Although most people think of a flooring installation as being an expensive, permanent solution, it doesn’t always have to be. If you’re looking for renter-friendly solutions, transitory indoor flooring for events, or floors to place outdoors over grass for a couple of days, Greatmats has dozens of temporary flooring options you can use. Perhaps you need temporary floor protection ideas for the holidays and want something that’s easy to install. Greatmats has construction-level, heavy-duty products that offer protection for the original flooring or simple options that are comfortable and available at a reasonable price. “Temporary” doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice the same quality or style you’d expect from permanent flooring when you stick with products from Greatmats.
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Tips & considerations for purchasing temporary flooring:
The following blogs offer tips on what aspects to look for in temporary floors before making a purchase. Wherever you plan to use this flooring, these are all important things to learn before making your final decision.- Many kinds of indoor and outdoor temporary flooring are available. They can cover dirt, gravel, or grass outdoors or go over carpet, gym floors, or concrete indoors. These tiles or rolls yield high-quality surfaces that look great while being easy to assemble and disassemble. Learn More: What Is the Best Temporary Flooring?
- Temporary covering for floors typically costs anywhere from $1.50 to $5 per square foot, depending on the materials and format in use. A temporary floor covering for gyms that is designed to protect the gymnasium hardwood from tables and chairs will cost more than temporary basement flooring that consists of foam to create some comfort over concrete. Learn More: How Much Are Temporary Floor Tiles?
Top 10 Questions About Temporary Flooring
Below are the most popular questions we've received about temporary flooring. Click the question to get a detailed answer and explanation on these topics.- What Temporary Floor Protection Is Appropriate for Events? When trying to protect hardwood with temporary gymnasium flooring or another valuable flooring material before an event, wedding reception dance, or trade show, carpet tiles and rolls of vinyl are the ideal covering to protect the flooring in the gym or other facility from heavy foot traffic or scrapes from table and chair legs.
- How Much Does Temporary Outdoor Flooring Cost? Depending on the materials you select, you can expect to pay between $2.50 and $12 per square foot for outdoor temporary flooring. These tiles are easy to connect for a secure installation without using glue.
- How Do You Choose the Proper Tent and Event Flooring? Choosing the proper tent and event flooring depends on whether the ground is completely level, whether rain and sun exposure are possible, and whether you need firm flooring or flexible cushioned tiles.
- How Do You Make a Temporary Walkway or Sidewalk Over Mud or Grass? The best way to make a temporary walkway over bare ground or grass is using ground protection mats. They can support significant weight and won’t sink into soft ground, keeping people’s shoes dry as they walk on them.
- What Are the Best Temporary Stadium Flooring Options? The best flooring to use in stadiums that will protect the turf or hardwood floor from foot traffic, forklifts, tables, chairs, and cart traffic includes composite mats, carpet tiles, and vinyl rolls. Composite mats work for indoor or outdoor use, while carpet and vinyl are only for indoor use.
- What's the Best Temporary Patio Flooring? The best temporary patio flooring includes tiles consisting of PVC plastic, polypropylene plastic, and polyethylene plastic. Such materials can stand up to the elements while providing a mixture of cushioning and a sturdy base.
- What Is the Best Temporary Flooring for Renters? Many kinds of flooring work nicely for renters, whether you’re focused on style, subfloor protection, or comfort. Some of the most popular options we offer include wood-grain foam tiles, interlocking carpet tiles, slate tiles, and raised vinyl tiles. Some of our options also work as solutions when you’re wondering how to cover carpet in a rental property.
- What's the Best Temporary Flooring Over Carpet? The best temporary flooring to use over carpeting includes raised vinyl tiles, PVC plastic tiles, and firm plastic tiles. To provide stability, they work best over a low-pile carpet.
- What Is the Best Temporary Vinyl Flooring? The best temporary vinyl flooring will consist of rolls made for taping down or tiles with a vinyl layer over a plastic interlocking base or a hidden interlocking base. These interlocking tiles don’t require glue and can be assembled and disassembled multiple times.
- What Are the Best Portable Volleyball Court Tiles? The best portable volleyball court tiles are available for either indoor or outdoor use. Vinyl tiles over a raised base or polypropylene plastic tiles are some of the most popular options for temporary volleyball court installations in a backyard or at an indoor athletic facility.
