Gorilla Grip Kneeling Pad, 17.5 x 11 Inches

For gardeners, home DIYers, and anyone who spends time kneeling for chores, the Gorilla Grip foam pad offers a portable layer of cushioning for hard or uneven ground. Its high-density foam is 1.3 inches thick, and the textured top and bottom are intended to help limit slipping while you work.

The 17.5-by-11-inch footprint is made for supporting your knees, not covering a whole workout area. Set it beside a garden bed, move it along as you weed, then use the same cushion for a low-to-the-ground task indoors.

Quick sizing guide

At 17.5 by 11 inches, this is a focused kneeling cushion rather than a large floor mat. It can fit under your knees for gardening or painting, while remaining small enough to move between tasks. If your work involves changing position across a wide area, expect to reposition the pad rather than have it cover the whole space. The 1.3-inch thickness gives it a substantial cushion profile, that may be useful on firm ground, but it does not make the pad a substitute for a larger surface when you need support under your hands, feet, or entire body.

Pros

• High-density foam and extra thickness are intended to add cushioning during kneeling tasks. The product description states 70% shock absorbency, though no testing details are provided.
• Its dirt- and water-resistant design is suited to outdoor jobs where the ground may be damp or gritty, and it is described as absorbing minimal water.
• A textured surface on both sides is designed to help keep the pad from sliding around during use.
• The same pad can be used for gardening, painting, workouts, baby bath time, camping, plumbing, and household chores, so it may earn its keep beyond one job.

What matters most is whether a compact knee cushion fits your task. Would a slim mat be easier to carry? Maybe, but this thicker foam design is aimed at cushioning rather than taking up as little space as possible. From the way it is set up, it suits kneeling jobs better than exercises that require a broad, continuous surface.

Spec sheet

• Name: Gorilla Grip Extra Thick Foam Kneeling Pad
• Type: Kneeling pad
• Size: 17.5 x 11 inches
• Material: High-density foam
• Thickness: 1.3 inches
• Color: Black
• Features: Textured top and bottom, dirt- and water-resistant design

When it makes sense

Worth considering if you want one movable cushion for garden work and occasional household tasks, especially when you’re kneeling on ground that may be hard, damp, or uneven. For example, you could place it beside a row of plants and shift it along as you weed, rather than kneeling directly on the soil. It also offers a more cushioned approach than a thin mat, while staying more task-specific than a full-size exercise surface.

Better avoided if you need a large mat for floor exercises, broad coverage under your body, or a surface that stays in place across an entire work area. Its dimensions limit how much it supports at once, and the available details don’t establish how it performs for every activity listed. Choose it for repeated kneeling and easy repositioning, look for a larger format if your work or workout needs room to move without shifting the pad.