They are made from 100% recycled rubber and their main advantages are durability and versatility, in addition to being easy to install and maintain, so it is not necessary to invest in additional labor and installation costs.
Due to their material, they are suitable for use on outdoor or indoor surfaces since they are resistant to climate variability with high and low temperatures and are popularly used in the adaptation of exercise and children’s playgrounds.
They are manufactured in a variety of colors and thicknesses, which should be considered when making the purchase.
Rubber Tiles Characteristics
Uses and recommendations
Due to their ultra-resistant properties, they are mainly used in physical exercise areas such as gyms and crossfits and in children’s play areas where they protect children from impacts while playing.
The use of Rubber Tiles in Gyms and Crosffits is very popular, since it provides a fast, durable and highly aesthetic solution. When choosing the rubber flooring model it is necessary to take into account:
■low intensity exercise or crossfit.
■Foot traffic: home gym or commercial gym.
■Location: indoor or outdoor.
■ Shock absorbing.
■ Water resistant.
■ Weather resistant.
■Resistant to UV rays.
■ Low maintenance.
■ Easy to install.
As with the gym floor, the use and place of installation must be considered to choose the ideal rubber flooring, since it is manufactured in a variety of colors and thicknesses.
There are many benefits obtained by using rubber flooring in children’s playgrounds, the main ones are mentioned below:
■A reduction on hard bumps in comparison with harder surfaces such as cement or tile.
■ It eliminates the presence of pests that can lodge in the soil or natural grass.
■ It obtains a surface that does not form mud or puddles that can cause accidents.
■A variety of colors to create designs attractive to children.
One of the main benefits of rubber tiles is that they can be installed on almost any surface: cement, ceramic, wood, porcelain, among others, as long as it is well levelled and compacted.
Likewise, it is not necessary to have specialized technical personnel to perform the installation, because following certain basic indications, a perfectly finished floor can be assembled. If you do not have the practice and wish to leave it in the hands of professionals, we can do it for you.
Our tiles have smooth edges and due to their weight, it is not necessary to glue them to the floor. Depending on the activity to be performed on them we recommend applying glue, which can be placed between the tiles or directly to the floor. To cover irregular edges, they are outlined with a stylet and given the desired shape and dimension.
The area to be installed must be completely levelled and free of dust
and it is recommended to use glue if the place of installation is outdoors. If you need more information, please contact us for technical advice.
1. Clean the surface and leave it free of dust.
2. Place the tiles over the entire area.
3. Make cuts in the tiles that might require it.
4. Place the glue on the tiles and/or the floor.
5. Let them dry for 24 hours
6. Clean with a wet wipe
Cleansing
To keep them looking new we recommend vacuuming them regularly, as well as cleaning them with a wet wipe. It is not necessary to use chemicals or detergents.
