How To Choose The Thickness of Rubber Flooring Rolls for Your Gym?

When setting up or renovating a gym, one of the most important decisions is choosing the right flooring—and specifically, the right thickness of rubber rolls. The wrong choice can lead to safety hazards, poor performance, or damage to your subfloor. So, how do you choose the proper thickness based on your gym’s needs?

1. Understand Your Gym's Purpose

Different activities require different levels of protection and shock absorption.

• Light Fitness & Yoga Areas:
  ✔ Recommended thickness: 3mm–6mm
  These areas don’t require much impact protection. A thinner roll provides a clean, smooth surface and easy maintenance.

• Weight Rooms with Dumbbells & Benches:
  ✔ Recommended thickness: 6mm–8mm
  This range provides sufficient cushioning for moderate weight drops and protects the subfloor.

• Heavy Lifting Zones (e.g., CrossFit, Olympic Lifting):
  ✔ Recommended thickness: 10mm–15mm or more
  For high-impact drops, thicker rubber rolls reduce noise and vibration while preventing floor damage.

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2. Consider Subfloor Conditions

If your gym is on a concrete base, thicker rubber offers better protection. However, if you have a wooden subfloor or noise concerns (e.g., above residential areas), thicker options or additional underlayment are highly recommended.

3. Think Long-Term: Durability vs. Cost

Thicker rolls cost more upfront, but they also last longer under intense use. If your gym has high traffic or commercial-grade expectations, investing in thicker rubber is a smart move.

4. Noise & Vibration Control

Thicker rubber provides better acoustic insulation—an important factor if your gym is in a mixed-use building or has neighbors to consider.

Still not sure what to choose?
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