When putting together a weight room, most people focus on the equipment. They focus on getting a wide range of weight plates, high-quality bars, and maybe some high-end benches. There is one more component of your weight room that deserves a little more attention: the floor. A good floor can make all the difference in your weight lifting sessions. Here are the qualities you should look for in a good weight room floor.
1. Non-slip.
There are few things worse than slipping when you go to lift up a heavy weight. This can cause serious injuries. The thought that you might slip may also force you to lift more cautiously than you would otherwise. A non-slip floor will make your sessions safer and more enjoyable. Many floor surfaces are advertised as non-slip, but you need to make sure the floor does not get slick when wet, either. You don't want the surface to become slick if you drip some sweat on it or spill your water bottle.
2. Non-porous.
Weight rooms are not the most sanitary of places. Even if you shower often and stay clean, your sweat contains some bacteria, and that bacteria could start breeding in a porous surface. If someone uses your weight room and has a fungal foot infection like athlete's foot, those fungi could also breed in a porous floor. Look specifically for a flooring material that is non-porous so you don't have to worry about it becoming a harboring point for pathogens.
3. Easily cleanable.
Non-porous and easily cleanable are two qualities that often go together. Usually, if a floor surface is non-porous, you can clean it just by wiping it off with some all-purpose cleaner and a mop or cloth. You want to also check, though, that you can use conventional cleaners on the floor. If the surface is too delicate or sensitive to chemicals, you may not be able to use stronger disinfectants on it — and you need to be able to disinfect a gym floor.
4. Flexible and soft.
You want your weight room floor to be sturdy, but you don't want it to be as hard as a rock. That would be tough on your joints over time. Look for a type of flooring that can be installed over a pad for some flexibility and give. Alternatively, some tile-like flooring systems have padded backing that adds some cushion.
If you find a flooring option with all of the qualities above, it is a great choice for your weight room floor.
To learn more, contact a weight room flooring supplier.
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