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How does this differ from the 8mm rubber underlayment?
Our 8mm Strong Rubber Rolls are more dense than an 8mm thick rubber underlayment and is less porous. Why the underlayment is made with less density is so that is can help to absorb the should as it travels through the subfloor and to give added cushion underfoot.
Was this helpful?We are looking to cover tile flooring in a gym for children. It needs to be resistant to wheelchairs and scooters. Would this be durable?
Our 8mm Strong Rubber Rolls are durable enough that wheelchairs and scooters can roll across it without theme damaging the flooring. Our rubber flooring has been designed to perform optimally in tough conditions found in most commercial gyms, so this floor would be perfect for a gym for children.
Was this helpful?Can these be used in a walk-in freezer?
Our 8mm Strong Rubber Rolls can be used in a walk-in freezer. These rubber rolls are very slip-resistant and more so when wet. They are easy to clean and maintain and will not harbor any mold or mildew. We would recommend sealing the flooring when installed so that the small pores on the top of the floor are filled in. This will prevent any small food particles from getting stuck.
Was this helpful?Does the rubber flooring expand after a month or so?
Depending on the environment in which the rubber flooring is installed, our 8mm Strong Rubber Rolls and all of our rubber flooring with expand and contract with the changing of the temperature and humidity. That is why we recommend an 8mm expansion gap around the flooring.
Was this helpful?I want to use this 8mm flooring for my children's outside playground area. How would that work considering it would be laid over a dirt base. How would I secure it so that it doesn't move?
Our 8mm Strong Rubber Rolls are heavy enough that you don't have to do anything to them to keep them in place when installed outdoors over a dirt base.
Was this helpful?Can these rolls handle a CrossFit Gym? Heavy barbells and weights dropping on them?
Our 8mm Strong Rubber Rolls have been used as flooring in CrossFit gyms around the country and are durable enough to handle heavy barbells and weights dropping on it.
Was this helpful?What can I use to glue the floor seams together?
To glue the seams together on our 8mm Strong Rubber Rolls, we suggest using our Seam Sealer glue or our Premium Seam Sealer glue.
Was this helpful?Is this suitable for around shampoo unit?
Our 8mm Strong Rubber Rolls are suitable as flooring around a shampoo unit. These rubber rolls are very easy to clean and are very slip-resistant and even more so when wet. To make our rubber flooring watertight, we recommend using our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer over it. This will help to fill in the small pores in the floor helping to mitigate the amount of water that gets under the flooring.
Was this helpful?Would this be safe for use on a new laminate floor?
You can install our 8mm Strong Rubber Rolls over a laminate floor or any other hard flat surface.
Was this helpful?Can your rolled rubber flooring be used in a sauna? I'm worried about carcinogens or other chemicals emitting because of the heat.
Our 8mm Strong Rubber Rolls can be used as flooring in a sauna. Rubber flooring is very slip-resistant and ever more so when wet. Our rubber flooring is very safe and will not emit any harmful gasses or chemicals. These rubber rolls are also very easy to clean and maintain and are mold and mildew resistant.
Was this helpful?Are these rolls revulcanized rubber? Or are they bonded?
Our 8mm Strong Rubber Rolls are not vulcanized rubber rolls. They are considered bonded or vulcanized composition rubber rolls.
Was this helpful?Do they make transition strips for your rubber roll material?
We do offer a wide range of trim pieces that can be used with our rubber flooring. You can find all of the trim that we offer on our trims and molding page.
Was this helpful?I want to get a floor for my basketball gym. I want to not slip as much as concrete, and I want it to not hurt my knees and shins so much running and jumping on concrete. Is this what I want?
We don't typically recommend our rubber flooring as flooring for a basketball court as the coefficient of friction is really high. This can cause more injuries due to the high level of traction. We do offer a wide range of court floors that are perfect for both indoor and outdoor use that can be paired with a rubber underlay that will help you get all of the things you desire from your new floor. You can find the products on our Court Flooring page and the rubber underlay can be found on the accessories section for the different products.
Was this helpful?Is this ok to put on top of a rubber roof on a balcony?
You can install our 8mm Strong Rubber Rolls over a rubber roof. These rubber rolls are very slip resistant and are more slip-resistant when wet. These rolls are very easy to clean and maintain and are resistant to mold and mildew growth. The only thing that you will notice is that the rubber will fade a bit in direct sunlight.
Was this helpful?Can your product be placed over an uneven basement floor (previously some type of vinyl, now removed), without damaging the rubber? Which thickness would you recommend? Subfloor variance is about 1/2". Thanks!
If the peaks and the valleys in your subfloor are a 1/2" in height, then depending on where the tiles interlock, they may not interlock properly. Also, there is potential that if a peak if super sharp, it could puncture the tile if enough pressure is applied. We would recommend if you have major peaks and valleys in your subfloor that you fill in any valleys with a leveling compound. For any peaks, we would suggest grinding or sanding them down.
Was this helpful?How do you join two rolls on the long edges, so you don't get 'gaposis' along the seam?
So our 8mm Strong Rubber Rolls and all of our rolled rubber flooring is approximately 4' wide, but are not exactly that. So to create a seam that won't have gaps here and there what we recommend is to place one roll on top of the other to get the seam as straight as possible. The overlap on this doesn't have to be very large, a few inches at best. Once the seam is straight, you can use some double-sided tape under the rolls or place some seam sealer glue between the seam. Both methods will ensure that the rolls will not gap. You can also just use our seam sealer in conjunction with the double-sided tape without cutting the seams straight to keep them from gapping. The tape will keep the rolls in place and the seam sealer glue will lock and fill in the flooring.
Was this helpful?Can 8mm flooring be used outdoors for dog run?
Our 8mm Strong Rubber Rolls have been used as flooring for dog runs. These rolls provide ample traction and comfort underfoot for dogs as they are making the different turns, jumps, and other skills.
Was this helpful?Can vinyl cutouts be applied and sealed to this to create sensory mats for children?
You can apply vinyl cutouts on our 8mm Strong Rubber Rolls. If for some reason, the cutouts don't adhere properly, you can add further adhesive to the stickers. We recommend using polyurethane or wood glue.
Was this helpful?Would this flooring be useable as a handicap shower floor (wheelchair accessible)?
Our 8mm Strong Rubber Rolls could be used as flooring in a shower. These rubber rolls are very slip resistant and are more slip-resistant when wet. Since these rolls are somewhat porous, any leftover dirt and grime can get caught in the small pores on the surface. You can seal the floor with our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer, or you can leave the flooring unsealed and just disinfect the flooring from time to time with our Gym Floor Disinfectant. Cleaning of our rubber flooring is very easy with the use of a mild soap and water solution.
Was this helpful?Is the 8mm rubber flooring able to be laid over unfinished OSB subfloor in a seasonal cabin that has extreme humidity in summer and extreme cold in the winter? It will not be heated in the winter. The whole building is insulated with spray foam, including the floor.
Our 8mm Strong Rubber Rolls can be installed over any hard, flat surface such as concrete, plywood, OSB, and the like. These rolls can be installed both indoors and out, and will not be affected by any moisture.
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