Types of Sports Flooring

Rubber sports surfaces: One of the best options for a surface in constant use: suitable for a wide range of sports, and long-lived.

Polyurethane sports surfaces: Polyurethane is laid over concrete: easy to clean, non-yellowing, abrasion-resistant and protective. Because it is cast in place there are no joints, and therefore no change in level at the edges. In indoor ball sports it gives the ball a natural, predictable response. Its matt finish removes light reflection completely. Pressure from heavy objects does not mark it, and the polyurethane colour coat makes it highly resistant to scratching and wear. Maintained properly, it holds those properties for many years.

Tartan (rubber granule) surfaces: Tartan surfaces are chosen for their flexibility, shock absorption and UV resistance, because they hold their shape through temperature change, and because they are hygienic, environmentally sound, easy to clean, slip-resistant and comfortable underfoot. Two systems are available: SBR, and SBR with an EPDM wearing layer.

Tartan surface (SBR): Coloured, UV-stable SBR granules bound with polyurethane. The mix is cast in place and pigmented with iron oxide or chromium oxide. It can be laid to whatever thickness is required and is both flexible and water-permeable — which matters for the athletes using it.

Tartan surface (SBR + EPDM): The first layer is SBR rubber granules in a polyurethane binder. A second layer of EPDM granules, in the colour required and again bound with polyurethane, is cast over it to complete the system.