Indoor sports flooring should offer two main things: performance and durability. This is because the safety aspect of a floor is solved by how the surface performs, and the value for money aspect is solved by how long it lasts.

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In schools or sports centres, safety and longevity are especially important factors. The bottom line is you need sports flooring that is fit for purpose. In this guide, We will tell you how to choose the right PVC flooring correctly.

What do you need to know before buying PVC Sports flooring?

Because of its characteristics of "eco-friendly, anti-skid and wear-resistant, comfortable feet, safe shock absorption, and good sports performance ", PVC sports floor has become the first choice for indoor stadiums and gymnasiums. BUT, when faced with selection, do you often feel a little confused? A little tangled? Let me help you got it!

1. Check the wear-resistant layer

First, check the wear-resistant layer. The thicker wear-resistant layer, the longer service life; second, Check wear-resistant layer surface texture is clear and realistic, color is homogeneous or not, finally can be polished the surface.

2. Check the foaming layer, Good PVC indoor sports flooring foaming layer foaming very homogeneous.

3. Check Glass fiber non-woven mesh

There is one glass fiber non-woven mesh between the wear-resistant layer and the foam layer. It can effectively prevent the floor by the external force of goods temperature changes and other situations resulting in floor deformation.

4. Check the back of the floor

Look at the bottom of the floor grain, color, texture. Rough texture, large deformation, poor moisture-proof products belong to unqualified products

5. Check the corners and paving effects First, see if the corner is easy to break, there is no damage; second, you can test a few pieces of pre-laying, to see if there are high and low difference, triangular seam and the edge is not straight and so on.

How to distinguish the quality of PVC sports floors?

Buying the best quality PVC sports floors is not that simple. It would help if you were meticulous in analyzing the product’s structure. If you want to start your quests in looking for flooring in the market, the following notations can guide you:

Thickness: Thickness affects the performance of the flooring. The thicker the thickness is, the better its quality. But, this idea is not proper for all and may not imply its durability. There are different ranges of vinyl thickness, ranging from 2mm to 8mm+. These thicknesses will depend on the area of application. For instance, in high-traffic areas, thicker vinyl is better. They can offer more support, foot comfort, and stability. 

Wear-resistant Layer: I have mentioned that the thickness doesn’t imply durability but wear-resistant. The PVC wear layer is a transparent layer on the surface. These layers are designed to combat high foot traffic that causes scratches, dents, and stains. The thicker the wear-resistant Layer is, the more durable the sports floor will be. 

Glass Fiber Layer: If the floor has double-layer glass fiber, it has better stability, leading to better quality. This glass fiber functions as a support to ensure floor stability and durability. When a flooring has this Layer, it lies flat over any surface, even without adhesive. That means its installation is easy, and the floor will be in place. 

The mixture of ingredients for PVC sports flooring does matter. The less calcium powder added, the higher the PVC resin powder content and the better the product’s elasticity. For instance, the lower the filler content, the higher the product quality. These fillers are mixed into the formulation since they can increase various properties. But, it can also bring disadvantages such as low tensile strength and rigidity. 

The most important things to consider:

Elasticity Properties — Elasticity is critical when it comes to sports floors.  There are different types of floors in terms of elasticity, each excelling in different areas.  Elasticity refers to area elastic, point elastic, mixed elastic, and combined elastic.  The floor’s elasticity properties directly impact athletes’ comfort and performance.

Key Performance Features — Each type of sports floor comes with specific performance features in shock absorption ability, friction, and vertical deformation.  In this regard, each sport requires different performance features.

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The Price — It’s no secret that most facility operators work on a tight budget.  When the time comes to install a new floor, their hands aren’t exactly free to choose just any floor without thinking through every aspect.  The floor’s price is directly tied to the floor’s longevity and performance.  It’s vital to strike the right balance between these three aspects to get the best value for money.

