PVC Gym Flooring Options
PVC gym flooring is one of the most versatile types of sports flooring that we offer at Greatmats. You can perform a variety of workouts safely and effectively when using this material. Making a floor with PVC mat products yields durability, cushioning, traction, and water resistance.
When style is important to you, our PVC tiles are available in many different colors. They deliver many of the best properties of rubber and foam, almost performing like a blend of the two. Whether in a home gym or a commercial workout space, choosing the three simple letters of PVC for your flooring will be A-OK.
Types and Styles of Gym PVC Flooring
Another benefit of our PVC click-together gym flooring is that it is available in multiple design options. You can select the colors and flooring texture styles that fit your needs.
Colors
Several PVC plastic tile color options are available, including:
- Beige
- Black
- Blue
- Gray
- Green
- Red
- White
- Yellow
Textures
You also have a few different texture options with PVC plastic, including:
- Bump top
- Coin top
- Diamond tread
- Leather
- Orange peel
Perforations
Perforated PVC gym flooring is a popular selection for customers looking to make a workout space outdoors, as it allows rainwater to drain through to the ground underneath.
Sizes of PVC Gym Flooring
PVC tiles are available in convenient sizes that simplify your ability to do a DIY installation. Many tiles are 1-by-1 foot in size, which makes them easy to carry around for the installation. To cover the space faster, you may want slightly larger options, like 18 by 18 inches or 20 by 20 inches.
Several different thicknesses are available, too, including:
- 4.5 mm (0.178 inches)
- 5 mm (0.197 inches)
- 6.5 mm (0.256 inches)
- 7 mm (0.276 inches)
- 1/4 inch
- 9/16 inch
Features and Benefits of PVC Sports Flooring
Some of the key features and benefits of PVC sports flooring include:
- Slip-resistant material
- Cushioning with lower joints
- Support for exercise machines
- Waterproof protection
- Easy to install
- Some designs have hidden interlocking edges
- No need to use adhesive
- Multiple color options
- Multiple textured surfaces
- Some designs are perforated
Use Types for PVC Gym Floor Tiles
Some of the primary use types for our gym floor tiles include:
- Anti-fatigue fitness flooring
- Aerobic workouts
- Basement gyms
- Garage gyms
- Home gyms
- Kids’ rumpus rooms
- Indoor playgrounds
- Commercial gyms
- Locker rooms
- Pool surrounds
- Water therapy areas
PVC Gym Flooring Q&A
What are the benefits of PVC gym flooring?
The
benefits of PVC flooring for a gym include its flexible design and shock absorption capabilities. PVC is extremely durable, but it also offers anti-fatigue properties that can make your athletic workout far more enjoyable.
What are the pros and cons of PVC flooring?
Some of the
pros and cons of PVC sport flooring include advantages like high-quality designs, long-lasting performance, water resistance, fatigue relief, DIY installation at a home gym, and multiple color options. Some of the cons of PVC gym mats include potential damage from impacts with sharp objects and an inability to repair this damage.
What is the difference between garage gym flooring options?
The
primary differences among garage gym flooring options include:
- A PVC mat floor in an exercise room is perfect for cushioned workouts with a non-slip and waterproof design.
- Foam sports flooring is highly cushioned for impact exercises. Its interlocking modular tiles are easy to install.
- Rubber flooring offers the best traction without the need for a textured surface. This flooring is suitable for both weight training and fitness activities.
What are the best gym floor tiles?
The
best gym floor tiles include PVC floor mats, rubber mats, foam interlocking squares, firm plastic tiles, and indoor vinyl tiles.