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How to Clean Rubber Gym Flooring

April 14, 2025
Amber Stromberg
Blog, What's New

Rubber floors feature durable, shock-absorbent materials, which make them extra comfortable when working out in the gym. Although rubber is an excellent gym flooring option, dirt can quickly build up. Follow these steps to clean rubber gym flooring and extend its lifespan.

Minnesota Vikings - Artificial Turf Stadium

Artificial Field Turf FAQ

March 16, 2025
Amber Stromberg
Blog, What's New

Baseball, soccer, flag football, field hockey and badminton are just a few of the many sports played on synthetic grass. Colleges, recreational facilities and even professional teams are increasingly seeing the myriad of benefits of artificial field turfs.

Toliver Elementary School - Cafeteria Rubber Flooring

Benefits of Rubber Flooring for Schools

February 15, 2025
Amber Stromberg
Blog, What's New

Schools are multipurpose spaces, holding not only classrooms, but gymnasiums, cafeterias, offices, and labs. Furthermore, schools are often used before classes begin and after they end to hold community programs. Rubber flooring meets the multiple needs of a school building.

How to Buy Commercial Gym Flooring – Pros and Cons, FAQ

January 20, 2025
Amber Stromberg
Blog, What's New

There are many good commercial gym flooring options available on the market, all of which have their own specific pros and cons that make them suitable for different kinds of sports. Here are the benefits and drawbacks of each gym flooring option and the answers to the most important questions concerning commercial gym flooring.

Emerging Trends in Sports Flooring and Athletic Surfaces

December 12, 2024
Amber Stromberg
Blog, What's New

Emerging trends in sports flooring highlight a pivotal shift towards sustainability, safety, and technological integration. Innovations in eco-friendly materials and smart flooring systems are setting new standards for environmental responsibility and athlete performance.

Advantages of Rubber Flooring

November 21, 2024
Amber Stromberg
Blog, What's New

Rubber flooring is a flooring type that is quickly gaining popularity in a wide range of settings. This type of flooring has already been popular in gyms, fieldhouses, and weight rooms, but it is being used more in homes and commercial buildings. Not only are rubber floors resilient, durable, and easy to maintain, but they are also available in many different colors and designs to fit the decor of any space.

Rubber Flooring Q&A

October 11, 2024
Amber Stromberg
Blog, What's New

Facility owners who have doubts about rubber floors will have their concerns addressed in the following answers about this popular flooring material.

When to Refinish, Resurface, or Replace Wood Gymnasium Flooring

September 13, 2024
Amber Stromberg
Blog, What's New

Replacing, refinishing, or resurfacing a wood gym floor is dependent on the facility’s budget and the extent of the floor’s wear and tear. Safety is paramount for athletes and visitors who use the gym floor, so addressing the condition of the floor is a necessity, not a luxury.

Sports Floor Subfloor Design FAQ

August 18, 2024
Amber Stromberg
Blog

Choosing the right subfloor that would best support a sports floor ensures the needs of athletes and other users will be met. Here are common questions and answers that can point facility managers in the right direction.

University Of Michigan D3 Weight Room Flooring

How to Choose Flooring for a School Weight Room

Facility managers know that every dollar counts when choosing the flooring for a school weight room. The ideal flooring offers good value per square foot. It should also provide superior durability and thickness to withstand the rigors of dropped free weights and stationary weight training equipment.