Rubber Floors

There are many situations where traditional flooring solutions simply will not work. In situations such as this, extra durability and safety may be needed. Hardwood floors are susceptible to abrasion and water damage. Carpet frequently does not provide the steady traction or shock absorbing properties needed under some circumstances. Sports facilities such as gyms, ice rinks, and tracks commonly require a greater level of safety and durability. Rubber flooring is a very simple answer to this problem, as it provides all of the needed properties for an affordable price.

Rubber floors are both flexible and rigid, giving a high degree of comfort as well as toughness. A rubber floor can absorb the shock of a falling weight, while also maintaining its rigidity under the extremely heavy load of exercise machines. A high quality rubber floor will not tear or rip under pressure. Rubber flooring is also very easy to install, as it is usually sold as a set of tiles that interlock. These interlocking tiles are simple to fit together, and do not require any industrial adhesives. This makes rubber flooring an environmentally friendly option, especially when recycled rubber is used in its construction.

Rubber sold as gym flooring typically has a double sided antislip surface. The antislip surface is usually double sided, ensuring that the rubber flooring will remain in place, while also preventing those on it from falling. This is very important in a gym, where safety is of great concern. Rubber flooring will muffle the sound of a falling weight, where concrete and hardwood would shatter and splinter under this kind of impact.

Commercial Mats and Rubber is a large manufacturer of rubber flooring, specifically engineered for use in sports facilities. Their Diamond Mega Tiles are suited for sports facilities, and provide great protection against falling weights, as well as a double sided antislip surface. Diamond Tiles are made with an interlocking design, making them very simple to install without any professional assistance. The Diamond Tiles are sold in a variety of colors and shades. The tiles are produced with high strength rubber that remains intact under great pressure, but remain firmly in place as they must.