Can I Lay Gym Rubber Mats or Rubber Tiles On Ceramic Tiles?
I chanced upon this on Reddit: People are asking if laying gym rubber mats over tiles will be fine. Many fear this because of how brittle tiles can be. Will dropping a dumbbell on the floor break the tiles? Some may even wonder is it even necessary?
TL:DR answer: Yes. It is recommended to lay the rubber mats on the ceramic tiles.
Can we lay gym rubber mats or rubber tile flooring on ceramic tiles?
Yes. It also prevent the tiles to crack. This because our rubber tiles and rubber mats, Gymflexx is shock absorbent. Mainly due to rubber’s elastic property.
Rubber is a common choice for damping vibrations. You’ll find it used in many applications, like engine mounts. The elastic properties of rubber come from its polymer structure. It consists of long chain molecules that can stretch and then return to their original shape.
Sudden impacts are expected to hit gym floors, causing tile cracks. Thus, we recommend using rubber mats or rubber tiles flooring to act as a damper and protect the tiles.
Example of Gymflexx rubber mat over tiles
Other Requirements for a Gym Flooring
There are also other requirements for either a commercial gym or a home gym. One of them is sound damping.
Ceramic tiles are hard. This is because their molecules pack closely together in a rigid structure. This causes brittleness. This also causes energy (such as sound) to travel faster. Thus, the need for damping by the rubber flooring.
Same thing; due to its elastic properties, gym rubber mats and rubber tiles can act as sound absorber. Dissipate energy, including sound energy, from the sudden impact.
Dropping weight over tiles
Does that include other flooring, such as LVP flooring? Yes, for the same reason.
But there are considerations to think about. When choosing a gym rubber mat or rubber tiles. Such as the thickness to protect your tiles or other flooring underneath the rubber flooring. Contact us for a free consultation. Our flooring specialist can help you pick the right thickness to protect your floors. Book an appointment today.
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