Rubber by its very nature is an interesting product. Natural rubber is born from the sap of the Hevea Brasiliensis, more commonly called the rubber tree. It takes six years for a tree to produce sap and it can continue to produce for about 28 years. Most trees produce 19 pounds of rubber every year. Only 40% of rubber used today is “natural” and comes directly from the sap. The rest is manufactured synthetically. More than 33 billion pounds of rubber are produced every year creates more than 40,000 kinds of products, including rubber flooring. A tremendous amount of rubber is also recycled into rubber floor tile, making it the ideal product for eco-focused and green buyers. Old tires make excellent new floors!
In recent years, rubber tile has become more popular and uses range from healthcare and education to gymnasiums and countless high-traffic environments. Rubber tile is extremely versatile and comes in a wide range of colors, patterns, and textures. Rubber tile comes in 12-inch, 24-inch, and 36-inch squares in varying thickness to adapt to almost any installation.