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The function of a space, comfort, acoustics, durability and ease of cleaning all are factors in floor coverings in schools and universities.

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Vacuuming moisture from wet carpet
Down in the Flood
Sep 21, 2017
Flooded schools should discard soaked carpets to prevent mold growth.
First Steps
First Steps
Apr 01, 2017
Carpet and resilient flooring are the two most commonly used floor coverings used in school facilities, and each...
Bounce in Their Step
Bounce in Their Step
Feb 10, 2017
Rubber flooring provides an economical and sustainable option for schools.
Carpet concerns
Carpet concerns
Oct 01, 2016
For modern classrooms, carpeting may be preferred, but it must be installed and maintained with care.
The Bottom Line
The Bottom Line
May 31, 2016
The choice of floor coverings will depend on the function of that part of an education facility, the preference of teachers and staff, longevity, impact on the building’s environmental quality and cost...
Flexible Floors
Flexible Floors
Mar 01, 2016
Flooring plays an important role in classroom safety and, depending on the flooring choice, can positively affect everything from indoor air quality, to muscle strain, acoustics and falls. Rubber floor covering is a sustainable material derived...
Floor Show and Tell
Floor Show and Tell
Mar 03, 2015
Choosing flooring for your educational facility is a big decision, and often a multifaceted one, as different sections of the...
Noises carry
Jul 01, 2014
Flooring as one solution to the multifaceted problem of classroom acoustics.
Homebrew hygiene
Homebrew hygiene
May 01, 2014
As sustainability becomes an executive-level discussion, the role of facilities managers is similarly elevated.
nora flooring featured at 2014 Olympic Games
nora flooring featured at 2014 Olympic Games
Feb 18, 2014
nora flooring is being featured at the 2014 Olympic Games, currently underway in Sochi, Russia. The company installed flooring at the Sochi-Adler Airport where the athletes are arriving, as well as at several skating venues. “We are thrilled to...
Rubber flooring installed at Portage Central High School
What Lies Beneath
Feb 01, 2014
A survey of carpet and hard surface flooring options for educational institutions.
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