Maple Flooring Centered on Athletic Performance: A Winning Combination
About the Provider
Founded in 1897, the MFMA is the only authoritative source of technical information about hard maple flooring. The association publishes grade standards, guide specifications, floor care recommendations and specifications for athletic flooring sealers and finishes available from MFMA headquarters or for download from the MFMA website. Mission Statement: MFMA's mission is to be the worldwide authoritative source of information about maple sports flooring and related sports flooring systems. MFMA accomplishes this mission through the development of quality and performance, installation best practices, education, and by promoting the use of quality maple and sports flooring products. Architects, contractors, school officials and maintenance personnel regularly consult the MFMA with questions about the specification, use and care of MFMA maple flooring.
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Learning Objectives:
- Specify a sports floor and understand occupant health, installation and maintenance considerations for product selections.
- Examine flooring configurations, best installation practices and flooring choices like maple and synthetics, as well as subfloor considerations to determine which products meet the needs of sport facilities and the safety of the athletes that use them.
- Assess the codes and standards related to maple sports flooring with a focus on the wellness of building occupants as well as the sustainability of the manufacturing process and final product.
- Evaluate case studies that demonstrate applications of maple flooring that ensure product longevity, safe occupant use and sustainable practices.
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Available Regions:
Continental US
Design Category:
(09) Finishes