The most precise possible utilization concept for the construction or renovation of the sports hall and the corresponding gym floor is the be-all and end-all.
It is advisable for the gymnasium operator to consult an expert as early as possible in the planning process and to have him advise him throughout the rest of the process. The large number of floor coverings available for the gymnasium, as well as various properties of the substructures that need to be taken into account, make it virtually impossible for the layman to implement the gymnasium floor renewal project on his own. A first important step, with a view to the purpose that the hall will essentially serve, is the preparation of a detailed utilization concept.
On the basis of the utilization concept drawn up and the criteria and sports focal points mentioned therein, the specialist planner can determine the gymnasium floor suitable for your needs or at least sensibly narrow down the product selection in a first step. An inspection of halls in which the respective material has been installed as a sports hall floor can provide an additional decision-making aid in the selection of the right gymnasium floor.
If international competitions or other events are also to be held in the planned sports hall, for which a special floor is required that complies with the regulations of the respective federations, the expert can also point out possible ways here or advise with regard to the choice of a suitable mobile floor system that can be laid over the actual gymnasium floor if required.
Gym flooring must meet a wide variety of requirements. The playing court’s floor should minimize the risk of injury, meet the requirements of different sports and withstand the stresses of near-constant use. Especially when the facility is used as a gathering or assembly place for more than just sports activities, indoor sports floors must be able to withstand heavy use and demands.