Fitness Max Floor System XT "Terracotta"
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EAN: 4251469368804 | Item no.: 6880
Fitness Max Floor System Type XT consists of precision-cut fitness tiles with a closed, densely compacted wearing layer made from EPDM rubber granules that are coloured throughout, so the colour remains as the surface wears. There is only a tight joint between adjacent tiles, so the finished floor looks as though it has been poured. The flooring is slip-resistant, abrasion-resistant and durable. Functional tiles can be added underneath to create a layered system.
What is the Fitness Max Floor System suitable for?
Racks, benches and cardio machines stand directly on the floor. People can set down kettlebells, run intervals or do box jumps on it. The flooring cushions impacts and reduces noise. It is also designed for functional training and HYROX. Different colours can distinguish training zones, such as the free-weight area and the cardio area.
What are the fitness tiles made from?
The upper wearing layer is made from newly produced EPDM rubber granules that are coloured throughout, so it retains its colour as the surface wears. The base layer is made from ELT granules, which are recycled rubber granules from end-of-life tyres. It carries the weight and cushions impacts. In normal use, racks and equipment do not leave permanent indentations. The tiles also protect screed, floor tiles or parquet underneath. Freshly unpacked tiles sometimes smell of rubber. With good ventilation, the smell soon fades.
How are the fitness tiles laid?
The tiles are loose laid. No drilling, adhesive or screws are needed. The substrate, such as screed, concrete, floor tiles or parquet, must remain stable, capable of bearing the load and largely level. The tiles can also be laid over underfloor heating. Their optimised jigsaw interlock connects them and prevents the edges from lifting. At the perimeter, the tiles are cut with a jigsaw or circular saw. On request, WARCO can use a DXF file from the laying planner to supply the tiles cut to size and ready to lay at an extra charge. The flooring is intended for indoor use.
How hygienic and easy to clean is the flooring?
Sweat and cleaning products do not penetrate the tiles. The tiles themselves do not let water through. During mopping, virtually no water passes through the floor, but spilled water can slowly seep through the joints. For everyday cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner, broom or mop. For damp mopping, use warm water and a neutral cleaner. The tiles can also be wiped with alcohol-based disinfectants as part of a hygiene routine.
What makes this a flooring system?
Type XX functional tiles can be placed beneath the fitness tiles. Several layers can be used. They are available in two thicknesses and three densities. A lower density provides greater shock absorption. A higher density carries more weight and suits areas where weights are dropped. Each training zone can therefore have the floor build-up it needs. The thicker version of the fitness tiles is also recommended for heavy weights.
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Rubber mats made from PU-bound rubber granules can have a characteristic rubber smell, particularly when new. Whether and how strongly it is noticed depends on the material composition and on individual sensitivity to odours.
With WARCO rubber coverings, the inherent smell decreases over time. On well-ventilated outdoor areas such as balconies and terraces, it dissipates quickly. Heat may temporarily make the smell more noticeable.
The smell can remain noticeable for longer in indoor areas, conservatories and other poorly ventilated spaces where ventilation is limited. To reduce the initial inherent smell, rubber tiles may be stored for several days before installation in a dry, well-ventilated place. During storage, air should reach as many tile surfaces as possible.
After installation, regular brief periods of thorough ventilation or cross-ventilation support air exchange. With correct use, no adverse health effects from WARCO rubber coverings are known.
An XT tile can be laid directly as a floor covering or on an underlay of XX functional tiles. Depending on the configuration, the floor build-up is single-layer, two-layer or multi-layer.
The XT tile is made entirely from recycled tyre rubber granules (ELT), or has a body of these granules with a permanently bonded top layer of coloured EPDM rubber granules. A three-dimensional interlock is cut into the tile edges: during installation, the teeth of one tile engage in the matching recesses of the next, creating a continuous tiled surface. XT tiles are 1.8 or 2.8 cm thick and come in three density grades: elastic, standard and stable.
The XX functional tile is also made from recycled tyre rubber granules (ELT). Beneath the XT tile, it spreads point loads, damps vibrations and impact sound, increases shock absorption and adds to the overall build-up height. It is likewise 1.8 or 2.8 cm thick and is offered in three damping classes. The functional tiles are laid edge to edge. In a multi-layer construction, the tiles should be offset from one layer to the next so that the joints do not align.
An XT tile combined with one or more functional tiles forms a sandwich construction. The thickness and density of the XT tile are selected for the intended application. In a sandwich construction, the thickness and damping class of the functional tiles are selected as well. Tiles of different densities can also be combined in a multi-layer construction to match the properties of the floor build-up to the application.
A calibrated puzzle interlock without a bevelled edge is produced by cutting each rubber tile precisely to size from a larger blank. The blank is left to cure for several days before cutting.
