Palmer Springs

Thinking of building your own spring floor?
Your biggest challenge will be to find the a thin strong plywood that would be appropriate for spring floors. The type most all commercial manufacturers use, as do we, is Baltic Birch (sometimes called Russian Birch). This type of wood is strong and resilient and is less likely to warp or crack. The ideal thickness would be 3/8" (or 9mm). The 5' x 5' size is easiest to work with. Remember you need two layers - one has the springs attached to it, the other is the offset layer which ties the floor together as one unit. These layers are connected by velcro or can be screwed into each other. Velcro is usually better as it would be far easier to remove, repair or relocate.

As for the springs, easily the best on the market is the Palmer Spring. They feature durable oil-tempered 2" x 4" spring with patented plastic retainer caps are resilient enough for gymnasts of all sizes and abilities. Retainer caps and hardware included.

There are two schools of thought regarding the number of springs you need. Some think that you just need one per square foot. Some think that you need an extra spring along the perimeter. Generally, the gymnastics field has a stronger inclination to the extra (perimeter) springs. We offer both of these options. Just let us know your preference when requesting your delivered price.

We will need to know, at the time of your order, what the thickness of the bottom layer of your floor will be ... so we can provide the proper attachment hardware.

To get your price with shipping included, go here.

To cover your decking, be sure to check out the Carpet Bonded Foam, Flexi-Rolls®, or Carpet and Foam pages.