# Best Gym Flooring 2026: 10 Mats Ranked by Thickness Source: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/fitness/best-gym-flooring Published: 2026-09-16 | Updated: 2026-09-16 | Prices checked on Amazon UK on 2026-09-16 On gym flooring listings, the big number sells coverage — square feet, tile counts — while the number that decides whether a dropped barbell dents your concrete is the thickness in millimetres. Take the Ark Mat twin pack: 48 sq ft for £115.95. The same brand sells a single 6ft x 4ft, 12mm mat for £53.95, so two singles cover the identical 48 sq ft for £107.90 — £8.05 less than the pack. Meanwhile, the innhom mat is titled "Heavy Duty Rubber Flooring for Gym" while its own specification field lists the material as Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). We ranked ten of the best gym flooring on Amazon on three things a listing cannot dress up: the material stated in the specification field, the thickness in millimetres, and the price per square foot once you work out how many mats you actually need. Ratings and review counts are here too, but they tell you how a mat has performed, not what it is made of. ## The ranking ### 1. Cannons UK Flatline 20mm Rubber Gym Tiles, 1m x 1m - Price: £157.99 | Amazon rating: 4.7 from 94 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/fitness/best-gym-flooring/cannons-20mm-flatline-gym-flooring - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08NXRB55C?tag=ranked10-21 The only gym flooring here quoted at 20mm in rubber, with 18.5kg per tile — heavy enough to sit still without adhesive. It takes first place on one number: 20mm. Nothing else on this list states more than 12mm of rubber, and the claims built around that thickness are specific — sound reduction of 18 to 23 dB depending on the sub-floor, and slip resistance rated R10 under DIN 51130. Each 1m x 1m tile weighs 18.5kg, which the listing says is heavy enough that no adhesive is needed. The tiles are cold-moulded rather than hot-pressed, the process used for most recycled rubber. Cannons' argument for that is tolerance: cold-moulded tiles are said to come out closer to identical in size, so they butt together without uneven gaps. The binder is sourced from Germany, the product is REACH certified, and the listing claims no bad smell. You get four tiles, 4 square metres in total — enough for a rack or a lifting platform footprint, not a whole garage. The catch is cost, and a weight figure that does not add up. At £157.99 for 4 square metres, this is roughly £39.50 per square metre. Worth noting, too: the bullets say 18.5kg per mat, which across four mats would be 74kg, while the specification's own Item Weight field reads 38 kg. If handling weight matters to you, ask the seller which number is right. Pros: 20mm thickness — the highest stated thickness on this list, in rubber; 18.5kg per tile, which the listing says removes the need for adhesive; Slip resistance rated R10 under DIN 51130; sound reduction quoted at 18–23 dB; Cold-moulded, REACH certified, with a German-sourced binder; 85 of the 100 entries in its rating histogram are five-star Cons: £157.99 for 4 square metres, about £39.50 per square metre; Coverage is four tiles — 4 square metres total; Bullets say 18.5kg per mat; the Item Weight field says 38 kg, which is not 4 x 18.5kg; Edges and corners are sold separately, not included ### 2. Ark Mat Heavy Duty Rubber Gym Mat, 6ft x 4ft, 12mm - Price: £53.95 | Amazon rating: 4.6 from 158 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/fitness/best-gym-flooring/ark-mat-12mm-rubber-mat - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075F268L5?tag=ranked10-21 The value pick: 24 sq ft of 12mm solid rubber for £53.95, and two of them beat the same brand's twin pack on price. This is the cheapest route onto solid rubber gym flooring on the list. One mat measures 6ft x 4ft (1.82m x 1.22m) at 12mm thick and weighs 29kg, so it sits flat under its own weight. In practice it is one large slab rather than a tile system — no interlocking edges, no joins to line up, no adhesive. The rubber is described as non-slip, waterproof, non-porous and non-toxic, and it can be washed and disinfected, which matters in a damp garage. A hidden handle is moulded into the base for lifting it. That said, 12mm is 8mm short of the 20mm tiles at number one, and dropped dumbbells will still mark it. There are no edge strips in the box, and one mat covers 24 sq ft, not 48. Pros: £53.95 for 24 sq ft of solid rubber — the cheapest rubber here; 12mm thick and 29kg, so it stays flat without adhesive; Waterproof, non-porous and non-toxic; can be washed and disinfected; Hidden handle moulded into the base for lifting; Two of these cover 48 sq ft for £107.90 Cons: 12mm — 8mm