{"id":2858,"date":"2018-05-01T12:00:43","date_gmt":"2018-05-01T17:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/?p=2858"},"modified":"2022-06-20T12:58:33","modified_gmt":"2022-06-20T17:58:33","slug":"the-6-main-installation-methods-for-sports-flooring-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/en\/blog-article\/the-6-main-installation-methods-for-sports-flooring-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"The 6 Main Installation Methods for Sports Flooring Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_section et_pb_section_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_section_regular et_block_section\" >\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_0  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2866 size-full\" title=\"Poured polyurethane gymnasium flooring\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/poured-polyurethane-flooring-big.jpg\" alt=\"Poured polyurethane gymnasium flooring\" width=\"1080\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/poured-polyurethane-flooring-big.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/poured-polyurethane-flooring-big-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/poured-polyurethane-flooring-big-768x277.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/poured-polyurethane-flooring-big-1024x370.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_1  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_2_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_1  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Most sports flooring available on the market today offer a variety of options as to the appropriate installation technique. Depending on the selected type of flooring, different methods can be utilized. They vary according to the flooring materials chosen, and the conditions of the installation environment. Regardless of the selected approach, the sub-floor must be clean and level.<\/p>\n<p>This list is meant as a quick run through different methods so you are informed about what you can expect from different surfaces.<\/p>\n<h2>Glue down<\/h2>\n<p>An approach in which the mats, tiles, rolls, or sheets are adhered to the subfloor with the use of a specialized adhesive for flooring. This method will ensure that the floor will stay in place and offer excellent durability.<\/p>\n<p><u>Types of sports flooring:<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rubber<\/li>\n<li>PVC<\/li>\n<li>Synthetic vinyl<\/li>\n<li>Linoleum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Loose laid<\/h2>\n<p>The manner in which the flooring is laid down on the surface without the use of any adhesive. Many times, the surfacing materials are heavy enough to stay in place, and they can be laid over existing flooring that is smooth and clean. Occasionally, the use of a small amount of adhesive and specialized double-sided tape can be required in strategic points. This method is referred to as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/en\/products\/omnisports-active-plus\/\">GreenLay<\/a> installation method for vinyl flooring.<\/p>\n<p><u>Flooring types involved:<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rubber<\/li>\n<li>Synthetic vinyl<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Interlocking<\/h2>\n<p>This arrangement allows tiles to lock into each other by its puzzle-like design. Installation is easy because no glue or tape is required, allowing them to be quickly installed over existing flooring. This method also allows replacing of tiles if they happen to get damaged.<\/p>\n<p><u>Type of flooring:<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rubber<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Modular<\/h2>\n<p>The modular concept applies to products that are detachable, removable, and portable to offer many straightforward, practical, and personalized possibilities. This format provides different custom made specialised fastening systems designed for the type of surface. They consist of various engineered solutions to provide several benefits, depending on the specific product and its use.<\/p>\n<p><u>Applicable materials:<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rubber<\/li>\n<li>Synthetic turf<\/li>\n<li>Grid tiles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tongue &amp; groove<\/h2>\n<p>This is the standard method which is mainly used to assemble surfaces that are made of wood. Each board includes an extended ridge (tongue) edge and the opposite side incorporates a concave slot (groove). By fitting the edges of these panels together, the imbricating feature creates highly snug seams.<\/p>\n<p><u>Relevant flooring types:<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hardwood<\/li>\n<li>Engineered wood<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Poured<\/h2>\n<p>An approach utilized to create a completely seamless sports floor. Composed of a rubber underlayment with an overlay of several layers of polyurethane. Seeing that this flooring is poured on the surface, creates a completely seamless result.<\/p>\n<p><u>Unique sports floor:<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pad &amp; Pour (poured polyurethane)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_0\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/full-glue-hallway-arena.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\" title=\"Arena hallway with full glue application\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/full-glue-hallway-arena.jpg\" alt=\"Arena hallway with full glue application\" title=\"\" 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300w, https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/fitness-equipment-rubber-floor-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" class=\"wp-image-2862\" \/><\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_2\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/deko-interlocking-feature.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\" title=\"Interlocking feature on rubber tiles\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/deko-interlocking-feature.jpg\" alt=\"Interlocking feature on rubber tiles\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/deko-interlocking-feature.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/deko-interlocking-feature-150x150.jpg 150w\" 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