August 7, 2020 | Charlie Dwyer
Schools across the country are looking at a return to the classroom amidst a pandemic. Accomplishing this safely is one of the foremost concerns of administrators, teachers, and parents alike right now. In addition to precautions like facial coverings, readily available sanitizer, daily health checks, and the daily sanitization of facilities, schools are trying to […]
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January 9, 2020 | Charlie Dwyer
Transcript: Before ordering a new GymGuard gym floor cover, you’ll need to make a few choices and take some careful measurements. Today I’m going to walk you through everything you need to think about before placing your order by using this facility, West Chester University’s Hollinger Field House, as an example. The first thing you […]
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March 22, 2019 | Charlie Dwyer
A gymnasium floor is a major expense for any school, college or athletic facility, typically costing $50,000-$100,000. Athletes, coaches and trainers generally prefer maple hardwood flooring with a shock-absorbing subflooring. However, in addition to its hefty initial cost, hardwood flooring requires regular cleaning and maintenance to retain its professional appearance. Gym floor manufacturers and refinishers […]
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April 7, 2016 | Shana Brenner
How to Transform a Gym for Special Occasions The squeaky sound of shuffling feet against the hardwood grain. The sound of applause from the spectators. The blaring music pumping through sound system to get everyone amped. No, we’re not talking about a buzzer-beating basketball game. A gym can be so much more than just a […]
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November 21, 2014 | Shana Brenner
Gym floors represent an enormous investment for schools. Even the most modest gym floor is still costly to install and requires constant maintenance and care to remain in pristine condition. That’s why it’s so important that maintenance teams take the right precautions to protect gym floors and maximize their service life.
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November 19, 2014 | Shana Brenner
While school gyms are designed primarily to accommodate athletic activities like basketball and volleyball, the fact is that most gyms serve as multi-purpose facilities. It’s not always sporting events that are taking place on the floors of your gym. Sometimes, special assemblies, presentations or other non-athletic events are hosted in the gym, and during these […]
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September 22, 2014 | Shana Brenner
When dirt collects on a gym floor, it dulls and marks up the surface, shortening the lifetime of your floor and causing you to get less out of your huge investment. But a dirty gym floor doesn’t just look bad, it’s also hazardous for anyone using it. A floor covered with dust, dirt, and debris […]
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August 29, 2014 | Shana Brenner
Don’t look now, but summer is over and school is getting back in session. Soon, basketball and volleyball seasons will be starting up, and your gym will be the site of some epic sporting events. Already, your gym is probably starting to get used for daily P.E. classes and maybe after-school practices for the sports […]
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August 22, 2014 | Shana Brenner
School might be out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean the school’s doors stay shut all summer long. These days, school buildings are being used for a range of purposes during the summer months, from sports leagues to church events and even year-round school in some cases. This increased usage makes summer gym maintenance […]
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August 1, 2014 | Shana Brenner
A gym floor is an expensive investment, but if you take care of it properly, it’s an investment that can bring your school many years of fun and lifelong memories. While most schools understand the importance of keeping the gym floor clean every day during the school year, too many fail to have a plan […]
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July 25, 2014 | Shana Brenner
A new school year is about to start, and before you know it, your gym will be filled with kids day in and day out. For many schools, the gym is more than just an area for basketball and volleyball games. It’s often the room where P.E. class takes place, too, and many school gyms […]
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December 18, 2012 | Shana Brenner
When you are purchasing indoor wall pads for your gymnasium or recreation center, you might want to consider these tips and tricks from an expert for measuring and installing.
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