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Durant Surfacing: Specialists in Sports Flooring

We are specialist installers of Gerflor’s Taraflex® flooring, with direct training from Gerflor’s Technocentre in France. We exclusively work with Gerflor because of the exceptional flexibility and quality their Taraflex® products provide.

For over 60 years, Taraflex® has been the preferred choice for indoor sports flooring, featured at every Olympic Games since Montreal 1976. Taraflex® is especially suited for educational sports halls, offering up to 88% impact protection, significantly reducing the risk of injury compared to traditional parquet wood floors, which provide less than 20% impact protection.

With a variety of colours and designs, Taraflex® serves over 6 million children worldwide, ensuring safety across three key areas: Instant Impact Protection, Repeat Impact, and Protection against Sprains and Strains. It’s the ideal flooring for both sports and educational environments.

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Our very own Indoor Sports Flooring

At Durant Surfaces, we provide high-quality indoor sports surfacing and outdoor sports flooring designed to transform any space into a professional training or match-ready facility. Our surfaces deliver realistic bounce and consistent play, closely replicating true match conditions for effective skill development.

Cushioned for player safety, our indoor sports surfacing reduces impact and minimises injury risk, allowing players to train with confidence through dives, slides and fast-paced movement. These systems also enable year-round practice and performance, unaffected by weather or outdoor conditions.

We offer full sports flooring installation services, tailoring every project to your requirements, space, and budget. Whether you need a complete indoor surface, a refurbishment or a custom layout, our installation options ensure long-lasting performance and excellent value.

Our Aim

Founded in 2008, Durant Surfaces has grown into a trusted name in the design, manufacture, and installation of indoor sports flooring systems. With over 15 years of experience, our team is dedicated to providing surfaces that meet the standards of modern sport, from multi-use gym floors to purpose-built cricket, basketball, netball, and other sport courts.

We work closely with our clients, offering consultation to grassroots organisations to professional clubs – to tailor every project to their needs, offering a range of surface types. All our products are professionally installed and meet the latest safety and performance standards.

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Our Bestselling Products

Performance SL

Performance SL by Taraflex stands out as a premium synthetic indoor sports flooring, strategically crafted to cater to a diverse array of sports applications across multiple sectors. This versatile flooring solution boasts optimal safety features and high-performance qualities, making it a preferred choice for a wide range of indoor sports activities.

Evolution

Evolution stands out for its versatility, making it suitable for a wide range of multi-specialist applications, and its affordability makes it a viable choice for both new projects and refurbishments. Our sports flooring solutions find application in diverse sectors, including education, community, leisure, as well as health and fitness.

Multi-Use

Multi-use stands out as the optimal sports flooring choice by Taraflex for venues demanding versatile functionality, including multi-use sports halls in educational institutions, recreational centres, and community spaces. This indoor sports floor excels in resisting indentation and swiftly recovering, rendering it well-suited for areas furnished with tables and chairs.

Recreation

Recreation has a safe, cushioned surface, is comfortable and quiet underfoot and is easy to clean. Recommended for recreation activities, this flooring is suitable for infant schools, junior schools. school indoor sports, community centres, dancing and aerobics, youth club activities, physiotherapy and village halls. The perfect leisure flooring.

Taraflex® Undercarriages

Whether your priority is choosing the top-performing sports floor available or adhering to the design guidelines outlined by the Education Skills and Funding Agency, our Taraflex® products, when paired with undercarriage systems, deliver the necessary sports performance while offering other significant, substantial advantages.

Taraflex® Sublex AE

Whether your priority is choosing the top-performing sports floor available or adhering to the design guidelines outlined by the Education Skills and Funding Agency, our Taraflex® products, when paired with undercarriage systems, deliver the necessary sports performance while offering other significant, substantial advantages.

Taraflex® AE85

Whether your priority is choosing the top-performing sports floor available or adhering to the design guidelines outlined by the Education Skills and Funding Agency, our Taraflex® products, when paired with undercarriage systems, deliver the necessary sports performance while offering other significant, substantial advantages.

Durant Surfaces

Browse our extensive range of products, where each surface boasts unique characteristics designed to meet a variety of needs and preferences. Whether you’re looking for durability, aesthetic appeal, or specific functional features, our diverse selection ensures there’s a perfect fit for every individual and every situation. Explore our offerings to find the ideal solution that aligns with your requirements and enhances your space.

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DuraFlex

DuraFlex specialist cricketing surfacing offers a versatile vinyl surface meeting ECB criteria for ball bounce without the need for additional roll-down surfaces, however this surface is also perfectly suitable for other sports and purposes. Tested for durability, safety, and comfort, it provides over 45% force reduction, ensuring top-notch performance.

DuraWeave

In late 2019, Durant Surfaces introduced the DuraWeave surface, a permanent indoor solution ideal for cricket facilities looking for a top-quality playing surface. This innovative product combines a specialist woven carpet with the GeoPad shockpad system to provide a versatile surface that can be tailored to suit specific playing styles.

DuraTuft

Durant Surfaces proudly introduces Duratuft surfacing, a specialist tufted carpet designed as a cost-effective alternative to our premium DuraWeave, making it an excellent choice for clubs and schools with tighter budgets. When paired with the GeoPad shockpad system, Duratuft balances affordability with high performance.

