Rubber flooring is one of the safest and most high-performance flooring systems for sports and play areas. Rubber flooring models are used for the flooring of walking paths, gardens, running tracks, parks, and children’s play areas. Additionally, they are preferred for covering the floors and walls of polygons, providing optimal performance for sports surfaces.
What is Rubber Flooring?
Rubber flooring is a type of coating obtained by modifying the structure of rubber compounds through vulcanization, incorporating fillers and pigments. Rubber flooring provides an aesthetic appearance and creates a suitable surface for walking and running. It is a coating resistant to microbial growth, water, moisture, and chemicals.
Rubber flooring is a material used for both walls and floors. It is used in places requiring high abrasion resistance and an aesthetic look. In addition to its aesthetic appeal, it is ideal for walking safety. It is a coating type that does not harbor microbes and is resistant to chemical substances and water.
Characteristics of Rubber Flooring
Rubber flooring possesses several characteristics, including:
- Absorbs noise.
- Is flexible and has high resistance to impacts.
- Resistant to water, moisture, and chemicals.
- Non-slip.
- High durability.
- Resistant to dirt and dust.
- Resistant to cigarette burns.
- UV-resistant.
- Minimally affected by temperature variations.
- Hygienic and easy to clean.
- Provides sound and heat insulation.
- Offers a safe surface for athletes and players.
- Provides high shock absorption.
How Is Rubber Flooring Applied?
Rubber flooring is an easily applicable type of flooring. For the application of rubber flooring in sports areas, a professional team is required to carry out the installation. The floor can be used for many years with proper and healthy application.
For the application of rubber flooring, the floor should be concrete. The concrete floor should be smooth and not damp. Having a level surface prolongs the life of the rubber flooring. After the surface is cleaned from dirt, dust, and roughness, rubber adhesive is placed on the floor, and the rubber is applied on top. Curing occurs within 8 hours.
Polin Kimya manufactures rubber floor systems that are:
- Solvent-free
- Two-component polyurethane-based
- Used in joints of synthetic turfs and for game line installations
- Mixed at a ratio of 5.25/1 (by weight)
- Typically produced in green color
- Can be stored for 12 months under standard room conditions in unopened original packaging
- Available in 25 kg plastic or metal packaging.