If you are considering the purchase of Carpet Bonded Foam for your floor, there is some basic information you need to know to make sense of the terminology you will find. We are defining Carpet Bonded Foam as a carpet and foam combination. This product can have quite a variety of uses. They are the product of choice for Cheer and Gymnastics. They are now becoming the product of choice in aerobic and martial arts due to their superior footing.

The standard competition cheer floor is usually 42' x 54' (9 rolls). The standard competition gymnastics floor is 42' x 42' (7 rolls). There are two main product groups which offer a carpet & foam combination -- Carpet Bonded Foam and Flexi-Rolls®. Each of these are available in a variety of foam thicknesses, colors and types.

The bond between the carpet and foam is critical. Floors should not be glued, this is an unsatisfactory method of bonding. During manufacturing of the products described below, the foam liquefies and in the cooling process, the carpet and foam substrates actually become one piece, creating a permanent, virtually indestructible bond.

The Carpet
Strong Needle-Punch Carpet - This is the strongest carpet used anywhere in the industry, yet it is soft, with the touch of velour. The polyolefin fibers are not stringy and cannot be pulled out by velcro, a problem common to less expensive and lighter weight carpets. Similar products may look identical, but lighter weight 10–14 oz. carpets simply do not provide the quality, durability and performance of our tough 26 oz carpet. The carpet makes the floor.

The Foam
Rollable Floors are generally cross-linked polyethylene foam (XPE). This is a sport performance foam renowned for the fact that it will absolutely not harden over time, while maintaining maximum shock absorption and resiliency. This is what we offer at The American Gym. Introduced in 1972, this foam provides the fast response required in Cheer, Gymnastics and Martial Arts. It's proven to substantially outlast non cross-linked foam as its cell structure will not break down under repeated bending or compression. Other polyethylene foams may look and feel like ours, but without its unique chemical composition, they are unable to provide the shock absorption and resiliency that ours offers. This foam will not support growth of fungi or mold and does not emit dust or fibre products.

Ease of Use
It is a simple product to put down and take up. It can be done in minutes. To put down, you simply unroll the unit. The velcro that keeps it together in a roll is used to join the segments. Velcro grips the carpet surface itself. To take up, just remove the velcro, flip the foam, and roll it with the carpet to the outside. (Flipping the rolls over is not necessary with Flexi-Rolls.) Roll out the velcro strip to secure the foam until next time. Prices shown below do not include freight.

Three-year Limited Warranty
Warranty covers carpet/foam bonding and carpet wear only when used as intended for cheerleading, gymnastics or aerobic activities. This is the longest warranty in the industry.