Without a bevelled edge means that the tile edges are vertical rather than chamfered. The finished tile has only a minimal height tolerance.
In the usual pressing process, a rubber tile receives a bevelled edge, causing each joint to appear as a dark line across the surface. With vertical edges and minimal height tolerance, the tiles butt together accurately, leaving only a hairline joint. This hairline joint is visible in the laid surface only on close inspection, so the floor covering appears almost seamless.
Where rubber tiles are laid in several layers, the load-bearing capacity, shock absorption and overall thickness of the floor can be tailored to the intended use. The XT surface tile forms the top, visible layer and determines abrasion resistance. One or more XX functional tiles sit beneath it. Both XT surface tiles and XX functional tiles are made from PU-bound rubber granules and are available in a range of thicknesses and densities.
The choice and combination of the two tile types sets the overall thickness, load-bearing capacity and shock absorption of the system, allowing it to be tailored to the application. Systems of the same overall thickness can offer different levels of shock absorption. In playgrounds, a system designed for shock absorption can offer a higher critical fall height.
In weight-training areas, a shock-absorbing system can dissipate some of the impact energy. Indoors, it can improve impact sound insulation and reduce the transmission of structure-borne sound. It can also improve vibration damping beneath machinery and plant, or in vibration-sensitive areas.
A rubber tile’s class indicates how much cushioning it provides underfoot and how much weight it can support: class 1 supports the most weight, class 3 provides the most cushioning, and class 2 falls between them on both counts. The more cushioning a tile provides, the more it gives under load.
Class 1 gives the least under load because it has the highest load-bearing capacity and provides the least cushioning. It spreads heavy loads applied at a single point across its surface and reduces vibration. It is for indoor use only.
Class 2 can be used indoors or outdoors. It has moderate load-bearing capacity and cushioning, offering a balance of support and give underfoot. It is typically laid beneath patio and balcony coverings or paving slabs, and in entrance areas.
Class 3 has the lowest load-bearing capacity and provides the most cushioning. It gives the most under load and absorbs the most impact energy, so it is suitable where a springy surface and noise reduction are needed. It can be used indoors or outdoors. All three classes are available in two sizes, 52 × 52 cm and 104 × 104 cm, and two thicknesses, 1.8 cm and 2.8 cm.
Different rubber tiles can be combined in a layered system. Type XX tiles are available in three cushioning grades; any number can be used in any order beneath the surface tile. Each of these layers can have its own cushioning grade, density and thickness. The visible surface is formed by a type XT surface tile or another surface tile, whose density and elasticity need not match those of the tiles beneath it.
The order of the layers depends on how the area will be used and the performance required of the layered system. The layers are selected and arranged to balance shock absorption, load-bearing capacity and how point loads are spread. Two systems of the same overall height can therefore differ in load-bearing capacity, elasticity and damping.
Impact-absorbing flooring made from PU-bound rubber granules reduces impact sound and the structure-borne sound it generates. The elastic floor covering absorbs impacts and reduces their transfer to the substrate.
Impact sound occurs when walking, jumping, moving furniture or setting down weights cause a floor or storey slab to vibrate. These vibrations travel through solid building components as structure-borne sound and can become audible as airborne sound in other rooms.
Structure-borne sound can also be caused by machinery and by installations fixed to the building. It may have causes and transmission paths other than impact sound, so it cannot be reduced by a floor covering alone.
Under load, a floor covering made from rubber granules deforms elastically. This deformation transfers the load to the substrate less abruptly, reduces the peak force and, through the covering’s internal damping, further weakens the remaining vibrations.
Sound-insulation tiles reduce excitation of the substrate from footsteps, jumps and impacting objects. Where higher requirements apply, multi-layer flooring systems with functional layers of differing elasticity can further reduce impact transmission. Their effectiveness depends on the properties of each layer, the load applied, and the existing floor or slab structure.
Rubber gym floor coverings made from rubber granules can be used for cardio, classes, equipment-based training, functional training, HYROX, boxing, gymnastics, free-weight training and strength training.
Their suitability depends on the thickness, elasticity and shock absorption being matched to the intended use. For cardio, classes and permanently installed training equipment, gym tiles at least 1 cm thick are suitable under normal use. For dynamic exercises, higher loads or greater requirements for elasticity and shock absorption, tiles at least 2 cm thick are recommended.
In functional training and HYROX, the covering is subjected to running, jumping, moving weights and sled exercises. For jumps and intensive contact with the surface, it must absorb shocks effectively while providing a stable training surface. Pulling and pushing sleds requires a firm, abrasion-resistant and durable surface.
For boxing and gymnastics, rubber gym floor coverings are available with elasticity and shock absorption matched to the respective movement patterns. Under permanently installed strength equipment, compressive strength, slip resistance and stable support are the main considerations.
