Sample Specifications

How to Specify MFMA Random Length Strip Flooring

MFMA Random Length Strip flooring is the surface material most frequently specified for sports flooring applications. When writing your specification for MFMA Random Length strip flooring, specify as "MFMA-RL (Random Length) strip flooring", and list the required species, grade and thickness. A typical specification should appear as follows:

2.1 Materials

A. Flooring shall be MFMA-RL (Random Length) Northern Hard Maple, 25/32" thick x 2-1/4" wide, Second and Better Grade; T & G and EM; grade marked and stamped as produced by an MFMA member manufacturer.

How to Specify MFMA Finger Jointed Strip Flooring

MFMA Finger Jointed Strip flooring is specified in a similar manner as MFMA Random Length Strip flooring. For example, when ordering MFMA Finger Jointed Strip flooring, specify as "MFMA-FJ (Finger Jointed) strip flooring", and list the required species, grade and thickness. A typical specification should appear as follows:

2.1 Materials

B. Flooring shall be MFMA-FJ (Finger Jointed) Northern Hard Maple, 25/32" thick x 2-1/4" wide, Second and Better Grade; T & G and EM; grade marked and stamped as produced by an MFMA member manufacturer.

How to Specify MFMA Parquet Flooring

Parquet flooring is specified in a similar manner as MFMA Random Length Strip flooring. For example, when ordering MFMA Parquet flooring, specify as "MFMA-PQ (Parquet) flooring", and list the required species, grade, thickness and picket size. A typical specification should appear as follows:

2.1 Materials

A. Flooring shall be MFMA-PQ (Parquet) Northern Hard Maple, 5/16" thick, Second and Better Grade; fastened together in panels using mesh, tape or wire backing or paper facing; grade marked and stamped as produced by an MFMA member manufacturer.

Go to SPECIFYING A FLOOR for a complete list of Guide Specifications.