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Options for Rubber Floor Tiles

Rubber floor tiles offer incredible versatility for commercial and residential use cases. They have a wide range of price points, giving you the best opportunity to fit the flooring in your budget. Rubber tiles can have an interlocking design that’s easy to install with no adhesive. You can glue the rubber tiles for a permanent installation, too. Rubber tiles are extremely durable, offer cushioning, and insulate against cold temperatures.

Rubber tile flooring is one of the most popular products we sell at Greatmats, and with good reason - it offers a great value and is usable almost anywhere.

Best Features of Rubber Tiles

Rubber tiles are among the most durable types of flooring, offering the ability to stand up to significant weight without showing wear and tear. Some of their best features include:

• High-level traction for athletes in many different sports
  
• Tough and long-lasting
  
• Noise-absorbing design
  
• Absorbs vibrations
  
• Colorful designs available for a fun layout
  
• Safer for kids at playgrounds by cushioning against falls
  
• Resists wear and tear from foot traffic
  
• Revitalizes and transforms an outdoor rooftop patio or garden area
  
• Offers weather resistance outdoors
  
• Environmentally friendly recycled material

Types of Rubber Floor Tiles

Three primary designs of rubber floor tiles are available, including:

• Puzzle: With a puzzle-style edge on rubber interlocking tiles, you don’t need to use glue.
  
• Hidden interlocking edge: Some tiles have an edge that connects underneath where it’s not visible for a clean, finished look.
  
• Straight edge: Glue-down tiles in the shape of squares generate clean lines in the finished layout.

Sizes and Thicknesses of Rubber Tiles

Thicker tiles deliver greater longevity, noise-absorption capabilities, and cushioning. In comparison, thinner tiles have a lower cost per square foot and are easier to install. Thickness options we offer include a range from 1/4 of an inch to 5 inches.

We offer both large and small coverage sizes in individual tiles, including 2x2- and 3x3-foot options.

Common Use Types for Rubber Tile Flooring

Because of the impressive versatility available with flooring tiles made from rubber, you can find them in multiple installation locations, including:

• Commercial gyms (Top Recommended: Geneva Rubber Tile Black 3/8 Inch x 3x3 Ft.)
  
• Home gyms (Top Recommended: Interlocking Rubber Tile Gmats Black 3/8 Inch x 2x2 Ft.)
  
• Garage gyms (Top Recommended: UltraTile Rubber Weight Floor Black 1 Inch x 2x2 Ft. with Quad Blok)
  
• Weight training areas, including those using barbells (Top Recommended: Sterling Athletic Sound Rubber Tile Black 2.75 Inch x 2x2 Ft.)
  
• Areas with exercise machines (Top Recommended: Interlocking Rubber Floor Tiles Color 8 mm x 2x2 Ft.)
  
• Outdoor playgrounds (Top Recommended: Blue Sky Interlocking Playground Tile Colors 3.25 Inch x 2x2 Ft.)
  
• Indoor playgrounds (Top Recommended: Sterling Playground Tile 35% Premium Colors 3.25 Inch x 2x2 Ft.)
  
• Rooftop decks and patios (Top Recommended: Sterling Roof Top Tile 2 Inch 95% Premium Colors)

Rubber Floor Tiles Q&A

How do you lay rubber floor tiles?

Whether installing rubber flooring tiles as residential or commercial rubber flooring, the process is easy. No tools are necessary for island layouts, while against-the-wall layouts require nothing more than a tape measure, ruler, T-square, a sharp utility knife, and some elbow grease.

What is the price of rubber flooring tiles?

The price of rubber flooring tiles will depend on the thickness, size, and installation process required. The price can range from $2 to $18 per square foot. At Greatmats, we carry many different sizes and price points of rubber tiles for home use.

Are rubber floor tiles waterproof?

Water resistance in rubber tiles is a key benefit of this material. Spills and sweaty workouts create a wet area, making it easy for these materials to handle. Vulcanized rubber tiles are 100% waterproof but may allow water to slip in between the tiles at the seams if soaked or pressure washed.

What are the best rubber floor tiles for home and commercial gyms?

The best rubber floor tiles for home and commercial gyms are those that offer excellent impact absorption while featuring a heavy-duty design without sacrificing durability and value. The floor tiles should enhance the enjoyment of the space. Because so many different options are available from Greatmats, it’s easy to find tiles that fit your space and budget.

How do you install rubber tiles on a rooftop?

After consulting a professional to verify the roof is structurally sound for supporting a rooftop deck, you can then install rubber tiles on a roof deck. For residential rooftops, use one of our modular perforated floor tiles with easy-to-install connecting tabs. For commercial installations, use 2-inch rubber tiles with hidden connecting edges. Both options are rubber roof membrane safe.