Flooring Accessories - Adhesive, Glue and More

A successful flooring installation depends on more than choosing the right surface. The correct adhesive, ramp edges, cleaning products, underlay and installation components can improve stability, extend the life of the floor and create a safer, more professional finish.

Our gym flooring accessories collection brings together the products needed to install, finish, protect and maintain fitness, sports and activity flooring. It includes specialist rubber flooring adhesives, transition ramps, turf tape, cleaning solutions and components for sprung sports flooring systems.

Whether you are fitting a compact home gym or completing a large commercial facility, selecting the correct accessories at the planning stage can prevent movement, exposed edges, unsuitable transitions and premature wear.

Choosing the Right Flooring Adhesive

Not every flooring system needs to be glued down. Heavy rubber tiles can often be loose-laid within a fully enclosed room, while interlocking tiles are designed to hold together mechanically. Adhesive becomes more important when installing flooring rolls, tiles in open-sided areas or surfaces exposed to repeated lateral movement.

A bonded installation may be recommended for:

• Rubber flooring rolls and sheet materials
• High-traffic commercial gyms
• Open-plan training zones without perimeter walls
• Flooring positioned beneath moving or wheeled equipment
• Areas affected by temperature changes
• Permanent sports and studio installations

Our Mapei Ultrabond VS90 Plus flooring adhesive is a solvent-free, wet-bed dispersion adhesive developed for resilient floor coverings. It can be used with compatible rubber flooring, PVC, vinyl and other textile or resilient surfaces on suitable absorbent indoor substrates.

One 15kg tub offers approximate coverage of 18m², although the actual amount required can vary according to the subfloor, application method and condition of the surface. Always prepare the base correctly and follow the adhesive manufacturer’s installation instructions.

Before bonding any floor, make sure the subfloor is level, structurally sound and free from dust, grease, loose material and excess moisture. Adhesive should not be treated as a way to correct an uneven or unstable base.

Edge Ramps for Safer Floor Transitions

Thicker rubber flooring provides greater protection for weights and equipment, but it can also create a raised edge where the floor meets a doorway, corridor or uncovered section of the subfloor.

A suitable ramp creates a gradual transition rather than leaving a vertical tile edge. This helps reduce trip hazards and gives the installation a more deliberate, professional appearance.

Our rubber flooring edge ramps are available in several thicknesses to complement different rubber tile systems. Options are designed for common 15mm, 20mm, 30mm and 43mm floors.

Ramp edges are especially useful around:

• Gym entrances and internal doorways
• Lifting platforms and zoned training areas
• Partial-room flooring installations
• Equipment bays positioned on raised rubber tiles
• Commercial areas used by trolleys or wheeled equipment
• Accessible routes between adjoining floor finishes

The depth of the ramp should correspond with the height of the installed flooring. Using a transition that is too low or too high can leave an uneven lip, so check the finished floor thickness before ordering.

Some interlocking systems require their own matching edge profile. Pennylock, Checkerlock and Easilock ramp pieces are shaped to connect with their corresponding tiles, creating a secure border without the need to cut standard straight edges.

Cleaning and Maintaining Rubber Gym Flooring

Rubber is durable and relatively easy to maintain, but unsuitable chemicals can leave residue, affect the appearance of the surface or gradually damage the material. General household cleaners are not always appropriate for specialist gym floors.

For routine care, remove loose grit and debris with a vacuum or soft brush before damp mopping. This prevents dirt being dragged across the surface and reduces abrasive wear in busy walkways.

The Dr. Schutz rubber floor cleaner is formulated for resilient rubber surfaces and is suitable for the regular cleaning of gym tiles and mats. The 750ml size is practical for home gyms and smaller studios, while a larger 5-litre option is better suited to commercial facilities with extensive floor areas.

When cleaning rubber flooring:

• Vacuum or sweep before applying moisture
• Use a diluted specialist cleaner as directed
• Avoid flooding the floor or allowing water to collect at joints
• Use a soft mop rather than an abrasive pad
• Clean perspiration, drinks and chalk residue promptly
• Allow the floor to dry before equipment is moved back into place

Rubber flooring should normally be cleaned more frequently around cardio machines, free-weight benches, reception routes and group-training areas. These zones tend to accumulate the most perspiration, dust and foot traffic.

Where sprung timber sports floors are installed, use a product intended for that particular surface. Bona SuperSport sports flooring cleaner is designed for the maintenance of compatible lacquered sports flooring and should not be substituted with a rubber-floor cleaner.

Accessories for Sled Tracks and Artificial Turf

Artificial turf and sled tracks require different installation materials from rubber tiles. The correct joining tape helps connect adjoining sections and keeps seams aligned during repeated sprinting, pushing and pulling exercises.

Our sled track turf tape can be used as part of a suitable artificial grass installation, helping to create neat joins between track sections. Accurate positioning is essential because visible gaps or raised seams can interfere with sled movement and become vulnerable to wear.

Before fitting a track, lay out the complete surface and check its direction, alignment and final position. This is particularly important when the turf includes markings, lanes, start lines or a custom logo.

Turf tape is one part of the installation system rather than a solution for every subfloor. The most appropriate fixing method will depend on the track construction, room size, underlying surface and intensity of use.

Shock-Absorption Layers and Sports Flooring Components

Some specialist flooring systems use multiple layers to achieve their required performance. A resilient foam layer may be installed beneath a finished surface to add cushioning, improve comfort or contribute to the shock-absorption characteristics of the complete system.

The shock-absorption foam layer is intended for compatible flooring build-ups where a resilient underlayer is specified. It should be selected as part of a complete system rather than added to an existing floor without checking compatibility.

Performance sports installations may also require battens, bushings, skirting, trims and undercarriage components. These elements work together to create the controlled movement and area elasticity associated with professional sprung wood sports flooring.

Because sprung systems rely on the complete construction, substituting individual components can affect floor height, deflection, ball response and overall performance. Schools, leisure centres, dance facilities and sports halls should therefore follow the specified build-up for their chosen system.

Planning Your Flooring Accessories

Before ordering, calculate the total floor area and identify every exposed edge, doorway, join and transition. Also consider whether the flooring will be loose-laid or permanently bonded and what cleaning routine will be needed after installation.

For commercial projects, it is sensible to include spare cleaner, joining materials and replacement edge components in the original order. This makes ongoing maintenance easier and reduces the risk of using an unsuitable alternative later.

Our full gym flooring range includes compatible rubber tiles, flooring rolls, sports surfaces, tracks and specialist systems. Matching the accessories to the selected floor from the outset helps create an installation that is stable, easier to maintain and properly finished.

For guidance on adhesive coverage, edge profiles, subfloor preparation or specialist sports-floor components, contact our team before placing your order.