Rubber Flooring

Choose by the space and the demands placed on the floor. Home areas may prioritise comfort and easy cleaning, workplaces often involve regular foot traffic or equipment, and vehicles bring fitting and load movement into play. Start with the matching route, then compare the material, dimensions and stated uses of individual products before ordering.

Yes. Tiles build a floor from separate pieces, rolls cover longer continuous runs with fewer joins, and individual mats protect a defined area. Tiles are easier to replace piece by piece, while rolls suit long, narrow spaces such as vans and corridors. Sizes and fitting details are listed on each product.

Yes, many rubber products in this collection are made for outdoor use, including grass and playground mats for gateways and play areas and drainage mats for patios and pool sides. Rubber handles rain well, but outdoor areas need a firm base and somewhere for water to drain. Check the listing for each product's stated outdoor use.

Yes, most rubber mats, tiles and rolls can be laid directly onto concrete, provided the base is clean, level and dry. Heavier mats and interlocking tiles are usually loose-laid, while rolls in areas with moving loads may need fixing at the edges. Each listing gives the fitting details for that product.

Sweep or vacuum loose dirt, then wash with warm water and a mild detergent and let the floor dry. Avoid solvent-based or oil-based cleaners on rubber, as they can damage the surface. EVA foam, coir and artificial grass need different care, so follow the instructions on those listings.

Rubber mats are heavier and denser, so they stay in place and suit hooves, wheels and dropped weights. EVA foam mats are much lighter and softer underfoot, which makes them easier to lift and move. In this collection, EVA is used mainly for stable floor mats, stable wall mats and exercise or playroom tiles.

It depends on what the floor has to cope with. Rubber rolls in this collection are 3–6mm thick and suit vans, garages and walkways that mainly need covering, while gym mats run from about 10mm to 30mm and rubber stable mats from 12mm to 23mm. Grass and playground mats are 16mm or 22mm. Each listing shows its thickness options.

Yes. For larger or trade orders, email support@welcomestep.co.uk with the products, quantities, area sizes and delivery postcode, and we can help you confirm suitable options before you buy. Large or bulky orders can have different delivery arrangements from standard items, so these are confirmed at the same time.

New rubber often has a noticeable smell when first unpacked, particularly products made from recycled rubber crumb. The smell usually fades over a few days to a few weeks, and laying the mats out in a well-ventilated space helps it clear faster. EVA foam mats generally have much less odour.

Thin rubber rolls can be cut with a sharp utility knife and a straight edge, scoring along the line several times rather than cutting through in one pass. Let the roll settle flat first, leave a little extra at the walls, then trim to fit. Thick mats and tiles are harder to cut neatly, so plan the layout to use full pieces where possible.