Rubber Flooring: Making Education Spaces Safer and More Comfortable

Compared with traditional flooring, PVC flooring offers the following advantages: 1) Eco-friendly and formaldehyde-free, made from renewable materials; 2) Excellent wear resistance, with a wear layer of 0.1-0.7mm; 3) Slip-resistant and safe, becoming less slippery when wet; 4) Fire-retardant, meeting Class B1 fire rating; 5) Sound-absorbing, reducing noise by 10-20 decibels; 6) Quick and easy installation, laid directly on level surfaces; 7) Rich designs that mimic wood grain, stone and carpet patterns.

Choosing the right flooring material requires considering several factors: 1) Space type and foot traffic - high-traffic areas need products with a higher wear rating; 2) Usage environment - damp spaces need products with good water resistance; 3) Budget - prices vary significantly across brands and series; 4) Aesthetics - choose colors and textures that match the overall interior style; 5) Special requirements such as anti-static, antibacterial or fire-resistant properties. We recommend consulting a professional flooring supplier for expert selection advice.

The main differences between carpet tiles and broadloom carpet are: 1) Installation - carpet tiles are installed piece by piece, while broadloom is laid as full rolls; 2) Maintenance - a damaged carpet tile can be replaced individually, while broadloom usually needs whole-area replacement; 3) Design flexibility - carpet tiles allow personalized designs through combinations of colors and patterns; 4) Cost - carpet tiles have a higher unit price but lower maintenance cost, while broadloom is cheaper per unit but costs more to maintain; 5) Applications - carpet tiles better suit offices and commercial spaces, while broadloom suits hotels and meeting rooms.

The wear rating of PVC flooring is classified mainly by wear layer thickness and test cycles: 1) Residential grade, wear layer 0.1-0.2mm, for homes; 2) Light commercial grade, wear layer 0.2-0.3mm, for small offices and boutiques; 3) Medium commercial grade, wear layer 0.3-0.5mm, for malls, supermarkets and schools; 4) Heavy commercial grade, wear layer 0.5-0.7mm, for hospitals, airports and metro stations with extremely high foot traffic. Choose the appropriate wear rating based on the actual traffic of the space.

Preparations before flooring installation include: 1) Subfloor preparation - ensure the floor is level, dry and clean, with a flatness deviation of no more than 2mm over a 2-meter span; 2) Environment check - the installation temperature should be 15-30℃ with relative humidity below 75%; 3) Material preparation - deliver flooring materials to the site at least 24 hours in advance so they can acclimatize to the environment; 4) Tool preparation - prepare dedicated installation tools and accessories; 5) Site protection - protect completed decoration work from damage during installation.