Acoustic Flooring

ultraQUIET

UltraQUIET Is the industries best performer in sound attenuation and isolation noise control. Dramatically reduce the disruptive noise and vibrations of fitness equipment with UltraQUIET rubber acoustic tiles from Ultimate Surfaces. We install UltraQUIET to dissipate energy for a better acoustical experience for both your customers and neighboring businesses. ‍

Silence is Golden
Noise is the death of countless fitness centers. The sound levels can make or break a good workout and play a role in the success or failure of adjacent businesses.

With mixed-use and multifamily buildings now the norm in urban centers, the reduction of audible structure-borne sounds is essential. Understanding the design and science of sound is an essential component to any fitness center plan. For the benefit of everyone involved, in some jurisdictions, there are even acoustical control standards that ensure precautions are taken to mitigate excessive, repetitive and disruptive noise.

You owe it to yourself and your neighbors to use only the best sound-mitigating surface.

Design of the Times
The most important consideration in a fitness center is being able to understand how energy travels within it.

Noise can be transmitted through your building in a wide range of airborne and structure-borne methods. A good example of air-transmitted noise would be music that slips under doors during an aerobics class or the grunting of a weightlifter pushing herself further. Structure-borne noise usually occurs with the impact of a blunt force object into the floor or the vibrations of many elliptical machines. The shock and vibration energy will transfer through the rigid building structure itself and easily into neighboring spaces. Each type of noise presents a unique set of challenges.

Two major sound influencers are construction material and people/equipment.

Construction Material
You must have a holistic approach to noise mitigation and take into account the construction materials of not just your own space, but of adjoining spaces.

Every physical element of a fitness center influences its ability to funnel, absorb or reflect noise:
1. Shape – the corners and curves of surface walls, ceilings and floors
2. Material – cement walls, drywall and drop ceilings, vinyl flooring, interior doors and electrical outlets
3. Equipment – hard, sound-reflective gym equipment

The Effects of People & Equipment
When a weightlifter drops a dumbbell, the energy produced will travel anywhere it can. In most cases, the acoustics of a fitness center will allow the sound to travel under floor mats, through walls and beyond ceilings, disrupting those using adjoining rooms, businesses or living spaces.

The effects of noise from people and equipment go far beyond weights. Circuit training, treadmills, spin classes, dance, CrossFit and aerobics all create unique challenges.

Let's Get Physical - The ultraQUIET Difference
It’s not rocket science, but it’s close. The physical qualities of ultraQUIET Rubber Acoustic Tiles allow for extensive sound dampening and extended life with:
a. precisely engineered air pockets that capture noise and
b. a versatile construction that intercepts, absorbs and disperses vibration and sound energy.

ultraQUIET tiles are made with 100% recycled materials and are engineered to control vibrations, catch some air, reduce impact noise, and intercept the transmission of sound by up to 38 decibels (dB)!

Safe & Sound
Reduce injuries with the science of ultraQUIET’s rubber engineering. The surfacing greatly reduces the bounce of weights and heavy equipment that could potentially have debilitating consequences if not factored into the equation.

ultraQUIET Tiles Colours and Finishes

ultraQUIET Plus Series

The ultraQuiet Plus Series offers value in the ability to offer a wide range of colour options at an economical price. The Plus Series is manufactured using 100% recycled rubber. Elongated rubber strands are utilized in the wear layer of the tile for increased durability and a smooth visual texture while colour is achieved through the use of our specially formulated pigments. Choose one solid colour or use several for a unique flare in design or to channel off areas of your surface for various activities within your club’s space.

Plus Series

Available in 6 Colours

ultraQUIET Premium Line

Pattern, texture and colour capabilities are the hallmarks of our ultraQuiet Premium Line. For those with more of a creative flare, the Premium Line offers more opportunity for artistic expression through an assortment of aesthetically pleasing premium colour blends. Made from 100% recycled SBR rubber backing and topped with a recycled SBR/EPDM wear layer, our Premium Line affords you the best solution for any fitness application. Choose from 10%, 35%, 70% or 95% colour blends and be sure to take advantage of the ability to truly customize your floor with floor graphics and full colour logo application abilities!