Installation Guide: How to Install YoungStar Matting

Are you Installing YoungStar rubber matting?

Here are some tips and tricks to help you get that perfect result. 
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Welcome to our installation guide for YoungStar mats. Follow these steps to achieve the perfect setup for your new mats. 

Tools Required

First, gather your tools. You’ll need:

  • Tape measure or ruler
  • Stringline for alignment
  • AS70 anchoring screws
  • Hammer drill
  • Impact driver
  • 6mm SDS masonry drill
  • T40 star head driver bit

Install at the Correct Temperature

Temperature affects rubber, causing it to expand or contract. To minimize this, install your mats at temperatures between 10°C and 30°C. Allow the mats to acclimatize near the installation site before laying them out.

Laying Out the Mats

Start by positioning your mats from a straight edge. Keep a 5mm gap to the side to allow for expansion. Lay out the entire area before making any cuts.

Cutting

Use a white marker pen to mark your cuts. Then, with a heavy-duty box cutter and a steel straight-edge rule, make your cuts. Keep your blade sharp and reduce friction by opening the cut as you go. For intricate cuts, especially around contours, you can use a jigsaw if it’s safe to do so.

Anchoring

After laying and cutting the mats, drill through them into the concrete to a depth of 100mm. Use the AS70 screws with an impact driver, ensuring the finishing washer is slightly countersunk for a neat finish. There are 12 anchor recesses per mat; using all 12 is recommended for high-pressure areas, with a minimum of 6 per mat.

Conclusion

And that’s it! You’ve successfully installed your YoungStar mats. 

If you have any questions or would like a sample of rubber matting, give us a call at 1800 686 287 or fill in the form on our contact page and our team will be in touch.  

How Much Does Rubber Matting Cost?

Installing rubber matting for your cattle doesn’t just help decrease the risk of injuries but it can also cut down time spent on maintenance work and reduce related costs in the long run.  

One of the most common questions we get asked when farmers and handlers contact us about rubber matting is “How much is it going to cost?”, so we’re here today to help answer that question.  

Rubber matting can cost anywhere between $70 – $115 per m2 depending on a few key factors.

There is a lot of variety in the thickness, design, material, and process of installation that can impact the price and endurance of your rubber mats.  

Here are 3 main factors that will impact the price of installing rubber mats: 

 

1. Purpose of your rubber mats. Is it for comfort and to prevent sore hooves or to stop slipping? If you’re looking to stop slipping, you will need a thicker more chucky rubber like the NumatAGRI Youngstar cattle mat.  

2. MPA Rating.  MPA can often determine the quality of your rubber mats. Lower scoring MPA products will wear or stretch sooner than those with a higher MPA. A higher MPA rating will increase the price.  

3. Installation. Installing your rubber matting can cost anywhere from $40-$70 per square meter. This price is determined by the size of the area you are looking to cover and your location.  

If you are considering investing in rubber matting give us a call today on 1800 686 287 for a free estimate or fill out our online form by clicking here.