Product is Not Created Equal

June 20, 2011

As many of you realize my industry background includes years of service within the health club and fitness equipment sales industries. In the health club business we sell memberships by highlighting facility "features and benefits". In the commercial fitness equipment business we sell product by promoting the "features and benefits". Come to think of it in just about all sales- from cars to insurance to real estate- we sell and buy though "features and benefits". Oddly enough when it comes to floor covering products; no one ever wants to hear of "features and benefits". What's even stranger; proper flooring is more vital to most facilities than any other product. Consider this... when building a new facility you seek flooring that offers you a long life span, aesthetics, and is functional. Once you install your flooring the last thing you want to do is replace it in a few years. The costs in demolition, replacement, and facility down time significantly outweigh that of the purchase of treadmills, ellipticals, and strength equipment. In existing facilities to replace flooring is a major undertaking as it may require extensive equipment moving, extended facility downtime and a major inconvenience to your membership.

Whether you purchase your flooring from my company or a competitor. Remember, all product is not created equal! Before you buy you must analyze your exact need and match that need with a floor covering that offers you functionality, reliability, longevity, and affordability. Request the product "features and benefits". Once you decide on the product negotiate your best price and make sure that the product is being installed by a qualified company that guarantees its workmanship. By the way when it comes to price, appreciate that all sales people are not created equal. Some soft sell and start high hoping to consummate the deal somewhere in the middle. Some, like me give you their best price upfront.

Let's discuss analyzing your exact need. For example you want a floor covering that will be utilized only for dance and/or non-weight group exercise. Then I strongly suggest that you consider a wood product. Typically a floating floor with foam absorption built in. A product like this should cost in the $7.00-$10.00 per square foot price range. Installation is typically based upon volume of product and will range between a low of $1.50 per square foot to a high of $2.50 per square foot. Then you must factor freight. With the current high cost of fuel, freight is running anywhere between $.40 per square foot to $.70 per square foot dependent upon product volume, origination, and destination. Total average price point for this type of product would be $9.00 per square foot to $12.00 per square foot. If someone tells you that they can sell you a floating wood floor system with resiliency foam built in delivered and installed for $5.00- $7.00 per square foot I will tell you that the product is of very poor quality and will not last. Remember you "pay for what you get".

Let's consider a weight room floor. There are many types of weight room floors. First you must analyze if this is a free weight room floor or a selectorized weight room floor or a combination of both. If it is strictly a free weight room and you want the highest quality product that is functional and aesthetically pleasing then I suggest rubber tile that comes in either all black or percentages of color. This tile typically is 24" x 24" x 1" and offers extreme durability and sound proofing qualities. This type of product can be adhered to your sub floor by either utilizing adhesive or the floor can be more portable by utilizing dowels. Pricing of this product should cost out between $5.95- $7.95 per square foot depending upon percentage of color. Installation will be dependent upon product volume and cost out between $.75- $1.50 per square foot and freight again is dependent upon volume and will cost out between $.40-$.85 per square foot. Remember you will also require adhesive or dowels at a cost of approximately $.40 per square foot. Total average cost ranging from $7.55- $9.75 per square foot. If this type of product may not be within your budget there is either interlocking rubber or rolled rubber. However, even with rubber tiles or rolled rubber all product is not created equal. Since this type of rubber is recycled; it is imperative that you purchase a rubber that offers elastomer in their manufacturing process. The elastomer will offer the recycled product greater elasticity and resiliency and will not crack over time.

In closing remember price alone, while sacrificing quality will cost you more in the long run. Do your homework- analyze your exact needs, and then base your purchase on "features and benefits"; product references; fair and equitable price point; quality of installation company and their references. Remember if the price sounds too good to be true then it probably is!

Contact me (Gregg Maloley) by phone (781) 727-8250 or email at greggm@centaurfloors.com if I can be of any assistance. For sales representation outside of my territory please contact Centaur Floor Systems directly at (800) 536-9007.

Boflex Hardwood Sports Flooring System

What is meant by “climatizing” when referring to wood installation? (G. Beck, NY).
Climatizing refers to acclimating the wood to the conditions of the environment in which it will be installed. Traditional wood floors require a 2-3 week time frame to acclimate. In most cases, the room should be “climate controlled” meaning the HVAC should be working and turned on for a few days prior to introducing the wood to the environment. The ideal environment for the floor is a temperature between 65 and 80 degrees with humidity around 55%. It’s important to maintain that environment at all times to minimize the effects of change which could include cupping of the wood or excessive spacing between the joints.

