Can rubber tiles be laid over timber decking, composite decking, parquet or laminate flooring?

Rubber tiles may be laid over sound, level timber decking, parquet, laminate flooring and composite decking. They are loose-laid on the existing substrate, without adhesive or screws. Depending on the range, the tiles are joined by a jigsaw interlock or by plastic connectors.

The covering can subsequently be lifted without altering the existing construction. Indoors, the rubber covering protects parquet and laminate from pressure marks and mechanical damage, including during fitness training, events, dog sport and building works. Depending on the version, it can improve slip resistance and absorb impacts.

A separation layer is not normally required. Where water or other liquids may reach the covering, a liquid-tight, vapour-permeable separation layer protects the timber flooring. Absorbent protective layers are not suitable for permanent installation because absorbed moisture dries only with difficulty beneath the covering.

For weather-exposed timber decking and composite decking, both the substructure and the individual deck boards must be sound. Damaged, weathered or distorted components must be repaired or replaced before installation. Gaps between deck boards do not affect installation.

Depending on their thickness, elastic rubber tiles can bridge individual localised openings. Rainwater passes through water-permeable tiles and follows the existing fall across the deck boards to the open gaps. Depending on their thickness, elastic rubber tiles can bridge individual localised openings of approximately 2 to 3 cm.