Top Flooring Options for Your Home Gym

Ready to get in shape this winter? Get your home gym ready for the New Year with durable, safe and stylish flooring from Floor Coverings International Plano. Here are our top picks for the best flooring options by type of exercise.

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Yoga and Aerobics

Lighter workouts require flooring that will be comfortable underfoot and insulating to retain heat and noise. Cork flooring is an excellent option if your exercise room will be used primarily for yoga, stretching or other floor exercises. Its resilient surface is perfect for long sessions on your feet. It’s also a natural insulator that will keep the room warm for loose muscles. As an added bonus, cork is naturally hypoallergenic and it will resist mold and mildew, even in humid spaces.

Carpet tiles are another option to consider in a light exercise room. They provide a safe, cushioned surface for working out, insulation for warm toes, low cost for materials and installation, and easy maintenance and repair.

Exercise Machines

If you use a treadmill, stationary bike, elliptical or other workout machine, durable flooring that can hold up under heavy equipment and use is essential. Luxury vinyl floor tiles or planks are an excellent choice in these rooms. This material resists scratches and dents, it is nearly waterproof, and it comes in a wide variety of colors and textures that mimic natural wood or stone. You’ll feel great working out in such a stylish space!

Weight Lifting

Heavy weight lifting requires specialty flooring that can take the impact. Rubber flooring, either sheets or tiles, is popular in home gyms for big lifters. This material can be tricky to install, but it will stand up to wear and tear better than almost any other floor covering. Like cork, it’s practically waterproof, and it is very simple to clean and maintain. It also comes in a wide variety of colors, and natural or synthetic options to fit any home décor.

Dual Function Work Out Rooms

If you don’t have the luxury of a dedicated home gym, using a multipurpose room in your home for working out is also a great option. Playrooms, TV rooms and home offices can all do double duty as a home gym. Any of the flooring options above will work well in a room that needs to serve many functions. Or, consider designating a gym space within a room by laying foam tiles over the existing flooring. These are easy to pick up and move or clean if necessary, and they provide a comfortable, safe surface for working up a sweat.

If you are ready for new flooring in your home gym or any other room in your Plano house, contact us for a free in-home design consultation. We’ll come to you with our mobile showroom!

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