How Thick Are Gym Floor Covers?
Related Product: Gym Floor Cover 32 oz Vinyl per SF
We offer different thickness measurements in our gym covering materials for events. When you need maximum protection and durability, pick a thicker product. These temporary coverings for gyms are ready to deliver the protective layer that lets your gymnasium host dances, banquets, talent shows, and other gatherings while remaining in pristine condition for the big game the next night.
| Product | Material | Colors | Format | Thickness | Recommended Uses Per Year | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym Floor Cover 18 oz. (smooth surface) | Vinyl | 10 | 10-ft Wide Rolls | Less than 0.08 inch (2 mm) | 6 or fewer times | $ |
| Gym Floor Cover 22 oz. (smooth surface) | Vinyl | 10 | 10-ft Wide Rolls | Less than 0.08 inch (2 mm) | 6 to 12 times | $ |
| Gym Floor Cover 27 oz. (smooth surface) | Vinyl | 10 | 10-ft Wide Rolls | Less than 0.08 inch (2 mm) | 13 to 23 times | $$ |
| Gym Floor Cover 32 oz. (smooth surface) | Vinyl | 10 | 10-ft Wide Rolls | Less than 0.08 inch (2 mm) | 24 or more times | $$ |
| Gym Floor Cover Plus 27 oz. (diamond pattern surface) | Vinyl | 2 | 10-ft Wide Rolls | Less than 0.08 inch (2 mm) | 13 to 23 times | $$ |
| Gym Floor Cover Plus 32 oz. (diamond pattern surface) | Vinyl | 2 | 10-ft Wide Rolls | Less than 0.08 inch (2 mm) | 24 or more times | $$ |
| Gym Floor Cover Carpet Tile | Carpet | 3 | 3.28 x 6.56 ft tiles | 0.24 inch (6 mm) | N/A | $$$ | GymPro EcoTile Gym Floor Cover | Carpet | 1 | 2.92 x 5.83 ft tiles | 0.25 inch (6.3 mm) | N/A | $$$ | GymPro EcoRoll Gym Floor Cover | Carpet | 1 | 6-ft wide rolls | 0.125 inch (3.2 mm) | N/A | $ | Gym Floor Covering Roll | Carpet | 1 | 6-ft wide rolls | 0.063 inch (1.6 mm) | N/A | $$ |
How to Determine the Desired Thickness and Weights of Gym Floor Covers
Greatmats offers both vinyl and carpet gym floor covers. There are numerous benefits to each of these materials, including the ability to deliver different thicknesses to provide different benefits.Most gym floor covers vary between about 2 mm and 6 mm in thickness, but the thickness alone is not what determines the durability. Vinyl gym floor covers are available in different weights. Larger measurements in ounces offer better durability. The recommended weight is determined by how many times you’ll use them per year.
When choosing a gym floor cover, the thought of a big concert, wedding, trade show, meeting, training session, or other social event on a beloved basketball court or gym floor does not need to give you anxiety. The thought of high heels, a sound system, food, and drinks on the court should not cause you to worry about potential damage to the expensive flooring.
Gym floor covers do an excellent job of providing protection and preventing damage … and even injuries from slips and trips.
Gym Floor Cover Options
When you need thick gym floor covers to protect your hardwood flooring for events other than basketball and volleyball, Greatmats has multiple products available to fit your precise needs.Vinyl Rolls
When you want the most economical gym floor covering that’s also extremely thin, our Gym Floor Cover 32-Ounce Vinyl product is the answer. It has a thickness measurement of just under 2 mm (or 0.08 inches) It’s available in 10-foot wide rolls with custom-cut lengths between 15 and 100 feet. This product carries a 32-ounce weight, but we do offer it in other weights, should you want to save some money.
When determining which weight to use, think about how many times per year you’ll use the covering. Lower weights only work for a limited number of uses per year.
- 18 oz. is recommended for 6 times or less per year
- 22 oz. is recommended for 6-12 uses per year
- 27 oz. is recommended for 13-23 uses per year
- 32 oz. is recommended for 24 uses per year
This is a highly durable vinyl covering that uses three-ply fabric for construction. It creates a safe surface that’s slip-resistant, waterproof, and fire-retardant. You can select from up to 11 different colors.
If you’d prefer a subtle raised diamond pattern in the vinyl to enhance the slip-resistance, consider our Gym Floor Cover Plus 32-Ounce Vinyl product. Its dimensions are identical to the non-embossed product.
Carpet Tiles
If you prefer a tile format for your gym floor covers, one of our most popular options is the Gym Floor Covering Carpet Tile. It has a 6 mm thickness (or 0.24 inches). Each tile measures 3.28 by 6.56 feet, creating 21.5 square feet of coverage per tile that’s perfect for covering the gym floor quickly.
For a slightly thicker option, we have the GymPro EcoTile Carpet Floor Tiles, which measure precisely 1/4 of an inch (6.3 mm). These tiles are slightly smaller in size, measuring 2.92 by 5.83 feet, making them easier to handle. Each one covers about 17 square feet per tile.
Carpet Rolls
Our GymPro EcoRoll Carpet Roll is an excellent choice for a gym floor cover when you want to use rolls of carpet instead of vinyl. These carpet rolls measure 3.2 mm in thickness (about 1/8 of an inch). Each roll is 6 feet in width with a custom-cut length between 15 and 100 feet.
Our thinnest carpet roll gym floor cover is the Gym Floor Covering Carpet Roll, which measures 1.6 mm in thickness (about 1/16 of an inch). It also is available in 6-foot wide rolls up to 100 feet in length.