Royal Tai’s flooring at Chicago’s McCormick Place.
to alleviate those worries by producing products that are long-lasting and many that require no chemicals to clean. Axminster, a brand used by Royal Thai, is created through a man- ufacturing process that weaves together pile and backing yarns to create a durable surface. Randall Thrasher, New Business Develop- woven so that yarns stand straight up eliminating the appearance of creating a softer, more comfortable feel and is washable with water. One of the more popular ways to include carpet in a large space
is by using carpet tiles that are pieced together to create a design. - ally, many tile products no longer require adhesives. “The carpet tile market has doubled the last 10 years,” Thrasher says. “Whether using traditional rolls of carpeting or tiles, more facilities view their entry ways as a large canvas to make a statement.
bland and plain, people will remember. I do think that attendees ap-
PERFORMANCE QUALITY Creating a wow factor in regard of aesthetics is not the only con-
sideration building designers and operators make when it comes to Brian Phillips, President of Productions Unlimited in South Car- olina, developed a product for live performance stages to answer a need of theater consultants seeking a more durable surface over The product, polyonyx+, is a blend of polymers that is solid black all the way through eliminating the need to be sanded or painted “The catch for facility managers is the low maintenance aspect,”
- nyx+) can take quite a bit of use and abuse.”
staging, Phillips notes there has been an uptick of interest in polyo- nyx+ because of its longevity. Tap dancers are especially pleased with the product, he adds, because it has a nice “pop” to it. Other advantag- es to polyonyx+ are that it can be directly placed over an existing stage Additionally, polyonyx+ has two sides - a smooth and rough side - so it can be used for outdoor staging as well.
FUNCTION OVER STYLE Marmoleum is another product that is durable and low-mainte-
nance. It requires no wax or stripping, doesn’t shrink and can last 30 years. The product is especially popular for convention center exhibi- tion space as well as back-of-house use. Hard-polished concrete is another trend that many buildings lean
toward for multi-use space because of durability and low maintenance. However, Thrasher believes that may slowly be replaced as building managers tire of looking at its bland appearance and also seek some- thing more comfortable to stand on. “Polished concrete is taking some business away from other options
but I believe it will change as people get tired of looking at nothing but a vast sea of battleship gray,” he states. Whether the space is used for a main entrance or a loading area,
she has worked with building designers who consider their major cli- - gevity. “Flooring is an essential element in contributing to the aesthetics
of a building. It draws your eye and adds to the atmosphere,” Jones says. “You want to create an experience so people remember you and return again and again. Having something eye-catching and unique will cause event planners and attendees to remember your building and will make them want to return.” FM
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