Things To Consider When Buying Rubber Flooring

Rubber flooring is versatile, and because of its unique properties can be used in many specific applications. Running between $0.50 to $12, rubber tiles, sheets, squares, and wall bases offer a clean and industrial look. From residential applications, to commercial uses like restaurants and playgrounds, rubber flooring applications are vast. Let's explore its characteristics:

Characteristics

Rubber flooring is soft, making it a great choice for playgrounds or other areas where small children play. Rubber is also waterproof, so it’s great for working areas where a lot of spills are endured. Slip resistant and sound absorbent, rubber flooring makes a great option for high-traffic commercial areas like restaurant kitchens and grocery store checkout areas. Other areas rubber flooring is great for includes:

• Home gyms and fitness centers
• Dog kennels
• Farming facilities
• Daycares
• Boats
• In-home play areas
• Recreational rooms

Eco-Friendly

Most rubber flooring can be found in an eco-friendly, recycled option. Made from used tires and other post-consumer rubber, recycled rubber flooring will save you money and decrease your carbon footprint.

Considerations

If your flooring purchase is right around the corner, here are a few things to consider when buying rubber flooring:

1. Cost: Starts at around $2 per square foot (excluding installation) but higher sheets/tiles can run up to $12 per square foot, making it comparable in price to hardwood flooring. The cost of rubber flooring will vary by size, manufacturer, design type, and color.
2. Design: Believe it or not, rubber flooring comes in multiple design types like standard sheets, squares, and interlocking edging. Surfaces can be embossed, smooth, or textured, while colors run the gamut from black and brown to orange and purple.
3. Care: Caring for rubber flooring is easy, and includes sweeping, moping, and vacuuming. You can also apply a manufacturer-recommended treatment to seal in the color and look of your rubber flooring.  Rubber flooring is anti-microbial and anti-fungal, so you don’t have to worry about mold and mildew growing on your floor.
4. Installation: Installation is not a cumbersome as other flooring types like natural stone or hardwood flooring.

Rubber flooring is not only convenient, durable, and eco-friendly and (in most cases) is affordable too. Consider rubber flooring when you need a durable, waterproof flooring option.