Rubber flooring: The eco-friendly option worth a look for your home

grey rubber floor in living room with log burning stove
(Image credit: The Colour Flooring Company)

As types of flooring go, rubber flooring is not always the first to spring to mind. Often thought of as the reserve of gyms or children’s play centres, this material actually has an awful lot going for it for those after a practical and beautiful flooring choice for their home.

Rubber flooring comes in a wide range of patterns, finishes, textures and colours and is suitable for all kinds of rooms — plus many ranges are highly eco-friendly too.

Natasha Brinsmead

Natasha was Homebuilding & Renovating’s Associate Content Editor and was a member of the Homebuilding team for over two decades. In her role on Homebuilding & Renovating she imparted her knowledge on a wide range of renovation topics, from window condensation to renovating bathrooms, to removing walls and adding an extension. She continues to write for Homebuilding on these topics, and more. An experienced journalist and renovation expert, she also writes for a number of other homes titles, including Homes & Gardens and Ideal Homes. Over the years Natasha has renovated and carried out a side extension to a Victorian terrace. She is currently living in the rural Edwardian cottage she renovated and extended on a largely DIY basis, living on site for the duration of the project.