Foam floor pads for darkroom comfort

[Stephen Thomason]

Stone, my darkroom floor stays clean and for me, it's a clean place to be without shoes.

I did learn not to weld in sandals though; I thought as long as I wore something I'd reduce electrocution risk, but sandals don't stop burning molten metal from bouncing off my feet. I hopped around for a bit.

I set the back yard on fire welding a couple of years ago. Funny what molten metal does to dry grass.

[Old-N-Feeble]

Stone is right. Those foam pads absorb chemicals no matter hard you try to keep them clean. I'd at least wear sandals... and trade those out occasionally too.

[Drew Wiley]

I prefer the grid mats made from old tires. They hold up well, and you just need to take them out and hose them off from time to time.

[Graham Patterson]

I have some in my darkroom, and we also put some in the garage where the washer and dryer live. Definitely reduces fatigue, and makes for a warmer floor. It also helps if you drop something - it might actually bounce 8-)

[Scott Davis]

My darkroom is small enough that the space between the sink and the enlarger is about 24-30" wide and about 6' long. I was able to get a single high-density foam mat I think at Costco (it's been a while) that almost completely covers that space. It is a true godsend when doing a long darkroom session.