In free-weight areas, thicker tiles or multilayer systems are required. These cushion the impact of weights being set down or dropped, distribute loads, reduce peak loads and limit the transfer of vibrations.
Multilayer systems combine different properties within a single floor covering. A dense top layer provides a firm, abrasion-resistant training surface, while a more elastic, shock-absorbing layer beneath it improves impact and vibration absorption. Density, rubber granule particle size, compaction and shock absorption are selected for each layer according to its function.
Within a comparable construction, a thicker tile allows greater deformation, resulting in greater shock absorption. There is no single gym floor covering for every application: single-layer and multilayer systems can be matched to the type of training, equipment and weights, potential drop heights, intensity of use and building conditions.
Gym equipment flooring made from PU-bound rubber granules is generally suitable for cardio equipment and HIIT areas.
The thickness and material strength of the gym flooring tiles must be matched to the type of training, the cardio equipment in use and the existing substrate. The elastic rubber flooring protects the substrate, cushions impact loads and can reduce the transmission of noise and vibration.
Under treadmills and spinning bikes, gym flooring tiles with a thickness of 10 mm or more are often suitable. HIIT creates higher impact and shear loads through jumping and rapid changes of direction, so thicker gym flooring tiles are appropriate for HIIT training areas. These tiles must also be sufficiently dimensionally stable to provide a stable stance. A slip-resistant surface helps maintain traction during rapid movements.
Calibrated gym flooring tiles with a cut puzzle interlock can be joined to form a level, close-fitting training surface. The interlock stabilises the tile assembly and allows individual gym flooring tiles to be replaced.
Whether the gym flooring can be loose laid depends on the manufacturer’s instructions. The manufacturer’s instructions also determine whether alcohol-based cleaning or disinfecting products may be used.
A home gym needs a specialist gym floor covering designed for point loads and dynamic loads from training equipment, free weights, jumps and other movement-intensive exercises.
For these loads, a gym floor covering made from PU-bound rubber granules is slip-resistant, protects the substrate, absorbs part of the impact energy and reduces impacts and vibrations.
For effective basic cushioning, the gym floor covering should be at least 10 mm thick. The greater the equipment weight, impact load or potential drop height of weights, the higher-performing the gym floor covering must be. Damping cannot be determined from covering thickness alone: the relevant factors are the performance values of the specific gym floor covering, such as force reduction and impact sound reduction. Density and granule fraction are particularly significant for these performance values.
Where weights are dropped, the gym floor covering must be matched to their weight and drop height. Construction protection mats and comparable makeshift measures are not designed for use as gym floor coverings.
The appropriate cleaning method for rubber tiles within buildings depends on the area in which they are used and the surface texture.
In private homes, rubber brooms, vacuum cleaners or mops are usually sufficient for regular maintenance. A neutral cleaner suitable for rubber should be used. A mildly acidic cleaner may be used for mineral deposits.
Water-permeable rubber floor coverings must not be flooded where the substrate does not provide suitable drainage.
For larger or commercial areas, a scrubber dryer with a cylindrical brush is recommended. The brush type and contact pressure of the scrubber dryer must be matched to the floor covering.
Within buildings, a pressure washer is only suitable for stables or appropriately equipped halls where adequate drainage is available. It can also remove stubborn dirt from the textured tile surface.
Pod stojalom za uteži so nosilne gumijaste plošče debeline vsaj 2 cm. Obremenitev prenese tudi dvoslojna sestava tal z nosilno osnovo iz funkcijske plošče razreda 1.
Talna obloga pod stojalom za uteži mora biti dovolj nosilna. Stojalo jo trajno obremenjuje le na nekaj stičnih mestih, zato gre za točkovno obremenitev. Pri odlaganju ali padcu uteži nastane tudi kratkotrajna udarna obremenitev na majhni površini. Sestava tal mora zato prenesti trajno obremenitev, ne da bi se preveč ugreznila, hkrati pa blažiti udarce ter zmanjševati prenos tresljajev in zvoka skozi konstrukcijo v podlago.
Pri enoslojni sestavi tal je potrebna nosilna gumijasta plošča debeline vsaj 2 cm. Takšna je na primer športna talna obloga Fitness Performance Impact debeline 3 cm. Gumijaste plošče debeline 1 ali 1,5 cm ne zadoščajo za trajno obremenitev stojala za uteži.
Pri večslojni sestavi tal imajo lahko posamezne plasti različne gostote in funkcije. Nosilno osnovo sestavlja funkcijska plošča razreda 1, ki se uporablja samo v notranjih prostorih. Zgornja plast nad nosilno osnovo je vidna. Lahko je obložna plošča ali trdna talna obloga za fitnes, kakršna je Fitness Performance Elite. Plasti lahko izberemo in kombiniramo tako, da nosilnost in dušenje ustrezata mestu in načinu uporabe.
