Rolled Rubber Flooring Installation Guide

Tape or glue is not required for simpler home gym set ups. For high-traffic areas or spaces without climate control, glue is ideal to ensure a long-lasting, secure installation with tightly sealed seams that withstand temperature changes. For DIY projects or temporary setups—especially in leased spaces—double-sided tape offers a reliable, non-permanent solution that keeps tiles in place without the need for adhesive.

A. Double-Sided Tape Installation

• Make sure the subfloor is clean, dry, and free of debris.
• Lay the rubber rolls loosely in the room to create your layout. Allow them to relax for 24–48 hours.
• Rubber rolls may be directional. Make sure the color matches across all rolls. If not, try flipping or rotating the rolls 180 degrees.
• Cut the rolls to fit using a straight edge and a sharp utility knife. Leave a small gap around the edges (roughly the thickness of the roll) to allow for expansion.
• Roll back one end of each roll and apply double-sided tape along the perimeter of the subfloor.
• Apply the tape directly to the subfloor—typically one line of tape on each seam and at the perimeter—to hold the flooring securely in place.
• Once the tape is applied, carefully press the rubber flooring onto it, smoothing out any bubbles and ensuring the edges align tightly. This method is ideal for DIY projects, leased spaces, or areas where permanent adhesives aren't suitable.
• Press the rubber back into place on top of the tape.
• VIEW TAPE HERE

B: Full Adhesive (Glue-Down) Method

• Confirm that the subfloor is clean, dry, and free from any residue or moisture.
• Place the rubber rolls loosely on the floor to determine layout and allow them to relax for 24–48 hours before permanent installation.
• Tip: As with the tape method, check that all rolls align in both color and pattern. Rotate or flip rolls if there are noticeable differences.
• Use a straight edge and a sharp utility knife to cut the rolls to the required dimensions, leaving a perimeter gap for expansion.
• Roll up one end of a section and spread a thin layer of polyurethane-based adhesive over a 10-foot stretch of subfloor.
• Gradually unroll the flooring onto the adhesive in 10-foot sections, continuing until the entire length is in place.
• Once the rolls are fully adhered, go over the surface with a 100-pound roller to ensure strong bonding. If a roller isn’t available, walking over the surface using short, firm steps can also help.
• View glue here or as an add on item. on this page

Initial Cleaning Procedure

1. Remove all surface soil, debris, sand, and grit by sweeping, dust
   mopping or vacuuming.
2. Scrub floor with recommended Rubber Floor
   Cleaner with a rectangular microfiber mop. A soft nylon brush may be
   used in more heavily soiled areas.
3. DO NOT flood the floor with water as the Interlocking design will allow
   water to pass through

Regular Cleaning Procedure

1. Sweep, dust mop, or vacuum floor to remove surface soil, debris,
   sand, and grit.
2. Damp mop with a microfiber mop using Rubber Floor Cleaner

Restorative Cleaning Procedure

1. Sweep or vacuum to remove loose soil.
2. Heavy scrub using a rotary scrubber or automatic scrubber with Brown or Black Stripper pad and solution of Rubber Floor Cleaner.
3. Pick up solution with wet vac
4. Rinse with clean water. Do not flood the floor.
5. Allow the floor to thoroughly dry.

Are these tiles truly 24"x24" once installed?

Yes, each tile measures 24" x 24" from straight edge to the center of the tab, providing a true 24" x 24" coverage per tile when interlocked.

Do I need glue or tape to install these tiles?

No adhesives are required. These tiles are designed for a loose lay fit and will stay in place once interlocked.

Can I use these tiles in a commercial gym?

Absolutely. These 3/8" tiles are performance-tested for high-traffic and heavy-use areas including commercial gyms.

Are they easy to clean?

Yes, just use a damp mop or mild cleaner. Their tight seams also help keep debris from getting between tiles.

Are these made from safe materials?

Yes. They’re made from shredded, cleaned SBR tire rubber and colorful EPDM flecks, environmentally friendly and low odor.

If my room doesn't fit exactly into the parameters of the tiles, how do I ensure there are no empty spaces?

This is incredibly common because as you can imagine there is no uniform room size. We recommend a couple of things: 1) Use our flooring calculator (linked above) to get the recommendation. You can always order more if you need to after you determine how the room looks and feels 2) Your options would either then be to have some non-covered portion (this is most likely fairly small) or order extra (the calculator can account for this) and then cut the pieces on the ends with an exacto knife to make it fit perfectly. We are glad to walk through that math with you.

What is the difference between these and your 18 inch tiles?

These are the same materials, just cut to different sizes

REVIEW

"These are great! They're not cheap like the foam flooring mats that most stores sell. They're pretty thick too, and they're easy to clean. I highly recommend them!"

"I used the mats to protect my flooring for my power rack. It's done it's job and also keeps sound muffled nicely during deadlifts. I also do floor exercises on them and they feel great.

"I would recommend these mats, especially as they come at an extremely competitive price point compared the competition. I will purchase additional mats in the future for other spaces in my home." 

"Excellent choice for gym flooring- I bought these based on the high marks they received from GGR and am not disappointed. Compared to the larger flooring mats they are much easier to move around and get into your gym in the right place, and they were easy to put together."