DIY Measuring Guide
You do not need a professional installer to pad your facility. Installing wall pads is so easy you can do it yourself. Calculating a perfect fit can be tricky, but we are here to help. Send us the dimensions of your room and we will create a custom fit to your room free of charge.
To get started you will need:
A friend with a measuring tape
Pencil
Paper
Clipboard
When you walk into your room, take a look around and make a note of special objects that you will need to pad or need access to. We have the ability to customize the size, material, and how the pads attach.
Special objects include but are not limited to:
Doors
Outlets / light switches
Windows
I-beams
Corners
Poles
Bird’s Eye View
Start by drawing a general overview of your room.
Obstacles
A: Outlets and light switches
B: Window
C: Column
D: I-Beam
E: Trapper beams
F: Doors
When taking measurements, think about where you are hanging the pad. You may need to install the wall pads above a floor mat or baseboard. To indicate where each obstacle is located on the wall, always face the wall head-on and start from the left. The bottom of the pad is called the “baseline.” Measure from the baseline upward. In the diagrams, the letters represent the measurements needed for the cutout.
North Wall: Outlets/light switch and window
To create outlet and light switch cutouts on site during installation, click here to see our 4” x 6” wall pad insert.
East Wall
South Wall
West Wall
Replacing Existing Wall Pads
If your gym is ready for an update, it is crucial to give the wall measurements and not the existing pad measurements. The outside of the pad is larger than the wall due to the thickness of the foam. In the photo, there is an example of an i-beam. The beam is 8 inches wide and the pad is 2” thick. The outside measurement of the pad is 12 inches, which includes 2 inches for the left side and 2 inches for the right side.
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