Soft Flooring

Options for Soft Flooring

Although hardwood and firm ceramic tile floors have their places, sometimes you need flooring that’s comfortable and stylish. Soft flooring products from Greatmats deliver the desired results in both of those categories, providing safe options for kids who may fall while playing or giving people access to floors that protect lower body joints during workouts in a home gym.

Soft flooring is more durable than you may think, and it’s available in a variety of styles and colors to fit your needs. Some products are made for indoor use, while others will give you an outdoor installation option. Our Greatmats’ customer service team can discuss your project with you and recommend the perfect soft floor tiles to fit your planned use case. Soft is a good thing when it involves flooring that comes from Greatmats.

Common Materials for Soft Floor Tiles

You have multiple materials to pick from when you want to install soft flooring from Greatmats.

Foam

When discussing soft floor tiles that consist of foam, EVA foam is the most common option. It’s cushioned while remaining durable. It holds its shape when adults or kids are using it. Our Home Sport and Play Mat offers 3/4 of an inch of thickness and delivers excellent traction for martial arts practices or workouts.

We also offer soft floor mats that are commonly used in cheerleading or gymnastics studios. They have soft PE foam in the core that absorbs the force of impact before bouncing back to its original shape. A vinyl cover protects the PE foam, which is usually 1-3/8 inches or thicker for maximum cushioning.

Carpet

Soft carpet tiles consist of a visible top layer of carpeting and a lower layer of foam. By attaching the foam to the carpet, you don’t have to install a separate layer of foam for comfort. Our Royal Interlocking Carpet Tiles are among our most popular products, offering an easy DIY installation option with puzzle-style jigsaw edges.

Cork Laminate

One of the most eco-friendly soft flooring options we offer is Cork Laminate Flooring. Not only is it comfortable, but it also provides noise and thermal insulation properties. Some people use cork and cork laminate as a soft underlayment flooring option, but this model is made to be used as a main flooring option.

PVC Plastic

Soft home gym flooring often consists of PVC plastic, as it combines some of the cushioning properties of foam with the durability of rubber. Our StayLock Bump Top Tiles have a textured pattern on top that provides traction for quick movements during workouts. You can often install it over low-pile carpeting without sacrificing stability.

Features and Benefits of Soft Flooring

Our soft floors provide several different benefits, including:

• Ease of installation
  
• Interlocking tile designs fit tightly
  
• Several colors and styles available
  
• Anti-fatigue properties
  
• Lightweight materials that remain durable
  
• Some options are waterproof
  
• Thermal insulation
  
• Noise absorption
  
• Textured surface for slip-resistance
  
• Safe for aerobics and martial arts
  
• Cushioning protects against falls
  
• Easy to clean and maintain

Use Types for Soft Floor Mats

Our customers deploy our soft floor tiles in a variety of areas, including:

• Basements
  
• Laundry rooms
  
• Home gyms
  
• Commercial gyms
  
• Playgrounds
  
• Indoor play areas
  
• Home theaters
  
• Family rooms
  
• Living rooms
  
• Kitchens
  
• Retail settings
  
• Office buildings
  
• Trade show displays

Soft Flooring Q&A

What are the types of soft floor?

The most common types of soft floor products are foam, flexible plastic, carpet, cork laminate, and rubber. All of these materials provide cushioning and comfort.

What are the softest flooring and tile options?

One of the softest flooring and tiles products is a set of interlocking carpet tiles with a foam backing. All-foam tiles are also available that qualify as soft tile products. They may have a solid color, wood-grain pattern, or texture on the top surface of the tile.

What’s the best soft play area flooring and wall padding?

The best soft play area flooring and wall padding are foam mats that have a vinyl covering to protect the foam. The interior foam section is thick foam that compresses to absorb the weight and impact of a collision before quickly rebounding to its original shape and size.

What are the pros and cons of soft laundry room flooring?

The benefits of soft laundry room flooring include providing noise absorption, adding cushioning while standing and working, delivering slip resistance, and generating a thermal barrier against a cold concrete floor. A few disadvantages of soft laundry room flooring include the potential for staining, puncturing, indenting, and dirt and soil accumulation.

What are the best soft and flexible PVC garage floor tiles?

The best soft and flexible PVC garage floor tiles offer sound absorption, cushioning, and texture for slip resistance. They consist of durable PVC plastic that’s available in almost any color. They’re made for a DIY installation with easy-to-use interlocking edges.