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I recently saw this tile in a gym. I love the way it feels under foot. Do you make this for a kitchen floor?
Our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber tiles can be used as flooring in a residential kitchen. These tiles will provide comfort under foot and are slip resistant when wet.
Was this helpful?Do the rubber tiles come with edge pieces to finish off the look. I'm nervous about having the edge of my gym flooring be uneven
Each 3/8" Sport-Loc Rubber Tile comes with removable edging so you can create a finished look. Each tile can be made into a corner, border, or center tile.
Was this helpful?What is the difference between the "sport lock" and the rubber-gym tile? I'm looking for a black, 3/8" tile but can't find any description of the differences.
The differences between the 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles and our 3/8" Rubber Gym Tiles is that the Rubber Gym Tiles are a vulcanized tile. That means they are non-porous and are denser than the Sport-Lock Tiles. This gives the Rubber Gym Tiles a leg up when it comes to dropping heavy weights. The Rubber Gym Tiles also are a different size compared to the Sport-Loc Rubber Tiles. The Sport-Lock Tiles are 3' x 3' while the Rubber Gym Tiles are 2' x 2' and 4' x 4'. The other main difference is the surface of the tiles. The Sport-Lock Tiles have a flat surface that helps to give you a more consistent look whereas the Rubber Gym Tiles have a textured top which can give you a very inconsistent look. Both come in corner, border, and center tiles, but the Sport-Lock Tiles have an added feature having two removable border pieces. This means any tile can be made into a corner, border, or center tile, whereas the Rubber Gym Tiles would need to be ordered in that manner. The last difference is that the Rubber Gym Tiles can come beveled. This could be beneficial if you are trying to match up the tiles to another flooring surface or at entryways.
Was this helpful?We just installed the gym tiles, very strong in odor. What is this made of and what are the hazards?
Our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles are not hazardous and are made from recycled rubber with a urethane binder to keep the tile together. To help to mitigate the odor of the flooring, we recommend mopping the flooring with a mild soap and water solution and then letting the flooring air dry. This may need to be done a few times to eliminate the smell.
Was this helpful?Would this flooring work well for heavy lifting? If I were to drop a weighted barbell, would it damage the floor?
You can drop heavy weights on our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles. This thickness is the most common thickness used in commercial gyms. We typically say you can easily drop 100 lb dumbbells on these tiles with little concern of damage occurring to the subfloor under the tiles. Since a barbell with plates typically diffuses the amount of weight placed at one spot of the floor, you can drop a weighted barbell with no worries to damaging your subfloor.
Was this helpful?I am looking for a floor for my basement that could leak under severe conditions as we are currently having in Missouri. Are these rubber tiles suitable?
Our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles are great as a basement floor. Since these tiles are interlocking tiles, they would be easy to move if and when your basement floods. If these tiles do get flooded, they can be moved and then placed outside to dry. Once dried and cleaned they can be placed back in your basement like new.
Was this helpful?Do these contain latex?
Our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles are made from the treads of recycled commercial truck tires. Due to tires being made from natural and synthetic rubber, there is always the potential for a slight bit of latex to still be present after the vulcanization process. Due to this, we don't say that our rubber flooring is latex-free. We recommend if you do have a latex allergy to get a sample of our rubber flooring and test it on your skin to see if you get a reaction. If you do, we have a wide range of latex gym flooring options that would work perfectly for your installation.
Was this helpful?What is the life expectancy of this tile in a high school weight room?
We don't have any longevity studies for our rubber flooring, but our 3/8"Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles can last for pretty much as long as the high school will be around.
Was this helpful?Can skates be worn on these? I was looking to install some in the garage for quick access to my backyard rink. Thanks!
You can wear ice skates or roller skates on our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles. These tiles have been installed around ice rinks with great success.
Was this helpful?If the tiles are 3'X3' - when you add the edge piece to a tile, now much extra length does it add to the total as my room is exactly 9'X9,' but I am afraid the edges will add an extra couple of inches when attached and then it will not fit?
