How to Get the Most out of Your Rubber Flooring

A common mistake many customer make in shopping for rubber flooring is assuming that all rubber flooring is the same.

The simple fact is; this is not true.  In the same manner you would not say that a Firestone Tire is the same quality as a Michelin tire.

The truth is, rubber flooring density varies by a large margin among manufacturers; some catering and taking advantage of the customer who shops by price alone.

In a typical 3/8" rubber floor, the density can vary from 1.5 lbs - 2.3 lbs / per sq. ft.  That is a potential difference of 53% !  

What does density have to do with rubber flooring durability?

Imagine your rubber floor is 3/8" thick not matter what you fill it up with.  The high density rubber floors pack a lot of material into the same 3/8" space; whereas a low density rubber floor packs less material and filler into the same space.  The result is the less dense floor is much cheaper to produce; but wears out faster and is more porous on the surface.

How Do I Avoid Getting a Poorly Made Rubber Floor?

Buying from a trust name like Kodiak Flooring doesn't hurt. Pro Sports Floors passes the 5 year mfg warranty onto you.  If your deal sounds to good to be true...it probably is.