School Mats & Flooring Buyers Guide
Schools are places where students and visitors are tough on flooring. Kids may have all kinds of soils on the soles of their shoes that create stains. Foot traffic is extremely high in certain areas of the building, leading to worn school flooring. In certain areas of the building, school mats must contribute to the safety of students, meaning the school needs a lot of different products to handle every situation. At Greatmats, we offer school flooring and school mats designed to fit your needs. We make sure your investment lasts, helping you stay within your budget. Whether you’re operating a preschool, managing facilities at a high school, adding floor covers to prevent slipping at the school’s entrance door, or seeking wall pads for a sensory room, rely on Greatmats to guarantee an A+ for your project.
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Tips & considerations for purchasing School Mats and Flooring:
The following blogs offer tips on what aspects to look for in school flooring before making a purchase. Wherever you plan to use this flooring, these are all important things to learn before making your final decision.- The best flooring for classrooms differs from floors to install in a busy hallway. Some locations need extra traction and durability to keep students safe when they track in rain or snow. Focusing on design and appearance in the best flooring for schools can brighten the atmosphere in classrooms Learn More: What Makes Good School Flooring?
- Running while playing on a playground or in the gymnasium is an important part of physical education at school. Unfortunately, falls are possible during these activities. Some mats for school usage need to focus on cushioning to protect students during sports practice and free play time. Learn More: Top Flooring Materials for Fall Protection
- Flooring for gymnasiums at schools needs to be versatile. Floor mats for schools’ gyms may consist of rubber to yield protection during weight training. You might need padding on concrete walls or at the edge of a stage in a gym to protect athletes as they’re running near the boundaries of the playing surface. Learn More: What Are School Gym Flooring Options?
Top 10 Questions About School Mats and Flooring
Below are the most popular questions we've received about school flooring. Click the question to get a detailed answer and explanation on these topics.- What Are the Best Carpet Squares or Tiles for a Classroom? The best carpet tiles for use in a classroom will offer stain-resistant properties, comfort, and cushion. They need to be durable, too, standing up to rough treatment throughout the day.
- What Material Options Are Best for Preschool Flooring? Multiple materials work well as preschool flooring. Playground and school classroom rubber flooring will give kids excellent traction when running and playing, while also being durable and easy to clean. PVC plastic and foam tiles are colorful and cushioned to protect against falls.
- What Should You Consider When Purchasing Preschool Flooring? Preschool flooring needs to be easy to clean and disinfect to keep the kids safe when sitting and playing on the floor. Colorful flooring can spark creativity among the students, allowing them to better enjoy their time in the classroom.
- How Do I Choose the Right School Gym Mat? To choose the right school gym mat, think about what you need the flooring to accomplish. Padded floors are good for PE classes or cheerleading practice. You may need grappling mats for practice time for the wrestling team or for a self-defense class.
- What Are the Benefits of Synthetic Flooring for a School Gym? Using synthetic floors for a school gym generally requires less maintenance than hardwood while retaining a pleasing look. Vinyl rolls can look like hardwood floors and contain the markings for basketball and volleyball courts. For a colorful option, polypropylene tiles are a popular selection.
- What Are Gym Floor Covers Made of? Gym floor covers can be made of plastic vinyl sheets or carpet tiles. They protect the gymnasium floor from tables and chairs used for non-athletic events. They also protect against spills and stains.
- What Are the 5 Best Protective Gym Floor Covering Options? The best protective gymnasium floor coverings include vinyl rolls, carpet tiles, carpet rolls, rubber rolls, and tarps. None of these coverings need adhesive to remain in place, meaning their ideal for providing temporary protection.
- What Are the Best Sensory Room Floor Mats? The best sensory room floor mats will create a safe and comforting atmosphere inside a school room. Martial arts and playground mats consisting of foam or PVC plastic are popular selections.
- Why Should You Use Gymnasium Stage Padding? Stage padding is important in a school gym that has a stage near the playing floor. Stages have hard edges that could cause injuries if an athlete runs into them. Padding covers the edges and provides protection for players.
