Case Study: College Dormitory
Topic: Hot Tiles…Oh my!
Aging buildings in NJ — this story is not new — but, finding and sharing a safe and cost effective solution when asbestos tile is encountered is a story worth telling.
PARflooring is known for Value Engineering & Specifying the RIGHT high performance flooring products on a budget. When we visited this college dormitory to review conditions it was obvious that asbestos tile was covering approximately 70% of the building. Let’s side step for a moment…. asbestos tile, when encountered, is not always harmful. Asbestos tile is harmful when it is in powder form and airborne. With that being said, PARflooring understood that is was safe to install new materials over the existing tile because it was in fine shape.
We needed to ensure the tile remained safe and secure and determined a floating installation of Luxury Vinyl Planking would add visual warmth and provide ease of maintenance for the bedrooms. It is also acoustically superior to traditional VCT that would be today’s standard for asbestos tile replacement. Shaw Industries, Array Luxury Vinyl Click System, can take the abuse.
Remember, this is a unisex dormitory on a tight budget where 4 seasons worth of foot traffic plague the longevity of its overall appearance. Thus, PARflooring choose Mannington Commercial carpet tile in quality Stringworks II for the common corridors for these reasons:
- 100% Post-industrial Type 6,6 Nylon yarns are used – VERY “GREEN”
- Its multi-color textured patterned loop with its all over linear pattern is FUN and helps to disguise foot traffic and spills long term
- Stain Resistant & Bleach Resistant
- Lifetime Wear & Carpet Tile Backing Warranties
- Has an impermeable moisture barrier which helps eliminate odors
TeamPAR: PARflooring & PARsolutions enjoys solving problems and adding value to clients and their facilities. Our educated methods and decades of experience enable us to impart creative solutions and remain within your budget. www.TeamPAR.com *** 973-292-0089
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