Gyms
Stretching Area Materials and Finishes for Gyms
Select materials by where they will be installed, how they are cleaned and what can be repaired when one part wears.
Explore the ideas
Compare the options
- Set the brief
- Mark high-touch, wet and impact-prone surfaces separately before picking finishes.
- Compare
- Ask suppliers for care instructions, repair options and a full sample with exposed edges and joints.
- Before buying
- Price installation, replaceable pieces and long-term maintenance alongside the initial material cost.
Worked example
Imagine a care room where frequent cleaning has dulled a painted hand-contact area, while a glossy replacement sample creates confusing reflections.
Compare durable, cleanable samples at the actual contact points and inspect both joints and exposed edges. Follow product care guidance and ask the care team about cleaning products before specifying a finish.
How to test it
Put the sample beside its adjoining materials and test the agreed cleaning method on a spare piece.
Apply it to this space
- Layout
- Place mats at the edge of the training floor with a clear route and visible equipment storage.
- Detail
- Choose a comfortable, easy-clean floor and softer local light that remains bright enough for safe movement.
- Trade-off
- A larger mat area reduces room for machines or strength equipment.
- Lay out mats for solo and paired use
- Check no equipment swing enters the area
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