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Commercial flooring, explained
Material guides and lessons from 68 years on commercial floors.
Terrazzo vs. Polished Concrete: Choosing a Commercial Floor for the Next 40 Years
The two longest-lived commercial floors compared honestly — first cost, lifecycle cost, design range, and where each one actually belongs.
Budgeting Commercial Flooring by Lifecycle Cost, Not First Cost
First cost is what the bid says. Lifecycle cost is what the floor actually charges you. How facility owners should compare flooring systems over the life of a building.
Flooring Work in an Occupied Facility: What Facility Managers Should Know
Your building can't close for a floor. How phasing, night work, containment, and honest scheduling keep flooring projects from disrupting operations.
School Flooring Guide: Corridors, Classrooms, Cafeterias, and Gyms
What districts should spec, room by room — and why the right answer differs between a corridor that must last 60 years and a classroom that must stay quiet.
Restoring Historic Terrazzo and Stone: When to Restore, When to Replace
That worn terrazzo under the carpet is probably salvageable — and restoration usually costs a fraction of replacement. How to tell what you have and what it needs.
Healthcare Flooring: Infection Control, Rolling Loads, and Seamless Surfaces
Hospital floors answer to infection control, 24/7 traffic, and beds that roll. What healthcare facility teams should know before the next renovation.
Psychology of Colors and the Impact They Have on Us
Understand the psychology of colors to help you choose color palettes and combinations for flooring, paint, and home décor. Create the right mood for every room in the house.
What is granite?
What is Granite, where does it come from and how is it used today? In this article, F & M Tile & Terrazzo Company provides insights into how Granite would one day land in kitchens and bathrooms.
Picking the Perfect Texture and Color of Flooring: A Brief Guide
It takes architects and interior decorators years to master the art of picking the perfect texture and color of flooring. Click here to simply this task in under 2-minutes.
4 Ways to Prevent Scarring Your New Floor
Learn the various ways you can prevent your new floor from sustaining damage.
Smooth Flooring vs. Textured Flooring: The Pros and Cons
Learn the difference between smooth flooring and textured flooring.
All You Need to Know About Polished Concrete Flooring
Read this post to learn all that you need to know before opting for polished concrete flooring for a commercial facility.
5 Reasons to Pick Luxury Vinyl Tiles for Your Flooring Job
Read this post to learn all the functional, aesthetical, and financial benefits of opting for Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) flooring for your house.
12 Terrazzo Spaces That Embraced The Old-Fashioned Charm
You might think of terrazzo as old-fashioned, but the tiles are back in style! Terrazzo is totally on trend. Here are some amazing spaces embracing it.
16 Spaces With Mismatched Tile Designs That Prove Eccentric Chic Is Everything!
Sure, plain tiles look great and can complete a room, but mixing and matching printed tiles has its charm! Check out these spaces for inspiration.
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