Selecting the proper floor finish can be a difficult task for any project, especially educational facilities.  Almost every school you enter today has a cafeteria or multipurpose room that functions as an eating area.  The eating area is usually equipped with cafeteria tables that have attached seating.  These tables are large, can weigh several hundred pounds, and can contribute to damaging the selected flooring material.  If sheet vinyl flooring was selected, the vinyl would become dented and/or compressed at each table leg location.  Sheet vinyl does not have the have compressive strength to withstand such high point loads.  In just a short period of time, the entire floor would become visibly scared and unattractive.  Vinyl composite tiles would have the compressive strength to withstand the weight of the tables.  However, over an extended period of time, the tiles expand and contract, allowing dirt and grease to accumulate in the joints.  Virtually impossible to remove, the dirt and grease quickly become noticeable.   Ceramic tile is another viable option, but can become a slip hazard when wet.  Also, the grout will stain with repeated exposure to liquid, dirt and food.

Selecting the proper floor finish can be a difficult task for any project, especially educational facilities.  Almost every school you enter today has a cafeteria or multipurpose room that functions as an eating area.  The eating area is usually equipped with cafeteria tables that have attached seating.  These tables are large, can weigh several hundred pounds, and can contribute to damaging the selected flooring material.  If sheet vinyl flooring was selected, the vinyl would become dented and/or compressed at each table leg location.  Sheet vinyl does not have the have compressive strength to withstand such high point loads.  In just a short period of time, the entire floor would become visibly scared and unattractive.  Vinyl composite tiles would have the compressive strength to withstand the weight of the tables.  However, over an extended period of time, the tiles expand and contract, allowing dirt and grease to accumulate in the joints.  Virtually impossible to remove, the dirt and grease quickly become noticeable.   Ceramic tile is another viable option, but can become a slip hazard when wet.  Also, the grout will stain with repeated exposure to liquid, dirt and food.