Boflex is an all wood, engineered floor। The manufacturing process increases the stability of the floor by up to 70%. Consistent environmental conditions are still important, but the increased stability of the Boflex floor can lesson the chance for damage.

Navy Seal Boflex Hardwood Floor Annapolis

Flooring for your strength equipment area

Flooring for your strength equipment area

When we discuss strength equipment areas within a fitness center we typically categorize into two areas: Pin-selectorized and Free Weight.There are a many options for floor coverings within your strength equipment area. Depending upon your budget and specific needs I will offer a capsulated outline for your review.

· Rolled recycled rubber: Excellent floor covering option for both your Pin-Selectorized and Free Weight areas. Our product is Rubberflex S and it comes in 4’ wide rolls by desired length and is adhered utilizing a perma bond adhesive. This product is a staple within our industry and offers a sound low-cost solution for this area of your facility. Please keep in mind that up to a 20% fleck and 8mm (5/16”) is recommended within this product category and price range. Once you consider 30% color fleck or more you have eliminated the low-cost price point. Also, once you have recycled rubber with over 20% color content you should utilize a sealer to keep the color vibrant and you have added an additional labor installation cost. Rubberflex S is a low life cycle cost product. There are many colors to choose from within the 10-20% fleck range. Rubberflex S qualifies for LEED credits. Features sound and shock absorbent qualities; easily installed; slip resistant wet or dry and extremely durable.

· Sport Weave: Excellent floor covering option for your Pin-Selectoroized area. I do not recommend utilization within a Free Weight room. An upgrade to the lower cost Rubberflex S recycled roll good. Sport Weave offers you the comfortable appearance of carpet with the versatility, ease of maintenenance and durability of a rubber surface. Its polypropylene fiber withstands moisture, stains, and the long-term placement of machines. The fast drying surface is antimicrobial, so it won’t rot, stain or mildew, and can be cleaned employing standard methods- backed by an industry best 7-year abusive wear warranty. Sport Weave comes in a variety of colors and textures, and can be custom cut into patterns, curves, borders and even logos. Sport Weave is most commonly utilized in a tile at 19-11/16” square by 9.2mm (3/8” thick) and you adhere the product with an inexpensive release bond adhesive.

· Rubberflex Elite: Excellent floor covering option for both the Pin-Selectorized and Free Weight areas. Designed with a patented wear layer to provide unlimited design options. Elite is a modular 2’ x 2’ x 1” tile that can be laid over your existing floor, saving you time and money. They’re easier and faster to install than traditional glue down floors because no adhesive is needed. Plus its unqiue dowel rod fastening system gives you the ability to quickly move or replace tiles as desired. These 1” thick footed tiles are engineered to provide the ultimate in durability. They also surpass the noise and shock absorptive qualities of any other fitness floor. Elite can withstand the constant dropping of weights and pounding of equipment without showing wear and tear. Elite tiles are modular and feature excellent sound and shock absorbency; they are slip resistant wet or dry; easy to install and low in maintenance; qualify for LEED credits and are odorless.

· P’Eco: Excellent floor covering option for both the Pin-Selectorized and Free Weight areas. Vibrant color rubber roll good which is guaranteed to illuminate your strength equipment areas. P’Eco is manufactured by laminating 4mm colored rubber with recycled sports underlayment. Available in three standard thicknesses (8mm, 10mm, 12mm). Select from six standard brilliant colors. P’Eco qualifies for LEED credits. Features sound and shock absorbent qualities; easily installed; slip resistant wet or dry and extremely durable. Adhered to sub floor utilizing perma bond adhesive.

· Decora/Decora S: Excellent floor covering option for both the Pin-Selectorized and Free Weight areas. These are rubber tiles that offer all color. Decora tiles feature a two-tone marbleized finish and are virtually industrucatble.Decora S is approx 35” x 35” x 8mm (5/16”). Its construction is a virgin rubber top layer with recycled rubber base. These attractive rubber tiles have a solid color with an accent speckle top finish, and a “dimpled” hammer-tone texture making them resilient and slip resistant. A virgin rubber top layer vulcanized to a recycled bottom layer makes Decora S durable, safe, quiet, and easy to maintain. Adhered to sub floor utilizing perma bond adhesive.

