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Durability

MFMA maple’s life cycle cost is surprisingly less than that of synthetics. The issue of life cycle costing is a critical evaluation criterion for facility owners and managers. The Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association estimates that the cost of a maple floor compared to the costs of PVC and poured urethane floors are, on average 12 percent lower than the cost of PVC floors and 33 percent lower than poured urethane floors. Life cycle cost comparisons reflect original installed price plus manufacturer-recommended maintenance over a 30-year floor life:

 

Northern hard maple	$0.89 / sq. ft. / year
PVC	$1.01 / sq. ft. / year
Poured urethane	$1.42 / sq. ft. / year
(Typical life span for a 25/32" maple floor is 38 years, PVC and poured urethane products have typical life spans of 15-20 years.)

Strength

Maple floor systems vary in strength due to the thickness of the maple installed and the design of the subfloor system. Subfloor designs vary significantly among floor systems so MFMA strongly recommends consultation with an MFMA mill manufacturer prior to selecting a subfloor system in a multipurpose setting. The MFMA mill manufacturers can help you select a subfloor system that fits your needs or help you customize a subfloor system for unique requirements.

Ease of daily maintenance

Caring for a maple floor in a multipurpose setting requires only minor additional maintenance. Daily sweeping, dust mopping with a treated dust mop and cleaning up spills are all that is required to maintain the beauty of a multipurpose maple floor.