- What Do I Need to Know About Customized Gym Wall Pads? Customized gymnasium wall padding is a popular choice at schools wanting to create a home court advantage and drive school spirit. Schools can order their pads with printed messages or logos, creating a professional look in the gymnasium that fans and athletes appreciate.
Best School Mats and Flooring Products
LonCourt UV Commercial Vinyl Rolls, 6 x 50 Ft
For a school gym where hardwood floors are not in the budget, our LonCourt UV Commercial Vinyl Rolls are a great alternate choice. These rolls meet NCAA requirements for flooring for basketball, meaning you can use them just like you’d use a hardwood floor.
Safety Wall Pad, 2x6 Ft x 2 Inch
The Safety Wall Pad product from Greatmats has a 2-inch thick foam inner layer protected with an 18-ounce vinyl covering, keeping athletes safe if they crash into the wall during practice or games. More than a dozen colors of vinyl are available.
LonFloor Galvanized Topseal Commercial Vinyl Rolls, 6 x 60 Ft
Our LonFloor Galvanized Topseal Commercial Vinyl Rolls have a high-quality look and feel that enhances the design of any classroom or public-facing area in the school. It has a commercial-build quality, meaning it will stand up to rough treatment and heavy foot traffic.
Sterling Playground Tiles, Solid Colors, 3.25 Inch x 2x2 Ft.
Give students a safe place to play that also delivers excellent traction with our Sterling Playground Tiles. Each tile measures 3.25 inches in thickness to protect students who may fall on the playground. Each tile has a lifetime warranty.
Gym Floor Covering Carpet Tiles, 6 mm x 39-3/8x78-3/4 Inches
When your school has a great-looking floor inside a gymnasium that’s used for multiple purposes, deploy our Gym Floor Covering Carpet Tiles to protect it when games and practices aren’t happening. These tiles lie flat and support tables and chairs while protecting the floor from spills.
Interlocking Rubber Floor Tiles With Color Flecks, 8 mm x 2x2 Ft
Schools may want to deploy our Interlocking Rubber Floor Tiles With Color Flecks in an exercise room to provide traction for athletes during workouts. Preschool classrooms can also use rubber because it’s durable, delivers cushioning, and provides traction.
Colorburst Commercial Carpet Tiles, 1/4 Inch x 24x24 Inches
Our Colorburst Commercial Carpet Tiles will enhance the vibrancy of a classroom, music room, or library in a school. These tiles are available in more than a dozen bold colors that you can mix and match to create the ideal design. Each tile consists of commercial-quality carpet fibers for maximum longevity.
School Mats and Flooring Customer Installations
Clear Lake Schools
At Clear Lake Schools, staff members sought a space where children could isolate and safely calm themselves when emotions ran high. Using padding from Greatmats designed for mounting to a wall in a gym made the room as safe as possible.
Padding for Seclusion Rooms: Wall Pad, 2x6 Ft
Greeneville Schools and Carson-Newman University
When neighboring schools Greeneville Schools and Carson-Newman University were each looking for cheerleading flooring, they trusted Greatmats for padded rolls that work for individual tumbling runs and a full-sized competition floor.
Padded Cheerleading Flooring: Cheerleading Flexible Roll, 6x42 ft x 1-3/8 Inch
Upper Columbia Academy
Upper Columbia Academy needed a temporary floor covering for its existing hardwood gym floor, allowing the school to host other events in the space. Large carpet tiles from Greatmats delivered an easy-to-install product that supported tables and chairs while protecting against spills.
Gymnasium Floor Protection: Gym Floor Covering Carpet Tiles, 6 mm x 39-3/8x78-3/4 Inches
Paul Smith's College
At Paul Smith's College, the athletic department needed to replace old wall padding in its gym. The school chose Greatmats to provide high-quality padding that protected athletes while giving the gym a significant design upgrade and a modern look.
Gym Wall Padding: Wall Pad, 2x6 Ft
School Mats and Flooring Installation & Maintenance Videos
How to Measure Your Space for Wall Padding with Greatmats
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How to Measure for Vinyl Gym Floor Covers