What is the cheapest way to floor a gym?

15 Apr.,2024

 

By Cara Walters



  • Cardio
  • Weightlifting
  • HIIT Exercises
  • Aerobic exercise
  • Strength training
  • ...and much more!


Whether you are balancing mind, body, and soul with yoga, kicking up some energy with fitness DVDs or powering up by lifting weights, Greatmats.com has home gym flooring options that will help stretch, flex and muscle your budget even further.

Below are five home gym flooring options that will give you the best bang for your hard-earned dollar:

1. Home Gym Mats Pebble, 10 millimeters


(Approximately $1.45/sq. ft.)

Pros
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This material is durable and designed to function similarly to rubber tiles, only softer and not quite as durable as rubber. This home gym flooring option makes for an easy D.I.Y. install and the foam is easy to cut using a sharp utility knife to fit for wall-to-wall floor installations. This multi-functional home gym floor can be used under exercise equipment or for cardio exercises, yoga, and stretching.

The modular nature of the home gym mats also reduces the amount of waste material when cutting is necessary for custom installations.

Cons
Due to the material and thickness of this interlocking home gym floor, we recommend that you don't drop weights. If placed over carpeting, the interlocking pebble home gym mats could shift during aerobic exercises.

2. 4x10 Foot Rubber Flooring Roll


(Approximately $2.50/sq. ft.)

Pros
Rubber flooring rolls are one of the most popular kinds of home gym flooring suited for absorbing sound and heavier impact exercises. The 4x10 foot rubber rolls offer the most cost-effective rubber option at Greatmats.com. The size is perfect for small home gyms and can ship via ground delivery instead of freight which saves you money.

Rubber home gym flooring is great for protecting the original flooring from the impact of free weights and exercise equipment and offers an excellent non-slip surface that will last for years. They are also firm enough to allow for maximum output during weightlifting-type exercises.

Rubber Flooring Rolls qualify as green flooring as they are made from recycled content and are recyclable again at the end of their useful life.

Cons
The 1/4-inch thickness is not ideal for potential weight drops. If you are planning on dropping weights, we recommend a thicker rubber floor to provide better protection on the subfloor.

The 4x10 foot rubber roll is also available in

3. Plyometric Rubber Roll 3/8 inch


(Approximately $2.50/sq. ft.)

Pros
Plyometric rubber home gym floor rolls provide cushioned resilience that absorbs impact to reduce leg injuries and is extremely durable. Plyometrics, or jump training, can be high-intensity training sessions or incorporated into your everyday exercises. With any heavy amount of jumps and hops, home gym flooring that can absorb the shock is important to protect your knees and joints. This home gym flooring option is ideal for running, bouncing, and jumping and is also great for dance studio subfloors, as well as for use under individual pieces of equipment such as treadmills or elliptical machines.

Plyometric rubber gym floor rolls are easy to roll out over any surface to create a versatile all-purpose floor.

Plyometric rubber rolls are less dense than standard rubber rolls for home gym floors, ultimately providing more cushion. This is also made from recycled content and qualifies for LEED points for green building.

Other sizes available for plyometric rubber rolls include 4 feet by 10 feet by 8 millimeters thick.

Cons
This specialty home gym flooring may not be thick or dense enough to protect a floor from heavy dropped weights.

More information on the

4. Home Sport and Play Mat


(Approximately $2.15/sq. ft.)

Pros
For athletes who want to bring their aerobics, the home sport and play floor tile is the perfect choice for home gym flooring on a budget. This interlocking tile features a durable surface texture that will stand up to the most punishing aerobics training. The high-density EVA foam floor tile is perfect for at-home dance exercise programs and practice.

This aerobic flooring for home gyms will lock together tightly and easily. This aerobic floor tile's interlocking design makes installation as easy as laying the tiles down and piecing them together. When interlocked, the tiles will stay put and lay flat. Because no glue is required, this home gym flooring is an excellent choice for temporary or non-permanent installations.