· Ecoflor: Excellent floor covering option for both the Pin-Selectorized and Free Weight areas. Top of the line rubber tiles manufactured with first grade recycled components to minimize product waste. Available in two textures and several colors. Ecoflor is far and away the most vibrant and durable rubber tiles available within the marketplace. Ecoflor floor coverings provide slip resistance and exceptional wearability. Ecoflor has a factory coating which helps protect it from scratches. Does not need waxes or coatings. Always found within high end fitness facilities, schools and colleges. Ecoflor qualifies for LEED credits.

For detailed information on these products and more please go to www.centaurfloors.com or call our toll free California number (800) 536-9007 and speak directly to John Donati।

new” economic world

In this “new” economic world that we live in, we are redefining our meaning of wealth. The winner in life is no longer the one that dies with the most toys. Values are changing. Well kept, well built older homes now carry more prestige than the new home. Classic cars warrant more “ahs” than the new cars. We may actually be starting to understand the value of life itself, rather than value the stuff that we thought we had to have. The reality is, a rich person is not the one that has the most, but the one that needs the least.

What's New: PlayGrind & Elite

Leasing options available to buy Sports Flooring

With warmer weather approaching, we are getting increased interest in the Playgrind playground tile. Centaur has a couple of good options for your playground area.

Playgrind is a 2'x2'x2 1/2" tile is a recycled rubber tile with a 3mm "skin" of speckled rubber laminated to the surface. It is also available without the "skin" and is known as "pigmented". The "pigmented" tile is only for outdoor use, whereas the "skin" version can be used in or out. The 2 1/2" thick version has a 6 foot fall rating. Thicker versions are available upon request.

Also available are Elite tiles are a 1 inch thick tile that are great for indoor or outdoor weight training areas. Again the "pigmented" version would be used only outdoors, with the "skin" version being used in or outdoors. Check the website for additional information on both of these super tough, super safe tiles.

Centaur Floor Systems

963 North San Marcos Road

Santa Barbara, CA 93111

800-536-9007

805-957-0182

www.centaurfloors.com

info@centaurfloors.com

Feature: Flooring for your Cardio Equipment Area

There are a multitude of options for floor coverings within your cardio equipment area. Depending upon your budget and specific needs I will offer a capsulated outline for your review.

• Rolled recycled rubber: Our product is Rubberflex S and it comes in 4' wide rolls by desired length and is adhered utilizing a perma bond adhesive. This product is a staple within our industry and offers a sound low-cost solution for this area of your facility. Please keep in mind that up to a 20% fleck and 8mm (5/16") is recommended within this product category and price range. Once you consider 30% color fleck or more you have eliminated the low-cost price point. Also, once you have recycled rubber with over 20% color content you should utilize a sealer to keep the color vibrant and you have added an additional labor installation cost. Rubberflex S is a low life cycle cost product. There are many colors to choose from within the 10-20% fleck range. Rubberflex S qualifies for LEED credits. Features sound and shock absorbent qualities; easily installed; slip resistant wet or dry and extremely durable.

• Sport Weave: An upgrade to the lower cost Rubberflex S recycled roll good. Sport Weave offers you the comfortable appearance of carpet with the versatility, ease of maintenenance and durability of a rubber surface. Its polypropylene fiber withstands moisture, stains, and the long-term placement of machines. The fast drying surface is antimicrobial, so it won't rot, stain or mildew, and can be cleaned employing standard methods- backed by an industry best 7-year abusive wear warranty. Sport Weave comes in a variety of colors and textures, and can be custom cut into patterns, curves, borders and even logos. Sport Weave is most commonly utilized in a tile at 19-11/16" square by 9.2mm (3/8" thick) and you adhere the product with an inexpensive release bond adhesive.

• P'Eco: Vibrant color rubber roll good, which is guaranteed to illuminate your cardio equipment area. P'Eco is manufactured by laminating 4mm colored rubber with recycled sports underlayment. Available in three standard thicknesses (8mm, 10mm, 12mm). Select from six standard brilliant colors. P'Eco qualifies for LEED credits. Features sound and shock absorbent qualities; easily installed; slip resistant wet or dry and extremely durable. Adhered to sub floor utilizing perma bond adhesive.

