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3. Gym Flooring Physical Properties
3.1 How Thick Should it Be?
The thickness of gym flooring directly influences the impact of forces on your subfloor. Heavy weights, when dropped, can damage the ground underneath if your flooring isn’t thick enough.
• 1/4 Inch
The thinnest flooring, at ¼ inches, works well for cardio zones and exercise machine areas. It can hold up against light impact forces like lightweight dumbbells dropping and human steps which makes it suitable for hallways.
• 3/8 Inch
This is the most popular flooring thickness, priorly being the industry standard. It can bear impact from up to 75 pounds of weight.
• 1/2 Inch
For HIIT jumps or seldom impact from around 100 lbs of weight, 1/2 inch flooring thickness can be a good choice.
• 3/4 to 1 inch
This is uncommon and not typically required, except if heavy loads of around 100 lbs will be dropped time and again for some reason.
3.2 Do the Edges Merge Well?
It’s important to be careful about flooring edges and corners, and whether they merge well with the surrounding ground or flooring. This will lessen the risk of tripping and ensure your members’ safety. Consider getting extra tiles if there are any free corners and edges that don’t meet the wall.
3.3 Is It Waterproof?
It’s best if gym flooring doesn’t absorb moisture and is waterproof. Extra care is required if your facility includes showers, pools, or a sauna, since there are greater chances of water damage.
Water-resistant flooring will also be easier to clean and maintain, and will prevent mold and mildew buildup as well.
3.4 How to Choose a Flooring Color
Choosing the color of gym flooring needs some smart thinking. Of course you need something that goes with the general décor of your space. At the same time, you must consider the activities that will take place in different flooring zones and the amount of cleaning they’ll require. It’s best to go with neutral or dark tones that won’t make dirt and stains obvious. This makes cleaning and maintenance easy.
Pay attention to the quality of flooring you’re buying as well. Low-quality rubber, for instance, is not dyed properly and starts getting discolored soon after use.
3.5 How to Allow for Thermal Expansion and Contraction
This is one factor that may people often ignore or forget to consider. Temperature-sensitive flooring materials respond to environmental conditions by expanding in hot weather and contracting in cold. It’s best to install expansion joints with such flooring. Experts recommend laying out your flooring in its designated position for two days before fixing it, allowing acclimatization.
4. Buying Tips and Traps to Avoid
• Pick a material that fits your budget and has the best combination of properties according to your needs. The comparison table above can help you decide.
• Prioritize waterproof flooring. If going for rubber flooring, make sure it’s non-porous, which makes cleaning and maintenance easier.
• Make use of underlays underneath flooring with less shock absorption, especially in free weight and high impact zones.
• Beware of poor quality materials that may release toxic compounds which can be health and safety hazards.
• Go through customer reviews to know more about the material of a specific brand. Look at images of finished projects to visualize how the flooring you’re considering will look after installation.
5. Conclusion
With a rise in the number of modern fitness studios, you’ve entered a competitive industry where you need to pay attention to each detail. Flooring is a major factor that can influence the maintenance costs, cleaning requirements, aesthetics, and ultimately the performance of your center. With adequate knowledge about gym flooring materials and their properties, you are likely to make the best decision for your space.
Do you still have unanswered questions about buying gym flooring? Ask it in the comment section, and we’ll be sure to get back to you soon.
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