These foam tiles measure 2x2 feet in size which is a perfect size for home gyms.

The 7/8 inch thickness provides all the support and cushion needed for aerobic, step, and dance movement even when placed directly over a hard floor such as concrete.

The aerobic sports floor tile is the ideal economical choice for home exercise flooring. The commercial-grade surface texture is designed to last for many years of commercial use with athletic footwear. Most importantly, the tiles will provide the anti-fatigue cushion needed for exercise and aerobics at home. Some people even use these for yoga for a soft and comfortable floor.

Cons
Like most foam flooring, it is not recommended to be installed under sharp or heavy equipment and is not recommended for areas in which hard, heavy objects will be dropped.

5. Interlocking Rubber Floor Tiles


(Approximately $3.75/sq. ft.)

Pros
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The 8mm rubber tile is more durable and will protect the subfloor better than 1/4 inch rubber or foam tiles. This home gym flooring option makes for an easy D.I.Y. install. The rubber is easy to cut using a sharp utility knife.

Cons
Interlocking rubber tiles tend to be more expensive per square foot than rubber rolls. However, they are easier to move around and install than rubber rolls which can sometimes take two people to lift and carry.

Outfitting your home gym doesn't have to be expensive. The experts at Greatmats.com have flooring for home gym use available in all sizes, materials, and densities, including tile, mat, and roll-out varieties. Save time and money on transportation and membership fees by bringing the gym, dance, or martial arts studio to your home.