• Decora/Decora S: These are rubber tiles that now offer all color. Decora is approx. 35" x 35" x 3/8". Decora tiles feature a two-tone marbleized finish and are virtually industrucatble.Decora S is approx 35" x 35" x 8mm (5/16"). Its construction is a virgin rubber top layer with recycled rubber base. These attractive rubber tiles have a solid color with an accent speckle top finish, and a "dimpled" hammer-tone texture making them resilient and slip resistant. A virgin rubber top layer vulcanized to a recycled bottom layer makes Decora S durable, safe, quiet, and easy to maintain. Adhered to sub floor utilizing perma bond adhesive.

• Ecoflor: Top of the line rubber tiles manufactured with first grade recycled components to minimize product waste. Available in two textures and several colors. Ecoflor is far and away the most vibrant and durable rubber tiles available within the marketplace. Ecoflor floor coverings provide slip resistance and exceptional wearability. Ecoflor has a factory coating which helps protect it from scratches. Does not need waxes or coatings. Always found within high end fitness facilities, schools and colleges. Ecoflor qualifies for LEED credits.

For detailed information on these products and more please go towww.centaurfloors.com or call our toll free California number (800) 536-9007 and speak directly to John Donati.

Rubberadhesives

Question:

Why is it that the different floors require different adhesives? Aren't most of them rubber floors? If an adhesive works for one floor, shouldn't it work for the others? - C. Neilsen, Mays Landing, NU

Answer:

For the most part, we use polyurethane adhesives with our rubber floors। It not only has good adhesion, but it acts as a moisture barrier as well. Each manufacturer has done testing of different brands (some even manufacturer their own adhesive) and recommends what they consider the best. To maintain the warranty, the manufacturer will require that we use their recommended adhesive. Hence the different size units and the variable costs.

http://www.centaurfloors.com/news/sept10/adhesives.htm

SportWeave

Feature: The Absolute Best Floor Covering for Your Cardio. and Selectorized Weight Areas


Since we began selling Sport Weave about 7 years ago I have sold the product to over 300 facilities. For many years it was a foregone conclusion that we would utilize either recycled rubber or carpet within our cardio and selectorized areas. Recycled rolled rubber is a durable product- but its primarily black background feels too institutionalized. Carpet when initially installed is great until it shows stains or zippers. Sport Weave due to its inherent properties offers the durability of rubber with the look and feel of carpet. Its polypropylene fibers withstand moisture and stains and the fast-drying surface is anti-microbial- all backed by a 7-year abusive wear warranty. Sport Weave is available in two textures - Jazz and Slant - and over 12 appealing colors. Sport Weave does not zipper or snag which offers you endless opportunity to become creative within your pattern design.

Sport Weave tiles are comprised of a polypropylene fiber that is needle punched onto a waterproof rubber backing. Little transition is ever required as the tile is 3/8" thick and easily installed utilizing a multipurpose adhesive.

Please take a look at a sampling of our installations to see for yourself just how versatile Sport Weave can be.

Steve Ratner, owner of Suburban Athletic Club in Framingham, MA.

"I have known Gregg Maloley for over 25 years; I value his industry knowledge and respect his opinions on all facets of the fitness/health club business. Gregg recommended that I purchase his Sport Weave product and now I have over 14,000sf of Sport Weave within all areas of my club. From the entrance, foyer, cardio, weight room, child care and all hallways. I have had this flooring for over 5 years and highly recommend the Sport Weave product".

Contact me or any Centaur sales reps. to discuss your specific needs.

Regards,

Gregg Maloley
VP Sales
Cell: (781) 727-8250
Fax: (781) 453-0165
Email: greggm@centaurfloors.com
Web: www.centaurfloors.com

Centaur Floor Systems: Centaur Floors eco-friendly green LEEDS flooring

Centaur Floor Systems: Centaur Floors eco-friendly green LEEDS flooring

Centaur Floors eco-friendly green LEEDS flooring

Are Centaur's products Green?

Question: How does Centaur contribute to a Greener America?

