Raised Flooring

Options for Raised Flooring

If dampness in a basement, workshop, or garage keeps you from using it like you want, the answer is raised flooring from Greatmats. Our raised floor tiles sit on pegs a fraction of an inch off the subfloor, allowing air to move underneath them and evaporate any moisture. With these tiles, never worry about a leaky washing machine or an unexpected flood ruining your flooring ever again.

Types of Raised Flooring and Stationary Work Platforms

You can select from several different raised flooring tiles and platforms from Greatmats, including:

• Snap-Together Tiles: We offer indoor or outdoor tiles that have an easy-to-install snap-together design. You can select perforated and solid surface snap-together tiles, and we offer carpet, flexible PVC plastic, and hard plastic tile surfaces.
  
• Sprung Floor for Dance: When creating a safe space for dance practice with no soft or hard spots, our large raised sprung floor tiles are the perfect choice.
  
• Industrial Work Platform: Trust our industrial flooring platform for raising workers off the ground; we carry all parts of this stationary work platform system.

Features and Benefits of Raised Basement Flooring

Raised basement flooring and raised tiles offer multiple features and benefits when you install them, including:

• Allows air to circulate underneath them to help evaporate any moisture.
  
• Reduces the chances of mold and mildew forming underneath the tiles.
  
• Do not absorb moisture, allowing them to work in damp areas.
  
• Some models are also resistant to oil, grease, and chemicals.
  
• Some raised floor tiles have anti-fatigue benefits, meaning they work great in a home gym.
  
• Perforated designs work well outdoors and withstand rain.
  
• Grippy surfaces help you maintain a sure footing, even when wet.
  
• Disassemble them and move them to a new location whenever desired.

Where to Use Raised Floor Tiles

You can make use of raised floor tiles from Greatmats in a variety of locations, including:

• Basements
  
• Garages
  
• Workrooms
  
• Pool surrounds
  
• Outdoor patios
  
• Outdoor decks
  
• Roof patios
  
• Playgrounds
  
• Athletic facilities
  
• Fitness centers
  
• Schools
  
• Churches
  
• Home gyms
  
• Warehouses
  
• Dance studios

Raised Flooring Q&A

What is the importance of raised flooring and airflow?

The importance of raised flooring and air flow shows up in the design of our raised floor platform tiles. The design uses pegs to lift the bottom of the tile away from the floor. If you have moisture under the elevated flooring, air can flow underneath and help evaporate the dampness.

How do you install basement carpet tile squares?

To install basement carpet tile squares, start in a corner of the room and work outward. Line up the tab connectors on one tile with the loop connectors on the adjacent tile to connect them. Cut any pieces to fit with a power saw as necessary.

How do you cover a wet basement floor?

To cover a wet basement floor with a different kind of flooring, you can use residential raised floor systems. These tiles pop together quickly and allow air to flow underneath the base of the raised floor for the basement.

Why should you use Max Tile Raised Floor Tile for basements and more?

Using the Max Tile raised floor tiles for a basement provides an easy installation, a sharp-looking faux wood grain floor, a raised base to allow for air flow and moisture evaporation over concrete, and a durable material for use in a wet basement. The Max Tile Raised Floor Tile is one of our most popular flooring products.

Where can you use plastic raised floor tiles?

You can use plastic raised floor tiles in a variety of locations, including a basement, garage, home gym, dance studio, bathroom, workout room, beach room, church basement, playroom, fitness center gym, and trade show.