Wood floor maintenance and repair
Wood gymnasium floors can last the life of a gymnasium facility if properly maintained and repaired. Most gym floor repairs are the result of impacts from heavy objects, bleachers or water infiltration. Water damage is often the result of pipe breaks or ground water intrusion. General use as the gym was intended will generally cause the need to repair or replace boards or sub floor sections. General use requires routine annual maintenance including buffing and recoating of the floor finish. The floor should be resanded and refinished about once every ten years depending on wear. The most important way to extend the life of the gym floor is to follow these maintenance recommendations and dry mop/dust the floor at least daily and preferably between every basketball or volleyball game.
Gym Floor Renovations
Renovating your gym floor involves careful consideration of many factors from top to bottom. Starting off, you need to figure out if you need a floor refinish, or a total renovation. Some wood gym floors might look old and dingy, but can be sanded, buffed, repainted, and repaired to look like new. For others, a total overhaul is the best option. Getting an expert to come take a look will guarantee you’re making the right choice for your facility.
Our team of experts is on hand to assist you in any way throughout the process, from beginning to end. We’ll develop a plan with one of our design professionals and put the details into a drawing customized for you. One of our many Project Managers will oversee the project detailing the schedule and keep you informed along the way from beginning to commissioning the project and answer any questions you might have.
Signs Your Floor Needs Maintenance
- Floor gaps and buckling due to humidity
- Board splinters
- Peeling or fading finish
- Game line and graphics peeling or wear
- Vent cove base repairs
- Water damage
- Sub floor voids, soft spots, squeaking
- Repair damaged sub floors
- Sub floor blocking for bleachers