Don't let owning a home gym bust your budget. Shopping at big box stores can be exhausting and searching on the internet can be confusing. The specialty flooring experts at Greatmats.com have home gym flooring options for all types of exercise and activities, including:Whether you are balancing mind, body, and soul with yoga, kicking up some energy with fitness DVDs or powering up by lifting weights, Greatmats.com has home gym flooring options that will help stretch, flex and muscle your budget even further.Below are five home gym flooring options that will give you the best bang for your hard-earned dollar:(Approximately $1.45/sq. ft.)This interlocking home gym flooring is easily transportable and provides the same durability for years of lightweight home gym use. Each square tile is two feet by two feet, ten millimeters thick, and 100 percent black in color. This flooring tile can be installed directly over any hard flat surface including tiles or concrete floors in a basement or garage.This material is durable and designed to function similarly to rubber tiles, only softer and not quite as durable as rubber. This home gym flooring option makes for an easy D.I.Y. install and the foam is easy to cut using a sharp utility knife to fit for wall-to-wall floor installations. This multi-functional home gym floor can be used under exercise equipment or for cardio exercises, yoga, and stretching.The modular nature of the home gym mats also reduces the amount of waste material when cutting is necessary for custom installations.Due to the material and thickness of this interlocking home gym floor, we recommend that you don't drop weights. If placed over carpeting, the interlocking pebble home gym mats could shift during aerobic exercises.(Approximately $2.50/sq. ft.)Rubber flooring rolls are one of the most popular kinds of home gym flooring suited for absorbing sound and heavier impact exercises. The 4x10 foot rubber rolls offer the most cost-effective rubber option at Greatmats.com. The size is perfect for small home gyms and can ship via ground delivery instead of freight which saves you money.Rubber home gym flooring is great for protecting the original flooring from the impact of free weights and exercise equipment and offers an excellent non-slip surface that will last for years. They are also firm enough to allow for maximum output during weightlifting-type exercises.Rubber Flooring Rolls qualify as green flooring as they are made from recycled content and are recyclable again at the end of their useful life.The 1/4-inch thickness is not ideal for potential weight drops. If you are planning on dropping weights, we recommend a thicker rubber floor to provide better protection on the subfloor.The 4x10 foot rubber roll is also available in 10% color fleck in either blue or gray.(Approximately $2.50/sq. ft.)Plyometric rubber home gym floor rolls provide cushioned resilience that absorbs impact to reduce leg injuries and is extremely durable. Plyometrics, or jump training, can be high-intensity training sessions or incorporated into your everyday exercises. With any heavy amount of jumps and hops, home gym flooring that can absorb the shock is important to protect your knees and joints. This home gym flooring option is ideal for running, bouncing, and jumping and is also great for dance studio subfloors, as well as for use under individual pieces of equipment such as treadmills or elliptical machines.Plyometric rubber gym floor rolls are easy to roll out over any surface to create a versatile all-purpose floor.Plyometric rubber rolls are less dense than standard rubber rolls for home gym floors, ultimately providing more cushion. This is also made from recycled content and qualifies for LEED points for green building.Other sizes available for plyometric rubber rolls include 4 feet by 10 feet by 8 millimeters thick.This specialty home gym flooring may not be thick or dense enough to protect a floor from heavy dropped weights.More information on the plyometric rubber roll home gym floor can be found at Greatmats.(Approximately $2.15/sq. ft.)For athletes who want to bring their aerobics, the home sport and play floor tile is the perfect choice for home gym flooring on a budget. This interlocking tile features a durable surface texture that will stand up to the most punishing aerobics training. The high-density EVA foam floor tile is perfect for at-home dance exercise programs and practice.This aerobic flooring for home gyms will lock together tightly and easily. This aerobic floor tile's interlocking design makes installation as easy as laying the tiles down and piecing them together. When interlocked, the tiles will stay put and lay flat. Because no glue is required, this home gym flooring is an excellent choice for temporary or non-permanent installations.These foam tiles measure 2x2 feet in size which is a perfect size for home gyms.The 7/8 inch thickness provides all the support and cushion needed for aerobic, step, and dance movement even when placed directly over a hard floor such as concrete.The aerobic sports floor tile is the ideal economical choice for home exercise flooring. The commercial-grade surface texture is designed to last for many years of commercial use with athletic footwear. Most importantly, the tiles will provide the anti-fatigue cushion needed for exercise and aerobics at home. Some people even use these for yoga for a soft and comfortable floor.Like most foam flooring, it is not recommended to be installed under sharp or heavy equipment and is not recommended for areas in which hard, heavy objects will be dropped.(Approximately $3.75/sq. ft.)This interlocking rubber floor tiles is a budget-friendly home gym tile. Each square tile is two feet by two feet, eight millimeters thick, and features blue/gray, blue, or gray color flecks in a black base. This flooring tile can be installed directly over any hard flat surface including tiles or concrete floors in a basement or garage.The 8mm rubber tile is more durable and will protect the subfloor better than 1/4 inch rubber or foam tiles. This home gym flooring option makes for an easy D.I.Y. install. The rubber is easy to cut using a sharp utility knife.Interlocking rubber tiles tend to be more expensive per square foot than rubber rolls. However, they are easier to move around and install than rubber rolls which can sometimes take two people to lift and carry.Outfitting your home gym doesn't have to be expensive. The experts at Greatmats.com have flooring for home gym use available in all sizes, materials, and densities, including tile, mat, and roll-out varieties. Save time and money on transportation and membership fees by bringing the gym, dance, or martial arts studio to your home.

Home Gym Flooring For Your Budget

Home Gym Flooring For Your Budget

You’re not going to take it! It’s time so say “No!” No more late fees, or expensive memberships. You are taking matters into your own hands. You’re ready to save some money and pick the best home gym flooring for your budget.

Let’s be honest, making the best home gym for you can add up quickly. First, you have to purchase all your workout essentials.

You have the stationary equipment, dumbbells, stability ball, and your favorite workout tape. If you are a beginner, you purchase everything known to the exercise world. You probably just checked off every single item on the list, but something is missing!?

What about your perfect home gym flooring? What do you do?

For the best home gym flooring, you want to make sure it’s high-quality, durable and, of course, fancy. You want to make your neighbors and friends jealous. It’s okay, you can admit it.  

Your biggest concern, “How am I am going to afford my perfect gym flooring?”

