Rubber flooring: water-permeable, comfortable and durable

Thanks to its open-cell structure, water is able to pass through freely. The rubber flooring is 100% water-permeable and can allow up to four times more water to pass through than the value required by Flemish regulations.

This helps to drain water quickly and reduces the risk of puddles forming after heavy rainfall. Particularly in urban environments, where traditional paving often restricts natural infiltration, a water-permeable surface offers an attractive alternative to paving stones and concrete.

Namsports works with certified installers who fit the rubber flooring to suit each project. Thanks to its relatively simple construction, installation can proceed smoothly, without the need for complex paving work.

Even after installation, the site does not need to remain closed for long. The floor is ready for foot traffic six hours after installation, depending on the conditions and the correct installation of the system.

The smooth, seamless surface feels comfortable underfoot and is suitable for heavily used public spaces. It provides a non-slip surface for, amongst others, children at play, wheelchair users and pushchairs.

The combination of EPDM and SBR rubber also ensures a robust floor that can withstand heavy use and changing weather conditions, including frost and thaw.

When correctly installed on a suitable substrate and with the necessary maintenance, the flooring can last up to twenty years. This makes it an attractive option for facility managers who consider not only the initial investment but also long-term use and maintenance.

A rubber floor is laid as a single homogeneous surface. No joints, no loose elements and therefore little room for weeds.

Maintenance is therefore limited to regular light cleaning, depending on the application and intensity of use. For local authorities, schools and managers of sports and play facilities, this means less routine maintenance for the technical or maintenance teams.

Functionality at the expense of aesthetics? Not with rubber flooring. It is available in more than 28 colours, making it easy to tailor the system to its surroundings or the design.

From castle grey and sand beige to rust brown and terracotta: designers are given the freedom to create different zones, patterns or colour combinations.

Thanks to this versatility, a rubber floor is equally suited to a modern urban setting as it is to a school, sports ground, park or leisure area.

The combination of water permeability, comfort, durability and design flexibility makes rubber flooring suitable for a wide range of applications:

• playgrounds and school environments
• walking and footpaths
• running tracks
• sports and leisure areas
• public spaces
• parks and green spaces

The flooring can be tailored to the specific application and the available sub-base. This creates a solution that is both technically and visually suited to the project.

Every project has different requirements. That is why rubber flooring can be customised without the need for major adjustments to the structure or technical specifications. This makes planning and implementation more straightforward.

For local authorities, schools, sports clubs and other managers, this means a single versatile system offering a wide range of options for application, colour and finish.

Rubber flooring combines water permeability, comfort, durability and design freedom in a single seamless system. A practical solution for outdoor spaces where there’s plenty of activity — today and for years to come.