What is the Best Flooring for a Garage Gym?
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There are many things to consider when shopping for this type of flooring. You will want one that is durable, insulative, water-resistant, and low-maintenance.
Best Flooring for a Garage Gym
When shopping for the best garage gym flooring, you’ll have several choices. Greatmats carries an extensive selection of flooring products that are ideal for your garage gym, including:- Foam Tiles
- Cushioned PVC tiles
- Heavy Duty Rubber Tiles or Mats
- Polyvinyl Mats
Foam Tiles for Garage Gym Flooring
An excellent garage gym flooring option that combines durability and design is the Home Gym Flooring Foam Tile with a pebble-style surface texture and 10 mm thickness.
With a thickness of roughly ⅜ inch and an EVA foam material density rating of Shore C 62, this fitness flooring will withstand heavy exercise equipment and provide protection to the subfloor against midweight to lightweight free weights!
It is lightweight and portable with a simple interlocking design. This makes for an easy, DIY installation that is perfect for a garage. Should you need to take it apart to use your garage for something else, it is easy to do in a matter of seconds to minutes, depending on the size of the space you’ll be pulling up. Then reinstall when you’re ready!
This workout flooring is latex and lead-free, and it has a surface top texture that provides secure footing with athletic shoes or bare feet. While these foam tiles do not have a ramp finish with a slope on the edge, they do include border strips that remain at the same thickness as the rest of the low-profile exercise surface.
Cleaning floor tiles doesn’t get much easier! You can simply sweep or vacuum off any dirt or dry debris, or use a damp mop and cleaner without bleach for a deeper clean.
Cushioned PVC StayLock Tiles for Garage Gym Floors
If one of your ideas is to find something that is durable, like rubber with a cushion-like foam for your garage, the StayLock Tile with a Bump or Orange Peel Top is a fabulous choice.
These durable PVC floor tiles can be installed directly over carpet, tile, or cement - without any underlayment. The tile has an interlock design that fits tightly without separating over time. The pop-together flooring system is perfectly suited for garage gyms, as it is waterproof and resistant to most acids and oils.
In terms of comfort, StayLock quick-connecting gym tiles provide superior cushion and bounce support for any level and intensity, including aerobic workouts, CrossFit, Zumba, and more!
They also feature surface top textures that provide excellent ergonomic benefits and aesthetic appeal.
StayLock tiles are also among the most durable cushioned gym flooring, with the ability to support heavy exercise equipment! Black varieties are made from 100 percent recycled plastic material and also come in many designer colors. They are also nonabsorbent and will not degrade over time.
Rubber Mats for Garage Gym Weight Lifting Areas
Gym weight lifting areas require rubber floor mats that are extra thick; it’s that thickness that gives them the added shock absorption needed to absorb the impact of dropped weights, protecting your garage subfloor. You’ll find that extreme durability and quality in the UltraTile Rubber Weight Floor Tiles with Quad Blok.
Measuring 1 inch thick, these rubber tiles are designed for highly demanding applications, such as in gym weight rooms. They provide cushioning for athletes to maximize comfort, while their noise and shock absorption qualities make working out in your garage more enjoyable. They remain slip-resistant when wet or dry, and they’re a top choice for garage gyms and for professional applications, like in fitness centers and student recreation centers.
Thanks to the Quad Blok design, you can install these tiles without relying on a full glue-down method. You can apply the adhesive to the Quad Blok, then connect the tiles to the Blok. The result is a sort of floating floor installation, since you don’t apply the adhesive to your floor, making for more versatile use.
Best Polyvinyl Mats for Garage Gym Flooring
If you’re looking for a more economical option, consider the G-Floor Exercise Equipment Mat. Measuring 32 x 72 inches, these mats are 1.9 mm thick and are ideal for protecting your garage floor from exercise equipment. Their slip-resistant texture helps keep equipment secure and also provides important safety for athletes. The mats are also waterproof, so spills are no issue, and they can be easily wiped down.
These polyvinyl mats may be thinner than some other options on this list, but that has an advantage; they’re very easy to roll up and move. If you’re planning to use your garage space for multiple purposes or anticipate needing to move your equipment around frequently, these mats may be a great choice. You can unroll and dry lay them for a simple and easy installation.
The mats are resistant to mold and stains, so they’re ideal for use in spaces like garages and home gyms. They can help protect your floors from damage like scratches and moisture damage, plus they’re a highly durable choice.