Gym Rubber Flooring vs Sports Vinyl Flooring for Home Gym
Many people want to know how sports vinyl flooring is different from gym rubber flooring for home gyms.
Before we start, a home gym in a HDB block or a commercial gym under a HDB block has a few considerations to consider.
When setting up a home gym in an HDB, consider the sound impact. This factor is often overlooked, but it is important. The best thickness for home gym rubber flooring is 50 mm. This thickness helps cushion the sound when weights drop. This will prevent any disturbance and cushion the flooring underneath.
A residential gym in a landed property offers slightly greater flexibility. This eliminates the potential disturbance to a neighbor. Thus, a flooring choice can be more lenient and flexible.
Gym rubber flooring for home gym.
Gym rubber flooring, or rubber tiles, is often the top choice for home gyms in condominiums and HDBs. Gym rubber flooring has a variety of thicknesses, from 5mm to 50mm. Gym rubber flooring can come in rubber mats, rubber tiles, and interlocking rubber. Allowing a choice for everyone.
Pros for choosing gym rubber flooring:
- It lasts longer as a gym floor because it uses thicker and denser materials than sports vinyl flooring.
- It has better sound absorption; this better prevents disturbances to neighbors.
- It is more durable than sports vinyl flooring.
Pros for choosing gym rubber flooring:
Heavier and bulkier than sports vinyl flooring, thus it is more difficult to install.
Higher upfront costs compared to sports vinyl flooring.
Sports vinyl flooring for home gym
Sports Vinyl Flooring consists mainly of PVC foam. Thus, some places also refer to sports vinyl flooring as foam flooring. Usually, it is a recommended choice for multi-purpose halls and sports halls. It’s also used as a home gym. But, it’s best for landed properties. This type of property is less likely to disturb neighbors when using heavy weights.
Pros for choosing sports vinyl flooring:
It lasts longer as a gym floor because it uses thicker and denser materials than sports vinyl flooring.
It has better sound absorption; this better prevents disturbances to neighbors.
It is more durable than sports vinyl flooring.
Cons for choosing Sports Vinyl Flooring
Not as sound absorbent as rubber flooring because of its thickness. It’s also less effective at absorbing sound. Using heavy weights will make sports vinyl flooring more prone to causing disturbances.
Less durable.
Choosing home gym flooring may feel overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Our flooring specialist can address many considerations after a free consultation. Our in-house team makes installing and removing old flooring easy. Our flooring expert will guide you from your inquiry to the finished floor. Contact us for a free consultation.
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