Since the elevator is a necessity in the operation of a building, the elevator floors will see far more foot-traffic than almost any other space in the building. Therefore, elevator flooring must be durable, easy to clean, easy to replace, and still fit the aesthetics of the facility it occupies. In the past, elevator floor covering had been primarily made from metal, due to its durability. But the demand for comfort and aesthetic appeal have made metal elevator flooring a thing of the past.
Elevators are designed to transport people, equipment, and things up and down buildings that have multiple floors. An elevator must be made large enough to deal with the normal daily traffic that a building receives, and be able to move the necessary objects within the building. An elevator cannot be made too small, since this space is traversed by large amounts of foot-traffic and machinery. And an elevator cannot be too large due to cost factors. Since the space is generally small, the wear-and-tear on the equipment is disproportionate to the size of the space.
“Coin-Grip (Metallic)” Rolled PVC Flooring
- Made of PVC
- Thickness: 2.5 mm
- Hardness is 75 durometer
- Protects your existing surfaces
- Easy to self-install as a DIY project!
- Coin flooring available in 4ft x 50ft rolls
Durable and Sturdy: This flooring mat is tough, making it long lasting. The PVC of this flooring is sure to have strong integrity and hold up against high volume foot traffic for a long time. Its durability makes it good for a number of different applications. It is popular for use as garage floor covering, flooring for a basement, and as surfacing for trailer floors.
Traction for Safety: Slipping and falling is the main reason for accidents in the workplace. Provide safety wherever you are placing this anti-slip flooring due to its traction. Coin shaped protrusions stick out of this product in such a way to provide better grip between the flooring and feet during high volumes of foot traffic. Such an intense friction is good for preventing slips and falls, making this flooring excellent for safety and ADA approval.
“Coin-Grip (Metallic)” Rolled PVC Flooring
The first elevators didn’t sell well because they were expensive but found some initial success as luxury items in hotels in New York, London and Paris. They often were called “ascending rooms.” These ascending rooms had plush elevator flooring and “they were beautifully designed rooms with upholstered seats and mirrors on the walls, sometimes even a small chandelier hanging down from the center of the car.”
The world’s tallest building, the Burj Kalifa in Dubai, has just 57 elevators (16 fewer than the Empire State Building, which is half as tall), but none of them can travel to all 160 floors. Instead, the elevators are designed as express lines that serve different sections of the tower. If an elevator is shut, the increased foot-traffic will be diverted to other elevators, hence increasing the service pressure on the operable units. This will mean increased wear-and-tear on the equipment and of course the elevator floors.
There are many different types of elevators in the modern era. Each of these will transport different materials, peoples and goods. So what type of elevator flooring is recommended for your elevator? What are the possible options?
“Corrugated Wide Rib” Rubber Runner Mats
- Can be used as equipment floor mats
- Can be used as either commercial or industrial floors
- The textured underside of these horse trailer mats grips base surfacing
- Perfect for use in temporary installations through the use of double-sided tape
Great for Outdoor Use: These runner mats are made from SBR, which has the ability of withstanding the degrading effects of the outdoors. Rain or prolonged exposure to sunlight will have a hard time wearing down this outdoor rubber mat. Mold and mildew, a common byproduct of excess moisture, will not be an issue on this rubber flooring. SBR (a synthetic rubber) also comes with a degree of UV resistance, making them at home outside on a blazing hot summer day.
Ribs Improve Traction: The presence of the wide corrugated ribs on these industrial floors helps keep you and your guests safe and secure by providing your feet with a better level of traction. Rubber comes with a high co-efficient of friction to begin with. When the natural rubber material is made to feature these wide ribs, the amount of grip their provide for your feet improves considerably. Buy these runner mats today to keep your area slip-free!
“Corrugated Wide Rib” Rubber Runner Mats
Passenger Elevators – Designed to carry people between building floors and can vary between 5 and 25 people. The elevator floors for passenger movement need to be chic and must blend in the styles and appeal of the space outside of the elevator into the car. Passenger elevator flooring must be comfortable as well as non-slip. Passengers spend a bit of time standing in one spot, therefore they need to be comforted, even if the trip is brief. Elevator flooring must also be durable, so as not to affect the down time of the elevator negatively. We highly suggest vinyl and rubber elevator flooring due to their aesthetic flexibility. The vast number of colors available makes rubber and vinyl ideal elevator floor covering. Rubber and vinyl are also elastic and comfortable, making for great ergonomics. But most importantly rubber elevator floor covering is easy to clean and very easy to install. At Rubber-Cal, we cut our flooring rolls to size, this makes for an easy install and very little fabrication onsite. Best of all rubber elevator floors are ultra-affordable when compared to any other material.
Express Elevators – They do not service all floors, but instead only selected parts of the building. These are the cars that take people from the 1st few floors to the highest levels without stopping in the middle levels. Express elevators travel faster and longer distances. This makes for an elevator which is occupied for a longer period. Express elevator flooring must have anti-fatigue properties and be comfortable in addition to the qualities noted about passenger elevators. In express elevators, we suggest a thicker rubber floor or multiple layers of foam or rubber flooring.
