Foam Flooring
A nice carpeted floor always catches the eye and creates a warm environment for any space. You can’t put a price on a comfortable floor, whether it’s a home, office, school or gym. If you have an active family and kids, foam flooring is a viable and safe option for you. It is a great feeling to know that they enjoy the softness of your floor. Not only that, you will also feel secure that they will be safe while playing.
The invention of foam (as well as rubber) flooring began with the invention of polyurethane foam itself in the mid 1950s. This was created for insulation in walls and traditional flooring. Foam flooring products are often used because these are light, affordable, flexible and portable. They also come in an array of colors to match your style of preference. Foam flooring offers cushioning and ease of fatigue, durability, and easy to clean surface. Many foam flooring products today consist of interlocking tiles or mats that imitate wood or carpeting. They are easy to install and come in various sizes.
Choosing foam flooring will be a confusing task. Here are some helpful ideas about foam flooring products to make your floor stand out.
Interlocking foam floor mats
Foam flooring can be created to fit any size and need for physical activity. In many cases, you can even pick up large squares of foam flooring at your local hardware store to create your own tumbling area at home. These squares will interlock to create large and small areas, while also allowing you to put them away when you are finished. They are easy to install and snap together.
Anti-fatigue foam flooring
Anti-fatigue foam flooring is an asset in areas of retail and food service. It includes mats and foam tiles that offer cushioning for workers who remain on their feet for extended periods of time. These mats take the pressure off the legs as well as the back after long hours of standing. Anti-fatigue foam flooring is also non-slip, and, in some cases, is used in industrial environments.
Trade show flooring
Trade show flooring offers temporary flooring solutions for trade show booths and displays. In most cases, trade show flooring is made from foam flooring products, because these products are soft and, therefore, comfortable as well as affordable. Trade show flooring solutions include interlocking foam tiles that resemble hardwood, carpet or other flooring options.
Polyethylene foam
Polyethylene foam is a synthetic thermoplastic that used to be quite popular as a foam flooring product. Although still used for many consumer products, Polyethylene foam is less common as a foam flooring product. Many foam flooring products are now made from EVA foam.
EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) foam
EVA foam is a polymer foam product made from ethylene and vinyl acetate. EVA is often used in interlocking foam floor tiles because it is a durable and non-toxic material. It is flexible and shock absorbing making it great for aggressive activities like workouts and active children.
Foam flooring products are waterproof and are great for areas that may experience excess moisture or liquid spills. These are cost effective, fun and easy to use, and are very versatile with its many possible applications.