HOW TO CHOOSE GOOD FLOORING?

For your home Gym, Garage Gym, Cross-training BOX, or gym and many other places dedicated to your training, the choice of quality floor tiles or mats at an affordable price is not so simple. This is why we will go into more details in regard to choosing good flooring.

On the internet, you will find everything for different uses and types of training surfaces. We have therefore decided to dissect this, in order to best guide you on your choice of flooring.

Why invest in good flooring?

Flooring is a sustainable investment. A solid, stable floor is the foundation of any workout space. Whether you have a full gym garage or are just starting to build one, choosing the right flooring can make a big difference in your workout experience.

If you find inexpensive coatings on the net, over time, the cost of your floor can quickly soar if you are not careful, but also not meet your expectations (cushioning, soundproofing, wear). The best solution is to make a long-term investment in quality flooring right from the start, to avoid wasting your money on replacing low-end floors that don’t last.

Even if you don’t realize it, it’s the ground that supports your body during workouts. It ensures your stability and prevents injuries. This is why a good coating will extend the life of your sports equipment and your floor at the same time.

It should also be noted that the thicker your carpet or floor tiles, the more noise emitted and vibrations will be reduced.

Finally, do not neglect the damping capacity of your soil; this is very important in injury prevention when you train.

Floor tiles or floor mats for which place?

• Home Gym
• Garage Gym
• Cross Training box
• Physiotherapy practice
• Sports club or association
• Outdoors (garden or terrace)
• Sports area of ​​a fire or military station
• Sports Hall
• Play area for children

The different types of soil

Let’s list together with the different types of floor tiles and sports surfaces that can be found on the market. Each type of floor protection has its advantages and functions.

Rubber floor tiles:

Ideal for equipping sports halls, home gyms or Cross Training boxes, the classic rubber tiles perfectly absorb shocks when you rest your weight training equipment, without damaging them.

They are made of rubber, usually from recycled tires. They come in different thicknesses, mainly from 15mm to 40mm, the most common being 25mm.

It should be noted that the greater the thickness, the more the cushioning, the reduction of noise and vibrations will also be. Standard sizes are 1m x 1m or 50cm x 50cm.

Floor mat: floor mat

If you want to equip very large surfaces in your fitness rooms or boxes while optimizing the budget, floor mats in rolls will be perfect.

Of course, they will offer less cushioning and sound reduction; This choice will therefore depend on your situation and your needs. Their density varies according to the type of carpet and the quality, from the softest to the densest, there are different thicknesses varying from 3 mm to 10 mm.

They are the ideal partners for training at home, especially in this period of a health crisis, since in addition to being easily transportable, they do not require a large free surface for the ground.

Weight is also an important factor depending on what you want to use it for. A lightweight mat is easy to set up but can easily shift as you move. A heavy carpet is a little more difficult to handle but is much more stable.

If you are a Pilate or yoga fan, the professional floor/gym mat allows you to do your stretching, sheathing and other movements anywhere.

Foam puzzle floor tile

This type of flooring is very easy to assemble. Rather designed for Home Gym training, foam floor tiles are less expensive.

They are ideal for play areas dedicated to children but also for the practice of Yoga (if they are thick enough) for example. On the other hand, they are not suitable for supporting heavy equipment such as dumbbells or kettlebells.

PVC panels:

This is aimed more at professionals with high traffic areas, such as reception, cloakroom, hallway… In this case, there are self-locking PVC panels that are easily mounted.

The advantage of PVC is that this surface is not afraid of humidity (do not put it in the shower tray, however…) and that it is easy to clean. It is also very resistant to wear and to the tired feet of athletes who drag when they come out of strenuous training.

Vinyl floor:

For spaces such as Pilate, Yoga or dance classes, vinyl mats will be the most suitable solution, as they provide both flexibility during movement and very good resistance to wear.

The slightly flexible nature of the ground is necessary to guard against the risk of injury but also to allow you to slide correctly.

On the other hand, they are not made to withstand material shocks, because they mark quickly and can be pierced.

Questions to ask yourself before choosing Good Flooring

Comfort:

The comfort depends on the feeling of each one. A high level of comfort is often not felt very clearly, unlike a low level of comfort which is clearly felt.

It is therefore important to think about the undesirable aspects that may arise. For example, a floor that seems hard can be perceived as uncomfortable if you only do gym movements, and conversely as pleasant if you practice weightlifting movements.

Cushioning:

Another important criterion, the cushioning. It will be all the more important that the thickness will also be. The higher the slab, the more cushioning rubber there will be to absorb shocks.

Be careful, the tiles do not all have the same density! We can think of getting a good deal, but end up with something less dense which in the end will not provide as good cushioning as another tile, even less thick. It’s obvious, you can’t get the same quality at low cost as a product at the market price.

Soundproofing:

Reflected noise is disturbing and this is a criterion that can become very important, especially if you live in an apartment or a terraced house. This is sometimes the essential criterion and it is then important to remedy it.

As we said earlier, if you want a maximum level of soundproofing, be sure to choose a coating of significant thickness. To have a significant result, it is necessary to start from 40 mm.

And if this criterion is essential for you, know that we offer very effective complementary solutions, which go beyond the scope of this article (under layers). Contact us directly by email at contact@level-addict.com, we will be happy to help you.

Protection:

Another criterion to take into account: is the protection of your floor. No need to take a thick carpet if you are on a rough cement screed that does not risk anything. A thinner surface may suffice. On the other hand, for tiles, go for something thicker, such as 25 mm or even 40 mm.

Safety:

A good sports floor contributes greatly to preventing injuries. These injuries can be the result of an unexpected major impact on the body. Adapt your floor to your activity. Do you need more cushioning or on the contrary stability?

Inexpensive sports flooring for gyms floor

We manufacture products from polyurethane bonded rubber granulate. This experience is the basis of a very wide range of floor coverings for fitness rooms or the training rooms of sports clubs.

For every type of application and every profile required, there is a suitable floor covering.

The different types of gym mats are distinguished by many different properties, including physical density, type of material, surface appearance, abrasion, elasticity, cushioning, and format.

You can request a free quote for your gym floor at a particularly favorable price directly from the manufacturer.