- J.T., Urban, Il.

Answer:

Over the years, Centaur has sold a LOT of recycled rubber. Our Rubberflex line of products has some of our most popular options. But what you might not know is that recycled flooring is a major contributor to the "greening of America". The "Fun Facts" listed below highlight the benefits of using recycled rubber flooring.

• One 36" car tire equals 20sf of rubber flooring.
• Centaur's Rubberflex flooring can contribute up to 8 LEED points.
• Centaur's rubber supplier recycles over 80 million pounds of scrap tire rubber, saving over 1 million barrels of oil and keeping over 2,000 trailer loads of discarded tires out of our nation's landfills.
• Recycling that many tires and saving over 1 million barrels of oil- that is equal to heating 600 homes for the year!
• It takes half a barrel of crude oil to produce the rubber for just one truck tire.

Producing one pound of recycled rubber versus one pound of new rubber requires only 29% of the energy.

Centaur Floor Systems

1-800-536-9007

www.centaurfloors.com

Centaur Floors G-Court Multipurpose Sports Floor

G-Court: Multipurpose Sports Floor
By Gregg Maloley

Looking for an alternative to wood for your group x room? How about an affordable, durable floor covering for your multi-purpose room? Or a resilient covering for your indoor track; cardio area, or selectorized area? The product to seriously consider is G-Court.

G-Court provides an exceptional flooring solution for many areas within your facility. Its unique construction of high performance vinyl with a closed-cell foam backing provides excellent resiliency and minimizes the risk of injury without sacrificing performance by reducing stress on joints and eliminating skin abrasions. Don't let its low profile fool you; G-Court meets the DIN requirements for ball rebound standards, making it an outstanding solution for multi-purpose applications.

The textured top surface is anti-slip, and the built-in multi-layered foam backing does not require expensive underlayments. G-Court is constructed with two layers of closed cell vinyl sponge reinforced with one layer of non-woven fiberglass for dimensional stability, with an embossed vinyl top surface. Comes as a roll good; pre-cut at 6'7" x 49'2" and in thicknesses of 6.0mm; 6.75mm, and 8.0mm.

Its extremely hygienic, non-porous surface has bactericidal and fungicidal treatment. G-Court can be cleaned using conventional methods and never requires sanding or refinishing; keeping maintenance costs to a minimum. Available in six brilliant colors and two-wood grain surface options, this product can be easily mixed and matched for a fully customized installation.

Best of all.... G-Court features a 10 year wear warranty!

Centaur Floors Plank Tile Fusion Bonded Modular Tile Flooring

Creating a "WOW" Factor with Plank & Tile

Feature Article

Gold's Gym in Stoughton, MA made a conscious choice to create an "upscale" facility. No "jock" image at this facility!

Gregg Maloley of Centaur assisted the owner with the selection of flooring for the facility. It included Plank luxury vinyl tile in a dark walnut for the reception area, the hallways, and the barber shop. Plank bamboo was used in the physical therapy offices. Tile luxury vinyl was used in the massage therapy rooms. To create a "wow" factor in the men's and women's locker rooms, Bolon luxury woven vinyl tiles were selected. The boxing area, cardio deck, selectorized section and the functional center were covered with Rubberflex Speckled S. The free weight area featured the 1 inch thick Elite tile. Now that made a statement! Even the stairs received custom treatment with a one piece nosing/tread/riser system from Nora.

Check out the photos accompanying this article to appreciate the classy look of this New England show place. Centaur is proud to have contributed to this awesome facility!

Pictures from Gold's Gym in Stoughton MA. We have Plank Dark Walnut in reception area, hallways and barber shop. Plank Natural Bamboo in Physical Therapy offices. Coastal Slate tile in Massage therapy rooms. Bolon in men's and women's locker rooms. Rubberflex S in boxing, cardio deck, selectorized and functional center. Rubberflex Elite in Free Weight area and Nora one piece stair treads and landings.

Centaur Floors Weightroom Flooring called Elite ST

Centaur's Elite ST Sets a New Standard for Flooring?

