Flooring Types to Consider for your Gym Space

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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Vinyl Flooring

It is an excellent solution for gym owners seeking to incorporate colorful visuals into their spaces; its installation is straightforward, and its durability robust.

Advantages:

It displays remarkable resistance to heavy impacts and strain, and is manufactured to be proof against staining or destruction by chemicals or oils.
Easy to clean. Vinyl flooring can be effectively cleaned with conventional soap and water.
DIY installation. Both vinyl tiles and rolls are simple to install by yourself.
Fun color choices. Bring vibrancy to your area by personalizing vinyl gym flooring to create checkerboard designs or other designs.

Disadvantages:

Vulnerable to damage. The heavy, sharp weight of gym equipment can quickly cause tears and punctures in vinyl flooring.
Less shock absorbency. Vinyl flooring doesn't offer joint-protecting shock absorption during high-impact exercises.
Vinyl flooring typically has a higher cost than other flooring materials..

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Interlocking Rubber Tiles

Rubber floor tiles are a widely-used surface for home gyms and garages, as they are able to withstand constant use while providing an economical solution. Suitable for smaller workout spaces, they come in interlocking puzzle-piece shapes. Rubber tiles possess the same shock-absorbing, cleaning, noise-reducing and antibacterial properties as rubber rolls.

Advantages:

Easy-installation. Typically, no adhesive is required for a single individual to successfully put together the tiles.
Lighter weight. Easier to lift and move
Colour options. Interlocking tiles often provide a variety of colors to choose from..
Reduced odour. Higher quality rubber tiles do not have the strong smell of other products.

Disadvantages:

For the most reliable outcome, opt for a higher quality interlocking tile that comprises more pieces to create more seams.
These materials can cost more per unit than rubber rolls.

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Rubber Floor Tiles

Rubber flooring tiles ideal for where weight-resistance exercises are to be conducted, such as barbell training (deadlifts, cleans, etc.) Compatible with weights such as dumbbells and kettlebells, this system works well with heavier gym equipment..

Advantages:

Made for heavier loads and strenuous activity, gym floor mats boast thickness for maximum durability.
Cost-effective for small spaces. A budget-friendly option for small spaces.
Minimal installation. Self install or take on a specialist
Noise-reducing. Work strenuously while limiting the sound.
Shock absorbent. Offers additional protection for high-intensity exercises.
Waterproof and antibacterial. Preventing water and bacterial contamination of subfloor layers.
Light enough to move to a new location if needed.

Disadvantages:

Better options exist for larger spaces. Rubber rolls are beneficial for larger home gyms, providing both cost and efficiency savings.
Rubbery smell.Rubber scent may be present post-installation - dependant on quality of the tiles.

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Turf Flooring

Turf Flooring has traditionally been found in fitness centers, but with the growth of home-based workouts, it has been recognised as a beneficial flooring solution in home home and commercail gyms..

Its safety, durability, and cushioned properties make it especially suitable for strenuous exercises. Installing a combination of turf and rubber is a viable option for home gyms. The area of the turf strip will depend on the dimensions of the area, but combining the two floorings is an option to contemplate. If strength training involving weighted sleds is part of the plan, turf should be given serious consideration.

Turf Rolls

Gym Turf Floors are capable of supporting powerful conditioning routines such as CrossFit and sled pushing. Their sound-dampening characteristics make them an ideal option for home gyms in which heavy weights and vigorous exercise are regularly employed. Synthetic grass offers a safe surface for activities like yoga and flexibility training.

Advantages:

Turf provides a professional look while being remarkably hard-wearing.
Low-maintenance. Can save on the cost and hassle of maintenance.
Dynamic surface for a variety of workouts. Resists wear and tear during running, sled work, jumping, and yoga.
Shock absorbing. Protective cushioning decreases the impact on joints, ensuring safe workout sessions.
Turf has a professional and classy look in any space.

Disadvantages:

Difficult hygiene maintenance. Turf requires regular cleaning and maintenance, as with other flooring solutions..
Uncomfortable for floor exercises. Turf flooring has a fibrous texture that can be rough when doing exercises like burpees.
Sub floor protection. For increased protection of the surface below, a cushioning layer is advised when lifting heavy weights.

Rubber Rolls

Continuous rubber flooring features a unified surface that eliminates gaps between rolls, thereby minimizing joint exposure and creating a smooth training zone with a reduced risk of cracking or displacement.

High-impact activities such as plyometrics can be hard on the body's joints.

Advantages:

Super-durable. With a lifespan of up to 10 years, your newly installed rubber roll gym flooring will remain intact for an extended period.
Easy to clean. Waterproofing prevents seepage, warding off mold and mildew buildup; efficient cleaning via vacuum or mop is possible.
Shock absorbing. Mitigates impact of rigorous exercises and dropping of heavy weights.
Germ resistant. Maintains a level of cleanliness.
Noise-reducing. Rubber absorbs sound well to reduce disturbing others in the home.

Disadvantages:

Challenging installation. Installation is likely a multi-person job.

Poor insulator. It has limited temperature insulation, potentially impacting temperatures near the ground..

Rubbery smell. Rubber roll flooring may emit an odorous scent at the onset.

Sensitive to sunlight. The surface color and fading of materials can be affected by UV rays.

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