In Demand: Recycled Rubber Floors
Rubber flooring is all the rage these days. It has a level of durability and comfort that few other products can provide. Flooring products made form rubber are very adaptable and perfect for different areas. They can be used in gyms, offices, basements, lounges, garages, break rooms, lobbies, and a whole lot more. Rubber flooring products can be made from a variety of different rubber compounds. One of the most popular and widely used types of rubber in flooring products is recycled rubber. If you have been following us, you are probably aware of the fact that we are big fans of recycled rubber floors.
Recycled rubber is a uniquely eco-friendly type of rubber that is made from post-consumer rubber, primarily discarded vehicle tires. These tires are normally wasting away in landfills, but in the past decade the practice of repurposing this excess waste has gained traction. These tires are taken and shredded into fine particulate matter, basically crumb dust, and then glued back together using a polyurethane binder. Flooring rolls and tiles are among the most popular applications for this recycled rubber material. To give you an idea of how widespread their use in flooring products are, we’re going to highlight a couple examples of popular best-selling recycled rubber floors that have an established track record of success.
Recycled rubber is a uniquely eco-friendly type of rubber that is made from post-consumer rubber, primarily discarded vehicle tires. These tires are normally wasting away in landfills, but in the past decade the practice of repurposing this excess waste has gained traction. These tires are taken and shredded into fine particulate matter, basically crumb dust, and then glued back together using a polyurethane binder. Flooring rolls and tiles are among the most popular applications for this recycled rubber material. To give you an idea of how widespread their use in flooring products are, we’re going to highlight a couple examples of popular best-selling recycled rubber floors that have an established track record of success.
Elephant Bark Recycled Rubber Rolls: As rolled rubber flooring products go, Elephant Bark is one of the best. Available in 3 different thicknesses of 3/16 inch, ¼ inch, and 3/8 inch, Elephant bark is not only very affordable but it is also very durable and easy to install. This rubber-flooring product is made primarily from post-consumer recycled US rubber making it great for indoor and outdoor use.
Installation for Elephant Bark can be completely with the application of double sided tape along the perimeter of each roll for a temporary install or the use of glue for a permanent install. With the exception of the ¼ inch gauge, which only comes in black, Elephant bark is available in black and 5 different speckled colors. Dimensions for this product are offered in 4ft widths with custom lengths upon request up to a max length of 50 feet. Applications for Elephant Bark rubber flooring are endless because of the durability and versatility of this product allows it to excel in many situations. Some of the best places to utilize Elephant Bark are Commercial or home gym flooring, ice rinks, animal care facilities, child play-areas and much more.
Eco-Safety Recycled Rubber Tiles: When it comes to playground safety nothing works better then our rubber Eco-Safety playground Tiles. These Tiles are thick pieces of rubber available in 2.5 inch or 3 inch gauge, and have been safety rated for a fall height of 6 feet and 7 feet respectively.
Made from recycled rubber materials, the Eco-Safety Tiles are very durable and excellent for withstanding the outdoor elements. These 19.5 inch by 19.5 inch tiles are available in 4 different colors for the 2.5 inch gauge and 2 different speckled colors for the 3 inch gauge. These tiles come with small holes in the sides of each piece, which are used along with connector pins to interlock them and keep them in place. Ramps for both gauges of the Eco-Safety tiles are available in any all colors. The cushion provided by the Eco-Safety Tiles makes it an ideal safety and protective surface for many places. These tiles are great for areas such as amusement parks, apartment roofs, outdoor gyms, rock-climbing gyms, and of course all types of playgrounds.
