I had new maple floors installed in my home and the salesperson said to use a special floor product or sudsy ammonia to clean my floor, but the mfg. instructions said NO ammonia. Could you tell me if Ivory dishwashing liquid is ok to use?? 01/20/2016 The MFMA would not recommend using a dishwasher... Read More…
What are the standards for installing a Maple floor below grade? 03/13/2015 MFMA does not recommend installing a ma... Read More…
Oil or water based satin or semi finish product? 08/04/2014 I do not believe there is a finish that... Read More…
Voids around the floor's perimeter? 08/04/2014 For a floating or anchored resilient floor syst... Read More…
I just found out that one of my co-workers had our custodian wax our old wood floors in 2 racquetball courts. These courts are not regularly re-finished with polyurethane each year so the surface is worn. Are there any issues now or in the future that we should be concerned with? 05/29/2014 Thank you for contacting the Maple Flooring Man... Read More…
How would I know or find out if the sealer and finish being used on my gym floor meets the MFMA recommended minimum requirements? 05/12/2014 All MFMA approved finishes and sealers are publ... Read More…
Are there standards for determining how far apart expansion needs to be when nailing a maple floor? 05/12/2014 Yes, there is a predetermined schedule that can... Read More…
For a smaller gym and/or squash court, do I have to put in expansion gap rows in the floor and what would they be spaced at? 04/15/2014 MFMA does not have a set expansion row schedule... Read More…
How much room for expansion do I leave at the walls and other fixed areas for the squash court that is below grade? 04/15/2014 MFMA does not recommend installing a maple cour... Read More…
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