Gym Flooring FAQS

All our gym floor tiles are 1m x 1m - near-perfect 1 meter squared blocks. We have a <1% tolerance level on the sizing which means it's up there as the best most accurate gym flooring around.

We then have a range of different thickness options, but the most popular are gym flooring is our 20mm tiles, which are both functional and cost-effective. Commercial gyms tend to go for either 20mm or 30mm, depending on budgets and gym type. We do also have 40mm gym floor tiles (which we'd only recommend in rare circumstances).

All our tiles are made from premium rubber.

- Our pure black standard floor tiles are SBR rubber (Styrene-Butadiene Rubber), they use SBR grains on the bottom and are finished with super dense SBR granules to give a smooth but grippy finish.

- Our EPDM tiles are made from EPDM with EPDM powdered top layer that provides a very high-end and smooth finish, this smooth finish also helps ensure it's easy to clean the tiles vs SBR.

Both options are highly functional and perfect for a gym environment. The main difference with the EPDM tiles aside from the connector clips and the fact that have they have ever so slightly more bounce vs SBR, is with the finish, EPDM tiles have a smoother finish which makes it easier to clean. Aside from that, it's largely an aesthetic preference with EPDM having coloured fleck options which do provide a great visual look.

Our gym flooring tiles are manufactured using premium rubber compounds with fine granules, ensuring superior quality and finish. After extensive research across multiple suppliers, we partnered directly with the top-tier Chinese factory that specialise in commercial-grade rubber flooring, we pay a little more, but it's worth it.

Key quality advantages:

• Precision manufacturing: Perfect 1m x 1m cuts with 1% tolerance for seamless installation

• Premium materials: High-quality rubber compounds

• Consistent finish: Fine rubber granules create smooth, professional surfaces

• Dual quality control: Factory inspection by our China-based team member plus UK spot checks

• Commercial durability: B1 fire rating suitable for high-traffic commercial gyms

Unlike many UK suppliers who source inconsistent products, we work directly with specialised factories, eliminating middleman markups while maintaining exceptional quality. This is why leading commercial gyms, personal trainers, and fitness studios across the UK choose Recharge Fitness for their flooring needs.

Our commitment to quality means no gaps, no imperfections, and flooring that performs reliably for years in both home and commercial gym environments.

We've got two models, normal purchasing of floor tiles, or commercial pre ordering.

Normal purchasing is when you'd just purchase the number of tiles you'd want from the website, and 2-5 days later (depending on couriers) they turn up at your house.

We have a secondary model which is largely for big commercial gyms, where they pre order typically 200-500 tiles on a roughly 10-12 week lead time, and pay a lower exclusive rate. As a brand we make a much lower margin, so this is very much a volume play which is why it's only possible with large orders.

If you're a home customer, but happen to have a huge gym (100sqm+) then we'd be happy to make an exception to the rule.

Great question. It's always nice to have the flecked flooring which matches your brand colours. We offer yellow, blue, white, red, grey and green as standard, but there are other options.If you're after something specific, please just let us know.

Put simply, yes. There is a small premium for this, which will depend on your logo and specific order, but it's something we do a lot, especially for commercial gyms who want their brand or specific messaging on their sled tracks, it can really make a large visual impact.

It's actually bamboo. The properties of bamboo are excellent for olympic lifting platforms.

The honest answer is potentially. We do work with commercial gyms on this basis, we have fitters from Recharge, and equally we use fitters around the country. It all depends on the size of the job. It isn't always economically viable, in an extreme example, if we were asked to fit 20sqm of flooring in the north part of Scotland, we'd probably politely decline as it would take longer to drive than it would to fit, and it would cost you a lot for a very small job. If you'd like advice on fitting, or would potentially like us to install for you, just let us know and we will look at it on a case by case basis.

A professional answer would be yes, however, we are realists. If you're going for a 20mm or 30mm tile, you probably won't need to use adhesive. The 20mm x 1m x 1m tiles are 18kg each, and it's a hefty 24kg for 30mm tiles, further more, they are made of grippy rubber, so movement is unlikely. If you're using edging strips for your flooring, or transitions between two zones, then you'll definitely need adhesive. That's probably the same if you own a super heavy use gym, it's not that it's essential but gives you extra peace of mind. Most of our large commercial customers tend to go for the EPDM Fleck flooring which has built in connector clips, so therefore they cannot move, so that's another no to adhesive glue.

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Yes, we offer floor sample boxes so you can feel the quality and see colours before purchasing. This helps you make the right choice between EPDM fleck and SBR flooring for your specific gym requirements. You can buy these for a nominal price on our online shop.

For deadlifts, we recommend 30mm or 40mm EPDM flooring for maximum floor protection and noise reduction. Our to maximise value, we'd often recommend a 20mm tile and then add a dedicated deadlift platform - which is a nice selling point for the gym, but also provides top performance and protection.

All our EPDM and SBR gym flooring carries a B1 fire rating, meeting commercial building regulations and safety standards. This makes our flooring suitable for both residential home gyms and commercial fitness facilities across the UK.

EPDM gym flooring cleans easily with standard flat-head mops and gym-safe cleaning products. SBR gym flooring requires string or microfiber mops due to its textured surface. Regular cleaning maintains hygiene and extends flooring lifespan in both home and commercial gyms.

The best gym flooring for home gyms depends on your workout type. EPDM fleck flooring (20mm-30mm) is ideal for general fitness and weight training, offering excellent durability and shock absorption. For heavy deadlifts and Olympic lifting, consider 40mm EPDM flooring for maximum protection.

20mm SBR flooring provides superior grip for functional training and CrossFit workouts. We do tend to sell these a lot for home gyms and garage gyms due to their price point, they are the best value gym flooring.