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How thick should rubber gym floor mats and tiles be?

If you’re trying to create the perfect environment for exercise - whether for a professional or a home gym – you will undoubtedly encounter the question of flooring options.

Rubber flooring continues to remain the most popular choice for gym floors as it has many benefits:

· Protect your floor from damage from heavy equipment and dropped weights

· Get extra traction so you don’t slip

· Absorb shock for high impact training

· Provide padding between the floor and the body and help cushion joints

· Help reduce noise and vibrations

· Quick to clean and maintain

· Easy to install

   What is the best thickness for gym flooring at home?

8mm is regarded today as the best thickness for home gym flooring generally. However, the kind of rubber flooring you want for your home gym depends on your exercise routine.

Interestingly, it used to be the case that 3/8-inch rubber was the standard thickness used for most home and commercial gyms. Today, the standard is shifting toward 8mm as it is somewhat lighter and thus a more economical choice.

If you’ll be lifting weights between 50 -75 lbs or creating a home studio to practice yoga, cheerleading, or dancing, rubber flooring that’s 8mm is an ideal choice.