That’s what I use, and they’re black. Grey and tan parts have nowhere to hide.
I use something similar called garage tiles. They are hard plastic, interlocking and cut on a wood saw. Just put the puzzle together on top of the concrete floor in the basement. About a buck a square foot. Spill paint or anything else just clean it off. Drop a part, just use a flashlight and no problem.
After each build I vacuum and give it a quick mopping. Looks great, does not eat parts and wears great.
Rounds Complete!!
I’ve seen something similar but in different colors**-red, yellow, blue** - meant for play rooms…or is that just another name for hobby rooms…[:D]
Flashlight trick??
On topic, how are those mats for rolling-type office chairs?
Great ideas!
Agreed any type of carpet has to go, or at least covered with a drop sheet. Between the split second the part falls hold your breath and listen for it to hit the floor, even the smallest part will make a sound landing on a hard surface. If no sound is heard assume it landed on something soft like your socks or pant legs. Check these areas before assuming the dreaded position and breaking out a flash light. Anymore than a 15 minute search is not helping the cause. Regardless everyone will loose a part or two, this is a good time to try scratch building as replacements take weeks or months to find you from the manufacture.
Productive time is spent on the bench, not under it hopelessly searching for a small part lost to the fourth dimension.