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Looking to build your home gym? The good news is, you don’t need a lot of space to build a great workout area. Whether you have an entire basement or a small corner of your living room to work with, here are some home gym essentials that will maximize the space you have. Weights and… Continue Reading...

By far, one of the most common questions we get as a specialty flooring company is, “can I install rubber flooring over existing carpet?” While the answer is: yes, you absolutely can! - there are a few things you need to know before you buy just any rubber flooring for your carpet. We’ve created this… Continue Reading...

Whether you own a gym or just want to work out in one, rubber flooring has many incredible benefits. Unlike working out on hard surfaces or carpet, rubber flooring keeps you safe, reduces your risk of injury, and helps you achieve a good, quality workout session. Sometimes overlooked, the material of the flooring you workout… Continue Reading...

When homeowners think of flooring projects, interlocking garage floor tiles or vinyl garage floor rolls are not often the first thing that comes to mind. Usually, common living areas get the most attention, including installing rubber flooring for home gyms, basements, and other high-traffic spaces. However, the garage flooring is becoming an increasingly popular topic,… Continue Reading...

It’s no secret that rubber flooring is one of the most popular types of commercial flooring for its strength, durability, and versatility. In this article, we list the types of surfaces that commercial rubber flooring is ideal for, including some of the most popular commercial uses and the different rubber flooring formats that will best… Continue Reading...

While some of our previous blog posts have covered the benefits of rubber flooring and even the pros and cons of rubber flooring tiles, today we are honing in on the benefits of rubber floor tiles for a home gym. Rubber tiles are one of our most popular products and for good reason. Rubber is… Continue Reading...

If you’ve decided on rubber flooring for your home or commercial application, one of the next decisions you’ll need to make is whether to choose rubber floor tiles, rubber rolls or rubber mats. Rubber flooring is resilient flooring with many advantages; however, there are some drawbacks to understand that will help you make the right… Continue Reading...

Rubber flooring is popular in gyms, healthcare facilities, ice rink arenas, schools, and other commercial settings for its incredibly resilient surface. This flooring type has become increasingly popular in residential applications for home gyms, kids’ playrooms, laundry rooms, and garages.  Rubber flooring is a truly versatile flooring option suitable for many applications. We list some… Continue Reading...

Ice rink arenas experience heavy foot traffic, from hockey players walking on their skates to guests filtering in with winter boots. Hockey arena flooring needs to withstand skate blades, sudden changes in temperature and humidity, reduce the chance of slips, and provide a comfortable path to walk on.  While there are many options for hockey… Continue Reading...

Flooring for use in fitness facilities, sports centres, gymnasiums, and courts need to be sturdy, safe, yet soft enough to absorb impact. The type of flooring required for these types of applications needs to be able to withstand heavy traffic and reduce the risk of injury.  Athletic flooring tiles meet these requirements to create a… Continue Reading...

Perfect Surfaces has earned a ranking on the 32nd annual Growth List by Canadian Business as one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies. The recognition comes from Canada’s premier media brand, Maclean’s, honouring businesses that have seen exponential growth over five years. Perfect Surfaces was established in 2011 after company president Darcy Richards realized the number of… Continue Reading...

When it comes to outdoor flooring, the first materials that come to mind are wood, stone, or turf. However, outdoor rubber flooring exists as a popular option for many homeowners and commercial establishments. Among some of its benefits, outdoor rubber flooring is able to stand up to elements and resist damage from rain, UV rays,… Continue Reading...