When many people think of gym floors, the first thing that comes to mind is hardwood floors. Wooden parquet flooring is the most commonly used indoor sports floor type and it is always the preferred flooring for basketball, volleyball and handball courts. This flooring type is durable and aesthetically appealing, with endless design options including team colors and logos. Parquet gym floors have sub floor systems that help shock absorption and it is also possible to install portable parquet flooring systems.
The only downside to parquet gym flooring is that it has a high maintenance cost and is not as versatile as other sports flooring that can handle many different types of sports. In particular, scratches are very common and need to be paid attention to maintenance and cleaning issues.
Developing an understanding of how to use flooring is the first step in deciding which flooring option is best for any athletic field. It is important to determine what types of sports and physical activities will be performed and what kind of pressure will be applied to the floor. Once this is determined; It meets many general expectations such as performance, security, flexibility and durability. Other factors in the decision making process are pricing and service, as well as maintenance cost.
Parquet is the preferred traditional surface for a gym floor. Wood gym flooring, usually made of high quality maple, is a durable, high performance and safe flooring solution that is ideal for basketball and volleyball (especially at competitive levels of high school and college basketball). It is highly preferred especially for basketball court construction.
Parquet floors are reliable, cost effective and aesthetic.
Parquet floors have an average life of 10 years. (This lifetime is based on regular maintenance, cleaning and protective applications.)
Parquet flooring provides excellent shock absorption and reduces injuries.
Hardwood floors are the most suitable floor type in terms of excellent ball bounce and response time.
It is easy to clean.
Parquet floors can be repainted; This allows you to change the floor paint and have a new looking surface every 4-8 years (when the floor needs to be recoated).
There are several important factors to consider when choosing your new gym floor:
Purpose of usage
The first thing to consider when planning your fitness center is how to use it:
What activities will be included in your sports facility? Is it a multipurpose space that hosts various events or is it a special arena primarily used for a particular sport?
Flooring, flexibility, stability, traction, slip resistance, shock absorption, etc. Should it meet specific requirements or standards such as?
How heavy should the floor be?
How much traffic will the gym floor see?
What areas do you want to add to your gym (basketball / volleyball courts, running tracks, functional training and free weight areas, cardiovascular sports sections, viewing areas, etc.) and how much space do you want to allocate to each area? Each different area in the sports center has different flooring needs.
What kind of equipment will you put in each area?
How can the use of space improve over time?
Care and maintenance requirements
How can you protect your floor from stains and scratches?
Is the floor easy to clean and in good condition? Does it require special cleaning equipment or special cleaning products?
If damage occurs, can the floor be easily repaired?
Lifecycle
How long do you want the flooring to last? A more durable, better quality flooring will cost you more, but it can save you money in the long run as you won’t have to replace it after a few years;
What is the guarantee of the floor?
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