When you interlock our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles, you will lose about an inch. This inch is made back up by the edging. So you would need 9 tiles to cover that space.
Was this helpful?Are these tiles good for high-impact, aerobic exercise? I want to make sure there is enough cushion to protect joints.
Our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles would be great for high-impact, aerobic exercises. These tiles would provide you with a lot of shock absorption and are very easy to install and maintain. We also do offer an extensive line of high impact flooring, so if there are other colors or more cushioning, we have tiles and rolls that would be perfect.
Was this helpful?Bought the sport-lock tiles for a workout room in my basement. Question I have is to confirm if the arrows on the bottom side of the tiles mean anything for installation, or if I can lay the tiles however they work the best. I figure these were just part of the manufacturing process, but I wanted to check before I started the install. Thanks.
The arrows on the bottom of the 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles are there to ensure that grain of your floor goes in the right direction. We typically recommend that all of the arrows go in the same direction. This will ensure that your flooring appears to be as seamless as possible. But this is not always possible. So if you do have to put the arrow in a different direction, the tiles will still interlock but the floor may not look as seamless. If you have to do this, we suggest doing it in areas where the floor will not be seen.
Was this helpful?I want to use these tiles for the floor of a steel 6-horse trailer. Would this be sturdy enough for use with horses, and would the seams prevent urine from leaking through to the metal floor? Which product would you recommend? Thanks.
Our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles can be used in a horse trailer and walked over by horses without getting damaged. The seams are tight but not liquid-tight. To make them liquid-tight, we recommend using our Seam Sealer glue. Also, these rubber rolls are semi-porous, so we also recommend using our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer to fill in those floors. This will make your floor truly liquid-tight.
Was this helpful?Will this product stay put without slipping if it does not go edge to edge, all the way to the walls? I have a 13" x 10" room and want to cover a 9' x 9' area. If I add the edge pieces to 3 x 3, 3' tiles, are the finished dimensions 9' x 9', or do the edge pieces add to the measurements?
You can install our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles in the middle of a room without any glue. Many of our customers install our rubber tiles like this and have done it successfully since 2007! The weight of the tiles helps to keep the flooring in place. Also, rubber has a high coefficient of friction. These two features help to keep your interlocking rubber tiles in place. The finished dimensions of your floor will be very close to 9' x 9' when installed.
Was this helpful?Can this be installed over radiant heating?
Our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles can be installed over radiant heating. Rubber does have some insulating properties, so you may not get the full effect of the system under your rubber flooring.
Was this helpful?Can I purchase the 3/8” Sport-lock tile edge strip separately?
You can't purchase the removable edges pieces for our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles separately.
Was this helpful?What is the difference between the Sport-Lock Tile and the Dura Lock Rubber Tiles? I Am trying to determine which is best for a home gym.
The main differences between the 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles are the color offerings, thickness offerings, and how the tiles are made. The Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles come with removable edges that allow you to easily turn any tile into a corner, border, or center tile. The Dura Lock Rubber Tiles are made into dedicated corner, border, and center tiles. You would have to use our calculator to determine the number of each you would need to install your floor. Other than that, both tiles are made with the same material and are great as flooring in both home and commercial gyms.
Was this helpful?Is the 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tile waterjet cut?
Our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles are now waterjet cut.
Was this helpful?Does laying rubber tiles require an expansion gap? I am deciding whether I can install them flush UP to the trim or tuck them UNDER the trim (if needing room for expansion).
When installing our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles, you will want to leave at least a 3/8" wide expansion gap around your floor. This will allow the flooring to expand and contract properly. When finishing out your space, you will want to place a quarter round or similar trim over your flooring to hide this gap.
Was this helpful?Can these tiles be laid over a laminate wood floor without messing up the laminate flooring?
Our 3/8" Sport-Lock Rubber Tiles can be installed over laminate flooring without damaging the laminate. If you are in any way concerned that the flooring might, you can always place a plastic sheet under the tiles to protect the laminate.
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