Flooring Considerations for your Gym

FLOORING CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR GYM

This guide assists in selecting the optimal floor for your at-home or garage gym space. Consider training type, cost, installation ease, durability, shock reduction, foot traffic, and cleaning convenience in your decision-making, as well as each flooring option's characteristics, advantages/disadvantages, thickness, and appearance.

"Factors such as training needs, cost and installation are important to consider and then compare when selecting the floor that best fits your requirements. Investing in the right flooring solution can significantly reduce wear and tear, increase the longevity of your equipment, and offer a safe, comfortable space for working out.."

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Flooring Buying Tips

Budget: Choose a floor surface that offers features you need with your budget. Rubber flooring being the most popular and adaptable for most workouts.
Waterproof: Sweat, water spills, and humidity are guaranteed with exercise flooring. Choosing a waterproof option will safeguard your investment and make it easier to clean and maintain.
Underlays: Free-weight training might involve dropping or mishandling heavier weight, and an underlay can help protect your subfloor and add acoustic value.
Avoid cheap materials. these may release toxic compounds, which can be health and safety hazards.
Room size and shape. Small and odd-shaped rooms can benefit from modular tiles, while people might cover bigger rooms with predictable lines with rolls.
Activities and foot traffic. The wear and tear of your exercise routine and foot traffic exercises will help you decide on floor material and thickness.
Acoustics and insulation: If the floor is well adapted to your type of training, it will be able to absorb part of the noise and reverberations that take place during your workouts. In addition, depending on the material, it may also promote a good thermal insulation when required.

Taking all these factors into account will help you find the ideal fit for your home or commercial gym, so you can get the most out of your equipment and maximize workout results.

Additional Flooring Considerations

Seams and Edges

A correctly installed floor, coupled with edges, ramps, and door thresholds, lends a polished appearance to any home gym.

Moisture and Hygiene

A waterproof gym floor is an ideal choice to resist water spills, moisture and sweat, thus providing an odorless environment. Additionally, it is more manageable to clean and helps avoid mold and mildew.

Design and colour

The owner's preference for the color of the floor is paramount, yet coordinating with the décor of the room is recommended for an optimal training session. Neutral and dark colors provide certain advantages, like better hiding of dirt and debris, facilitating routine maintenance. Black is not the only option.

Quality

The durability of the product depends on various elements, some of which may include budgetary limitations, the amount of floor usage, the desired color, the need for acoustic design, and the type of equipment used. Typically, higher quality surfaces will endure longer and maintain their color.

Expansion and Contraction

Temperature fluctuations may lead to contraction and expansion of flooring; thus, it is imperative for users to contemplate room lighting and temperature as well as underfloor heating when creating a home gym.

What Thickness?

The thickness of any floor surface directly influences the amount of impact and protection it can offer. Dropping heavy weights (barbells, dumbbells, etc.) can damage the original subfloor and the ground underneath if your flooring isn't thick enough. The floor surface thickness will depend on the activities you’re planning to do and also the make up of the sub floor.

The thickness serves as a factor in determining the amount of shock absorption and protection it offers; a lack of sufficient thickness in your flooring could cause damage to the subfloor and the ground below it due to the impact of heavy weights, such as barbells or dumbbells. The thickness of the flooring itself depends on its intended use as well as the composition of the underlying floor.

5mm: This 5mm model is the thinnest offered and suitable for cardio equipment and yoga. It offers excellent grip and shock absorption potential when using light dumbbells or foot traffic.
7-10mm This thickness is the most common for residential fitness rooms. It furnishes an optimal overall solution without elevating the surface of the floor drastically or diminishing the ceiling height drastically.
10-15mm These will accommodate activities such as high-intensity interval training (HIIT), jumping, and also protection against heavier weights of around 20kg (sub floor dependent).
20-40mm Where gym areas are increasingly focused on strength training and Olympic lifting, activities requiring thicker tiles to protect the subfloor and equipment. Generally, ground floors are better suited for weight-bearing exercises, and drop pads are recommended.

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