Write one floor standard
A floor standard is a short document that every site follows. It lists each zone with its product, thickness, color and install method. With one standard, each new club orders the same floor, and members get the same feel in every location.
| Item in the standard | Example from our pages |
|---|---|
| Product line | One line in many thicknesses, such as Rubber Gym Rolls in 1/8″, 1/4″, 8mm, 3/8″, 1/2″ and 3/4″ |
| Zone and thickness | Free-weight floor: 3/8″, the most common thickness in commercial gyms |
| Color | One color per zone, checked against the stock in each region |
| Lengths | Quick Ship Pre-Cut lengths of 10, 15, 25 or 50 feet, or custom-cut for exact lengths |
| Install method | Loose lay, double-sided tape or glue-down |
| Cleaning | Vacuum and damp mop; no solvent or oil cleaners |
Check the standard against regional stock
Each site ships from the closest of our six warehouses in four regions. Shipping Saver covers Rubber Gym Rolls, Budget Rubber Rolls and our 1/4″, 8mm, 3/8″ and 1/2″ custom-cut rolls. It does not cover the 3/4″ Olympian rolls or the Next-Day rolls. Orders go to the closest stocking location automatically, so no one at the site picks a warehouse. Before a new site orders, enter its ZIP and check the items in your standard.
Some sites have a tight opening date. For these, the Quick Ship Pre-Cut program holds 1/4″, 8mm, 3/8″ and 1/2″ rolls in regional stock in the West, Midwest, Northeast and South.
Send your floor standard and the site ZIPs. We can quote each site from its closest warehouse.
Choose an install method per site
The install method can differ by site. Loose-laid rubber stays in place by its weight. Double-sided tape around the perimeter gives a more secure floor. Loose-laid or taped rubber can move with you to a new location. Glue-down stops movement and curled edges, but you cannot reuse glued rolls. Glue-down is for rolls, because a seamless glued floor is difficult with rubber tiles.
One cleaning routine for every club
- Daily care: vacuum regularly and damp mop sometimes with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Spills: clean up any large mess immediately.
- One cleaner: a rubber floor cleaner and degreaser gives every site the same all-in-one cleaner.
- Seams: use seam sealer where liquids could get through to the subfloor.
- Finish: Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer gives a high-gloss finish and protects the floor.
- Do not use: Pine-Sol, Lysol, Murphy’s Oil Soap, WD40 or paint thinner. They can damage the floor over time.