Interlocking floor tiles have become popular in many areas where flooring is either temporary or where a thick, cushioning flooring is required. Unlike the cumbersome rolls – which are difficult to maneuver and install – these come in small units and are perfect for trade shows, gyms and dance floors. The flooring comes in many different materials, colors and styles where you can make your own designs.
A floor covering that is becoming very popular for basements, kids’ rooms and unfinished floors is interlocking, dense-foam mats. These are basically 2′ X 2′ squares with nubs that help the squares bind to each other and they can cover a whole floor in no time at all. The padding protects children from injuries due to falls and jumping on a hard surface. The designs are endless with cartoon characters or pictures of toys. These are very popular in gymnasiums.
For garages and outdoor patios there is a diamond-plate tile which also comes in many colors. Most of these are vinyl or hard rubber and, being non-porous, are easy to clean. Like the other interlocking tile, when you move you can take it with you.
Another interlocking product is the locker room and show mat system. This is a free-draining, grid tile which is suspended 1/4″ above the floor on dozens of rubber feet. Water flows through the tile but there is no puddling and the bather can dry his or her feet without picking up bacteria from the floor. In other situations it can be used for entryways for muddy boots and dust.
The great thing about these products is that you can buy a few and then add on to the system.
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