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How will rubber granulate tiles solve flooring problems around your house for the next 15 years?
How will rubber granulate tiles solve flooring problems around your house for the next 15 years?
Any reasonably flat and load-bearing subfloor is suitable for rubber floor tiles. They are usually installed by the clients themselves, but it isn’t last advantage of rubber floor.
Neustadt an der Weinstrae,
Germany,
Germany
(sardnews.org)
02/11/2012
Rubber floor definitely has an edge over other floor coverings, especially when it comes to outdoor areas exposed to changing weather conditions and protection of joints or against injuries. It has been tried in many fields, and found its way to most playgrounds, gyms, or swimming pool surrounds. Surprisingly enough, nowadays it is mostly demanded on private properties, as a covering for a terrace, balcony, garden or roof terrace, backyard or home playground. Let's see what are the biggest advantages of rubber granulate floor for a typical home-owner.
First of all, rubber floor tiles have a longer life than other floorings - about 15 years or more. They are permanently elastic and completely resistant to frost, continuous rains or thaw, rapid changes of temperature, or strong sunshine. They have porous structure which allows liquids to drain through, leaving no puddles. The surface dries quickly. Moreover, a terrace or playground paved with rubber floor tiles can be actively used all year round as they are non-slippery.
Secondly, if you have kids, this is actually the best flooring which can be used as a play area and a terrace at the same time. On the one hand, rubber granulate tiles are cushioning and insulating, so your children can play directly on the tiles. The risk of a head injury, or catching a cold, is significantly reduced. For similar reasons, this flooring is also pet-friendly. On the other, rubber floor is robust enough to sustain garden furniture or high heel shoes, and available in many designs to choose something appropriate for a terrace of your style.
Another problem-solver is the simple installation of rubber floor tiles. If you have a wood saw and know how to handle it, you're good to go! Obviously, the subfloor must be flat and load-bearing (the tiles are not so light). You should simply place rubber tiles on top of your existing subfloor, e.g. concrete, roof felt, or your old ceramic tiles. Depending on the type of terrace tiles, you might need to glue them on the edges, but normally, provided the surface is edged, there is no need to do anything else. Typically, such tiles have profiled edges, so proper installation is enforced by them. Rubber tiles can be easily cut with a wood saw.
Finally, how to maintain rubber granulate tiles? You don't. Provided you chose proper tile for your needs, and they are installed correctly, they shouldn't be any shifting, shrinking or cupping. Because they are water-permeable, rain water washes off small dirt. If they really get dirty, simply wash them with a hose, a mop or pressure cleaner. And here comes the best part: if you change your concept or one tile gets destroyed, you don't need to ruin the entire surface. Simply take one tile out and replace it. Cheap and easy!
So, for those who have outdoor areas with English weather or Swedish freezing temperatures, who are looking for a durable and child-friendly terrace or playground covering, and who don't like spending a fortune on the installation and maintenance - rubber granulate tiles are the perfect flooring.
Read here more about WARCO rubber floor and buy rubber tiles directly from manufacturer http://www.warco-tiles.com
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So, for those who have outdoor areas with English weather or Swedish freezing temperatures, who are looking for a durable and child-friendly terrace or playground covering, and who don't like spending a fortune on the installation and maintenance – rubber granulate tiles are the perfect flooring. Read here more about WARCO rubber floor and buy rubber tiles directly from manufacturer http://www.warco-tiles.com
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