Types of Indoor Sports Flooring

Dozens of indoor sports are played, such as basketball, wrestling, volleyball, badminton, and track, among several others. When picking the indoor flooring, one must always seek the type of sports being played. The following are the most common type of floors for Indoor sports.

Hardwood Flooring

When we consider Squash, Badminton or Basketball floors, our first thought is hardwood flooring. This flooring surface is very durable and has the best ball bounce and anti-skid technology. Most hardwood floor systems have rubber pads or subfloor systems that absorb shock and provide safety to the athlete from any muscular or skeletal damage. The flooring can be Engineered or Solid. However due to its resistance to change of temperatures, moisture & above all ease of maintenance the Engineered Hardwood floors are getting more popular.

Polyurethane Sports Flooring

Polyurethane (Indoor Topcoat, Indoor PU Finish) is considered the most budget-friendly and durable type of athletic flooring. The flooring can withstand heavy impact and equipment. It also is straightforward to maintain since dirt and other stains are easily removed. This sports flooring is trendy in schools & institutes, where multi-sports floors are required. PU flooring reduces the cost of maintenance of the sports floor and provides the owner with the option to use it for non-sporting events. This makes it a perfect opportunity where space constraints now allow the liberty for multiple areas for different sports & other activities. The resurfacing cost is not very high & enables the owner to renew the floor very economically. PU floors can technically last the life of the building.

EPDM Rubber Flooring

Sports floors are also considered a popular option for indoor flooring surfaces. They are economical & easy to install. The main issue with these types of floors is maintenance & low life cycle. They cannot be resurfaced & would require complete replacement of the floor. Due to their low prices, they may be suitable for small areas with limited usage. They are also ideal for recreational sports. These sports floors are used as temporary Badminton courts for International events.

If you want to make sure you’re choosing the best EPDM Granules and PU binder for your indoor sport flooring, let’s contact us, who can guide you through the best options according to use case and price.