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What's the Best Rubber Underlayment for Floors?

By Paige Cerulli Created: September, 2024 - Modified: September, 2024

When you’re installing athletic floors and sports floors, the performance and feel of the floors contribute to athlete comfort and safety. Adding a rubber underlayment is an excellent way to get that just-right performance and feel and create a safe floor. At Greatmats, we stock many rubber flooring underlayment options that are suitable for use with athletic floors, sport modular tiles, and athletic turf.

What’s the Best Rubber Underlayment for Floors?

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Rubber underlayment is available in both rolls and tiles. Rubber rolls offer excellent durability and are often ideal for large-scale installations since the rolls can quickly cover larger areas. The tiles are a valuable multipurpose choice, too, and are easy to transport and install. Their convenient size means a single person can easily complete the installation, whereas rubber underlayment rolls are larger and are often better installed by multiple people.

Whether you’re installing flooring in a smaller room or need an underlayment solution for a large-scale application, we have plenty of quality products available for you to choose from.

The Best Rubber Underlayment Rolls

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Rubber Floor Underlayment 6 mm - 4x25 ft



The Rubber Floor Underlayment 6 mm - 4x25 ft is a great way to add cushion to athletic and sports flooring. The underlayment adds the cushion that you need when installing modular tiles on a hard surface like concrete. The underlayment is made of 90% post-consumer recycled rubber, so it qualifies for LEED points.

The underlayment is highly durable and designed for years of use. It can be dry laid as your surface tiles are being installed, and since there’s no adhesive required, you can save on installation time and costs. The 25-foot-long rolls are ideal for larger installations.



Rubber Floor Underlayment ⅜ Inch x 4x30 Ft. Roll



This ⅜-inch rubber floor underlayment is a durable underlayment for sports floors. It adds cushion to hard surfaces to create a padded floor, and it won’t break down or lose its cushion over time. The roll-out design can be installed without any adhesive, and the roll is available in custom-cut lengths to minimize product waste and help you stay within your budget.



Rubber Floor Underlayment 3mm x 4x50 Ft. Roll



This 3mm rubber underlayment adds cushion to athletic flooring tiles to create an optimal surface for athletes. It’s available in a 4x50-foot roll, which is ideal for large areas like gyms and workout room installations. There’s no adhesive required, which helps simplify the installation process.



Rubber Floor Underlayment 4mm x 4x50 Ft. Roll



This 4mm underlayment is a bit thicker than the others, offering extra shock absorption and anti fatigue properties. Made of 90% post-consumer recycled rubber, this underlayment can be rolled out and installed without using adhesive. The 50-foot roll is suitable for large installations.



Rubber Floor Underlayment 2mm x 4x50 Ft. Roll



This 2mm underlayment is available in a 50-foot roll, ideal for larger rooms and installation projects. It requires no adhesive but offers excellent cushion from hard surfaces, like a concrete floor.



Rolled Rubber Pacific ⅛ Inch Regrind



The Rolled Rubber Pacific ⅛ Inch Regrind is an eco-friendly underlayment that helps to reduce noise. It’s resistant to mold and mildew and provides some cushion. Made of recycled rubber, this highly durable underlayment may qualify for LEED points. It’s available in custom-cut lengths, which can help to save you money and minimize product waste.



TurfShok Rubber Underlay



The TurfShok Rubber Underlay is a 12 mm underlayment designed for use underneath artificial turf. This underlayment adds ergonomic properties to turf and helps to reduce impacts for enhanced athlete safety and comfort. The underlayment is made with 93% recycled rubber, so it’s an eco-friendly choice, and thanks to its excellent drainage properties, it’s suitable for indoor or outdoor use. It’s also available in 8mm and 10mm options.

The Best Rubber Underlayment Tiles

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Straight Edge Rubber Tile



The Straight Edge Rubber Tile can also be used as an underlayment. It’s made from recycled tires, so it’s an eco-friendly flooring choice that adds sound and shock absorption to your gym. The tile is highly durable and is precision cut, ensuring it holds together tightly while in use. You can install it with adhesive for a permanent flooring choice, and the tile’s 2x2-foot size makes it easy to transport and install.



Rubber Tile Interlocking



The Rubber Tile Interlocking is an 8mm thick tile that can be used as an underlayment. The tile is made from recycled rubber that’s resistant to mold and mildew. Measuring 2x2 feet, the tile is sized so it’s easy to carry and install, and there’s no adhesive required.

Order Your Rubber Underlayment from Greatmats

At Greatmats, we offer numerous tile and rolled rubber underlayment options suitable for many different applications. Whether you’re looking for a thin underlayment or something thicker for enhanced shock absorption, we have products that will work for your project. Contact the Greatmats customer service team today with any questions.