Options for Rubber Flooring Rolls

Rubber flooring rolls offer so much versatility at an affordable price that they’re among the most popular materials we offer at Greatmats. They appear in multiple configurations, meaning you can pick them to be as thick or thin as you want. They can successfully fit a wide range of use cases. Use these heavy-duty rolls anywhere you need to deliver anti-slip traction, noise reduction, and protection for the original floor, all at a good value.

Don’t assume that rubber flooring rolls are only available in black and are too dull for your space. Let us show you how our rubber rolls can give you the perfect-looking floor design at a great price … and value like that is never dull!

Types of Rolled Rubber Flooring

When you select rubber mat rolls for your garage, basement, or commercial building, you can usually choose from various color and thickness options.

Colors

The most common color for our bulk mat rolls is black, but you can enhance the sheet's appearance with a few options.

• 10% concentration
  
• 20% concentration
  
• 25% concentration
  
• 30% concentration
  
• 90% concentration

You can usually make custom orders for other colors and concentrations in the floor matting rolls. The 10% color concentration is the most common.

You also can order a rubber matting roll with a different base color than black, including:

• Gray
  
• Beige
  
• Blue
  
• Maroon
  
• Red

These gym flooring rolls typically are not a solid color. They have other shades of color against the base color.

Thicknesses

Select the rubber roll flooring thickness that matches the type of activity that you have in mind. A thin mat roll will cost less and be easier to maneuver than a thick roll. The most common options we offer include:

• 0.125 inches (1/8 inch)
  
• 0.236 inches (6 mm)
  
• 0.25 inches (1/4 inch)
  
• 0.315 inches (8 mm)
  
• 0.375 inches (3/8 inch)
  
• 0.5 inches (1/2 inch)
  
• 0.571 inches (14.5 mm)

For a gym area where exercise equipment and average-sized free weights are in use, a 3/8-inch thick mat is sufficient. For gyms that won’t have weights dropped to the floor, 8 mm of thickness is usually sufficient. Heavy free weights require at least 1/2-inch thick rolled rubber flooring, and you may need to add thick rubber mats over the top for more cushioning and protection for the subfloor.

Benefits

One of the biggest benefits of a rubber flooring roll is the ability to select material that’s as wide and long as needed, either through a custom size or a pre-cut size. Other benefits of rolled rubber flooring include:

• Protect subfloors
  
• Protect equipment
  
• Provide cushioning
  
• Provide anti-slip traction
  
• Keep athletes safe
  
• Keep animals safe at a doggy daycare or agility center
  
• Maintain durability in a high foot traffic area
  
• Cut down on noise from equipment

Where to Use Rubber Flooring Rolls

Our rubber flooring rolls can be used in various locations. Here are some specific examples of Greatmats’ customers using rubber rolls.

• Home gyms: Create a home gym in a basement or garage with rubber gym rolls that’s safer to use than bare concrete.
  
• Commercial gym floors: Install gym flooring rolls for commercial floors to participate in weights, cardio, spin classes, and other types of personal training.
  
• Weight rooms: Using rubber flooring in weight rooms can cut down on the noise from the weight machines or free weights, while also protecting the subfloor from impact.
  
• Doggy daycares: Rubber flooring in doggy daycares and play spaces gives the dogs sure traction and a cushioned surface for running and jumping, while remaining easy to clean.
  
• Underlayments: Installing other types of flooring over a rubber underlayment provides sound-deadening capabilities and a bit of extra cushion.
  
• Hockey rinks: At an ice rink where hockey players are walking from the locker room to the ice, rubber flooring around the ice rink saves the sharpness of the skate blades and protects flooring.
  
• Retail flooring for a sporting goods store: If you sell ice skates at a sporting goods store, rubber flooring protects the subfloor while people try on their ice skates.
  
• Veterinary spaces: Using rubber flooring at a veterinary clinic yields a durable type of flooring that’s easy to clean and that offers shock absorption for the animals.
  
• Timber axe throwing: Using rubber flooring in an axe throwing hall or bar is the ideal use case, as it protects the floor from the axe blade striking it after an errant throw.
  
• Party play area: When creating a party area with games and eating spaces, rubber flooring makes the space safer. It prevents slips as kids are running around, and the rubber is highly durable for use in any busy foot traffic areas.

Rubber Flooring Rolls Q&A

What is the best gym flooring roll for a home gym?

Our best-selling option is a rubber gym flooring roll that measures 4x10 feet with a 1/4-inch thickness for home gym applications. These rolled mats ship directly to your door via ground service, simplifying upgrading your workout space. Their dimensions and construction make them easy for you to install without professional help and eliminate the need for tape during installation.

How long are rubber flooring rolls?

Our rolled rubber mat lengths can be custom cut to any length needed by the customer and are also commonly available in 25- and 50-foot lengths at 4-foot widths. Most rolled rubber orders will ship via freight. We also stock 4x10 foot rolls that can ship via ground delivery to your door.

How do you install rubber floor rolls?

Residential or commercial rubber rolls can be dry-laid for small installations. For larger installations, they can be taped or glued down. Whether the goal is to dampen noise, absorb impact, insulate, or provide no-slip traction, they work for any occasion and can be laid out quickly.

Are rubber gym flooring rolls cheap?

Rubber flooring rolls for gyms are cheap in price, but they are not cheaply made, as they often consist of high-quality recycled materials. They’re also a good value, as they offer significant longevity while requiring very little maintenance.

What makes rubber flooring rolls good for gyms?

Rubber flooring rolls are good for gyms because they’re extremely durable, they absorb noise from clanging equipment, and they provide excellent traction for athletes. You also can cover a large area for a reasonable price.