Don’t panic just yet. We are going to walk you through cost-effective options for rubber gym flooring on a budget, without breaking your bank.  

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Feeding the Piggy Bank {$200 – $400 Range}

  • Lowest cost gym flooring

  • Estimated square footage: 10’x10’ home gym

  • Estimated Shipping cost: $50-100*

*Note: Total cost varies on your personal home gym dimensions, color options, and shipping cost. Shipping cost varies widely depending on your location.

Typically within this price range, the home gym flooring is available in ¼”, and 8mm thicknesses.

If you’re looking to add that extra line to your four pack or doing meditational yoga, this price range is perfect for your unique workout plan. Plus, I’ve provided a few intriguing tidbits to help narrow down the right exercises for your rubber gym flooring.

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Average Cost – $250.00-350.00*

Ideal for light workouts, especially if you’re doing stretching, cardio and using stationary equipment, and free weights. This rubber gym tile is available in violet and teal, so it can add a pop of color to your decor.  

Average Cost – $230.00-380.00*

Another low-cost rubber gym flooring option, this home gym flooring has a festive color scheme in confetti as well as more neutral black with white specks.

Regrind Rolls are available in assorted thicknesses which will vary the cost. This rubber matting helps with traction making it ideal for lateral movements, such as shuffling (no this is not the hustle), lunges, and CrossFit workouts.

Average Cost – $240.00 to $390.00*

If you want the best home gym flooring at a low cost without sacrificing thickness, the 8mm Strong Rubber Tiles are a great option. This rubber gym tile offers a virtually seamless appearance, shock absorbency for weights, and is available in black, gray and baby blue.

This rubber gym flooring is right for you if you’re working with a small budget. It’s dense and comfortable for functional workouts, such as kettlebell swings, dumbbell squats, and planks.

You can use this type of home gym floor tile to give you comfort and support, but you don’t lose out on durability, especially if you’re doing functional exercise.

Tips & Suggestions

Get the best use out of your rubber gym flooring. Feel free to use the above rubber matting options for light-duty workouts. You can also do stretching, cardio, light free weights, and of course, use the stationary equipment.

These selections of gym flooring do not require adhesive. Now you just saved more money on installation! That calls for a celebration!

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Piggy Half Full {$600 – $800 Range}

  • Estimate to cover 10’x15’ home gym

  • Estimated $200 -300 shipping cost*

*Note: Total cost varies on your personal home gym dimensions, color options, and shipping cost. Shipping cost varies widely based on your location.

If you have a little extra money in that piggy bank of yours, then look no further. In this home gym budget, you can have a peace mind while you work out.

The home gym flooring options in this section have a higher thickness available. This is not only excellent for high impact workouts but also the best flooring if you need a little sound dampening. These rubber gym floors could be the best pick for you, especially if you love using plyo boxes for your workout routine.

The most common thickness in this mid-range gym flooring is between ⅜”-½”.

Perhaps you’re looking for a home gym floor where you can bust out your Zumba moves or mix it up with a little kickboxing? These home gym flooring options can handle whatever you throw at them.

Below, I’ve included a few options to help narrow down the best home gym floor for your budget.

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Average Cost – $380 to $620*

This rubber gym flooring is extremely durable, and you don’t have to struggle with an exorbitant cost. This rubber matting is perfect for turning your spare room into a weight room, adding your brand new bench press, or doing a little conditioning workout.

Average Cost – $520 to $800*

Time for comfort. You can use this rubber gym tile to practice yoga, Pilates and interval training.  With this rubber gym flooring, you’re not limited; you can even add your new heavyweight set to bring out the inner weightlifter in you.

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Average Cost – $580 to $830*

Training for a Tough Mudder Run? Perhaps, you’re looking to incorporate HIIT exercises to your routine? If so, you picked the right flooring at the right price. I will admit, I have no upper body strength (I mean zero) but, if you’ve got what it takes, this rubber gym flooring means business.

