Floor Safety 101

When examining facility safety, floors are a good place to start. Since just about every contaminant will ultimately end up on the floor,...  More

Connected to Flooring in a Balanced Way

“Everything’s connected, and everything matters.” This statement from renowned physical therapist and strength and conditioning...  More

Transforming Interior Spaces with Carpet and Flooring

British painter Francis Bacon’s (1909-1992) legacy consists of disfigured and abstract human subjects often enclosed in a cage-like...  More

Biophilic Design and Sustainable Flooring

 The Youghiogheny River--or the Yough, to which it is most commonly referred--extends its reach from the west side of the Allegheny...  More

Supporting Student Achievement by Considering Noise

Flooring, the foundation of the built-environment, is more than aesthetics—it is a structural component that supports learning, health...  More

Facility & Sport Flooring Trends for 2020

In the world of sports and fitness, the floor is often a focal point of the building. Whether it is a maple hardwood floor or a colorful...  More

Trends in Sports and Fitness Flooring Trends for 2019

In recent years, sports facilities, health clubs, and fitness centers have become multi-use complexes with increasing personality and...  More

How Wood Floors are Affected by Wood Moisture and Relative Humidity

Wood floors have been placed in buildings for centuries. They are used in every gymnasium for their comfort when students are walking,...  More

The Importance of Aesthetics in Athletic Flooring and Courts

When welcoming visitors, any university wants to present its best face and offer visitors a sense of the campus and the students' school...  More

Finding Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazards Before They Cause Accidents

With staff, faculty, and students on college campuses wearing every type of shoe from flip-flops to stiletto heels—and with attention...  More