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When to Refinish, Resurface, or Replace Wood Gymnasium Flooring

September 13, 2024
Amber Stromberg
Blog, What's New

Replacing, refinishing, or resurfacing a wood gym floor is dependent on the facility’s budget and the extent of the floor’s wear and tear. Safety is paramount for athletes and visitors who use the gym floor, so addressing the condition of the floor is a necessity, not a luxury.

Pleasant Prairie Rec Plex - Gym Rubber Flooring

What Qualities Make a Gym Great?

May 15, 2024
Amber Stromberg
Blog

An excellent gym promotes physical activity, offers a safe, functional, and comfortable environment, and provides a pleasant atmosphere for both recreation and socialization. Here are the most important qualities to consider when designing a sports complex.

University Evansville - Wood Gym Flooring

What Humidity Means For Your Wood Gymnasium Floor

February 20, 2024
Amber Stromberg
Blog, What's New

It is extremely important to maintain the appropriate humidity levels within your gymnasium to avoid excessive expansion and potential crowning of your wood gym floor. In this guide, we discuss how humidity affects wood gym flooring and what you can do to control the humidity levels in your gym or facility to protect the floor.

How to Protect Your Gym Floor from Winter Damage

December 2, 2022
Amber Stromberg
Blog

With increased foot traffic in the brutal winter months, the gymnasium flooring takes a merciless beating. Learn why gym floors are vulnerable in winter and how to protect gymnasium surfaces from being damaged.

How to Select the Right Finish for Your Indoor Sports Flooring

November 13, 2020
Amber Stromberg
Blog

Choosing the right finish for an indoor sports floor begins with an examination of various criteria, such as how the sports floor will be used and by whom, the budget for installation and operations and environmental conditions, like lack of heating or air conditioning or high moisture levels.

Why Hire an Experienced Contractor for Gym Flooring

February 26, 2020
Amber Stromberg
Blog

An experienced sports flooring contractor is vital to the playability, longevity and maintenance of the gym floor. Here are 3 reasons to go with an experienced pro.

Bradley University - Hardwood Gym Flooring

Key Performance Features of Hardwood Sports Floors

January 23, 2020
Amber Stromberg
Blog

The prevalence of the maple wood gym floor is due to its wood hardness rating, which impacts its ability to withstand heavy wear and tear. But for athletes to successfully perform on these courts, the following five sports flooring features are key.

Transylvania University - Hardwood Gym Flooring

Design Trends in Basketball Sports Complexes

November 19, 2018
Amber Stromberg
Blog

Sports facility design today is also influenced by compliance issues, safety and liability concerns, and economic realities. Yet, greener, multi-purpose courts with higher artistic appeal and spectator comfort are the biggest contemporary trends in basketball complex design.

Northwestern University Arena Wood Floor

Welsh-Ryan Arena State-of-the-art Renovation

Northwestern University opened the doors of the new Welsh-Ryan Arena, following its complete renovation into a world-class sports facility.

Wood Floor - University Of Michigan Rec Center

Questions to Ask Before Installing a New Hardwood Sports Floor

May 11, 2018
Amber Stromberg
Blog

If you have decided on a hardwood floor, you can be certain that you’re getting a durable, resilient, safe, and attractive sports surface, ideally suited for basketball, volleyball, and various other athletic activities. Ask yourself and the floor installer these questions before making your final choice...