Many schools and buildings built before the 1980s contain Vinyl Asbestos Tile (VAT) that has begun to deteriorate and is in need of asbestos abatement or asbestos encapsulation.Ā VAT was the material of choice for institutional flooring applications from the 1950s through the ā80s because of its insulating and fire-retarding properties. In 1986, the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act was passed requiring every U.S. school from kindergarten through 12th grade to be inspected to identify … [Read more...]
Mathusek Re-Installs Wood Sport Flooring After Flooding Destroys Howell Middle School Gym
March 2015 - Officials at Howell Middle School South in Howell Township, NJ discovered a pipe had burst and flooded their gymnasium over the weekend.Ā Mathusek had installed the wood sport flooring fifteen years prior. The pipe burst in an adjacent hallway and spilled thousands of gallons of water onto the maple gym floor. Howellās maintenance crew vacuumed up the standing water as soon as it was discovered but humps and buckling in the floor signaled further damage.Ā A professional team needed … [Read more...]
Action Interloc Flooring May Be the Answer to Your Wood Sport Flooring Needs
Are you looking for wood sport flooring that works for a variety of uses, including humid and other less than perfect settings?Ā Something that will work for your your youngest and oldest users?Ā Can withstand Division I collegiate athletes and science fair projects sitting on fold up tables? Search no more, and let Mathusek introduce you to the Action Interloc series. What are the benefits of installing Action Interloc Wood Sport Flooring? Withstands Humidity Action Interloc is composed … [Read more...]
We Source and Install Green Flooring for NYC Building Development Projects with Action Flooring
New York City developers, contractors and facility owners are encouraged by regulatory bodies, local ordinances and todayās sustainable business practices to source and install green flooring for healthcare centers, institutions, NYC parks and sports facilities. They seek eco-responsible flooring that is not only made of all-natural materials, but also built to withstand the high-volume daily demands of a busy city. Whatās even better is when eco-flooring can save time and money.Ā For the best … [Read more...]
Multipurpose Flooring System Experts on Action HerculanĀ® IG Series
Does your commercial or institutional facility need a durable, aesthetically pleasing and easy-to-maintain flooring system for high-traffic areas? Whether you need multipurpose flooring for hospitals or schools, or sport facility or any high-traffic application, Mathusek is here to help. Weāre been the Tri-Stateās multipurpose flooring system experts for more than 50 years. Product Sheet Sales Sheet Color Chart Maintenance and Cleaning Information Color Chip Selector We install … [Read more...]
Action HerculanĀ® Products | Multipurpose Sport Floor for Basketball Courts that Double as Cafeterias
Does your exhibit hall need to double as a roller hockey rink? Does your basketball court need to convert into a science fair filled with chairs, tables and people in street shoes? Does your school cafeteria need to clean up for a spin class fundraiser on Friday night? Exhibit halls, gyms, sports arenas and lunch rooms often serve as multi-use spaces, and durable flooring makes it work. Facilities need an environmentally-friendly multipurpose sport floor that supports green building initiatives … [Read more...]
Four Reasons to Consider Action HerculanĀ® IG Series for Institutional and Commercial Flooring Systems
Mathusek recommends Action HerculanĀ® IG Series institutional and commercial flooring systems for new construction and renovation projects that need a fast, flexible and odor-free install. Action HerculanĀ® IG Series provides a smooth, seamless, non-slip, and durable commercial flooring for high-traffic spaces, such as banks, cafeterias, garages, kitchens, labs, schools and shower facilities. These flooring systems can be installed indoors or out. The flooring sticks to most existing surfaces. … [Read more...]