thinner than the 20mm tiles at number one; No edge or corner pieces included; One mat covers 24 sq ft; a full garage needs several; 4.6 stars from 158 ratings, including 3 one-star entries ### 3. Ark Mat Rubber Gym Mat Twin Pack, 48 sq ft, 12mm - Price: £115.95 | Amazon rating: 4.5 from 233 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/fitness/best-gym-flooring/ark-mat-rubber-twin-pack - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075F5VGT9?tag=ranked10-21 The same 12mm rubber as the single mat above, but the 48 sq ft twin pack costs £8.05 more than two singles. The twin pack is two of the same 12mm rubber mats, 48 sq ft in total, from the same brand with the same material field. The rating is 4.5 from 233 reviews, against 4.6 from 158 on the single. So far the only difference is the packaging. Two mats arrive rolled, each with a hidden handle in the base, at 28kg per mat on this listing. For home gym flooring across a double garage bay, 48 sq ft is a sensible footprint, and there is nothing to fix down. However, the arithmetic argues against the pack. Two single mats cost £107.90. This one costs £115.95 — £8.05 more for the identical 48 sq ft and the identical 12mm. The catch is convenience: one order instead of two. The specification also lists 28kg per mat here against 29kg on the single, a 2kg gap across the pair that neither listing explains. Pros: 48 sq ft of 12mm solid rubber in a single order; Material field states rubber, not foam; 233 ratings at 4.5 stars; Hidden handle in each mat; 58 kg total weight listed for the pair Cons: £115.95 against £107.90 for two singles — £8.05 more for the same coverage; Still 12mm; no upgrade in thickness over the single; 4.5 stars, the lowest rating among the rubber mats here; 28kg per mat here against 29kg on the single, unexplained ### 4. innhom Large Exercise Mat, 183 x 123cm, 7mm - Price: £54.99 | Amazon rating: 4.6 from 2,807 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/fitness/best-gym-flooring/innhom-large-exercise-mat - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B096KB8838?tag=ranked10-21 The most-reviewed mat on this list at 2,807 ratings, though the "Heavy Duty Rubber" of its title is PVC in the specification field. This one earns its place on review volume: 2,807 ratings at 4.6 stars, more than ten times the count of any rubber mat here. The mat is 183 x 123cm and 7mm thick, and it unrolls to roughly the same 6ft x 4ft footprint as the Ark Mat, at £54.99 against £53.95. It is a roll-up mat, not a tile system, and it ships with a carry bag and two Velcro straps. The surface is textured PVC, designed to resist tearing when equipment is dropped on it, and it is latex-free, phthalate-free and silicone-free. At 5kg you can move it between rooms on your own, which no rubber mat on this list allows. Here is the discrepancy worth knowing about. The product title says "Heavy Duty Rubber Flooring for Gym". The material field in that same listing says Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). That is not rubber gym flooring, and 7mm is cushioning rather than protection. If the plan is to deadlift on it, buy the 29kg rubber mat instead. Pros: 2,807 ratings at 4.6 stars — the largest review count on this list; 183 x 123cm covers a 6ft x 4ft area; 5kg and rolls up, with a carry bag and two Velcro straps; Latex-free, phthalate-free and silicone-free; LIFETIME service and warranty stated by the brand Cons: Titled "Heavy Duty Rubber Flooring for Gym" while the material field says Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC); 7mm thick — too thin for dropped weights; £54.99 for PVC, beside £53.95 for 29kg of rubber; Rolls up, so it shifts under load ### 5. VISTA SPORTS Interlocking EVA Foam Gym Tiles, 24 Tiles - Price: £39.99 | Amazon rating: 4.4 from 481 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/fitness/best-gym-flooring/vista-sports-eva-foam-mat - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DJKXT6W8?tag=ranked10-21 96 sq ft for £39.99 — the cheapest coverage per square foot here, and all of it 10mm EVA foam rather than rubber. If coverage is the goal, this set wins on the maths. Twenty-four tiles at 60cm x 60cm give 96 sq ft for £39.99, about 42p per square foot. By contrast, the Ark Mat single works out near £2.25 per square foot. The tiles are 10mm EVA foam with removable straight edges, so the jigsaw pattern snaps together and can be bordered or mixed in colour. EVA is dense and, per the listing, odourless and free of phthalates, lead and latex. It protects concrete from scratches, dents and noise, and it is comfortable for floor work. The catch is in the listing's own fine print. The colour field names 24 tiles and 96 square feet. The specification's Number of Items field says 