ROLLED VINYL SPORT FLOORING

TuffWear Soft Surfaces Flooring are Best Alternative to Hard Surface Flooring

Durability
Extremely durable wear layer with 10 year warranty
Maintenance
Resists Stains - No refinishing needed
Safety
Coefficient of Friction - Meets ADA Guidelines

Hygienic
Hygienic because of heat-welded installation - Non-porous surface
Acoustics
Quiet Under Foot
Sustainability
Rubber underlayment is made from 97% post-consumer recycled rubber

Rolled Vinyl Flooring vs. Hardwood

Hardwood Flooring
For basketball courts, some athletic directors will accept nothing but hardwood flooring, and preferably maple. It is hard enough to provide good ball bounce and, if installed over the appropriate grid sleeper system, also provides area resiliency and shock absorption. However, hardwood flooring for athletics can require a lot of maintenance and some finishes are vulnerable to abrasion, limiting its use for multifunctional spaces. Rubber tiles and rolled products can be used to temporarily transform the space, provided there is storage space available when the tiles are not in use. These protective measures all come at an additional cost to the facility.

A relatively new alternative to hardwood flooring uses a vinyl wear layer that looks like wood layer that is fusion bonded to a composition rubber backing.

Rolled Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl fusion bonded to a rubber backing (rolled vinyl) is an excellent option for basketball courts, multi-purpose areas, and other spaces that demand a durable surface with area resiliency. The vinyl pattern can provide the look and feel of a hardwood surface without the intensive maintenance issues required for hardwood. The stiff vinyl surface provides optimal foot slide characteristics (to reduce foot/knee overturning accidents) and excellent ball bounce, while the rubber backing ensures good force reduction to reduce the incidence of ankle and knee injuries due to impact. Probably the most impactful benefit of choosing a rolled vinyl option with American Platforms & Flooring is the cost savings. Initial costs of rolled vinyl flooring can be as low as 40% to 45% of the cost to install hardwood flooring. Ongoing maintenance costs are almost non-existent with rolled vinyl flooring installation, unlike those of hardwood flooring. Rolled vinyl flooring resiliency makes it a versatile fit – great for gymnasiums & field houses, fitness facilities, as well as sport & non-sport high-traffic applications.

Common Areas and Fitness

Basketball Courts and Multipurpose Areas

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE & CLEANING - The following recommendations are provided as a guideline, and the frequency can be changed to optimize the appearance.

1. Dry sweep or dust mop to remove all loose debris and grit. NOTE: Using entryway systems/walk off mats (non-staining types) at entrances to buildings prevent dirt, sand, grit and other from being tracked onto the floor and can reduce subsequent maintenance requirements.

2. Damp mop or utilize an auto scrubber with a properly diluted neutral cleaner on a regular basis in order to maintain an attractive floor appearance.

3. As necessary, wet scrub with a red scrubbing pad or soft nylon brush to prevent accumulation of soil build up.

ALTERNATIVE FINISH AND MAINTENANCE OPTIONS

Alternative maintenance options may include the use of polish, sealer, wax or spray buffing.

Polish is optional and not required for the your new rolled vinyl flooring.

1. When applying finish to the floor it is required to thoroughly clean the floor with a neutral cleaner using a buffer or auto scrubber equipped with a red pad or soft nylon brush.

2. Rinse, and allow to dry thoroughly before applying finish.

3. Apply two coats of E-Finish making sure there is adequate dry time between coats.

4. Cleaning and maintenance frequency varies based on specific traffic volume and areas of use. The use of walk off mats combined with daily sweeping and reasonable wet cleaning frequency will help minimize more extensive maintenance steps.

REMOVAL OF FLOOR FINISH

When the floor gloss level appears worn or uneven due to traffic, the floor finish can be removed and reapplied to restore the floors appearance.

1. Thoroughly sweep or vacuum the floor to remove all loose dirt and grit.

2. Apply E-Strip with a microfiber mop or sprayer and allow to remain on the floor for 10-15 minutes but do not allow stripper to dry on surface.

3. Scrub floor with buffer or auto scrubber equipped with a red pad. Speed of 175-350 rpm recommended.

4. Vacuum remaining solution, rinse and mop the floor with clear cool water and allow to dry thoroughly.

5. Apply new finish to the floor.

pH Neutral Cleaner: Specifically designed pH neutral cleaner for the ongoing maintenance of resilient flooring. An Integral part of comprehensive floor care to emulsify dirt quickly and safely.

Floor Finish: Matte or Gloss Acrylic floor finishes will suspend dirt and soil on the surface of the flooring for easier removal while providing an increase in gloss and adding protection to the flooring material.

Stripper: Strippers are more aggressive than cleaners and must be used for the removal of floor finishes.

ROLLED VINYL SPORT FLOORING

Durability

Maintenance

Safety

Hygienic

Acoustics

Sustainability

Rolled Vinyl Flooring vs. Hardwood

Common Areas and Fitness

Basketball Courts and Multipurpose Areas

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