Can I put a treadmill in a bedroom? Will it damage the ceilings?

Question

The treadmill weighs 107kg and I weigh 49kg.

My friend said it will crack the plaster and possibly damage the joists, but I can't weigh any more than the combined weight of my big heavy wardrobe, drawers and bed can it? I think they meant the movement it will create will cause the damage from running on it, but it's not like I'm huge.

Answer 1

Of course you can, it's no heavier than a wardrobe or a bed, and they don't move violently up and down, so it'll be fine.

Answer 2

ha ha no

Answer 3

it's true that it's not heavier than your wardrobe and bed combined. however, the age of the house does take a huge bearing on this question. Old houses tend to have plaster that is more prone to cracking due to age. Despite the weight being less than that of your wardrobe, the constant action of applying pressure on a particular spot in your room during your runs could cause cracks (similar with trampolines). It has been known to happen though if your building is relatively new i.e. <10 yrs old, then you should not have a problem

Answer 4

I have a 115 kg one (Vision T9250) in an upstairs bedroom in an old all-wood house that I rent (circa 1910) that has slightly sagging floors throughout.  I weigh 88 kg.  I'm sure the floorboards are original and have weakened considerably over time.

I used to have it in the center of the room but it made the whole house shake when I used it.  I have it by the window now which is a support wall and much less shaky and it hasn't really been a problem.  It's been there almost two years and I really haven't noticed any additional sagging.  The people below haven't mentioned any damage down there.  It's probably not a great idea if your house sounds like mine although it's worked out okay for me so far. If you live in a newer house that was not too cheaply built, you should be fine.

Answer 5

depends on how big you are and how much viabrations you will make when trying to run!

Answer 6

Depends if you have concrete ceilings I guess.  Is there not anywhere you can put it downstairs?

Answer 7

I had a treadmill in my bedroom for a while. It should be fine. Treadmills are heavy, but they are not any heavier than a full dresser or a big bathtub. There's no reason to worry that it will crash through the floor, it that's what you mean by "damage the ceiling".

Answer 8

Just try it and see.

Whats the worst hat can happen?

Answer 9

Depending how heavy it is and in what sort of building you live. THere shouldn't be a problem though. If you are worried , just keep it on the ground floor if you can.

Answer 10

Only if you jump while running on it and your head is high enough to reach the ceiling, don't wear a metal hat with a point as that would definately scratch the ceiling

Answer 11

If you're in any doubt put an absorbtion material under it. Just like a shock absorber on a car. Another piece of carpet, dense foam or the like. It's not the weight of the item but the pounding of your running, no matter how light you are it'll be the constant  reverberation that may jar the plaster beneath.

Answer 12

It's possible if you live in an old house but depending on your weight it shouldnt be a problem!