In the world of sports, every detail of the venue is related to the performance and safety of the athletes. Sports flooring, as a core element of sports venues, is of great significance and cannot be underestimated. From the intense competition of professional events to the energetic performance of daily fitness, a high-quality sports floor not only enhances the sports experience but also safeguards the health of athletes.
Sports flooring is a type of flooring specially designed for various sports venues. It is mainly made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and its copolymer resins, with the addition of fillers, plasticizers, stabilizers, colorants and other auxiliary materials. It is carefully produced through coating processes or through calendering, extrusion, compression and other processes. Unlike ordinary flooring, sports flooring shoulders the responsibility of ensuring sports safety and enhancing sports performance. During the design and manufacturing process, the needs of athletes and the characteristics of different sports events are fully considered.
The wide range of application scenarios of sports flooring
- Ball game venues
Basketball court: Basketball has high requirements for the shock absorption, anti-slip, wear resistance and ball resilience of the floor. PVC plastic sports flooring and professional sports wood flooring are common choices for basketball courts. PVC plastic sports flooring has excellent anti-slip and wear-resistant properties, effectively protecting athletes’ joints. Meanwhile, its ball resilience can also meet the requirements of competitions. Professional sports wood flooring, with its excellent elasticity and comfort, provides an ideal sports surface for basketball players, enabling them to better demonstrate their technical skills
Badminton hall: The characteristics of badminton are rapid movement and frequent jumping and landing actions, so the anti-slip performance and shock absorption performance of the floor are required to be extremely high. PVC plastic sports flooring has become the first choice for badminton courts due to its excellent anti-slip performance and good shock absorption effect. The special texture on its surface can provide sufficient friction to prevent athletes from slipping, while its good shock absorption performance can reduce the burden on athletes’ joints and lower the risk of injury.
Table tennis hall: Table tennis has high requirements for the friction and stability of the floor. The appropriate friction of PVC plastic sports flooring can not only ensure the flexibility of athletes when moving but also prevent them from slipping. Meanwhile, its stable structure can ensure the stability of the ball’s trajectory during movement, providing a good competition and training environment for table tennis players.
Volleyball hall: The intensity of volleyball poses challenges to the wear resistance and shock absorption of the floor. PVC plastic sports flooring, with its outstanding anti-slip property, excellent wear resistance and comfortable rebound, can well adapt to the characteristics of volleyball, providing athletes with a safe and comfortable sports experience.
- Gyms and fitness studios
The sports programs in gyms and fitness studios are diverse, including aerobic exercises, strength training, etc. Rubber flooring and PVC plastic sports flooring are common choices. Rubber flooring has excellent anti-slip and shock-absorbing properties, effectively protecting fitness enthusiasts from accidental injuries during strength training. PVC plastic sports flooring, with its excellent wear resistance and diverse color options, can create a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing sports environment for gyms, while meeting the performance requirements of different fitness programs for flooring.
Dance studio and yoga studio
Dance studios and yoga studios have high requirements for the comfort and stability of the floor. Professional dance wood flooring and PVC plastic sports flooring are good choices. The elasticity and stability of the dance floor meet the various movement requirements of dancers, enabling them to better display their dance skills. The soft texture and excellent shock absorption performance of PVC plastic sports flooring can provide comfortable support for yoga practitioners, allowing them to relax their bodies and minds more during practice.
- School sports fields
The sports fields of the school include basketball courts, football fields, badminton courts, table tennis courts, etc., as well as an indoor gymnasium. Due to the diverse sports needs of students and the large flow of people, it is necessary to choose sports flooring that is cost-effective and durable. PVC plastic sports flooring has become a common choice for school sports fields due to its relatively affordable price and excellent performance. It can adapt to different sports events, and at the same time has good anti-slip, wear-resistant and shock-absorbing performance, which can effectively protect the safety of students and extend the service life of the floor.
- Sports event venues
For venues hosting various sports events, the requirements for sports floors are more stringent and must meet the standards of international events. In various international competitions such as the Olympic Games, professional sports wood floors or high-performance PVC plastic sports floors are often chosen. These floors have reached extremely high standards in terms of shock absorption, anti-slip performance, wear resistance, and ball resilience, providing athletes with the best sports conditions and ensuring the smooth progress of the competition.
Maintenance points
Daily cleaning: The daily cleaning of sports floors is very important. Regularly use a clean mop or vacuum cleaner to remove dust and debris from the floor surface to prevent dust particles from causing wear to the floor surface. For PVC sports flooring, if there are stains on the surface, you can use a clean mop dipped in clean water or neutral detergent to scrub. Avoid using strongly corrosive cleaners to prevent damage to the surface layer of the floor.
Regular maintenance: The maintenance methods for different types of sports floors vary slightly. Professional sports wood floors should be waxed regularly to maintain a smooth surface and good friction performance. Generally, waxing is done once every 3 to 6 months. PVC plastic sports flooring needs to have its surface anti-slip performance and wear condition inspected regularly. If severe wear or a decline in anti-slip performance is found, it should be repaired or replaced in a timely manner.
Avoid damage: During use, be sure to prevent sharp objects from scratching the floor surface, such as the legs of tables and chairs, and the corners of sports equipment. At the same time, it is necessary to prevent heavy objects from hitting the floor to avoid causing it to dent or crack. For areas where sports equipment is frequently placed, protective pads can be laid to reduce damage to the floor.
Environmental control: Try to control the temperature and humidity of the sports field to prevent the floor from deforming due to excessive changes in temperature and humidity. Generally speaking, the temperature of indoor sports fields should be maintained between 18 and 28 degrees Celsius, and the relative humidity should be controlled between 40% and 60%. For outdoor sports flooring, it is necessary to avoid long-term exposure to the sun and soaking in rain. Under adverse weather conditions, appropriate protective measures can be taken.
With the continuous advancement of technology, smart sports flooring will become one of the future development trends. The smart sports floor is equipped with built-in sensors that can monitor the athlete’s movement status in real time, such as movement trajectory, speed, jump height, etc., providing scientific training data support for the athlete. Meanwhile, the smart sports floor can also monitor the usage of the venue, such as the degree of wear and tear of the floor.