The Subfloor — Most types of flooring solutions require a subfloor.  Installing the sports floor directly on the concrete slab isn’t a viable solution for most floors, as it makes the concrete slab prone to damage.  While not a visible part of your court, the subfloor can make a significant difference in its performance characteristics.

 Is PVC flooring toxic?

1.From the perspective of environment:

When it comes to the topic of  using occasions of PVC flooring, PVC flooring is non-toxic. PVC flooring is a polyvinyl chloride material, which is also a very environmentally friendly green material and a renewable resource. It is commonly found in non-food grade packaging bags, garbage bags, building decorative panels, etc. in people’s lives.

The ingredients of PVC:

PVC is mainly composed of polyvinyl chloride, which is bright in color, corrosion-resistant, strong and durable. It is a popular and widely used synthetic material in the world today. Its global usage ranks second among various synthetic materials. Among the materials that can produce three-dimensional surface films, PVC is the most suitable material.

The temperature that the PVC Becomes toxic:

PVC can only slowly decompose hydrogen chloride gas that is harmful to the human body at a continuous temperature of more than 130 degrees Celsius. However, the average temperature adapted to human skin and body is between 25 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius, and the release of harmful hydrogen chloride gas in PVC flooring requires a continuous high temperature environment of more than 130 degrees, so PVC flooring is harmless to the human body.

Advantages and disadvantages of PVC floor:

Advantages:

（1）Waterproof：The surface of the waterproof and non-slip PVC floor is composed of a high-density special structure with an appearance of simulated wood patterns. It is not easy to slip when encountering water. It is suitable for families with elderly people and children.

（2）Flexibility：PVC flooring has good flexibility. It is made of elastic material, has strong impact resistance, and feels very comfortable on the feet. It also has good thermal conductivity and warmth retention. It only takes a few minutes to dissipate heat evenly, so you won’t feel cold even if you walk barefoot in winter.

（3）Wear resistance：The floor surface material is made of a special polymer material with a thickness of 0.1-0.5, which has the longest service life among products of the same brand, exceeding that of composite floors and glazed tiles.

（4）light in mass：VC floor is lighter, which is 1/10 of the weight of wooden floor and 1/20 of the weight of ceramic tile. Lightweight PVC floor can reduce the load-bearing capacity of the building, which not only ensures the safety of construction, but also is very convenient to carry.

Disadvantages:

(1) Service life:8. The service life of PVC floor is lower than that of wooden floor.

(2)High temperature shrinkage： Since PVC floor is a high molecular compound of vinyl chloride resin, it may shrink when exposed to high temperature.

(3) Dirt resistance：PVC floor has poor stain resistance, so it needs regular waxing and maintenance.

How much does PVC flooring cost per square meter?

（1）PVC flooring for sports series：The price of sports series PVC floor is between 50 yuan and 100 yuan per square meter. It is composed of two layers of multi-layer structure, with wear-resistant layer, glass fiber layer, elastic foam layer, etc. It is widely used, with the advantages of comfortable foot feeling, non-slip and wear resistance, which can minimize the harm of sports to people, so it is commonly used in various sports venues.

（2）Commercial Leisure Series：The price of commercial leisure series PVC flooring ranges from 50 yuan to 180 yuan per square meter. It has the advantages of a variety of colors, comfortable feel, noise reduction, fire retardant, waterproof and moisture-proof, green and environmentally friendly, and simple maintenance. It can meet the needs of different commercial office environments, and the price is relatively medium, which can meet most commercial needs.

（3）Homogeneous and transparent series：The price of homogeneous and transparent series of PVC flooring is between 40 yuan and 80 yuan per square meter. It is made of the same material from the surface to the bottom. Even if the surface is worn, the other layers are made of the same material as the surface.

（4）Dense bottom series：The price of the floor is 30-80 yuan/square meter. Compared with other PVC floors, it has one less foam layer, so it has better compression resistance and is suitable for places with heavy pressure. It feels comfortable underfoot, but the sound absorption function is weak.

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