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. VAT was the material of choice for institutional flooring applications from the 1950s through the â80s 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...]
Old World European Craftsmanship With ALI Parquets Wood Floor Installations
When you hear the word âparquet,â chances are it triggers flashbacks to your grandmotherâs dated herringbone patterned floors. But parquet isnât just for granny these days. Mathusek partner ALI Parquets offers beautiful solid hardwood floors crafted in the finest European tradition. Parquet wood floor installations date back centuries The history of parquet flooring actually dates back to the 1600s in Versailles, France, where skilled craftsmen selected various colored hardwoods to cut into … [Read more...]
Skate Anytime, Anywhere, with Art-Ice Synthetic Ice Surfaces in Your Rink
Ice skating is fun any time of year, but in warmer seasons or climates, skaters are limited to indoor ice facilities. Â As a rink owner, you know how expensive this can be to maintain. Â With Art-Ice synthetic ice surfaces your facility can become the destination spot for athletes of all levels, throughout the year, while staying eco-friendly and green, too. As the only Art-Ice dealer in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, Mathusek, Incorporated is the natural choice for synthetic ice … [Read more...]
Gym Floor Makeovers: Gym Floor Sanding and Refinishing Q&A
Welcome to the Mathusek Gym Floor Makeover blogging series. Gym floor sanding and refinishing is one of the best ways to repair athletic hardwood flooring without the major hassle of a complete renovation or the bigger costs of replacing gym flooring. Graduation ceremonies without floor protection. New student orientations in street shoes. Fitness routines with kettle balls. Science fairs that end up staining the polished oak flooring. Rough-and-tumble fights over for the ball, only figured … [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 todayâs 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. Whatâs even better is when eco-flooring can save time and money. For the best … [Read more...]
Multipurpose Flooring System Experts on Action HerculanÂŽ 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. Weâre been the Tri-Stateâs 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...]
Mondotrack | The Choice of Olympians for Athletic Flooring
Few people know it, but the running tracks at the London 2012 and Beijing 2008 Olympic games were made of Mondotrack. Designed to deliver an optimal combination of energy return and comfort for both high-speed sprint events and low-speed middle and long-distance events, Mondotrack athletic flooring assures superior performance. To top it off, Mondotrack also provide the ideal combination of shock absorption and rebound elasticity for jump events. These are some of the reasons that Mathusek, … [Read more...]
Choosing Mondo Sport Impact Rubber Flooring Is One Decision You’ll Be Glad You Made
Among all the decisions you face, installing a new floor in a training facility is easily one of the most difficult. First, of course itâs a huge investment. But after evaluating options in premium weight and skate resistant rubber flooring, the last thing you need is to install a new floor, only to have it look like you need a new floor after just a few years. Mathusek, Incorporated, has been a preferred partner of Mondo USA for 27Â years and can help make decisions like this easier for … [Read more...]
Introducing Antimicrobial Floor Surfaces by Polylast Systems LLC
Do you have a facility that provides shelter for racehorses or houses livestock? Do you want a better way to keep your veterinary hospital or zoo facility clean and safe? One of the best ways to provide antimicrobial protection is by installing the latest in antimicrobial floor surface systems. This blog post introduces floor surfaces with antimicrobial technology by Polylast Systems, LLC. Mathusek installs antimicrobial and environmentally-friendly floor surfaces by Polylast Systems LLC thatâs … [Read more...]