Yes, it gets lots of good comments. I had something similar at the old place, and was surprised by how well it works:

• inexpensive (these 2.5mm thick tiles were about CAD$1.80/sq.ft).
• easy to repair (peel up bad tile, stick down a new replacement).
• it doesn't mind heavy tools rolling around on it.
• Wood and boxes can be slid across it (on purpose).
• friendly to dropped tools (eg. chisels).
• no concrete dust to dull/scratch things.
• noise/vibration deadening.