Available in sheets or tiles, this resilient flooring option is sleek, contemporary, and comfortable underfoot. Colors, which are contained throughout the thickness of rubber flooring, vary from earthy to bright and run all the way through for a hue that won’t fade or wear. The surface texture can vary from smooth marbleized or chip designs to many raised textures, including circular, square, flagstone, hammered or diamond-plate patterns and many others. Rubber has long been a solution for high-traffic settings that demand a durable material, resistance to water and burns, and is easy to clean and install. With waterproof and slip-resistant properties that make it ideal for harsh environments that require frequent or harsh cleaning, rubber flooring is commonly used in institutional and commercial facilities. Some rubber tiles are engineered to work in areas where petroleum products, animal fats, and vegetable oils are present to provide a safe work environment. Rubber flooring is an excellent alternative, if you’re looking for something durable, quiet, and warm to walk on. In the past, rubber floors were appreciated for durability over beauty, but today’s rubber flooring can be as dazzling as any other type of resilient flooring choice. Rubber typically has a higher initial cost but lasts for a very long time. With its natural resilience and strength, rubber flooring is often used in high impact commercial and industrial areas including fitness centers, healthcare applications, and education facilities. With advancements in colors, designs and textures, rubber flooring is increasingly popular in office and residential settings. Rubber is also ideal for hardworking areas such as kitchens, baths, entries, and exercise rooms.