When children feel comfortable, they learn more effectively at school. Using an energetic colour scheme can help put students in the mood to socialize and participate in activities. Adding colours in the classroom can transform four walls and a floor from a dull space into a dynamic learning environment. Dinoflex recycled rubber flooring comes in a wide colour selection, including primary colours children love—light greens and blues for a calming effect, and cool colours that match any school logo. Using our Color Innovator , you can design your own custom color scheme for your recycled rubber flooring tile. With 40 colors to choose from, our color innovator allows you to be in full creative control to create the space that is envisioned.
Colour and Learning
Educators and facility designers use colours to grab children’s attention to inspire focus, awareness, and alertness. Cool colours, such as green and blue, bring serenity and encourage conversation, broader thinking, and concentration. However, using too much of the same colour can have the opposite effect, overstimulating children and throwing off the balance in the room.
Attention-grabbing colours in warm shades of orange, red, and yellow make great accents against neutral shades of brown and white.
The Impact of Colours on Behavior
Colour impacts brain function and can help children recognize patterns and retain new information. Additionally, colour impacts mood. Therefore, educators can use colour to motivate greater performance and positively impact the learning environment.
Use the following colour psychology tips to make a good choice in your recycled rubber flooring selection:
- RED – attention-grabbing, great for focal points, exciting, and creates alertness.
- BLUE – suggests calmness, peace, and security. A comforting, soothing, and great addition to the colour scheme.
- YELLOW – hopeful, vibrant colour. Great for promoting optimism, mental health, and mimicking natural sunlight.
- GREEN – symbolises nature and promotes health, balance, tranquillity, and calmness. Reduces stress.
- ORANGE – use with red for a less aggressive focal point. Inspires excitement, communication, and alertness.
- PINK – Warm, nurturing shade that sparks learners’ imaginations.
Using Colour to Direct Attention
When choosing the colour for rubber flooring, consider reds, yellows, and oranges for high school hallways and learning centers. Cool blues and aquamarines create a calm, serene environment for math or science labs. Dinoflex even allows you to create your own colour combinations.
Check out these Dinoflex colour options and tools:
- EPDM colours in 39 diverse shades plus the ability to create personalized swatches online.
- Create your colours for any school environment.
- Choose indoor or outdoor rubber surfacing.
- Choose the colours that match your space.
- “Mix” the colours and evaluate the on-screen swatch.
- If it’s perfect, contact Dinoflex to order. If not, try another colour combination.
Call Dinoflex at 877-713-1899 for advice on creating colourful recycled rubber floors. You can also fill out our contact form to receive a free quote.