this as well......interested to see if anyone responds in the affirmative.

[Snowbird]

If they are about 2ft square and 1/2 inch thick, I have them on the concrete floor of my woodshop.  They work well and are pretty rugged.

The draw back is that they hold water underneath.  Inside on a concrete floor this is not a good thing.  But on a deck or stone floor, they may be okay.

I would be concerned about bacteria growing in the pores of the pad.  I have shoes on in my shop but barefoot around the tub might be a problem.

Watch out for that chubby green guy under your toe nail.

[grahamtasia]

You might want to check the website anti-slip.com. They offer mats and floor coverings that might work for you. I have not personally seen these products in action, however, one of my customers swears by them. They do seem to be well made and easy to clean.

[Bonibelle]

I knew that they had two packs left at Big Lots so I ran out and got them this afternoon.  The ones I got are for workshop floors. I am not really worried about bacteria since the surface will be exposed to the elements and most skin organisms won't survive in freezing temperatures. I am sure you could always just rinse with bleach solution if it became a concern. I don't know how effective they would be at keeping sand from getting on your feet, but I will let you know how they work on my deck.