Which outdoor flooring is warm underfoot?

Outdoor flooring made from PU-bound rubber granules feels comparatively warm underfoot. Rubber tiles and rubber mats made from PU-bound rubber granules are available for terraces, balconies, playgrounds, fitness areas and workplaces.

PU-bound rubber granules draw less heat from the skin than dense coverings made of concrete, ceramic or natural stone. At the same surface temperature, they therefore feel warmer than dense coverings. Their low thermal conductivity and porous structure are decisive for this warm-underfoot effect. The contact area beneath feet, hands or the body warms quickly, while little body heat passes into the covering. This is noticeable when walking barefoot, doing floor exercises, sitting or lying down.

Over prolonged contact, the substrate and tile thickness affect thermal comfort. Thicker tiles insulate against the cold from an unheated substrate for longer. Direct sunlight can heat the covering considerably. After rain, the covering feels cooler because of water and evaporative cooling; the same applies beside a pool.