Thickness Guide
Which thickness do I need?
4–6mm — Cardio, treadmills, yoga. Light floor protection.
10–12mm — Home gyms, dumbbells up to 30kg. Great all-rounder. Most Popular
16–17mm — Commercial gyms, heavy free weights, CrossFit.
20–30mm — Olympic lifting, deadlift platforms. Maximum protection.
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✔️ EN 13893 Certified | ✔️ 900 kg/m³ Density | ✔️ 70% Impact Absorption | ✔️ CE & REACH
The go-to rubber floor tile for UK garage gym conversions. 16mm of dense SBR rubber protects your concrete floor, absorbs impact from dumbbells and equipment, and transforms a bare garage into a proper training space — without permanent installation or adhesive.
Why These Tiles?
- ✅ No adhesive required — butt-jointed, fully reversible, no damage to garage floor
- ✅ Protects concrete from cracking under rack feet and dropped equipment
- ✅ 70% impact absorption — handles dumbbell and kettlebell drops on concrete
- ✅ Easy to cut with a Stanley knife — fits around pillars, drains and garage door channels
- ✅ Moisture resistant — handles garage condensation and temperature variation
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 16mm |
| Tile Size | 500mm × 500mm |
| Coverage | 0.25m² per tile (4 tiles = 1m²) |
| Material | Recycled SBR Rubber |
| Density | 900 kg/m³ |
| Slip Resistance | EN 13893 certified |
| Impact Absorption | 70% force reduction |
| Noise Reduction | 65% sound dampening |
| Certifications | CE Certified, REACH Compliant |
| Installation | Puzzle interlock — no adhesive |
How Many Tiles Do You Need?
Each tile covers 0.25m² (500mm × 500mm). You need 4 tiles per m². Measure your room, multiply length × width, add 10% for cuts.
| Room Size | Area | Tiles (inc. 10%) |
|---|---|---|
| 3m × 3m | 9 m² | 40 tiles |
| 4m × 5m | 20 m² | 88 tiles |
| 6m × 6m | 36 m² | 160 tiles |
| 8m × 10m | 80 m² | 352 tiles |
Installation — No Adhesive, No Contractor
Tiles press together with the 4-sided puzzle edge. No adhesive, no tools, no specialist installer. A 20m² floor takes one person approximately 2 hours. Works on concrete, screed or timber. Do not install on carpet.
✔️ Free UK mainland delivery on all orders. Same-day dispatch before 2pm.
See All Rubber Gym Tiles
- 16mm Standard Interlocking Tiles
- 20mm Heavy Duty Tiles — for heavier drops
- 30mm Olympic Lifting Tiles — 200kg+ rated
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can these tiles be installed directly onto a concrete garage floor?
A: Yes — 500mm × 500mm interlocking rubber tiles are ideal for concrete garage floors. The interlocking edges create a flat, unified surface without adhesive in most cases. If your concrete has slight undulations, the 16mm rubber flexes slightly to conform. For damp or unheated garages, ensure the concrete is dry before laying.
Q: Will the tiles protect my garage floor from scratches and damage from weights?
A: Yes. The 900 kg/m³ density rubber absorbs impact and distributes load, protecting your concrete from cracking or scoring under dropped dumbbells, barbell plates, and rack feet. The tile surface also resists abrasion from dragged equipment.
Q: How do I calculate how many tiles I need for my garage gym?
A: Measure your garage gym area in square metres, then multiply by 4 — that's how many 500mm × 500mm tiles you need. For a typical 3m × 4m garage gym area (12m²), you'd need 48 tiles. We recommend adding 5–10% extra for edge cuts if your garage has irregular walls.
Q: Are these tiles suitable for cold, unheated garages in UK winters?
A: Yes. The rubber compound is stabilised for UK temperature ranges and won't become brittle or crack in cold garage conditions. The EN 13893 certification covers slip resistance, which remains effective even in cool, slightly humid garage environments.
Q: Do I need to use adhesive or can the tiles just interlock freely?
A: For most home garage gym installations, free-lay interlocking is sufficient. The tiles interlock securely and resist shifting under rack legs and movement patterns. If you want a completely permanent install — or are covering a sloped garage floor — perimeter adhesive with a rubber-compatible contact adhesive is an option.
Q: What's the noise and vibration reduction like — will deadlifts disturb the house?
A: The 16mm rubber tiles provide 65% noise reduction and 70% impact absorption compared to bare concrete. Deadlifts, rack work, and dumbbell drops will be significantly quieter. For maximum noise isolation in attached garages, combine with a rubber anti-vibration mat beneath your rack.
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