What's the best type of flooring for a home gym?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 20:10:17 -0400

The wife finally won out and we've decided to turn our "bonus room" into a gym instead of using the garage. Right now it has plush, beige carpet that would just end up getting destroyed. I'm torn between just letting it get messed up and replacing it when we sell or putting something over it. I was thinking horse mats with some type of lining underneath. Thoughts?

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Jun 27 at 2017 8:20 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 20:20:52 -0400

What is the subflooring? Whatever, lose the carpet. It won't provide a steady base for your exercise equipment or your floor exercises. If the subflooring is solid, use a rubber flooring designed specifically for exercise rooms.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2017 9:24 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 21:24:57 -0400

Bamboo flooring exists for gyms.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Jun 27 at 2017 9:28 PM

CAPT Kevin B. — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 21:28:05 -0400

Stall mats weigh 110 pounds for a 5x7. It's heavy dense stuff. The issue is you should have jumping in the gym. You didn't mention if the space is on ground or other floor. Jack has it right with the purpose made squares that you can take to your next bonus room (maybe a good thing for the bride and bad for you). I just got 3 of the stable mats for the indoor part of the dog kennels out in the shop. They're a bit stinky when you get your face down there, but will be great in the winter so the concrete doesn't suck the heat out of the dogs.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2017 10:07 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 22:07:35 -0400

I hope it's on the ground floor; barbells and weights get heavy...

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2017 4:28 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 16:28:54 -0400

Just see if you cant find those interconnectable foam squares those work great we used them for the mini gym we have in our spare room!!!