Can a treadmill go upstairs?

littlewren

I would like to buy a treadmill, just for walking, definitely no running. For health reasons it will be better for me to use the treadmill for walking rather than go outside walking.

I have read countless varying opinions as to whether or not the treadmill can go in an upstairs bedroom and I'm none the wiser. A lot of threads presume that the person will be running, which of course I won't. My house is 33 years old, so built in 1983. The treadmills I'm looking at weigh between 59kg and 79kg and I weigh nearly 10 stone.

I'm really worried about damaging the ceiling. I know they are really heavy and it will take 2-3 people to take it upstairs but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. It's the weight on the floor that I'm worried about.

Can anyone advise please?

Many thanks

phoenix_w

The weight isn't a problem as it'll span a couple of joists. A loaded wardrobe can be just as heavy (or heavier) as you on your treadmill.

I'd be more concerned about vibration for anyone trying to enjoy the telly downstairs, but lots of variables here such as your flooring etc. I once lived in a block of flats with well insulated thick concrete floors and carpeted rooms, but the vibration from the treadmill of the resident above me sent me mad (although he was running rather than walking).

littlewren

phoenix_w wrote: »

The weight isn't a problem as it'll span a couple of joists. A loaded wardrobe can be just as heavy (or heavier) as you on your treadmill.

I'd be more concerned about vibration for anyone trying to enjoy the telly downstairs, but lots of variables here such as your flooring etc. I once lived in a block of flats with well insulated thick concrete floors and carpeted rooms, but the vibration from the treadmill of the resident above me sent me mad (although he was running rather than walking).

Thank you, this is going to sound silly but how do I know which way the joists run, so that I can lay it the correct way?

Also, I won't be running at all, just walking, to try and get my fitness levels up a bit, and I live on my own.

robotrobo

littlewren wrote: »

Thank you, this is going to sound silly but how do I know which way the joists run, so that I can lay it the correct way?

Also, I won't be running at all, just walking, to try and get my fitness levels up a bit, and I live on my own.

Stop the concerns littlewren , it will not matter one little bit which way the joists run, you will not have any problems at all , but the nails in the board ,will give you the best clue of the joist run, place t near your nearest socket & get walking.

littlewren

robotrobo wrote: »

Stop the concerns littlewren , it will not matter one little bit which way the joists run, you will not have any problems at all , but the nails in the board ,will give you the best clue of the joist run, place t near your nearest socket & get walking.

I don't fancy having to take up part of the carpet though, to see where the nails are!

chappers

Just don't worry about, the combined weight won't be any different to a couple of people upstairs. You are worrying over nothing.

Smiley_Dan

That weight will be fine.

Mocha61

I have my treadmill upstairs and have interlocking foam floor mats to help with any noise and to protect the carpet.

MX5huggy

A treadmill will always struggle to go up stairs, you'll do better with a stair master.

Ectophile

If it's like most treadmills, it will be used twice, then after that it will only be used for hanging clothes on.

Silver-Surfer_2

You have a bath upstairs?

An average bath holds 150 litres of water at 1kg per litre.

So 150 kg, has that damaged your ceiling?