Features
- Protects pavers and other finished surfaces
- Vulcanized rigid rubber construction
- Full plate coverage (15-3/4 in / 400 mm)
- Tool-free installation
- Designed for use with POWERSHIFT equipment system
- Includes one 15-3/4 in rubber mat
Specifications
| Tool Connect Compatibility | No |
| Product Weight (Kg) | 5 |
| Product Weight (Lbs) | 10 |
| Tool Weight (Kg) | 4 |
| Tool Weight (Lbs) | 9 |
| Product Width (In) | 16 |
| Product Width (Mm) | 400 |
| Includes | (1) 15-3/4 in rubber mat |
| Warranty | 3 Year Limited; 1 Year Free Service; 90 Days Satisfaction Guaranteed |
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Protective mat made of vulcanized rigid rubber that mounts to a compactor plate to help reduce surface damage to pavers and other finished surfaces. Covers the plate area with a 15-3/4 in (400 mm) footprint. Designed for toolless installation and sold as a single mat. Compatible with the POWERSHIFT equipment system.
Project Ideas
Business
Premium Gentle-Set Compaction Service
Offer a specialized installation package for porcelain, polished concrete, and natural-stone pavers that guarantees scratch- and chip-free compaction using the rubber mat. Position it as a white-glove upgrade for luxury homes, pools, and commercial storefronts.
Rental Yard Add-On Upsell
Partner with equipment rental stores to bundle the mat as a protective accessory with plate compactor rentals. Provide quick-reference signage showing before/after results on delicate pavers to increase attach rate and reduce customer damage claims.
Hardscape Rescue and Reset
Market a mobile service that relevels sunken or wobbly pavers, reseats coping, and refreshes polymeric sand. The mat lets you re-compact around pools, patios, and entryways without marring surfaces, making same-day, low-mess fixes profitable.
HOA and Property Manager Maintenance Plans
Sell seasonal service contracts that include joint sand top-ups and protective re-compaction for walkways and courtyards. The mat reduces surface wear during maintenance, extending the life and appearance of shared hardscapes.
Training Workshops and Content Marketing
Host short clinics for landscapers and DIYers on installing large-format and porcelain pavers safely. Create video content demonstrating how the mat prevents surface damage, then monetize via class fees, sponsorships, and lead generation.
Creative
Porcelain Paver Patio With Inlaid Borders
Build a sleek patio using large-format porcelain pavers with a contrasting natural-stone inlay border. Use the rubber mat on the plate compactor to seat pavers and inlays without scratching polished surfaces or chipping edges, ensuring tight joints and minimal lippage.
Reclaimed Brick Garden Path Restoration
Create a vintage-look path using salvaged clay bricks set in a herringbone pattern over screeded sand. The mat allows you to compact and level the bricks uniformly while protecting fragile, weathered faces from spalling.
Bluestone Stepping-Stone Walk With Fines
Install irregular bluestone stepping stones in a bed of decomposed granite. The mat helps consolidate the base and lock stones in place without bruising or cracking the bluestone’s natural cleft surface.
Granite Cobblestone Driveway Apron
Lay a decorative cobblestone apron at the driveway entrance. Use the mat to vibrate the stones into the bedding layer evenly, protecting the tops from impact marks and keeping the hand-hewn look pristine.
Rooftop Terrace Pavers on Pedestals
Build a rooftop lounge using slab pavers on adjustable pedestals. The mat cushions contact during light seating taps and fine adjustments, preventing chips on porcelain or concrete slabs while dialing in perfect flatness.