Solutions for Every Environment
Explore how van Gelder pairs the right flooring systems to the demands of your space — from entrance to interior, back-of-house to boardroom.
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Select an environment to see its priorities, common challenges, recommended flooring systems, and curated product collections.
Environment
Sports & Recreation
Fitness and recreation facilities need resilient, shock-absorbing, and slip-safe flooring that withstands equipment, moisture, and intense activity.
See it in a real project
Design Priorities
- Impact absorption and resilience
- Slip safety in active and wet zones
- Durability under equipment loads
Common Challenges
- Dropped weights and equipment
- Moisture in locker and pool areas
- Constant high-energy use
Recommended Flooring Systems
Commercial Rubber FlooringSlip-Resistant FlooringEntrance Grid SystemsAnti-Fatigue MattingComplete Installation Solutions
Curated Collections
Commercial Rubber Flooring
Elements Recycled Rubber
Weight & fitness floors
Shock-absorbing, resilient rubber surface
Expected Outcomes
Protected subfloors and equipment
Safer wet and active areas
Long-lasting resilience
Design Resource Center
Specification tools, technical documentation, and design assets to support your project — expanding as our new platform comes online.