A realtor and I visited an office building in Framingham recently. As we walked through the front door and into the lobby, she mentioned her concern that prospective tenants seemed to have a bad first impression of the building. The interior finishes looked worn and drab, and there was no ‘wow’ factor, which she feels is an important part of … Read More
Commercial Flooring: The Basics of Going Green
If carpet is the material of choice for your application, proper maintenance can extend its life. CRI recommends commercial areas with high traffic to be vacuumed daily, with equipment that has powerful suction and an enclosed HEPA filtration bag. Lighter-traffic commercial areas should be vacuumed every 2-3 days. Most carpets should be extraction cleaned every 6 – 12 months, preferably … Read More
Moisture Testing Can Save Thousands in Ruined Floors: What to Look for and How the Test Works
A customer in Boxboro recently became frustrated as they noticed the tile in a sensitive lab area becoming discolored and curled. This problem was unsightly and created a potential trip hazard across the entire floor. They asked themselves: How did this happen? Was the original installation poor? Was the adhesive insufficient? In any case, they decided the solution was to … Read More