Best Temporary Floor Products
Portable Outdoor Tent Tiles, 3/4 Inch x 1x1 Ft.
To create a sturdy base for events held in a tent that may have some weather exposure and need to work over slightly uneven ground, our Portable Outdoor Tent Tiles are sturdy enough to support foot traffic, tables, and chairs, no matter how many people are in attendance.
Matrax Heavy Duty Drivable Composite Mats, 1.5 Inch x 3.89 x 3.89 Ft.
Matrax Heavy Duty Drivable Composite Mats from Greatmats let you create a safe and sturdy temporary roadway that can support large vehicles in a remote area, at a construction site, or in an area where landscaping and grass need protection.
Gym Floor Covering Carpet Tiles, 6 mm x 39-3/8x78-3/4 Inches
When you have a multi-purpose athletic facility that also needs to host non-athletic events, protect the hardwood with our Gym Floor Covering Carpet Tiles. These tiles cover more than 20 square feet apiece, meaning the layout goes quickly.
EZ Portable Dance Floor Tiles, 5/8 Inch x 1x1 Ft.
Our EZ Portable Dance Floor Tiles live up to their name by using a hidden tab-and-loop system to simplify installation. They have a vinyl top layer over a firm plastic layer that allows you to assemble and disassemble them multiple times.
Carpet Tiles Modular Squares, 3/4 Inch x 1x1 Ft.
Rolls of carpeting are not good for temporary installations, but our Carpet Tiles Modular Squares use a hidden interlocking plastic base that connects each tile securely and gives you a sharp-looking final layout with only the top carpet layer visible.
Wood Grain Foam Tiles, 7/16 Inch x 2x2 Ft.
Interlocking foam tiles are easy to install, and our Wood Grain Foam Tiles include a realistic wood-grain pattern in a few different stain colors to yield a layout that resembles hardwood flooring.
Max Tile Raised Floor Tiles, 5/8 Inch x 1x1 Ft.
Our Max Tile Raised Floor Tiles are among the most popular temporary flooring options we offer to customers. The vinyl top layer is waterproof and has a realistic wood-grain pattern, while the sturdy plastic lower layer includes the hidden tab-and-loop interlocking system.
Temporary Flooring Customer Installations
Annik’s Events
The owners at Annik’s Events needed flooring they could use in their rental business, allowing for the construction of sturdy temporary floors over many kinds of surfaces. Firm interlocking tiles from Greatmats were easy to transport to the site of events and assemble quickly upon arrival.
Firm Event Tiles: Portable Outdoor Tent Tiles
Greatmats Customer Caitlin
When Greatmats customer Caitlin wanted a cushioned, cozy flooring to use in her apartment as an allergy-free alternative to an area rug, she selected our foam wood-grain tiles. They offered a cushioned material that looked amazing with her furniture.
Cozy Temporary Flooring for Renters: Wood Grain Foam Tiles
Inspire National Dance Competition
With competitions scheduled in several states, Inspire National Dance Competition needed dance flooring that could travel with the company to create a safe space anywhere performances were happening. Our Greatmats dance flooring goes down smoothly and rolls up quickly after each performance.
Portable Dance Flooring: Rosco Adagio Touring Portable Floor Rolls
University of Michigan Taekwondo Club
At the University of Michigan Taekwondo Club, novice and experienced athletes can participate in taekwondo practice and classes on campus. The organization wanted flooring to make a safe practice space for athletes of all skill levels while delivering excellent durability and quality. Our mats delivered the perfect solution for temporary flooring in a large room.
Safe Martial Arts Mats: Pro Taekwondo Martial Arts Mats
St. Louis Music
As St. Louis Music was preparing for its largest annual trade show, it wanted temporary flooring that was cost effective, transportable, and stylish to impress trade show attendees. The company found our carpet tiles fit all the criteria, making it easy to assemble and disassemble a temporary floor at a trade show that looks amazing.
Stylish Trade Show Flooring: Royal Interlocking Carpet Tiles
Upper Columbia Academy
At Upper Columbia Academy, the school needed the ability to cover the expensive hardwood gym floor to hold other events that may feature hard-soled shoes, tables, chairs, and food service. Our carpet tiles delivered excellent results, creating a stylish floor that also absorbs noise that may occur during the event.
Protective Gym Floor Covering: Gym Floor Covering Carpet Tiles
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