Elephant Bark 5mm
- Made with used tire crumb
- Provides a variety of thickness and color options
- Easy to cut and install if you want a fun DIY project
- Cost-effective, durable, and sustainable over the long term
Easy to Install: Whether you have a temporary or permanent use for these mats, the installation process for this rolled rubber flooring is so easy that you will hardly break a sweat. For temporary uses, double-sided tape is the best option. For a permanent installation, a glue adhesive will be ideal. The rubber material works very well with various adhesives. The weight of the mat itself is enough to keep it flat on the surface.
Excellent Durability: The protective qualities of this rolled rubber flooring is hard to beat. These rubber flooring mats are designed with abrasive conditions in mind. As a result, they excel as outdoor flooring in applications such as a kennel mat or flooring for a gym. The constant wear and tear of high foot traffic pose no problem to these durable Green floor mats. The rubber material of the mat will even buffer against the weight of heavy equipment, which can wreak havoc on wood floors. Their lasting durability has made them the preferred choice for floor protection across the country. It is hard to beat this level of quality protection for this price.
Elephant Bark 5mm
Urban Transport Elevators – They move passengers between several altitude potions, for example from bottom to the top of the hill. These elevator floors may be in mountainous regions, or in areas where moisture (i.e. rain and snow) are easily tracked into the elevator floors. This type of an elevator may need rubber flooring that has drainage channels or holes, in order to remove snow and ice from boots and secure a dry elevator floor. Urban transport elevator floors will also see more abuse, since the cars are closer to the outdoors and more apt to getting dirt and debris brought in.
Freight Elevators – These machines carry up to 10,000 lbs. in weight. Since these machines see heavier weight and more abusive equipment, the elevator floors need to have an abrasion resistant quality. Most of these are floored with metallic floors but are covered with rubber mats so as to extend the life of the very expensive metal elevator floors.
“Block-Grip” PVC Flooring Rolls
- Temporary or permanent installation
- Being 2mm thick, this flooring option is very easy to cut
Easy to Transport: These commercial PVC flooring rolls are easy to take around with you and can be reused from project to project. On a practical level, flooring that comes in roll form is easy to lift and transport around. Beyond that, if you use double-sided tape as an adhesive during installation, the PVC floor can be taken off and used in another project. This transient quality makes these rolls a favored product among professional installers around the country. If you need boat PVC flooring or a new garage floor covering on a short notice, this flooring is ready to go!
Long Term Sustainability: This commercial PVC flooring is a durable synthetic product. This PVC floor is designed to be tough and long lasting. Due to its synthetic nature, the PVC will not degrade as a result of exposure to moisture.
Increased Traction: Regardless of the application you use these rolls for, whether it is as gym floors, flooring for a basement, or a garage floor covering, safety should be one of the concerns in your mind. Luckily, the surface design helps to keep feet safe. The ever-so-slightly raised edges of the block design gives feet the traction they need in order to prevent problematic slip and fall accidents.
Vehicle Elevators – These are like ascending garages. We suggest vinyl garage flooring to be used on these elevator floors. Vinyl has excellent resistance to oils and greases, which will ensure a longer life. Additionally, its durability makes it ideal for handling the constant weight and movement of vehicles. Vinyl flooring also provides a non-slip surface, enhancing safety when vehicles are entering or exiting the elevator.
Residential Elevators – Used to transfer people inside one house or multistory mansion. Since these elevators are in very unique environments, the elevator flooring is a function of the style, the budget and the needs of the property owner. These types of elevator flooring will have less functional and more style requirements.
The first electric elevator was built by the German inventor Wener Von Siemens in 1880. In 1889, the first commercially successful electric elevator was installed. In 1887, an electric elevator with automatic doors that would close off the elevator shaft was patented. This invention made elevators safer. We think this industry will continue to see technological advancements and who knows, in 2089 we may be using elevators which take us to the moon!
“Coin-Grip” Rolls PVC Flooring
- PVC material helps these flooring rolls last for a long time
- Coin flooring looks great in commercial and residential areas
- Perfect for use as a marine floor in aquariums and other places prone to wetness
- Ideal for use as gym floor mats, van floor mats, bathroom flooring, trailer floor mats, kitchen floor mats, flooring for the basement, and more
Custom Cuts for a Variety of Projects: The great thing about these commercial PVC flooring rolls is that they can be cut to any specific custom length that you desire. The rolls themselves are 50ft long, but you can request for them to be cut to a shorter length. Since they are about 2mm thick, cutting them with a precision knife is no problem. This way, you will have PVC flooring that fits more conveniently in your area of application. If you need flooring for the basement or have an automobile that needs floor mats, van or coupe, these rolls can be cut to the right fit.
Enhanced Traction: One of the perks of having coin flooring like this is that the risk of slip and fall accidents is greatly reduced. The coin patterns that give the roll its signature name are slightly raised. Although hard to see with the naked eye, the raised circles help to provide feet with a higher level of grip and balance. Even the PVC material itself is good for traction purposes. It is a feature that comes in handy especially when the flooring is used as a marine floor for wet areas.
“Coin-Grip” Rolls PVC Flooring
