Slippery Treadmill mat

DEE4560
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The mat on my tread mill has become very slippery. Any ideas on how to improve the traction on it? I am not sure what caused this. I have not spilled or sprayed anything near it. the mat has been tightened. Any suggestions?
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How old is it? It may be losing traction on it and may need to be replaced0
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I am having the same issue. I tighten it and it works well for a few minutes and then starts slipping again.0
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How old is it? It may be losing traction on it and may need to be replaced
less then 3 yrs old. My son and I both use it, These mats should last longer then 3 yrs.0 -
Is it slipping on the rollers or is the mat surface 'slippery'?0
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The mat on my tread mill has become very slippery. Any ideas on how to improve the traction on it? I am not sure what caused this. I have not spilled or sprayed anything near it. the mat has been tightened. Any suggestions?
have you checked the main drive belt this could be the one tha is slipping.0 -
Mat surface is slippery. I even purchased a new pair of sneakers thinking that my old pair may have been too worn down but it was no better.0
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rough it up with some steel wool. that's probably what I would do. This is inevitable for some treadmills. Depends on the type of track they use and the depth of the grooves.0
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Disclaimer: I don't know nothing!! There remember I said that...
This may be a "Harry Home-owner" solution and I don't know if it will work but:
If it were me (and I was resigned to the fact that I might need to get a new tread installed anyway):
Take a wire brush and scuff the rubber mat surface
and/or
Take a heavy grit sand paper (40 to 60 grit) and rough up the surface.
Don't forget to vaccuum up any rubber bits that you make before running the treadmill.0 -
Thank you all for your suggestions. I am going to attempt to rough the mat up a little to see if that provides some traction. It's an awful feeling to have your feet slipping while your trying walk let alone run.0
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Come back and let us know if it worked.0
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I lightly sanded it with a heavy grit sand paper then cleaned it with soap and water. It improved the traction. I am going to try and lightly sand it with a wire brush tomorrow. Thanks for your suggestions I think it may solve the problem.0
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Cool!0
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