"83% of gyms with mismatched flooring/equipment face 30% higher maintenance costs (IHRSA & FIBO Joint Study 2024). Here’s the smart way to bundle."*

Introduction

"A gym floor that cracks under dropped weights. Equipment that stains your new mats. These disasters happen when you buy separately."

Combined procurement solves 3 hidden problems:
✓ Structural conflicts (e.g., rigs damaging floors)
✓ Warranty voids (e.g., equipment makers blaming floor failures)
✓ Double logistics costs

Mistake 1: Buying Flooring & Gear from Different Suppliers

❌ The Problem:

• 57% report "finger-pointing" when issues arise (McKinsey)

• Case Study: A Berlin gym’s rig legs dented their flooring → Both suppliers denied claims

✅ The Fix:
Demand System Integration Testing

• Ask for:

  • Vibration test videos (weights dropped on YOUR exact floor sample)

  • Chemical compatibility report (e.g., rubber soles vs floor coatings)

Mistake 2: Ignoring Installation Sequence

❌ The Problem:
Typical timeline waste:

1. Install flooring → Wait 7 days curing → Move in equipment → Scratches occur

2. Equipment arrives first → Can’t properly anchor → Uneven floor seams

✅ The Fix:
Optimal Installation Flow

Pro Tip: Insist on one project manager for both phases.

Mistake 3: Overpaying for Piecemeal Shipping

❌ The Problem:
Separate shipments cause:

• 42% higher freight costs 

• Customs delays 

✅ The Fix:
Bundled Logistics Savings

• Example: 40’ HQ Container Load

  • Flooring Only:  (18 pallets, 60% space wasted)

  • Combo Load:  (Floors + disassembled equipment, 95% utilization)