Polylast equestrian flooring has become the industry standard for champion horse trainers and caring horse owners for a number of reasons: Ease of maintenance. Never pull a mat again! No shavings are required so your horses can breath cleaner air, stay cleaner and have a more stable cushioned surface on which to stand. The added comfort for horses can actually help them perform better. The longevity and quality of Polylast equestrian flooring can prolong the life of your trailer … [Read more...]
Superior Equestrian Flooring System for Happy, Healthy Horses
Horses stand up for most of their lives. In fact they often spend less than a third of their day lying down. Since they stand for so long, your equestrian flooring system must have specific features. Dryness and absorption combat thrush and other breathing difficulties from inhaling ammonia vapors. An ability to maintain room temperature keeps limbs warm while standing up and helps maintain body heat while lying down. A shock-absorbing floor surface puts less stress on joints and ensures after … [Read more...]
Get on the Right Track with Mondo Super X Field House Flooring
They say practice makes perfect, right? But in order to for runners to practice properly, they need a sport flooring surface that will give them the optimum blend of energy return, comfort, safety and durability. Enter Mondo Super XâMathusekâs chosen vendor for field house flooring thatâs ideal for both competition and training purposes. Colors and Dimensions Maintenance and Warranty Unique Construction Super X is a prefabricated synthetic rubber track surface composed of two … [Read more...]
The Future of Flatness: Laser Leveling for Concrete Slabs
These days, we interact with laser technology in all kinds of ways, from computer printing to teeth whitening to vision correction. The sports flooring industry is no exception to the laser revolution, and we at Mathusek are proud to be at the forefront of this movement. Lasers present a newer and better way of ensuring the proper flatness of concrete slabsâwhich act as the foundation of any flooring project. Whether your floor is hardwood, rubber or another material, itâs only as good as the … [Read more...]
From Concrete to Concorde: The Action Concorde Flooring System
Letâs say youâre the owner of a would-be athletic space that needs remodeling. You look around and see walls that need painting, lighting fixtures that need rewiring, and a vast, raw floor surface. It seems impossible that this pre-renovated âbeforeâ will become a completely realized âafter.â Though it may be hard to envision, your concrete floor can easily transform into a sleek, high performance hardwood surface thanks to the Action Concorde flooring system. Ideal for gymnasiums, … [Read more...]
Safety First: Playflex⢠Rubber Safety Tiles from Rephouse for Playground Flooring
We all know that when it comes to playground design, safety is a priority. Injuries caused by fallsâespecially head traumaâcan be quite serious, so itâs important to install playground flooring that can mitigate any risks. Our playground flooring partner, Rephouse, came up with a solution that is getting rave reviews across playgrounds worldwide: Playflex⢠rubber safety tiles. Designed to lessen the impact of a child falling from a designated height, these recycled and synthetic rubber tiles … [Read more...]
Success Story: Asbestos Encapsulation at Bergenfield, NJ School
We all know that school buildings and asbestos donât mix. In order to protect students and school employees from asbestos exposure, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has distinct regulatory requirements for public and non-profit private schools. If asbestos is found, schools must do their part to control fiber release from asbestos-containing building materials, such as Vinyl Asbestos Tile (VAT). This can be done by encapsulation, encasement or removalâalso known as … [Read more...]
The Lifecycle Advantage of Hardwood Sports Flooring
Hardwood sports flooring is often considered the gold standard for most indoor gymnasiums. But many facilities managers question whether or not itâs the right option given the initial start-up investment. While itâs true that installation costs for hardwood sports flooring are typically higher than that of other flooring alternatives, there is a bit more to the story. It all comes down to lifecycle. Always a critical criterion when comparing different types of flooring, the lifecycle factor … [Read more...]
Achieve Peak Performance with HARO Rio Tennis and Basketball Court Installation
Any athlete will tell you that the surface they play on matters. Whether itâs having the right shock absorption for tennis or the perfect ball rebound for basketball, the proper playing surface has a real effect on performance for professional athletes and social players alike. Our partners at HARO truly took this into consideration when developing Rioâthe worldâs first permanent outdoor flooring conforming to the highest physical performance requirements under the EN 14877 standard … [Read more...]
Gym Floor Makeovers: Hardwood Gym Floor Repairs
This is the next blog post in the Mathusek Gym Floor Makeover blogging series. Hardwood gym floor repairs are a common and necessary sport flooring problem for any facility. Hardwood is among the most durable of athletic flooring options, but it is important to maintain by taking care of problems as they arise. When scuffs occur, buff them out. When the shine of the top layer of polyurethane fades, screen and recoat it. When chips and flaking occur, it may be time to sand and refinish your … [Read more...]
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