Rubber Flooring

Rubber is an elastic hydrocarbon polymer that occurs as a milky colloidal suspension (latex) in the sap of several varieties of plants. Rubber can also be produced synthetically. Synthetic rubber is any type of artificially made polymer material which acts as an elastomer (a material with the capability of undergoing more stress and elastic deformation than normal). The major commercial source of natural latex used to create rubber is the Para Rubber Tree. When the tree is wounded, it produces the sap or the latex. Rubber is used from household to industrial products, from tires and tubes to floors and mats to balls and rubber ducks. Rubber flooring is widely used for public areas such as airports, train stations and gyms. It's also used as safety precaution in children's playgrounds and sporting areas. Rubber flooring is an excellent choice for rooms with heavy furniture and has extremely high traffic areas.

Here are some of the advantages you can get from using rubber flooring in your homes. Rubber flooring is durable; the high level of rubber's abrasion resistance enables use in very heavy traffic areas for extremely long periods of time. Rubber's natural elasticity reduces noise up to 18 decibels. Rubber floors are easy to maintain and retain their color and sheen for years. Sweeping and an occasional wash is the only maintenance required to keep them looking new. There are a myriad of colors available and it can be cut and inlaid together to make interesting designs. Rubber floors are free from PVCs and halogens. It is anti-static and the rubber protects the users from electric shock. It has a non-slip surface and is both fire resistant and cigarette-burn resistant because rubber has low opacity and smoke toxicity.