Line & Court Marking

We are proud of our official partnership with Biddle Sport, our designated line marking expert. As an integral part of our sports floor installation process, Biddle Sport specialise in creating customised court and line markings.

Their expertise ensures that your new sports floor not only meets but exceeds industry standards, providing a tailored solution that aligns perfectly with your specific needs and preferences.

From intricate court designs to precise line markings, our collaboration with Biddle Sport ensures a seamless integration of functionality and aesthetics, elevating the overall quality of your sports facility.

Case Studies

At Durant Surfaces, we’ve proudly supplied and installed hundreds of sports flooring across the UK, catering to a diverse range of sports.

From the fast-paced action of hockey and the strategic play of bowls to the traditional game of cricket and the high-energy excitement of football, our flooring enhance the experience for clubs and schools alile.

Each installation is tailored to meet the unique requirements of the sport and the venue, ensuring optimal flexibility, functionality, and durability.

Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has made us the go-to provider for sports venues nationwide, helping to keep your games on track.

Check out our case studies to see our work in action.

Why Choose Us?

Whether your priority is choosing the top-performing sports floor available or adhering to the design guidelines outlined by the Education Skills and Funding Agency, our Taraflex® products, when paired with undercarriage systems, deliver the necessary sports performance while offering other significant, substantial advantages.

Made In House

Experience superior quality! We install all of our surfaces by our amazing in-house team, ensuring precision, durability, and customisation to meet your training needs perfectly.

5 Star Reviews

Discover why our customer’s love our surfaces! With numerous 5-star reviews, customers rave about our quality, service, and performance-enhancing products.

Competitive Prices

Get professional sports flooring without breaking the bank! Enjoy competitive prices on our high-quality custom surfaces, making professional-grade training accessible for all budgets.

Sports Flooring FAQs

Choosing the right sports flooring is important for safety, performance, durability and long-term value. These FAQs answer common questions about indoor sports flooring, Taraflex flooring, cricket surfaces, line markings and professional sports floor installation.

+ What type of sports flooring is best for an indoor sports hall?
The best indoor sports flooring depends on how the space will be used. A school or leisure centre may need a multi-use sports floor for basketball, netball, badminton, football and community activities, while a dedicated cricket facility may benefit from a specialist surface such as DuraFlex, DuraWeave or DuraTuft. Durant Surfaces can recommend the most suitable system based on sport type, usage levels, budget, existing subfloor and performance requirements.
+ Do you install sports flooring for schools, clubs and leisure centres?
Yes. Durant Surfaces supplies and installs sports flooring for schools, colleges, universities, cricket centres, sports clubs, leisure facilities and community venues across the UK. Every installation can be planned around the building, the sports being played and the level of use the floor needs to handle.
+ What is Taraflex sports flooring used for?
Taraflex sports flooring is commonly used in indoor sports halls, education facilities, community centres and multi-use venues. It is designed to provide a comfortable, cushioned and high-performance surface for a wide range of sports and activities. Depending on the project, Taraflex options can suit everything from dedicated sports use to halls that also need to support assemblies, events, tables and chairs.
+ Can sports flooring be used for more than one sport?
Yes. Many indoor sports flooring systems are designed for multi-sport use. A well-planned surface can support activities such as badminton, basketball, netball, volleyball, cricket training, five-a-side football, fitness sessions and general PE. The key is selecting a floor with the right grip, shock absorption, durability and line marking layout for the sports that matter most to your venue.
+ What sports flooring options are available for indoor cricket?
Durant Surfaces offers a range of indoor cricket flooring options, including DuraFlex, DuraWeave and DuraTuft. These systems are designed to give cricket facilities a consistent, durable and playable surface for training and match preparation. The right option will depend on the level of cricket, expected usage, preferred pace and bounce, and whether the surface needs to support other sports or activities.
+ Do you provide court markings and line marking with sports flooring installation?
Yes. Court markings and line marking can be included as part of a sports flooring project. This helps ensure the finished floor is practical, accurate and ready for use. Line layouts can be tailored for individual sports or multi-sport use, helping schools, clubs and leisure venues make the most of their available space.
+ Why is subfloor preparation important before installing sports flooring?
Subfloor preparation is one of the most important parts of a sports flooring installation. The base needs to be suitable, stable and properly prepared so the finished surface performs as expected. Good preparation can improve the appearance, comfort, safety and lifespan of the sports floor, while reducing the risk of issues after installation.
+ How long does sports flooring last?
The lifespan of sports flooring depends on the system installed, the level of use, the quality of the subfloor and how well the surface is maintained. A professionally installed indoor sports floor can provide many years of reliable use when it is matched correctly to the venue and cared for properly.
+ Can you help refurbish an existing sports floor?
Yes. If an existing sports floor is worn, damaged, faded or no longer suitable for the way the space is used, Durant Surfaces can assess the condition of the surface and recommend suitable refurbishment or replacement options. This may include surface upgrades, new sports flooring, improved court markings or a full installation depending on the venue.
+ How do I get a quote for sports flooring?
To get a sports flooring quote, share details about your venue, the size of the area, the sports you need to support and whether you require new flooring, refurbishment, undercarriage systems or line markings. The Durant Surfaces team can then advise on suitable options and provide a tailored quotation.

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