Lay-a-Weigh Rubber has patented a process for encapsulating rubber mats to provide an extremely cost-effective and a more durable, alternative to flooring traditionally composed of multiple layers of rubber. This flooring can withstand frequent traffic of heavy animals. Use of such durable flooring via encapsulating rubber mats is suitable to a diverse array of situations requiring a hard wearing material, such as zoos, veterinary hospitals, animal transport trailers, quality stall systems, healthcare, arena footing, supermarkets, gymnasiums and schools, as well as other commercial, institutional and sporting uses.