I had painted a mural on the guest room floor. It took weeks, and the polyurethane coating three times. I didn't want any damage to occur when we put the exercise machine (Not, but like a bowflex) in the room. It works perfectly, They said not to put a rubber-backed rug on the floor, so I knew I needed something more natural. The cork is the perfect answer. I will use a few more when I paint the room with the pool table and dart board in it. So many holes in the wall!