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What Are The Benefits Of Synthetic Flooring For A School Gym?

By Lisa Hobbie

Created: Oct, 2021 - Modified: Jun, 2025

School gym synthetic flooring can transform the look and feel of a space while offering an attractive solution that is resilient, versatile, and low maintenance.

School gym synthetic flooring utilizes the best man-made material with naturally occurring ones to offer versatile and durable solutions that are low maintenance, attractive, and made to last. Of the many school gymnasium options available at Greatmats, the following products are among the best:

These school gym synthetic flooring solutions are perfect, multipurpose options for everything from middle and high school practice basketball courts to other athletic activities and sports. They are commercial grade systems that offer an attractive, professional appearance and feel that is easy to maintain - especially compared to vulnerable hardwood. These products offer many amazing benefits.

LonCourt vinyl basketball court flooringThe LonCourt UV Vinyl Basketball Court Floor Roll has a faux wood look that’s made for sports facilities. This flooring delivers an appearance that’s similar to maple plank flooring, yet it does not require maintenance or cleaning processes similar to real hardwood It truly delivers a professional look with the benefit of being available at an affordable cost.

This flooring is suitable for permanent installations only, as it requires a glue down installation and seam sealing by a professional.



Indoor Court Tile Solid SurfaceThe VersaCourt Indoor Court Tile is a raised, polypropylene flooring solution that can be used for temporary or permanent solutions. Its unique surface texture provides traction for athletes, and its easy DIY snap together design features tight fitting seams.

There are many color options from which to choose, and the plastic tile can be installed over most surfaces. The perforations allow moisture to evaporate.



Athletic Vinyl Padded RollAthletic Vinyl Padded Roll is a school gym synthetic flooring option that delivers superior sound absorption and shock absorption, as well as a durable design with a wood grain surface fusion bonded to a 5mm rubber base layer.

This is an attractive option that is ergonomic and quiet underfoot. It’s also very attractive, low maintenance, line paintable, and easy to keep clean. It is wear and fade resistant, and it comes in rolls of 30 linear feet in length.

This flooring is suitable for permanent installations only, as it requires a glue down installation and seam sealing by a professional.



V Max Artificial Grass TurfThe VersaCourt Pro Wood Grain Court Tile is a very popular vinyl-topped product that is suitable for school gyms. It's an excellent alternative to a wood flooring but is easy to install with the interlocking connections.

This durable, high performing, low maintenance product delivers tremendous value. The wood grain vinyl top looks similar to a maple basketball court. The polypropylene plastic base is durable and designed to absorb shock, providing a comfortable playing surface.



Greatmats - For The Best School Gym Synthetic Flooring

Greatmats offers the very best school gym synthetic flooring available anywhere, with the most popular options being those featured here. They offer many benefits, making them a great choice for many different uses and applications.

If you would like more detailed information on any of the featured products, if you have questions, if you’d like samples, or if you’d appreciate assistance with your order, the staff at Greatmats are extremely helpful and happy to help. They will even help you decide which product is the right one for you. Just reach out to them, and let them go to work for you!