Different types of floorings are available depending on the function of your floors. There are variety of floorings for indoor floorings and outdoor floorings, and also for private places and public places. We will share more on rubber flooring.
Some areas have high traffic and heavy usages whilst have light usages. There are a number of floorings that one can consider when flooring their homes, garages, gyms, schools, restrooms, etc.
Listed below are some of the floors that are common and popular in the African region
- Cement floorings: These can have a polished or rough finishing depending on where you are flooring.
- Paved flooring: Paving can be for indoors or outdoors. Paving can be done using cement pavers, ceramic tiles etc.
- PVC Flooring tiles
- Normal carpeting
- Epoxy flooring
- Wooden flooring
- Rubber flooring
In this article we want to have a closer look at rubber flooring, it is available in various types, styles, colors and designs, be it interlocking rubber floor tiles, PVC Rubber floor tiles, checkered rubber floor tiles, etc.
They all somehow have similar features, we are looking at these features collectively for all rubber flooring types:
Rubber Floorings Features
Versatility
Rubber floorings are multipurpose they can be used in different functions be it in garages, gyms, schools or warehouses for it is very suitable. However, some rubber floorings types are not attractive to look at and some produce an unpleasant scent not pleasant for other people.
Rubber mats can be used at the entrance, as doormats it can wipe shoes clean of any debris. Rubber mats can also be branded thereby enhancing the image of an organization or of your home, inlaid words or image on rubber mats takes a very long time fade
Easy to Install
Rubber floorings especially the tiles are easy to install, you can install them yourself there is no need for any adhesives required.
Durable and Resilient
The edge that rubber flooring has over many other options is its durability and resilience
Durable
Rubber flooring is very strong once installed it is installed for life, it has that permanency characteristic and that has made it popular with factories and other places with heavy usage.
Resilient
Rubber flooring is very resilient it can withstand different weathers and temperatures. These floors can be used for both indoors and outdoors floorings without straining it. This flooring does not give in to heavy traffic neither does it crack or tear easily nor does it fade.
Comfortable
For areas where one has to stand for a long time like in banks, restaurants, workshops, etc., rubber flooring is the best as it is ant fatigue and it reduces the stress on the feet, very comfortable to stand or walk on helping the feet to relax
Noise Reduction
For libraries, offices hospitals where there is high traffic, squeaking sounds of trollies and carts rubber flooring is the best as it reduces all those noise sounds.
Low Maintenance
Though it has a bit high price tag, rubber flooring is affordable and has a low maintenance cost, it is also very easy to clean and to keep it hygienic.
Chemical Resistant
Rubber flooring has a high chemical resistance which makes it suitable for laboratories and factories.
Water Absorption
Rubber flooring is highly water absorbent, it does not allow moisture to accumulate nor does it take time to dry when cleaned after being exposed to any form of wetness.
Impact Absorption
Rubber is a high-impact absorber that protects subfloors very well, this makes rubber flooring ideal for gyms, factories, garages, and for other areas prone to heavy usage and types of equipment.
In conclusion, as eluded earlier rubber floorings are versatile, they can be fabricated to fit where you want to place it, it is available in different types and different shades.
The edge that rubber flooring and mats have over other flooring options is that rubber flooring can be branded which makes it suitable for outdoor events such as roadshows, product launches, weddings, and workshops.
You can just spread your tiles or mats on the ground for temporary events thereby covering any grass or dirt on the ground and when done you can just remove it and can use it elsewhere.
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