Comparison and Analysis Report of Composite Sports Flooring and Solid Wood Sports Flooring

In the construction of sports facilities, the selection of sports flooring is of crucial importance. Solid wood sports flooring and composite sports flooring, as two common types, each have their unique performance characteristics. The following will conduct a detailed comparison of these two types of flooring from multiple dimensions and provide professional selection advice based on application scenarios.

I. Comparison of Basic Structure and Materials

Solid Wood Sports Flooring

• Material: Natural solid hardwood, such as maple, oak, or birch.

• Structure: Single - layer solid wood structure, consisting of a surface layer, joists, and an elastic pad system.

• Process: The wood is directly dried and shaped, and a non - slip and wear - resistant coating is applied on the surface.

Composite Sports Flooring

• Material: Composed of multi - layer composite materials, including a surface layer, a high - density core layer, and a balancing layer.

• Structure: Usually a 3 - 5 layer composite structure, such as a surface wear - resistant layer, a fiberboard/resin layer, and a moisture - proof bottom layer.

• Process: Bonded under high temperature and high pressure, and the surface layer is mostly veneer or coating.

II. Core Performance Differences

 

Performance Dimension	Solid Wood Sports Flooring	Composite Sports Flooring
Sports Performance	Excellent natural wood fiber elasticity, vertical deformation rate ≤ 2.5mm (meeting FIBA standards), ball rebound rate ≥ 90%	Elasticity depends on the design of the intermediate cushion layer, and a special structure is required to meet professional competition standards
Durability	Prone to deformation caused by humidity, but can be sanded and refinished multiple times, with a service life of over 25 years	High resistance to humidity - induced deformation (expansion rate ≤ 0.5%), and surface wear cannot be repaired
Maintenance Cost	Requires regular waxing and humidity control (relative humidity 40 - 60%), with a low single - maintenance cost	Only requires daily cleaning, but the overall replacement cost is high
Environmental Friendliness	Zero formaldehyde (pure solid wood + water - based paint), but high consumption of wood resources	May contain formaldehyde from adhesives (choose F4 - star rated products), with high recyclability
Energy Absorption	Natural shock absorption (impact absorption ≥ 53%), meeting the DIN 18032 - 2 standard	Relies on additional shock - absorbing pads (professional installation required)
Thermal Conductivity	Lower surface temperature in winter, with natural insulation properties	Uniform heat conduction, suitable for underfloor heating systems

III. Cost - Effectiveness Comparison

 

Item	Solid Wood Flooring	Composite Flooring
Initial Investment (¥/㎡)	800 - 1500	300 - 800
10 - Year Maintenance Cost	Approximately 20% of the cost	Approximately 5% of the cost
Full Lifecycle Cost	Lower	Higher
Residual Value (after 10 years)	40 - 60%	10 - 20%

IV. Typical Application Scenarios

Scenarios with Priority for Solid Wood Flooring

• Professional competition venues (such as NBA/CBA - level basketball courts, badminton courts)

• Artistic performance venues (such as ballet/modern dance stages)

• High - end gyms (focusing on sports performance and brand image)

Recommended Scenarios for Composite Flooring

• Community multi - purpose sports halls (with a daily foot traffic of 500+)

• School training venues (scenarios with limited budgets)

• Temporary competition venues (requiring quick installation and dismantling)

V. Professional Selection Advice

• Consider the Competition Level: For FIBA/WCBA - certified events, maple solid wood flooring with a thickness of ≥ 22mm must be used.

• Assess the Usage Intensity: When the daily foot traffic is > 200 people, composite flooring is more cost - effective.

• Check the Climate Conditions: Regions with an annual humidity fluctuation of > 30% should prioritize composite structures.

Through the above comparison, users are advised to make decisions based on their actual budgets, usage scenarios, and maintenance capabilities. Professional venues are recommended to use solid wood flooring to ensure sports performance, while commercial venues can choose high - end composite flooring to balance cost and durability.