Maple hardwood is the traditional choice for basketball. There are more hardwood courts than any other type of indoor sports flooring. The prevalence of hardwood makes it preferred for competitive sports; coaches and teams want to play on the same type of surface at home and away....
In areas designated for sports and recreation, it is important to judge a floor by the characteristics that optimize it for physical activities. This is where ASTM F2772 comes in. ASTM F2772 measures four key factors regarding safety and suitability for sports activities. These factors are:...
When making a purchasing decision, it is important to know and understand the third-party certifications that apply to indoor sports flooring. These certifications can help simplify complex issues such as environmental impact or indoor air quality and also serve as an objective source of...
There are a lot of considerations in choosing a sports floor, but one factor that should not be overlooked is indoor air quality. Indoor sports facilities are places for athletic competition, but they are also places that promote health through physical activity. For that reason, creating a...
GreenLay is a unique installation method for resilient sports flooring that is exclusive to Tarkett Sports’ Omnisports 6.5mm and 8.3mm. It is 98% adhesive-free, tolerates moisture conditions up to 15 lbs. or 92% relative humidity, and saves costs relative to a moisture barrier. With less...