Finished Floor Surfaces Require Investigation for Optimal Slip Resistance Performance

DELHI, India - Oct. 19, 2018 - PRLog -- The words ring horror in gyms, swimming pools, saunas and fitness centers; these establishments whether commercial or personal in nature have to get all the angles covered to prevent a major catastrophe.

When installing flooring there are quite a few parameters that one tries to cover before standing and looking at the finished product with a big smile. The process starts with what sort of flooring one wants. If the establishment is commercial in nature then one need to put on a big show of glitz and shine, the flooring should be as able to make one feel good and invited at the same time. This is kind of flooring is quit prevalent in lobbies and business areas, however once you get past the lobbies it's the workout and recreation areas where the safety aspect of the flooring that needs the highest attention.

Areas like gyms require flooring which prevents noise vibration, has high vibration and shock absorption capabilities and also prevents any form of injuries that can be caused by slipping or any other such exercise forms. Most flooring installed in fitness areas are tested for slip resistance. Marble, tiles and ceramic surfaces have the maximum slip quotient, concrete does have less slippage but once you add elements like water the slip quotient goes up manifold. Wear and tear, aging and general wearing out of the floor surface due to footfall can also lead to the deterioration of the slip resistance factor of any kind of flooring.

The answer to the bleak outlook of the floorings stated above is Rubber Flooring. Rubber based flooring is not only light weight and easy to install it also has been found to have the highest slip resistance capability in any kind of flooring till date. Rubber based flooring comes in two formats Tiles and Mats. The tiles are in-fact so easy to install that it can be done by the end user themselves as a weekend job.

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Rubber Tiles and Mats also have the added advantage of noise and shock absorption; this comes in handy when machines grind against the floor in a commercial establishment and also when loud music is played during exercise routines. Shock absorption adds an extra angle of safety in rubber based flooring whereby anything that is dropped does not cause damage to the surrounding environment and also protects the flooring beneath. The other advantage is that if you install this kind of flooring in an area where you have water hazards, you can rest assured that there will be no-one slipping or falling as rubber has zero slippage and high water absorption strength. This feature also allows the flooring to last longer without the elements of nature causing any damage. Recent surveys have found that rubber flooring in play pans has greatly enhanced their safety ratings, which in turn means more fun time for kids and less worry for their guardians.

The interlock feature in rubber tiles ensures that they can be easily removed by any lay-man and the surface below can be cleaned and the tiles reset. The average life of a rubber based floor is 7 years in a commercial setting and 10 years plus in a non commercial setting , this beats any other flooring type available.