Slippery Treadmill mat

DEE4560
DEE4560 Posts: 139 Member
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
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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  • ebgbjo
    ebgbjo Posts: 821 Member
    How old is it? It may be losing traction on it and may need to be replaced
  • lovemyhellokitty
    lovemyhellokitty Posts: 72 Member
    I am having the same issue. I tighten it and it works well for a few minutes and then starts slipping again.
  • DEE4560
    DEE4560 Posts: 139 Member
    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.
  • ZebraHead
    ZebraHead Posts: 15,207 Member
    Is it slipping on the rollers or is the mat surface 'slippery'?
  • dhiggins8
    dhiggins8 Posts: 466 Member
    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.
  • DEE4560
    DEE4560 Posts: 139 Member
    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.
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    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.
  • ZebraHead
    ZebraHead Posts: 15,207 Member
    Disclaimer: I don't know nothing!! There remember I said that... :tongue:

    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.
  • DEE4560
    DEE4560 Posts: 139 Member
    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.
  • ZebraHead
    ZebraHead Posts: 15,207 Member
    Come back and let us know if it worked. :tongue:
  • DEE4560
    DEE4560 Posts: 139 Member
    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.
  • ZebraHead
    ZebraHead Posts: 15,207 Member
    Cool!
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