3 Best Rubber Flooring For Gym India

If you’re dealing with carpet, your best bet is modular tiles.

These tiles work great over carpet because they’re made of PVC, offering a balance between foam and rubber in terms of hardness.

They sit well on the carpet, thanks to their unique structure that stays flat.

The interlocking design ensures that each tile stays in place. Installation is straightforward, even on non-flat surfaces.😀

Now, for concrete surfaces, you have more options. The choice depends on your activities.

If you’re into aerobics, our high-density interlocking foam tiles are ideal. You can also place light exercise equipment on them without damaging the foam.

For heavier workouts with weights and equipment, rubber flooring is your go-to.

4×10 foot quarter-inch thick black rubber rolls are economical and practical. Interlocking rubber tiles, available in 3/8 inch thickness, suit most gyms.

You can drop up to 35 kg on these tiles without issues.

Perfect for covering large spaces, rubber rolls are easy to install by rolling out. Simply cut any excess with a sharp knife to fit your room.

Available in several thicknesses from 1/8″ to 1/2″, catering to various workout intensities.

Extremely popular for home gyms, small spaces, or oddly shaped rooms, rubber tiles lock together like puzzle pieces to cover a room or space.

They come in several thicknesses, from 1/4″ to 1″, allowing you to pick the thickness for your fitness goals.

Great for absorbing shock and providing a comfortable place for floor exercises. Rubber mats vary in thickness.

Thinner mats are suitable for stretching and exercise routines, while thicker mats can handle the weight plates of an Olympic lifter.

They’re easy to install and remove, making them ideal for temporary gyms or renters.

EVA rolls are perfect for covering large areas. They require more effort to install than tiles but provide a smooth, uninterrupted surface.

Designed for children’s play areas, these interlocking mats come in fun shapes and colours. 

These are the most popular, offering easy installation and removal thanks to their snap-together design. Perfect for DIY enthusiasts and temporary gyms

This classic rolled format provides seamless coverage for larger areas. While installation might require professional help, it creates a smooth, uninterrupted surface.

These thicker tiles are the champions of comfort and performance. They offer superior shock absorption, ideal for high-impact workouts, and are often water-resistant, making them perfect for sweaty sessions.

Try to buy all of your mats at the same time from the same company.

👉 Fab Flooring in India is the most common store that you can find these at, although there are other stores that you can look into as well.

This is purely an aesthetic tip, but you greatly increase the chances of your flooring looking more seamless and cohesive if you buy them all at the same store at the same time.

Because odds are, they were generated and produced in the same lot. If you do so, they all will be blended almost perfectly together.

Prevent movement or seams with tape or mending plates.

If you find you have some seams, either because of temperature or because your mats aren’t wall-to-wall tight, then a very popular and effective way to combat that is by taping them from the top. The best product to use for that is Black Tape.

It works perfectly functionally, and aesthetically, it blends in okay. I don’t really care for the look very much personally, but you can put mending plates underneath your mats when you install them.

These basically bridge the mats together; they keep them very tight, and they’re thin enough to where you don’t feel anything weird underneath you!

😀 Let your rubber mats off-gas or use an odour eliminator. The biggest downside to a stall mat is that it can emit a very intense rubber smell.

Some people find this to be totally overwhelming, and while that smell does tend to dissipate some over time, there are a couple of steps that you can take to help speed that process up or otherwise improve it.

One way is to just take them outside, and let them sit out in the sun. Let them individually off-gas and get some vitamin D.

The other option is to use an odour eliminator or a deodorizer.

👉 I’ll put a link, but you just thoroughly apply those to your mats, and according to some people, it does a really good job of helping reduce some of that smell.

Clean your stall mats with Simple Green or a dedicated rubber cleaner.

You can either buy the spray version or if you have a larger area, you can buy the bigger bottle, the fully concentrated bottle, and then just cut it with some water.

For really stuck-on dirt and grime, I’d recommend picking up one of these deck brushes. You can get them for less than Rs 100, and they last forever.

For optimal results, consider purchasing your mats during the colder months.🥶

Picture them akin to living beings in chilly weather, much like some men might relate to—they tend to contract slightly. When temperatures rise, especially with added humidity, they tend to swell and expand.

👉 Buying mats during colder months is advisable because they’re already contracted. When you lay them out and secure them tightly, you effectively set the seams.

Even in hot, humid conditions, they won’t buckle due to their weight and the equipment atop them. 

😀 The ideal thickness is:

• Weightlifting & CrossFit gyms: 10mm – 15mm thickness is recommended.
• Low-Impact Exercises (yoga, pilates): 4mm – 8mm thickness is sufficient for these gentler activities, providing a cushion for joints and comfort.
• Multi-Purpose gyms: Use thicker 15 mm+  rubberized sections for weightlifting areas and thinner foam tiles for yoga or stretching spaces.

Maintaining clean rubber mats is crucial for hygiene and preventing bacterial growth. Here’s your cleaning routine:

• Regular cleaning: Sweep or mop the mats daily with a diluted solution of dish soap or vinegar. This removes dust, sweat, and light dirt.
• Deep cleaning: For stubborn stains or grime buildup, use a commercial rubber floor cleaner or a homemade paste of baking soda and water. Scrub gently and rinse thoroughly.
• Important tips: Avoid harsh chemicals and abrasives, as they can damage the rubber. Allow the mats to dry completely before use.

Here are some options:

• Budget-friendly:
  • Foam tiles: Easy to install and affordable, offering decent comfort and noise reduction.
  • Interlocking flooring planks: Provide a firmer surface and more durability compared to foam tiles.
  • Plywood with carpet or rubber mats: A simple and inexpensive option, but less portable and requires regular vacuuming or carpet cleaning.
• Durable:

Rubberized rolls or interlocking tiles: Offer excellent shock absorption, noise reduction, and easy cleaning. Ideal for heavier weights and high-impact workouts.

The complexity of building your home gym floor depends on your desired setup. Here are two approaches:

• Basic:
  • Lay plywood over the subfloor for a smooth and stable base.
  • Add carpet or rubber mats for comfort and grip.
  • Secure everything with nails or adhesive.
• Advanced:
  • Install interlocking rubber tiles for easier assembly and disassembly or rubber rolls. 
  • Consider a weightlifting platform for heavy lifting zones, like deadlifts.
  • Consult DIY guides or flooring professionals for complex setups.

The cleaning process for a rubber gym floor is similar to cleaning rubber mats:

• Regular cleaning: Use a broom or mop with a diluted dish soap or vinegar solution to remove dust, dirt, and sweat.
• Deep cleaning: For tougher stains or grime, use a commercial rubber floor cleaner or a homemade baking soda paste. Scrub gently and rinse thoroughly.

Important tips: Avoid harsh chemicals and abrasives, as they can damage the rubber. Allow the floor to dry completely before use.

Installation options vary depending on the type of flooring you choose:

• Interlocking tiles: The easiest DIY option, simply snap the tiles together.
• Rubber rolls: Require cutting to size and applying adhesive to the subfloor. This might be best left to professionals for large areas or precise cuts.
• Professional installation: Consider hiring flooring experts for complex layouts, large spaces, or if you want a guaranteed perfect installation.

Remember: These are general guidelines, always check specific product recommendations and instructions for your chosen flooring material.

Rubber flooring wins for durability & impact absorption, perfect for heavy weights & jumps. Vinyl flooring shines in affordability & style, ideal for light workouts & budgets. Choose based on your priorities!