Can Treadmills Go Upstairs

Structurally, there’s no reason to not use a treadmill on the upper level of a house. The upstairs floors of a house will safely support the weight of a treadmill, even with the added impact of your running.

Is it OK to have a treadmill on the second floor?

It is safe to install a treadmill on the second floor of any modern home or apartment built to current building codes. The average weight of a quality treadmill is between 250-300 lbs. Even with a 200+ lb person running on it, this is well within the weight capacity of a second-level floor.

Do treadmills damage floors?

Treadmills are typically heavy. The weight of the machine can make indentations in your carpet or wood floor, and can actually tear vinyl flooring. … Because they are not as stable, they can slip and slide on your floor surface making unattractive and damaging scratches.