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A rubber gym floor is the ideal gym flooring option as it can provide long-lasting floor protection in the face of abrasive gym settings. Rubber gym equipment flooring is designed to absorb the force of impact and provide a non-slip surface for a safe workout. A rubberized gym floor is available in two different forms, allowing for easy size customization. They are also available is various thicknesses, making it easy to find light to heavy-duty flooring depending on how the space will be used. Rubber is a long-lasting material that will not be damaged by heavy impacts or abrasive equipment. A rubber gym floor can provide long-lasting floor protection and non-slip safety in any home gym.
Why Do Gyms Use Rubber Floors?
Gyms use rubber floors to protect the floors from impacts, abrasions, and vibrations and for non-slip safety. Even home gyms can contain heavy weights and vibrating fitness equipment that can cause damage in your home floors, making a rubber gym floor necessary to avoid costly repairs. It is inevitable that heavy workout equipment will be accidentally dropped – heavy equipment, such as weights, will dent or crack floors. Other times, fitness machines emit constant and strong vibrations that will eventually damage the floors underneath them with enough exposure. In addition, equipment and fitness machines may shift while in use which can cause scrape on your home floor. A rubber gym floor is a highly impact absorbent flooring option that can efficiently prevent the force of an impact from reaching the subfloor. A rubber gym floor retains excellent elasticity which allows it to bend according to the force of an impact. Case in point, rubber “can be stretched by up to a factor of 10 from its original length and, when release, returned very nearly to its original length” (Wikipedia.org). It will prevent damaging impacts from reaching the subfloor and will distribute vibrations evenly across its surface to reduce its force on the subfloor. Along with its excellent impact absorption capabilities, rubber is also an excellent non-slip material that retains a naturally tacky surface, offering traction and non-slip safety. Rubber is a moisture resistant material, meaning its traction-enhancing capabilities are not affected by liquids on its surface. Oftentimes, a rubber gym floor comes equipped with an added surface pattern that adds extra grip through its numerous raised protrusions. Not only will rubber gym equipment flooring provide excellent floor protection, but it will also offer non-slip safety.
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(a) How Do You Choose a Gym Floor?
You choose a gym floor depending on the equipment that will be used in the gym and size of your home gym. A rubberized gym floor is available in numerous thicknesses to accommodate the equipment in your home gym. There are two types of gym equipment flooring, each with different thicknesses available. Interlocking gym tiles are available in 6mm, 8mm, 16mm, 1/2", and 1” thicknesses whereas gym flooring rolls are available in 3mm, 3.5mm, 5mm, 1/4", and 3/8”. A thick gym mat is ideal for heavily abused floors and are perfect for use as weightlifting flooring as large and heavy weight can severely damage floors. Thinner rubber gym mats are ideal for floor workouts, such as yoga or aerobic exercises. Exercises like yoga require stability which cannot be achieved if you use too thick of a mat. A thin rubber floor will allow for stability while also offering a soft and comfortable surface. Another factor to consider before purchasing a rubber gym floor is the size of the space being covered. Having two types of rubber flooring available make it easy to find flooring that fits perfectly in the space available in your home. Interlocking tile flooring is ideal for smaller or growing home gyms. They are easily installed by connecting the tiles together through their puzzle-like edges. They can be customized simply by adding or removing some tiles as needed. Contrastingly, flooring rolls are longer strips of flooring that are ideal for larger spaces, such as wall-to-wall flooring. Unlike tiles, flooring rolls must be installed using double-sided tape just on the perimeter of the mats to keep them from lifting and creating tripping hazards. In addition, they are available in set lengths or in custom lengths up to 50 consecutive feet, upon request. Rubber interlocking tiles and flooring rolls are both great choices for creating protective heavy-duty flooring.
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(b) How Long Do Rubber Floors Last?
Rubber floors last for years, even in highly abrasive settings. Rubber heavy-duty flooring retains a high tensile strength which allows it to bend according to the force of an impact or to the weight of equipment. Tensile strength refers to, “the maximum stress that a material can withstand without being stretched or pulled before breaking” (Wikipedia.org). This means rubber can withstand heavy impacts and equipment without showing signs of damage when they are removed. A rubber gym floor is an abrasion resistant flooring option that will not be damaged by equipment and fitness machines shifting. Additionally, it is also a moisture resistant flooring option that will not retain any moisture, preventing the growth of microbial byproducts. The resistance of microbial growths allows for longer life as the material will not deteriorate.
A rubberized gym floor is made of durable rubber materials that allow it to provide sufficient floor protection and anti-slip safety in your home gym. Because home gyms can be filled with heavy equipment, it is important to protect your home floors to avoid costly repairs. A rubber gym floor offers superior impact absorption that efficiently protect your home floors from severe damage caused by dropped equipment and strong vibrations. Additionally, rubber gym equipment flooring retains excellent traction, offering non-slip safety. Available in the form of interlocking tiles and flooring rolls, it is easy to find gym flooring that fits the size of your home gym. Thin and thick gym mat options are also available to provide floor protection and comfort depending on how the home gym is used and the type of equipment found in it. Due to the rubber materials used in the composition of a rubber gym floor, it offers resilient protection and non-slip safety for years.
Why Do Gyms Use Rubber Floors?
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