Category Archives: School Sport Halls

A Comprehensive Guide For Polyurethane Sports Flooring

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The Comprehensive Guide to Polyurethane Sports Flooring Introduction Polyurethane sports flooring is a versatile and popular choice for gymnasiums, sports facilities, and indoor athletic spaces. Its durability, shock absorption, and customization options make it a preferred surface for various sports and activities. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into all aspects of polyurethane sports flooring, […]

What Is The Best Flooring For a School Gym?

Introduction Selecting the right flooring for a school gymnasium is a crucial decision that can significantly impact the safety, performance, and longevity of the space. A gym floor should be not only aesthetically pleasing but also durable, resilient, and safe for the students and athletes who use it regularly. With numerous options available, ranging from […]

A Two-Tone Polyurethane Sports Flooring System Rhyddings School

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Rhyddings School (part of the LET Education Trust) – Case Study Rhyddings School, part of the LET Lancashire Education Trust, had a requirement to update their indoor sports flooring within their school sports facility. The old surface was years old, and the age was certainly showing. For example, seam lines were opening up, and inconsistent […]

Soundproofing a Sports Hall

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Soundproofing a sports hall requires cancelling out reverberation so that sounds cannot bounce around. The most efficient way to achieve this is installing acoustic panels to the walls. High ceilings may also need acoustic banners. The oldest trick in the book is hanging heavy curtains on parallel walls and windows. These absorb sounds but they […]

The Different Types Of Indoor Sports Hall Flooring

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Solutions For School Sports Hall Flooring School sports hall floors have more than basketball and indoor hockey to contend with – they also need to withstand dragged chairs, tables and benches. Any ordinary floor would be ripped to shreds, but not sports hall floors. The reason is simple – durability. Sports hall floors are made […]

What School Sports Flooring Do I Need?

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Schools often approach us not knowing what type of school sports flooring they need. Our answer is always the same — it depends on what sports will be played. The use case always determines the best sports surface for schools. Here are some school sports hall flooring recommendations based on potential use cases: Sports halls […]

What Is The Safest Type Of School Gym Flooring?

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When it comes to school gym flooring, there are several criteria that need to be met to ensure safety and performance. These include: Slip resistance Hygiene (how easy it is to clean) Subfloor protection Performance (shock absorption) Your school gym has to provide a safe environment for students to workout in. The most important element […]

Sports Flooring For Schools

Sports Flooring For Schools

For schools, we normally recommend a polyurethane or vinyl floor because these floors are cost-effective and low maintenance. The two most important considerations with sports flooring for schools are safety and functionality. The floor has to be non-slip and forgiving, while also providing a sound surface for a wide range of different sports. Vinyl floors […]