Gym flooring experiences intense lateral forces from users, weight drops, and heavy equipment movement. If the seams are not chemically welded or heat-fused with high strength, they will separate, creating gaps that jeopardize the safety of the users. Beyond mechanical failure, weak seams allow moisture and bacteria to pool beneath the flooring, leading to odor, mold, and damage to the subfloor adhesive. High seam strength ensures the floor remains a unified, resilient, and hygienic surface, capable of absorbing impact without losing its structural connection to the substrate.

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