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“It is the one product we truly believe makes an impact on the day-to-day lives of our children, because they walk on this flooring every day, says Valrani. “It’s anti-slip. It’s very comfortable. It’s used globally across schools. And it’s also really, really easy to maintain.”
According to Kephren Sherry, deputy principal of Arcadia Preparatory School, it was also important that the floor meet health and safety regulations. “It needed to be super safe for children, for example, anti-slip; also, easy to clean. And we were also very keen for the floor to have low emissions, so it would help with our eco-friendly attitude that we have here in school.” Adds Graham Beale, founding principal of the school, “We are aiming to be a LEED-certified green school and, obviously, the flooring is a major component to that… We also found with nora flooring, it was easy to lay. It was quickly done, and it was an efficient process.” Beale goes on to describe the flooring as “superb,” seamless, which discourages the buildup of dirt and bacteria, and able to support a variety of activities in the same space.
As administrators at Arcadia Preparatory School are discovering, nora rubber flooring is ideally suited to meet the demands of elementary schools, middle schools and high schools. In addition to low emissions, comfort underfoot, slip and stain resistance, and a dense, durable and easy-to-maintain surface that does not require stripping, recoating or the application of sealants, nora flooring also offers: As administrators at Arcadia Preparatory School are discovering, nora rubber flooring is ideally suited to meet the demands of elementary schools, middle schools and high schools. In addition to low emissions, comfort underfoot, slip and stain resistance, and a dense, durable and easy-to-maintain surface that does not require stripping, recoating or the application of sealants, nora flooring also offers:
- A wax-free maintenance protocol that means large areas of a facility do not need to be closed while coatings and sealants are applied and allowed to dry
- Resiliency that makes it easier to move equipment and furniture across the floor without leaving scuff marks or indentations that will mar its appearance
- Opportunities to incorporate wayfinding in hallways, as well as school mascots, logos and educational tools
- GREENGUARD Gold certification for low VOC emissions
- Sound-absorbing properties that enable students and staff to focus on listening and learning
- A variety of textures, colors and patterns in options to fit any budget
In May 2017 the Arcadia Preparatory School has been awarded the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification for New Construction and Major Renovations by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
