Nowadays, gyms are used for a variety of different activities, including weight training, running, cardiovascular workouts – even yoga.
Given the type of activities that take place in a gym - and the impact they have on a person’s body – specialist flooring is vital in providing a safe and healthy environment.
Special features of gym flooring
The floor surface of a gym needs to be smooth and level. An uneven or jagged surface can cause injury. It also needs to be supportive, as any type of sporting activity can put pressure on joints and muscles.
Safety and durability are necessary requirements for gym flooring as the surface will need to be able to withstand heavy machinery and the impact of weights hitting the ground. Noise is another issue, and you need a flooring solution that will reduce both the sound and the impact of falls and dropped weights.
As well as safety, performance is another important factor. A sprung floor will help with motions such as jumping, bending, and other aerobic activities.
The right flooring solution for your gym
The flooring solution you choose will depend on the range and type of activities that take place in your gym.
A single-purpose facility will be simpler as you need to cater for just one activity. A multi-functional gym will need an all-purpose solution.
Specifically designed non-slip tiles provide a good all-round surface and offer excellent traction. Rubber floor tiles are extremely dense and highly shock resistant – they’ll protect against dropped weights and feel soft and comfortable underfoot.
In a gym primarily used by children, non-toxic, hygienic, and softer tiles can be used to provide a clean and safe environment.
Types of specialist flooring
Vinyl safety flooring is a practical and versatile solution for use in gyms, and we offer a range of non-slip safety flooring from leading manufacturers.
Specialist flooring manufacturers such as Tarkett and Polyflor produce technologically advanced flooring solutions that comply with health and safety legislation.
Tarkett has designed flooring solutions to cater for most sporting activities, from basketball courts to yoga studios. Their flooring is manufactured to the highest industry standards and offers extreme durability and reduced maintenance requirements.
Polyflor is a leading international supplier of safety flooring. Their Polysafe range includes sustainable slip-resistant flooring that conforms to HSE Guidelines and EN 13845.
Polysafe safety vinyl has a patented construction with slip-resistant grains throughout the wear layer. This gives it a durable surface that’s slip-resistant for the life of the flooring, making it an ideal solution for a gym environment.
Temporary gym flooring
Many gyms are used for a range of sporting activities – and sometimes social events. Portable flooring can be a useful temporary solution if you need to switch the function of the gym for a particular occasion.
A portable solid hardwood sports floor made of prefabricated lightweight panels is a temporary solution that can be easily assembled and disassembled. Depending on the activity taking place, the panels can be covered with safety sports matting or rubber flooring for a softer surface.
Do you need new flooring for your gym environment?
FineLine Flooring specialises in supplying and installing flooring solutions for domestic, commercial and public sectors.
Our flooring installers are all CSCS registered and monitored to the highest standards. We meet all health and safety guidelines and are fully covered for commercial and employer’s liability insurance.
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