Rubber flooring is extremely durable and can last for decades when properly cared for.

Rubber flooring is strong and tough – it is specially designed to stand up to high traffic and high impact activities. Rubber floors can hold tons of weight without bending or breaking and withstand repeated battering without ripping or tearing.  What’s more, rubber surfaces are hard to gouge, scuff, or scratch, so they will look good and perform great for many years.

Keep in mind though that durability is all about density. The denser the rubber, the tougher it is (low-density rubber can be ripped apart with your bare hands). Vulcanized and virgin rubber floors are the most durable rubber flooring options available on the market.

The thickness of rubber flooring is also related to its durability – a thicker material does not mean higher durability, but a thicker rubber floor is likely to last longer and perform better. (It will better protect the subfloor from heavier weights, will be softer underfoot, and will provide better cushioning, shock absorption, and sound absorption.)

Weight rooms, fitness centers, and commercial gyms that house heavy equipment require greater rubber thickness, as the floor has to be sturdy and dense enough to hold the extra weight, withstand the heavy beating from dropped weights and high impact activities, and provide good resistance to wear and tear.