Gone are the days when rubber surfacing was considered to be ideal only for commercial applications like shop floors, weight rooms, cafeterias, and industrial kitchens. Owing to its versatility, durability, and ease of installation, rubber safety surfacing like poured-in-place or wet-pour rubber is increasingly finding residential applications.
In this post, we have highlighted residential applications of poured-in-place rubber surfacing.
Why Rubber Is Being Used in Residential Spaces?
One of the biggest reasons for the growing popularity of rubber surfacing in homes is the amazing variety of colors and patterns it offers. Modern rubber surfacing makes an appealing designer’s choice. You can choose a single color or opt for a freckled look to add interest and depth to a room.
Moreover, rubber floors are extremely durable and need little upkeep. They can stand up to routine wear and tear due to high-intensity activities. The flooring offers a firm cushion-like surface underfoot, making it comfortable for people to move around or stand for long hours with minimal foot fatigue or leg pain. It also absorbs the impact of a fall or a slip, thereby reducing the risk of serious injuries.
What’s more? Because rubber surfaces absorb sound, they are increasingly preferred in apartment complexes, townhouses, and apartments. The sound-absorbing or acoustic properties of rubber arrest airborne (people talking, TV, and music) and footfall impact sound (like plumbing noise).
Finally, rubber is inhospitable to disease-causing microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and fungi. So, even in wet environments, rubber flooring will stand up to mold or mildew that may otherwise flourish under a carpet or wooden surfaces.
All these benefits of rubber surfacing make it an ideal flooring material for residential properties.
Now, let’s see which rooms will benefit the most from rubber surfacing.
1. Living Room
The living room is a space to socialize with other family members and guests. Hence, most of us spend a lot of time here. It goes without saying that this room deserves a surface that’s not just strikingly attractive but also comfortable underfoot.
Poured-in-place rubber surfacing is ideal for this room as it feels like a firm cushion underfoot, making it comfortable and safe for people of all ages and capabilities. For instance, it’s a great surface if you have senior family members or kids who are prone to falling or tripping.
Also, as mentioned earlier, modern rubber surfacing is available in a wide variety of patterns that can be applied to elevate the look of this space.
2. Bedroom
A bedroom’s a place where you unwind. You begin and end your day here. Hence, this space needs to carry that warm, comfortable, quiet, and friendly vibe.
Rubber floors offer a soft surface underfoot that doesn’t get too cold in wintery conditions (unlike ceramic). Moreover, rubber’s acoustic properties help in keeping low the unwanted sounds like footsteps of people entering or passing by.
3. Kitchen
Those who cook a meal or bake know how much time one needs to spend standing in the kitchen. Standing for long periods on hard surfaces like ceramic or wood can cause foot fatigue and low back pain. At such times, you need a springy surface beneath your foot for adequate support and comfort.
Rubber surfaces act as a cushion underfoot and adjust to the contours of your feet. This hugely reduces the risk of injuries or strain to muscles.
Besides, kitchens are not just cooking spaces anymore. The modern kitchen is the social hub of a household. So, you would surely want to install a flooring like rubber in this area that’s not just attractive and comfortable but also easy to clean.
4. Kids’ Room or Nursery
The kids’ room is a great candidate for rubber surfacing. Firstly, rubber has a high coefficient of friction. Hence, it offers high traction and anti-skid even under wet conditions.
Secondly, the springy surface is known to absorb the impact of falls, thereby protecting your little adventurers from serious head injuries. No wonder, rubber surfaces are the flooring of choice in playgrounds, daycares, and sports facilities.
The noise-canceling surface is also ideal for a nursery where you need a quiet and calming environment for the little one to sleep.
5. Mudroom
The mudroom serves as a midway point between the outside world and the tidy home interiors. In most households, this area is chaotic as it could be used as a laundry corner, a catch-all destination, storage area, entryway, or all of these. Also, this space sees a lot of people and pets all the time. No wonder, the mudroom is almost always full of dirt and dust (that’s why the name!).
This area demands a surface that’s easy to clean and durable (resistant to routine scuffs and scratches). Rubber surfacing is all this and more. It can stand up to the heavy foot (and paw!) traffic. Moreover, to clean rubber surfaces, all you need is a mild cleaning solution and a mop.
6. Bathrooms
Rubber surfaces shrug off moisture. Further, they are anti-skid even in moist conditions and provide a hostile environment for pathogens, making it a hygienic flooring choice in bathrooms. For added traction, River Rock Resurfacing also offers a slip-resistant surface texture. Get in touch with our team to know your bathroom surfacing options.
7. Pool Deck
If you are one of those lucky Americans who own a swimming pool or a paddle pool, we recommend resurfacing the deck with poured-in-place rubber surfacing. Here are the three top reasons for installing rubber surfaces around the pool.
Rubber surfaces are anti-skid even in wet conditions. So, you’ll not have to bother about kids, seniors, or pets slipping or hurting themselves.
The flooring wards off moisture. Since it’s a seamless surface, it doesn’t allow moisture to pass through to the subfloor. Moisture penetrating through a surface can damage the subfloor and the pool foundation. Plus, moisture attracts bigger problems like mold or mildew.
Rubber surfaces look strikingly attractive and can elevate the aesthetics of the pool area.
8. Home Gym
If you have a home gym or are considering building one, it’s wise to install a shock-absorbing surface like rubber. Rubber surfaces are known to return the energy expended during high-intensity workouts, thus improving the effectiveness of your exercise sessions.
Further, since it absorbs shocks, it protects you from common workout injuries. The surface also withstands the impact of heavyweights being dropped around. This is why most public gyms install safety rubber surfacing.
9. Garage
Your garage could use heavy-duty and durable flooring like rubber surfacing. In most American households, garages double up as a workshop, a home gym, or even a leisure room. In such a case, you need a durable floor like rubber surfacing that’ll not just stand up to heavy equipment, vehicles, and chemicals but also be comfortable underfoot. Hence, a rubber surface is an ideal flooring option for garages.
10. Basement
Basements tend to be cool and damp. However, when refurbished this space can add another living space to your home. Because of its versatility and durability, rubber surfacing is ideal for basements, regardless of what you want to use this space for.
Summing Up
Rubber surfacing is gaining popularity as a suitable flooring option for residential areas. The surface is durable, easy to clean and maintain, and has a unique aesthetic appeal. No wonder, an increasing number of Americans are installing rubber surfacing in most parts of their homes.
If you are planning to undertake a rubber surfacing project get in touch with River Rock Resurfacing. Our team of professionals will understand your needs, study the site conditions, and offer the most suitable surfacing options for your home.
Call us on + (1) 303 424 7905 or drop in a line at info@riverrockresurfacing.com.