4, and Included Components says "A Set of 4 Tiles packed together". Either way, check what arrives against the description. Pros: 96 sq ft from 24 tiles at £39.99 — roughly 42p per sq ft; Each tile 60cm x 60cm and 10mm thick, with edge pieces; Non-slip textured surface; free of phthalates, lead and latex; 481 ratings at 4.4 stars; Ranked 2nd in Sports & Outdoors Exercise Equipment Mats Cons: EVA foam, so heavy equipment will indent it; Number of Items says 4 while the colour field says 24 tiles; 10mm offers little protection for dropped weights; Not a lifting surface despite the gym wording ### 6. bemaxx Interlocking Foam Gym Floor Tiles, 18 Tiles - Price: £22.99 | Amazon rating: 4.3 from 21,211 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/fitness/best-gym-flooring/bemaxx-interlocking-foam-mat - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B019DZDM3O?tag=ranked10-21 21,211 ratings at 4.3 stars — by far the most-reviewed set on this page, covering 1.67 m² for £22.99. The review count is the story here. 21,211 ratings, more than every other product on this page combined, at 4.3 stars. That average is the lowest on the list, but a sample that size is not an accident. You get 18 puzzle mats plus edge pieces, covering 1.67 m² (about 18 sq ft) for £22.99. The whole set weighs 1.2kg, so it lifts, cuts and rearranges easily. It is sold as protection first: a barrier against scratches, dents, sweat and noise, and a softer surface for stretching and bodyweight work. At the same time, 18 sq ft is not a floor. It is a mat area, a play space or an underlay, not a rack platform. With 4 one-star and 3 two-star entries in the histogram, a small but real share of buyers are unhappy. Pros: 21,211 ratings at 4.3 stars — the largest sample here by far; 18 puzzle mats plus edge pieces for £22.99; Covers 1.67 m² (18 sq ft) and can be cut to size; Whole set weighs 1.2kg; BPA, latex, lead, phthalate and silicone free Cons: 18 sq ft will not floor a home gym; 4.3 stars — the lowest rating on this list; EVA foam indents under heavy equipment; Sold as a protective mat set, not a training platform ### 7. ComFy Mat Interlocking EVA Gym Flooring Mats, 20 Tiles - Price: £15.95 | Amazon rating: 4.4 from 9,017 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/fitness/best-gym-flooring/comfy-mat-eva-foam-flooring - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07NP95RMY?tag=ranked10-21 The lowest price here at £15.95 for 20 tiles, sold as floor protection rather than a lifting surface. At £15.95 this is the lowest price on the list, and it buys 20 interlocking EVA tiles. The listing is blunt about the limits: installed under heavy exercise equipment, the mats will be permanently indented. The floor underneath is still protected. Each tile is 60 x 60cm and the thickness field says 1cm — the format sold as exercise mats for home gym work, with puzzle edges, detachable borders and double-sided adhesive stickers in the box. High-density EVA, odourless, free of phthalates, lead and latex, and ASTM-rated. 9,017 ratings sit behind it at 4.4 stars. Do not buy this expecting a floor. It is a protective pad for push-ups, Pilates and yoga, and a play surface for children. If you are dropping weights, this is the wrong category — even so, at this price it is worth having under a bench. Pros: £15.95 for 20 tiles — the lowest price on this list; 60 x 60cm tiles, 1cm thick, with detachable edge pieces; Double-sided adhesive stickers included; 9,017 ratings at 4.4 stars; Odourless and free of phthalates, lead and latex; ASTM-rated Cons: The listing states heavy equipment will permanently indent it; No total coverage area is given for the 20 tiles; EVA foam, not rubber; Sold in the same category as mats costing four times more ### 8. TRYN Interlocking EVA Foam Gym Floor Tiles, 12 Tiles - Price: £25.89 | Amazon rating: 4.7 from 35 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/fitness/best-gym-flooring/tryn-eva-interlocking-foam-tiles - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H468L2JK?tag=ranked10-21 48 sq ft for £25.89, the same coverage as the grey set lower down that costs £44.99. Twelve tiles at 60 x 60cm give 48 sq ft for £25.89, which is about 54p per square foot. By contrast, the 12-tile grey set at number nine covers the same 48 sq ft for £44.99. The 4.7 rating is joint-highest on this list, though it rests on 35 ratings rather than hundreds. The interlocking gym mats are 10mm EVA foam with precision-cut puzzle edges, a textured non-slip finish and edge pieces included. 