Rubber Gym Flooring - The Ultimate Buyers Guide for 2022

What you need to know about Rubber Gym Flooring and why you need it.

Question… what is the first thing you notice when you walk into a gym? Probably not the equipment, walls or mirrors, they all pretty much all look the same. You notice the flooring.

If the floor is old, dirty and worn, it is an instant turn off. If the floor is clean and vibrant, BAM you are motivated and ready to go! Quality Rubber Flooring will compliment most any gym. Think of the purple and yellow and the Planet Fitness scheme. Most people who visit a gym never take think twice about the gym floor, yet it performs several extremely vital functions every day. You will find a person walking around comfortably with a smile on their face because they enjoy a resilient, yet stable surface that provides excellent traction for weight training, agility training and many other workouts. But the floor also keeps the heavy multi-station equipment from moving or shifting during use.

The rubber feet on the bottom of most equipment combined with the Rubber Gym Floor provide a near cement like bond. Finally, the floor protects the substrate, the floor underneath. Try dropping a 50 lb. dumbbell repeatedly on a wood floor, laminate or carpet. How do you think that is going to turn out? If you own a gym, whether it is a home garage gym or a large commercial one, you must think about your floor before moving on to invest in anything else. It is a crucial aspect of what your gym will be all about, so you must give it the attention it deserves and DON’T WAIT TOO LONG to order it.

Rubber Gym Flooring is typically not an off-the-shelf commodity. It is usually produced when ordered to match the customers requirements of thickness, length and color. The last thing you want to do is start setting up ellipticals, treadmills, weight racks, or benches without a proper floor in place. Your floor cannot be an after thought.

Whether you buy from us or not, allow enough time for your floor to be delivered and installed. Here, we will strive to provide you with a complete guide on everything you will need to know about Gym Flooring, especially if you would love to open up a new gym or revitalize an old one. We will look at the flooring used for home and commercial gyms, the difference between rubber rolls interlocking tiles and large mats (Bullymatts), how thick gym flooring needs to be, and everything else which in one way or another contributes to helping you choose the perfect rubber floor for your gym.

Commercial Gym vs. Home Gym Flooring

Traffic/Volume - If you are starting a home gym, you will probably have a small amount of people walking over your floor daily, or weekly. However, in a commercial gym, you have dozens or even hundreds of people working out on the gym floor every day. With such a volume of traffic, your floor is bound to show wear and tear. Mainly it is because of the many shoes scuffing the surface and far more instances of equipment being dropped. For these reasons, commercial gym flooring usually needs to be thicker to provide a longer lifespan and better durability than a home gym floor. We recommend a thickness ¼” or 5/16” for home gyms, while commercial gyms are best off with 5/16”, 3/8”, ½”, ¾” or even 1” . Of course with thicker product comes a higher cost, so budget should always be considered.
Moisture - How much can one or two people sweat? Probably not much as hundreds of heavy-sweaters at that Main Street gym. Think of that moisture that many people will produce. And the smell… ugh !!! As such, if you are opening a commercial gym, you will quickly find yourself considering a water-resistant easy to clean rubber floor. Likewise, if you have a sauna, shower, or pool installed in your gym, you should know that these are some of the factors that bring a higher risk of slip and fall, so do something about it, especially in your choice of floor. Rubber flooring actual improves its traction when its wet.
Weights & Ropes - If you have a home gym, you probably have a few hundred pounds of weight plates or dumbbells sitting on racks, but that is just it. However, a commercial gym requires several thousands of pounds between dumbbells, weight plates, multi station weight stacks. All that weight is bound to increase the rate of wear and tear on most floors. Consider weight benches and the pressure your shoes are placing on the floor when you have a couple hundred pounds in the air. Dont forget the rope drills that have become so popular. The heavy pounding of the rope on your floor is destructive to the floor. So if you want to avoid damaging the floor faster, you will need to choose Rubber Gym Flooring from FitFloors.
Machines - Do you have an idea on average how many machines are present in a commercial gym? Forget about the resistance training machines; there are also cardio machines such as stationary bikes, treadmills, elliptical machines and so many more. You need to understand that these machines press down hard on the flooring, which facilitates faster wear and tear. On the other hand, you do not need all these machines for a home gym. You will probably be okay with one or two that you will not even use every day. In the gym, there will be hundreds of people on the machine every day. The choice of the floor must suit your needs.
Space & Maintenance - Home Gyms do not require too much space, but most commercial gyms need several thousand square feet. With more area comes more opportunity for damage or accidents. Consider Rubber Gym Flooring from FitFloors to put your mind at ease. Large gym owners are expected to keep their facility clean, especially during these times. Daily mopping with the proper cleaner is not a concern when Rubber Gym floors are installed

Rubber Rolls vs. Interlocking Tiles

You're looking to upgrade your gym by including that final critical piece, the flooring. How do you know which type of rubber flooring to buy? Should you go with Rubber flooring rolls or with Interlocking floor tiles ? The answer is easy...it depends. Like paper bags vs. plastic (I think paper is making a comeback) and Batman vs. Superman (Batman won that one), there is really no right or wrong answer.

It really does depend on some important questions you need to answer before choosing. When you know the difference between the two, you will be better placed to purchase the correct product based on your needs. Both options feature the following benefits;

Durability
Resistance to water & mildew
Excellent impact absorption
Versatility: allows for various types of exercise/training routines

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