Interlocking Floor Mats
Interlocking floor tiles and mats form a floating floor when they are interlocked, most of these tiles do not require adhesive to glue them down, but the interlocking teeth tightly hold them together and they are gold down by their weight
You can customize your area with several different colors and various types of interlocking tiles to uplift and enhance the image of your space:-
- Kitchen flooring
- Garage flooring
- Gym flooring
- Living room flooring
- Office flooring
- Outdoor events flooring amongst other spaces
There are various types of interlocking mats and floor tiles to choose from when flooring our spaces, and all floor coverings have their pros and cons.
Interlocking floor mats and interlocking floor tiles have a very specific purpose or function it is installed for, the mats and tiles are used for various reasons, some of which are discussed below:
Functions of floor tiles and mats
- To customize your space
- Provide covering for your subfloors
- To provide extra grip and friction on the floor
- To provide comfort on the feet
- As door /entrance mats
- For their ability to absorb moisture
- For their noise and sound reduction ability
Types of interlocking floor mats and floor tiles
There are 3 upper types of interlocking tiles that we are looking in details
- High impact polymer interlocking tiles
These interlocking tiles have a wide range of usage, they can be used for garage flooring, gym flooring (especially Home Gyms), showrooms, etc.
High impact polymers are very strong and can withstand high traffic and heavy usage they are also found in different colors and patterns.
Rubber interlocking tiles and mats
PVC interlocking tiles are also known as the PVC rubber interlocking tiles, These types of tiles are flexible and can be fabricated to take any shape.
These tiles and mats can also be branded for you because they are easy to easy and install, can absorb moisture, and are resistant to chemicals, very strong and versatile they are popular in areas prone to heavy usage and weight like gyms, workshops, factories, and schools.
Foam interlocking floor tiles
Foam interlocking tiles are another type of interlocking tile, these tiles are soft and comfortable and are commonly used as mats in gyms for light workouts as they prevent injuries from impacts and shocks from falling. Foam floors tiles are generally made from EVA foam
Above are the most or top 3 interlocking tiles found in Africa, they are simple to install and no tools are needed to interlock these tiles together, interlocking tiles can be installed over almost types of floors, a previously covered floor can be installed interlocking floor tiles or mats above it with easy, then can even be installed on a carpeted floor.
Best interlocking floor mats and floor tiles in Africa
From the 3 types of interlocking floor mats or tiles discussed above; rubber interlocking tiles are the best cover flooring for Africa, Rubber/PVC interlocking tiles have some inbuilt properties comfortably suitable for the African environment such as:
Durable and Resistant
Africa is a developing country that is still directing its resources to the development, so the high level of durability of rubber interlocking mats and tiles that can allow the floor covering of a busy area with high traffic go for about 13-15 years with no need to be replaced is a very big advantage which makes rubber flooring suitable for such a setup.
Africa is prone to extreme temperatures, rubber tiles and mats can be used outdoors the high temperatures do not affect them at all, they are resilient and resistant to various elements.
Easy to Clean and Install
Installing interlocking rubber mats and tiles does not require any special tools, it is very easy and simple it is just following a few guidelines, and you are done, thereby saving on fitting and installation fees.
Interlocking rubber mats and tiles are also versatile they can be used for multipurpose which is a big advantage for an African setup that has very limited resources.
For your special type of flooring for your special space, get in touch with our team for a free quote and professional guidance.
