What Is Sports Vinyl Flooring?
This week, a video has been uploaded on the Vix Marketing YouTube page. It is the installation of flooring for a home gym. Sports Vinyl flooring is more commonly used in sports halls and basketball courts. However, it is getting more popular as home gym flooring.
Sports Vinyl Flooring is best described as the in-between luxury vinyl panel (LVP) flooring and gym rubber flooring. So, what are the differences, and when will be the most optimal to choose the different flooring?
LVP flooring vs Sports Vinyl Flooring
LVP flooring like sports vinyl flooring is made out of PVC and with natural wood grain aesthetic. That is the similarity ends.
LVP flooring is made with the purpose of flooring usage that is for normal residential use. Here are the 3 major differences between LVP flooring and sports vinyl flooring
- Click locking system that allows easy installation. This also removes the need to use adhesive on the floor.
- Although LVP flooring is considered to be one of the most flexible flooring, sports vinyl flooring is softer and more flexible due to the specific design for shock absorption
- It is a more budget-friendly option as compared to sports vinyl flooring
LVP Flooring Rigidity
Sports Vinyl Flooring Rigidity
Sports vinyl flooring’s purpose is to optimize athletic performance. It is more commonly used in multi-purpose sports halls, basketball courts and badminton courts. So what are the 3 major points that stand out compared to LVP flooring?
- Sports Vinyl flooring is made out of mats. The adhesive is required to hold the vinyl flooring in place.
- To enhance athletic performance, it has better shock absorbent and ball bounce ability. That means it is a lot softer compared to LVT flooring. This also results in easier to stand on for a long time and easier on the knees.
- Sports vinyl flooring is better at insulating impact sound. This allows less tapping to be heard when walking on the floor.
Cross Section of Sports Vinyl Flooring
Cross Section of LVP Flooring
Sports vinyl flooring to replace LVP as flooring?
There are many advantages to LVP flooring, as it is waterproof and easy to install compared to sports flooring. And it is a more easily accessible flooring option compared to Sports Vinyl in terms of price point.
Sports vinyl flooring vs Gym Rubber Flooring
Gym Rubber flooring thickness is more varied; compared to sports vinyl flooring. This allows gym rubber flooring to be more accessible for people living in HDB Flats or Condos. This is because of better sound insulation that comes with thicker flooring. Creating less disturbance when you drop your weights.
Secondly, Gym rubber flooring is made with rubber as the primary material, as the name suggests. As compared to Vinyl or PVC as sports flooring. Thus, gym rubber flooring is a more ecology-sustainable product as compared to sports vinyl
Although with only two thicknesses available (4.5mm and 8mm), sports vinyl flooring has the natural wood grain aesthetic that is available for people who are looking for a design that is similar to a wood grain design.
What is a better choice for Sports vinyl flooring vs Gym Rubber flooring?
That will be what you are looking for and the kind of residence you are staying in. If you are staying in HDB or condos, a gym rubber mat or Gym Rubber tile will be a good choice. However, if you are more concerned with wood grain aesthetics or just light dumbbells, sports vinyl flooring is worth considering.
So how do you choose the right gym rubber flooring then?
Selecting the right flooring can be overwhelming. To help in your decision-making process, our flooring specialists are available for complimentary consultations. Book an appointment now to find the perfect flooring for your needs!
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