Warehouse Flooring

Most warehouses keep sealed or painted concrete across the main floor and add rubber where people work. Rubber rolls of 3mm to 5mm suit packing benches, picking aisles and hand pallet truck routes. They protect the concrete, add grip and take the hardness out of a long shift on foot.

Thin rubber rolls are not designed for regular forklift traffic, because the weight and tight turns of a forklift can tear or drag the rubber. Keep rolls to pedestrian areas and hand pallet truck routes. Where forklifts cross a rubber area occasionally, fix the roll down firmly and keep its edges away from turning points.

A rubber roll or mat cut to the length of the packing line works well, giving staff a firm, grippy surface. Where people stand at one spot for long periods, an anti-fatigue mat on top of the roll adds extra cushioning. Measure the line and add a little extra length at each end.

Yes, rubber rolls can be cut to fit the aisle between racking runs, stopping at the racking feet. Leave a small gap around each upright so the rubber does not ride up against it. Rolls laid in aisles also stop small items and packaging rolling under the racking.

Choose smooth rubber where you want the easiest surface to sweep and for wheels to roll on. Choose a coin, checker or ribbed top where floors get dusty or occasionally wet, as the pattern gives more grip. The willow pattern sits between the two.

Many rubber rolls in this collection are sold in lengths up to 15m, cut from one roll. The length options are listed on each product page. For a run longer than that, two lengths can be butted end to end and joined with flooring tape or adhesive.

Yes, rubber rolls are often used to line shipping containers used for storage or as workspaces. A standard container is a little wider inside than the widest 2m roll, so plan a narrow second strip along one side. A coin or checker top gives grip, and the rubber helps protect the container floor.

Fix the ends and edges of the roll with flooring adhesive or heavy-duty double-sided tape, especially at turning points. Avoid putting a seam where wheels turn sharply. If edges still lift, a bevelled edge strip or aluminium threshold along the end gives wheels a smooth ramp onto the rubber.

Yes, rubber rolls can be laid over painted or sealed concrete. On a very smooth finish, a loose roll may slide under trolleys, so fix the edges and ends with tape or adhesive. Make sure the paint is sound, because adhesive will not hold to paint that is flaking.

Yes, a rubber roll protects a timber or steel mezzanine deck and reduces the noise of footsteps and trolleys for people working below. Thin rolls add little weight, but check the mezzanine's load capacity if you are adding thick mats. Fix the roll at the stair head so it cannot slide.