✔️ 30mm Heavy Duty Rubber  |  ✔️ EN 13893 / R10 Certified  |  ✔️ CE & REACH

The required thickness for Olympic lifting platforms — 30mm at 1,000+ kg/m³ density and 200kg+ drop rating provides the subfloor protection that snatch, clean and jerk, and heavy deadlift training demands. The professional spec used in university strength rooms and Olympic training centres.

Why Choose These Tiles?

• ✅ 200kg+ barbell drop rating — snatch, clean & jerk and failed rep drops covered
• ✅ 90% impact absorption — maximum subfloor protection for repeated heavy drops
• ✅ EN 13893 slip certified — essential for Olympic footwork and recovery positions
• ✅ 1,000+ kg/m³ density — the highest density tile in our range
• ✅ Pair with a plywood mid-layer for full competition-spec platform construction

How Many Tiles Do You Need?

1m² tiles: tile count = floor area m² + 10%. 500mm tiles: floor area × 4 + 10%.

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Complete Range

• 16mm Tiles — general weights areas
• 20mm Tiles — heavy free weights, CrossFit
• 30mm Tiles — Olympic lifting, 200kg+ drops

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes 30mm the right thickness for Olympic lifting platforms?
A: Olympic lifting coaching standards specify a minimum of 30mm rubber for platform bases to handle the energy of a failed snatch or clean & jerk. At 200kg+ drop rating and 90% impact absorption, these tiles protect the subfloor from the concentrated force of a loaded barbell falling from overhead.

Q: Can I use these tiles to build a full Olympic lifting platform?
A: Yes. These 1m² tiles (1000mm × 1000mm) are commonly used to construct a full 8ft × 8ft or 8ft × 4ft platform base. Lay the rubber tiles as the central impact zone and frame with timber surround boards for the classic Olympic platform finish used in university strength centres and weightlifting clubs.

Q: How much noise do these tiles reduce when dropping a loaded barbell?
A: 85% noise reduction — a critical spec for Olympic lifting where heavy barbells are dropped from overhead. The 30mm depth absorbs vertical impact energy, significantly reducing structural vibration and airborne sound compared to standard 15mm or 20mm gym tiles.

Q: Are these tiles certified to the standards required for competitive weightlifting facilities?
A: These tiles are EN 13893 certified for slip resistance, CE marked, and REACH compliant. The 1,000+ kg/m³ density specification matches the material quality used in IWF-recognised training centres and elite weightlifting gyms across the UK.

Q: What is the weight capacity per tile and how does this apply to Olympic lifting?
A: Each tile is rated to 200kg+ drop impact — well above the maximum load capacity of Olympic barbells used in competition. In practice, the tiles handle repeated drops of 100kg–200kg+ barbells across the full athletic career of the platform without material degradation.

Q: How do these tiles compare to wooden Olympic platform boards?
A: Rubber tiles outperform wood as the base layer because they absorb impact rather than transmitting it. Traditional wooden platforms use rubber underlays for exactly this reason. These 30mm tiles provide the rubber foundation, with timber overlay boards optional for the pulling surface — a common professional configuration.