Rubber Floor Tiles in Wood Tone Colors

Types

• Many flooring manufacturers produce rubber floor tiles that emulate the look of wood. These tiles include large foam mats, interlocking synthetic tiles and rubber stair treads with raised textures to aid with grip. Rubber tiles can feature any surface that the manufacturer applies, which means they come in light and dark wood shades with varying degrees of wood grain pattern. Rubber floor tiles with wood tone colors also come in several thicknesses, which may affect applications and installation in your home.

Cost

• The cost of wood-patterned rubber flooring varies based on the size of your room or the space you plan to cover with it. A large room than is more than 20 feet by 20 feet may cost upwards of $1,000 to completely cover, according to reseller Mats Mats Mats.com as of the time of publication. A small play area in a child's room may cost less than $100. This gives wood-look rubber tiles a cost per square foot of around $2, though prices also vary based on tile quality and quantity ordered.

Benefits

• Rubber flooring in wood tone colors offers a number of benefits. One key advantage over natural wood flooring is the cost, which is considerably lower. Rubber flooring with a wood look is also much softer than real wood, making it a safe playing surface for a child's room. Rubber floor tiles are very durable and won't wear as quickly as some flooring alternatives. They are also relatively lightweight, which means they can be used without making alterations to a home's floor structure.

Installation

• If you select rubber flooring in wood tone colors, you can install it yourself to save money. The installation process begins with removing existing flooring so that all that remains is a clean subfloor. Interlocking rubber floor tiles fit together like puzzle pieces, while others ay flat and abut one another to fill the room. You can cut tiles using a utility knife and metal straight edge for a precise fit. While rubber tiles have surfaces that prevent them from moving, especially when captive between other tiles, you can also use double-sided carpet tape to secure tiles in place more firmly.