Frequently Asked
Questions
Everything you need to know about our products, ordering process, technical requirements, shipping, and after-sales support -- answered with real business rules, no blanket promises.
Products
What flooring products does Sportaflor supply?
Our core range covers six product families:
- →Indoor PVC Sports Flooring -- rolls for badminton, basketball, tennis, table tennis, multisport, fitness and dance courts.
- →Outdoor PVC Sports Flooring -- weather-resistant rolls for outdoor basketball, badminton, tennis, pickleball and playgrounds.
- →Commercial Vinyl Flooring -- homogeneous and heterogeneous vinyl for offices, schools, hospitals, factories and commercial spaces.
- →Rubber Flooring -- mats (indoor, interlocking, outdoor) and rolls for gyms, fitness rooms and heavy-use areas.
- →PP Sports Tiles -- modular interlocking tiles for indoor and outdoor sports courts, roller skating and kindergartens.
- →Polyurethane Rubber Soundproofing Mats -- underlayer materials for sound insulation and vibration reduction.
What is the difference between Indoor and Outdoor PVC Sports Flooring?
What is the difference between Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Vinyl Flooring?
Homogeneous vinyl has a single, uniform structure throughout -- the same material from top to bottom. This makes it highly durable under heavy traffic and easy to re-surface when worn.
Heterogeneous vinyl is a multi-layer composite, typically including a wear layer, surface layer, glass fibre/stable layer, optional foam layer, and backing. It offers more design flexibility and comfort underfoot. The right choice depends on traffic level, maintenance requirements, budget and technical specification.
What patterns and thicknesses are available for PVC Sports Flooring?
Common indoor patterns include Gem, Sand, Wood, Flex and Honeycomb. Outdoor patterns include Gem, Wood, Sand, Litchi and Flex. Standard roll size is approximately 1.8 m × 15 m.
| Type | Common Thickness |
|---|---|
| Indoor PVC Sports | 4.5 / 6.0 / 7.0 / 8.0 mm |
| Outdoor PVC Sports | 4.5 / 6.0 / 7.0 / 8.0 mm |
Availability by thickness and pattern varies. Please confirm your exact requirement with us.
What products do you recommend for a gym or fitness room?
Stock
Do you keep products in stock?
How do I check whether a specific item is available?
Can I place a small top-up or urgent order?
Price
Can you give me a price right away?
What factors affect the final price?
Is the quoted price the final price?
MOQ
What is your minimum order quantity?
Can I order a small quantity for a single project?
Lead Time
How long does production take?
When does production start?
I have a tight project deadline. What should I do?
Customization
What parameters can be customised?
Can I request a completely new product design?
How consistent are colour and specification across repeat orders?
Samples
Can I request a sample before placing an order?
How long does it take to receive a sample?
Certification
What certifications do your products hold?
Does one certificate cover all your products?
Can you obtain a new certification if we need one?
Technical Documents
What technical documents can you provide?
I need to submit documents to a consultant or tender committee. Can you help?
Installation
What is the general installation process for PVC Sports Flooring?
The general process for PVC sports rolls involves the following steps. Exact requirements depend on the specific product and project conditions:
- 01Unroll and allow the material to acclimatise to the room temperature.
- 02Align rolls according to the layout plan.
- 03Apply adhesive tape or adhesive as required.
- 04Groove the seams for heat welding.
- 05Weld seams using the correct welding rod.
- 06Trim and finish the welding rod flush with the surface.
Subfloor condition, moisture levels, temperature and adhesive selection all affect the result. We provide installation guidelines and can offer technical advice for specific projects.
What subfloor requirements should I be aware of?
Do you send installation teams?
Accessories
What installation accessories do you supply?
Accessories available include:
- →Welding Rod / Welding Wire (colour matched to the floor)
- →Adhesive Tape / Double-sided Tape
- →Edging / Skirting
Availability and compatibility must be confirmed per product. Always order accessories together with the main floor to ensure colour and specification matching.
Can I order accessories separately from the flooring?
Line Marking
Can you provide court line marking?
Does factory line marking affect lead time or cost?
Payment
What are your standard payment terms?
When is an order confirmed?
Can we use L/C or other payment methods?
Shipping
What trade terms do you offer?
How are the goods packaged for export?
Do you provide QC inspection before shipment?
Export Documents
What export documents do you prepare?
Standard export documents we handle include:
- →Proforma Invoice (PI)
- →Commercial Invoice (CI)
- →Packing List (PL)
- →Bill of Lading information, draft and final B/L
- →Shipping Marks
- →Certificate of Origin / Form E
- →Technical Data Sheets and Certificates / Test Reports
- →Other customs clearance documents as required
What details do I need to provide for correct documentation?
Can you provide a Form E or Certificate of Origin?
After-sales
What is your after-sales process if there is a problem?
When an issue is reported, we follow a structured process:
- 01Collect information: order number, batch, quantity affected, photos and video of the issue.
- 02Assess whether the issue relates to the product, packaging, transportation, installation or usage.
- 03Confirm responsibility internally before proposing a resolution.
- 04Agree on a resolution: replacement, replenishment, compensation in a future order, credit or partial refund -- depending on confirmed responsibility.
We do not make compensation commitments before responsibility is confirmed.
When is an order considered fully closed?
I am a repeat customer. Do I need to go through the full process again?
Didn't find your answer?
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