About Our Black Rubber Tiles

Made from 100% recycled rubber our tiles are a versatile, non-slip, weatherproof, strong, durable, low maintenance and cost-effective flooring solution for so many applications including play areas, roofing, balcony flooring and so much more. Despite its toughness, the tiles still keep natural drainage routes open to allow air, water and essential nutrients to reach the ground below which is not always the case with other rubber flooring products. Used in a number of ways from creating playground flooring to be used on roofs, our tiles are the ideal product for so many projects thanks to their many benefits. Once installed you may need to maintain should they get dirty by simply cleaning the tiles with warm soapy water. As we also stock other coloured tiles, you can either create one solid colour area or make decorative or patterned areas by using the different coloured tiles.

Due to the typical manufacturing tolerances and the expansion and contraction of rubber under temperature fluctuations, we cannot guarantee that all holes will be aligned and some tiles may require additional bonding or drilling to create perfect alignment. These tiles may be supplied with 8 pins per tile to assist with installation but are not sold as interlocking, therefore any tiles with alignment issues will not be deemed to be faulty.

What Can The Tiles Be Used For?

Our fully recycled rubber tiles are versatile rubber flooring solutions that can be used in all weathers to create durable yet soft underfoot rubber surfaces for a multitude of applications. Being easy to install using rubber adhesive, our tiles are a simple yet effective solution for so many applications. You can create vibrant or natural-looking, low maintenance areas by using one colour or multiple coloured tiles for solid or patterned surfaces. Thanks to the tiles many benefits they can be used in ways we may have never even thought of which is what makes them such an exciting product. Below are just a few examples of how our tiles have been commonly used and continue to be used:

Playground Flooring

Our rubber play mats can be used in both low-level commercial playgrounds and domestic play areas under smaller play equipment to create a stable, non-slip and low maintenance safety flooring. Tested to BS EN 1177 standards, each tile has a critical fall height of one meter so is suitable for low-level child’s play. Available in Red, Green or Black you can create attractive, stimulating and vibrant ground whilst increasing the safety of the play equipment. As well as being used next to play and climbing equipment, some customers have also used the tiles in sensory gardens, outside exploring areas and so much more. The tiles create a soft, safe and decorative flooring to encourage children to continue their development safely outdoors whilst giving you piece of mind that there is a safe flooring where your children are playing.

Roof Tiles

The strength, durability, easy maintenance and weather resistance of our tiles make them an ideal product for creating hard standing and attractive rubber surfaces for single pitch or flat roofs. A rubber roof is easy to create using our tiles by simply laying a waterproof substrate before using rubber adhesive to secure them to the substrate. Once installed, you will have an attractive, noise-reducing, thermally insulating and anti-slip roofing solution that will last for years to come.

Balcony Flooring

Our tiles are a fantastic and easy to install product which is great for creating a balcony, terrace or veranda flooring that will carry benefits that other products are not able to produce. The previously mentioned benefits will allow you to have a soft surface so you are able to walk barefoot, a weather-resistant floor which will not rot if exposed to water or be affected by extreme hot and cold temperatures and a secure covering that will not separate when walked on.

How Do You Install The Tiles?

Interlocking Method (For use on a granular base):

1. Prepare your granular sub-base of soil or sand etc. You must ensure that your hardcore is level and well compacted by using a vibration plate.
2. Measure and mark out your area where the tiles will be installed. Install an edging system around the perimeter of where the tiles will be laid to prevent outer edges moving (this can be made from concrete, plastic, timber or rubber).
3. On top of the prepared granular sub-base, start in one corner and lay the tiles one row at a time, connecting and butting together any neighbouring tiles using the interlocking pegs. Push the interlocking pegs halfway into the pre-drilled holes of a tile before pushing the next tile onto two of the pegs sticking out and ensure they are pressed tightly together with
   no gaps visible. Repeat this process of laying one row at a time (either straight or brick-bond for more flexibility) and connecting as you go along until the entire area has been filled.
4. If desired, polyurethane adhesive can be used in the joints of each tile to ensure total integrity and ensure the tiles are fixed sufficiently to prevent migration of materials.

Non-Interlocking Method (For use on a solid base):

1. Prepare your sub-base, concrete or tarmac. Ensure your concrete is sealed, fully cured, crack and gap-free. Or ensure that your tarmac is hard, flat, dry, fully cured over 30 days and is free of all impurities.
2. Measure and mark out your area where the tiles will be installed. Install an edging system around the perimeter of where the tiles will be laid to prevent outer edges moving (this can be made from concrete, plastic, timber or rubber).
3. Using an appropriate polyurethane adhesive, apply 4 rows of the adhesive to underside of the tile in a 3mm bead. Secure the tile in place and ensure there is a 3-4mm joint between each tile that can be filled with sand or another fine-grade, porous medium which allows for tile expansion over time. Repeat this process until the area has been filled and the tiles are butting with the edging installed earlier.

If you require more information on our tiles or would like some advice on whether or not they would be suitable for your project, please do not hesitate to get in touch today. Leave us a message or live chat to a member of our staff now.