Description
The Top Floor grey wood-effect rubber tile brings a warm wood-look surface to non-public training spaces at 42 EUR excluding VAT per m2: a 20 mm two-layer vinyl and SBR construction, 100 x 100 cm, laid loose edge-to-edge with no glue and no clips.
The affordable wood look for private spaces
Within the wood-effect family, the grey tile is the cool, contemporary tint — and the simplest to install. Where the clip-together oak tiles carry a Cfl-s1 rating for buildings open to the public, this Efl-rated tile targets spaces without that requirement: home gyms, private club rooms, company training rooms and internal-use facilities. For those projects it delivers the wood aesthetic at 7 EUR less per square metre, with a laying method anyone can manage: tiles simply butt edge to edge, held flat by their own 18 kg per square metre.
Two-layer construction: dense surface, absorbing base
The wear surface is a 0.5 mm high-density vinyl layer (1,600 kg/m3) printed with the grey wood grain and finished slip-resistant and waterproof — sweat and spilled drinks wipe off a sealed surface. Beneath it, a recycled SBR rubber base (960 kg/m3) provides the 20 mm of impact absorption and damps impact noise, a relevant point for training rooms on upper floors. Finishing edge ramps for thresholds and borders are available on request; the tile carries a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects.
Check the fire rating before ordering
The tile is classified Efl under EN 13501-1, which is not sufficient for public-access buildings — commercial gyms open to the public typically require Cfl-s1 as a minimum. For those projects, choose the clip-together oak tiles from the same family instead.
Specifications
| Reference | LIF-DAL-EFB-020-GRIS (manufacturer ref. FW2001) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 100 x 100 cm, 20 mm thick (1 m2 per tile) |
| Weight | 18 kg per m2 |
| Structure | 0.5 mm vinyl wear layer 1,600 kg/m3 on recycled SBR rubber base 960 kg/m3 |
| Finish | Grey wood effect, slip-resistant, waterproof |
| Standard | Fire classification Efl (EN 13501-1) — not for public-access buildings |
| Installation | Loose-lay edge to edge, no glue, no clips |
| Warranty | 2 years (manufacturing defects) |
| Price | 42 EUR excluding VAT per m2 |
Shock absorption, critical fall height and floor protection
This 20 mm two-layer rubber tile sits at around 0.6 to 0.8 m critical fall height (HIC ≤ 1,000, EN 1177 method) and 20 to 30 % force reduction (EN 14904). This is the cushioning level expected for yoga, Pilates, physiotherapy, coaching and light functional training. The dense, non-porous top layer takes dumbbells and kettlebells set down on the floor without visible marks; the studded SBR base returns energy progressively and cuts vibration transfer to the subfloor (concrete, screed, timber), protecting both the existing floor and the equipment.
| Criterion | Reference value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Critical fall height | ≈ 0.6 to 0.8 m | EN 1177 (HIC ≤ 1,000) |
| Force reduction (shock absorption) | ≈ 20 to 30 % | EN 14904 |
| Impact sound reduction | ≈ 18 to 22 dB (ΔLw) | ISO 10140-3 / ISO 717-2 |
| Density | Base 960 kg/m³ · surface 1,600 kg/m³ | – |
| Surface mass | 18 kg/m² | – |
| Top-layer hardness | ≈ 60 to 65 Shore A | – |
Indoor use only: the fall height is given as a guide for people falling in a studio (yoga, Pilates, physiotherapy, coaching), not for an outdoor playground, where EN 1177 requires a certified outdoor tile matched to the equipment fall height. These are reference values for 20 mm two-layer rubber tiles, not a test specific to this reference; a Light In Fitness declaration is available on request. For a higher certified fall height (playgrounds, heavy free-weight areas, weightlifting drops), see our 30 to 100 mm shock-absorbing tiles.
Frequently asked questions
How does it differ from the clip-together oak tiles?
Three points: fire class (Efl here versus Cfl-s1), laying system (loose edge-to-edge versus invisible clips) and price (42 versus 49 EUR per m2). Same two-layer vinyl-on-SBR logic, different compliance target.
Is loose-lay stable under training?
Yes for normal use — at 18 kg per square metre the tiles do not creep under footwork, machines or controlled free-weight work. Perimeter zones and doorways can be finished with edge ramps for a clean transition.
What maintenance does the surface need?
A mop or vacuum with standard neutral cleaning — the vinyl surface is waterproof and non-porous, so no special products or sealing are required.
Compare all finishes in the wood-effect rubber tile range or request a free quote — response within 24 to 72 hours.







