Elastomer floor coverings are made of natural or synthetic rubber (rubber). They are firmly glued to the substrate as sheet or roll goods, the material thickness is usually approx. 2.0 – 3.0 mm for flat floor coverings and approx. 2.5 – 3.0 mm for profiled coverings. There are also elastomer floor coverings of greater thickness (approx. 9 mm), which are designed for extreme use, e.g. in ice rinks, horse stables and golf clubs. For work areas with an increased risk of slipping, elastomer floor coverings with a slip resistance class of up to R 11 in accordance with DGUV Rule 108-003 (formerly: in accordance with GUV-R 181 or BGR 181) are also available.
There are also approx. 4 mm thick elastomer floor coverings with an impact sound-reducing back made of foam (elastomer floor coverings according to DIN EN 1816 or DIN EN 14521). The backing causes a significant improvement in impact sound reduction of up to 20 dB (for comparison: a conventional elastomer floor causes approx. 6 - 8 dB impact sound reduction). They are therefore particularly suitable for recreation and work areas with increased impact sound requirements or if an existing substrate, e.g. a composite screed, does not have sufficient impact sound-reducing properties.
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