48 sq ft is a usable footprint for a bench corner or a stretching area, and the tiles cut to fit around a rack. Noise reduction and floor protection are the stated jobs. Even so, 35 ratings is a thin sample; a few poor experiences would move that 4.7 a long way. And 10mm of foam is a cushion, not a surface. Two of the £53.95 rubber mats would cover the same 48 sq ft for £107.90 — four times this price, and a different product entirely. Pros: 48 sq ft for £25.89 — about 54p per sq ft; 4.7 stars, the joint-highest rating on this list; 10mm EVA with a textured non-slip surface; Puzzle edges and edge pieces included; Can be cut to fit irregular corners Cons: Only 35 ratings, so the score is unsettled; EVA foam, not rubber; 10mm gives limited impact protection; Roughly £19 more buys the grey set with the same coverage ### 9. REALIKE Interlocking EVA Foam Tiles, Grey, 12 Tiles - Price: £44.99 | Amazon rating: 4.4 from 307 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/fitness/best-gym-flooring/realike-eva-foam-gym-mat - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08LKBJVPL?tag=ranked10-21 48 sq ft of grey foam for £44.99, listed as rubber with a 1.37cm thickness in the text and 1.05cm in the specification. This is the grey 48 sq ft set: 12 gym floor tiles at 60 x 60cm, with 24 end borders for a finished edge, for £44.99. That works out at about 94p per square foot, against 54p for the TRYN set at number eight covering the same area. These gym flooring mats are soft, non-skid and shock-absorbing, and the listing says they are water-resistant, noise-reducing and cuttable. They assemble and come apart repeatedly, and the flexible borders tidy the outer edge. For a home gym or a play corner, it is a workable layer. The catch is in the specification. The material field says Rubber; the description says the mat is made of premium EVA foam. As a result you are buying foam with a rubber label. The bullets also give the tile as 1.37cm thick "from the highest point of the texture", while the specification's Item Thickness field reads 1.05cm — a 3.2mm difference that is texture, not mat. Pros: 48 sq ft from 12 tiles plus 24 end borders for £44.99; Water-resistant, noise-reducing and cuttable; Assembles and dismantles repeatedly; 307 ratings at 4.4 stars; Free of PVC, latex, BPA, phthalate, lead and silicone Cons: Material field says rubber; the copy says EVA foam; Bullets quote 1.37cm, the specification field 1.05cm; About 94p per sq ft, when 54p buys similar coverage above; Foam will indent under heavy equipment ### 10. ComFy Mat Extra Thick 2cm EVA Gym Flooring Mats - Price: £29.99 | Amazon rating: 4.4 from 336 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/fitness/best-gym-flooring/comfy-mat-2cm-eva-tiles - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09DX5LM2X?tag=ranked10-21 The thickest foam here at 2cm, £29.99 for four tiles, and the listing calls it suitable for heavyweight equipment. This is the thickest foam on the list at 2cm, double the 1cm of the ComFy Mat set at number seven, and it costs £29.99. Each tile is 60 x 60cm, and the specification lists four items. The depth is the whole pitch: 2cm of high-density EVA absorbs more than 10mm, and the listing says it suits heavyweight exercise equipment. It is also offered for indoor and outdoor use, wipes clean, and carries the same phthalate, lead and latex-free claims as the other EVA sets. Crucially, thicker foam does make planks, push-ups and floor work easier on the wrists. The catch is that foam thickness and floor thickness are not the same thing. The same brand's listing for its 1cm mats warns that heavy equipment will permanently indent them; 2cm compresses more slowly, it does not resist. With 336 ratings at 4.4 stars, this is a comfortable exercise surface, not a substitute for a heavy duty gym mat — and not the gym flooring you want under a loaded bar. Pros: 2cm thick — the thickest foam on this list; £29.99 for four 60 x 60cm tiles; 336 ratings at 4.4 stars; Rated for indoor and outdoor use; wipes clean; Phthalate, lead and latex free Cons: EVA foam; the brand's own 1cm listing warns heavy equipment indents its mats; Four tiles only, with no total coverage area stated; Not comparable to the 20mm rubber tiles at number one; No slip resistance or load rating published ## Verdict For most homes, the £53.95 Ark Mat is the sensible buy: 29kg of 12mm solid rubber, and two of them cover 48 sq ft for £107.90. If you are setting up a proper lifting space and can spend more, the 20mm Cannons tiles are the only gym flooring here with published slip and sound ratings, at £157.99 for 4 square metres. If you only need cushioning for bodyweight work, a bench or a child's play area, the EVA options start at £15.95, and the TRYN 12-tile set gives 48 sq ft for £25.89. Either way, read the thickness in millimetres and the material field on the page in front of you — that is where gym flooring listings, and the titles above them, tend to disagree.