This rolled rubber gym flooring is a highly dense material and gives you extreme shock absorbency. You want shock absorbency to handle deadlifts and slamming the bar down in excitement after you hit a new PR. And this home gym flooring will take the beating.

Tips & Suggestions

In the $600 to 800 budget range,  our selection of home gym flooring is useful for anyone who likes to put a bit more sweat into their workouts. It’s the best home gym flooring option for workouts using heavy weights, such as a Bowflex, high-intensity interval training, kettlebells and even functional strength training.  

Who doesn’t love a little mix and match?

Our rubber gym flooring options come with a large selection of colors. I recommend taking a look at the ⅜” Heavy Duty Rubber Rolls and the ½” Mega Rubber Rolls. Those rolled rubber flooring options will complement any decor, so plan on having the best home gym. Ever.  

Installation is sure to be a breeze with these budget-friendly options. Saving you so much money you may start bench pressing your wallet.  

If you are looking for more portable home gym flooring, rubber floor tiles are easier to pick up and store away.

The gym rubber rolls are heavier to maneuver around, whereas our home gym tiles are easier to handle.

Two Piggy Banks are Better than One {$800 and Above Range}

  • Estimate to cover 10’x20’ home gym

  • Estimated $200 -300 shipping cost*

*Note: Total cost varies on your personal home gym dimensions, color options, and shipping cost. Shipping cost varies widely based on your location.

If your budget is within this price range, you’re ready to go. You can choose between ⅜”-¾” thickness.

Maybe your workout purpose is to increase stamina and improve agility. You work hard to achieve your goals. You deserve a home gym floor that will work just as hard for you.

If you desire a home gym flooring that can handle a wide array of workouts, theses gym flooring options are the way to go.

Average Cost – $850.00 to $1,120.00*

It’s time to give your body the love it deserves. This home gym floor tile is gentle on the body. The ⅜” Tight-Lock Rubber Tile is a great choice for a wide range of workouts.

The rubber gym tile is 3’x3’ in size, and available in black, baby blue, gray, tan and blue/gray color fleck options. This home gym flooring is water-jet cut for a seamless appearance, giving you a smooth, consistent flooring.

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Average Cost – $800.00 to $1,250.00*

Calling all heavy lifting and powerlifting gurus! If weight and power lifting is right up your alley then this home gym flooring is just for you. Go ahead and drop those weights like they’re hot!

This rubber tile is incredibly dense, available in 4’x4’ and 2’x2’ tiles, and offer vibrant color options. If you’re like me and always mindful of where you step, this home gym flooring is available with beveled edges which smooth the transition from tile to floor.

Upon request, you can purchase this home gym tile with beveled edges. The edges are a perfect solution to avoid any tripping hazards.  You don’t have to pay extra for our beveled edges. It’s a free upgrade.

Average Cost – $950.00 to $1,700.00*

Another great option if you are the type to throw down some heavy weights. At ¾” thickness, this rubber gym floor tile can handle heavy weights and equipment.

I can’t stress enough; you can drop heavy bumper plates.

Seriously. Do it.

Your flooring will be safe and sound. You have free range with this home gym flooring. Do any exercise; your workouts options are limitless.

*Note: Total cost varies on your home gym dimensions, color options, and shipping cost. Shipping cost varies widely based on your location.

Tips & Suggestions

Here is the final budget, it’s ideal for intense workouts: bodybuilding, Olympic lifts, functional strength training, etc.

If you’re looking for maximum shock absorbency, our ¾” Shock Tiles are a real steal.

Don’t go breaking your wallet, filing bankruptcy or calling your financial advisor; our rubber gym flooring for home gyms will give you peace of mind. We have a selection of rubber matting that will ensure you are getting the healthy dose of the support, durability, and elasticity you deserve.  

Okay, now you’ve found the absolute perfect home gym flooring;  it’s time to workout and feel the burn!

You can workout with ease knowing your piggy bank is safe and sound. Plus, you’ll have the best home gym flooring that will help start your journey to a healthier and happier you.

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