Designed with a patented wear layer to provide unlimited design options, Elite Tiles offer a brand of visual excitement to any club interior. Available is 12 standard designs, Elite colors coordinate with fitness equipment as well as other flooring options. Plus these good looking tiles feature a pedestal underside, preventing unsightly cable clutter by routing fitness equipment wiring beneath the surface. Elite ST sets a new standard for fitness flooring. Elite St incorporates a patented polymeric wear surface construction into the design of the time-tested 2'x2'x1" tile system to produce the ultimate combination of strength and world class good looks in a resilient flooring system. Unlike the traditional speckled top surface of the Elite tile, Elite ST offers a solid color of warm earth tones in terra cotta, green, gray, and black. The Elite ST provides a high tech, environmentally conscious "attitude" in your facility. This is a flooring solution for today's world.

www.centaurfloors.com

1-800-536-9007

Centaur's Gymlastic Multipurpose Flooring

Gymlastic Goes Green!

Gymlastic is one of our most popular floors. It consists of a recycled rubber bottom layer with a top layer of poured polyurethane. In some parts of the country, the solvent-based polyurethane was prohibited for environmental reasons. Well, that is no longer a problem! We now offer a water based polyurethane topcoat that has the same wear-ability as the solvent based, an array of new colors, and meets the environmental standards of all states including California. The Gymlastic floor is an ideal choice for a multi purpose facility that is looking for a safe sports surface that is easy to maintain and will stand up to the rigors of meetings, food spills, recreational activities and sports. And now, it's "Greener" than ever.

www.centaurfloors.com

1-800-536-9007

Centaur Floors has new Rubberflex Speckled S Colors

Those of you west of the Rockies are aware that we have Rubberflex Speckled S inventoried on the west coast (Corona, CA). This was done to save our western customers on freight. Up until now, we have had limited color selection, 10% blue, 10% grey, and recently 10% red was added. Beginning March 1, 10% brown and 20% Peanut Crunch (brown/tan) are being included in the Corona inventory. This inventory will be 25 and 50 foot rolls. Our manufacturer's Rep has done an excellent job of working with us to expand our offering to our western customers. Thanks, Bill!

Rubberflex Speckled S

Centaur Floors

1-800-536-9007

Sport Eco Fusion Bonded Modular Tiles

Centaur unveils their newest product innovation, The Sport Eco line of fusion bonded modular tiles. Manufactured in the U.S.A., Sport Eco products offer a textured flooring solution for health and fitness spaces exposed to high volumes of traffic. The surfacing features a fiber wear layer and recycled rubber backing, fused together using the patent-pending itstru Technology.

The newest addition to the Centaur line is setting new standards in recycled content containing 98% post-consumer recycled content. The Sport Eco product enables the Centaur brand to increase its portfolio of products to offer multiple solutions for the health club environment - from entryways and staff offices to weight rooms, locker rooms, and gymnasiums.

“What is itstru Technology?
A patent-pending, revolutionary innovation poised to transform the flooring industry, itstru Technology enables ECORE's proven recycled rubber product to be bonded with a diverse variety of textile wear layers. Unlike any process introduced in the flooring industry to date, the itstru technology combines two diverse surfacing systems to create one durable and environmentally sustainable product with a backing composed of a record-setting 97% post-consumer content.”

Centaur Floor Systems

John Donati

1-800-536-9007

www.centaurfloors.com

www.centaurmaintenancesupplies.com

Diversy Vision Matte is now Diversy Carefree Matte

PRODUCT CHANGES - March 29, 2011

There have been some changes in the Diversy line of products we carry. We now offer a comparable product to Vision Matte. The new product is called Carefree Matte. Its the same price and is offered on our website.

2611-05 TASKI VISION MATTE
Diversy Vision Matte is no longer available. We have a comparable product made from the same manufacturer called Diversy Carefree Matte at the same price.
Floor Finish
Silky-matte shine floor finish/sealer. TASKI Vision Matte floor finish maintains a satin low gloss in areas where high shine is detrimental, e.g., nursing homes, hospitals, synthetic gym floors, etc. Vision Matte is highly recommedned on linoleum and rubber floors, but is also ideal for use on vinyl, PVC, natural and artificial stone floorings, and sealed wood floors. 1000 sq.ft. per gallon coverage. recommended to put 3 coats. This is sealer and has a mat finish - similar to a wax floor finish. Always clean your floor before applying a sealer such as Vision Matte. Use a lint free mop and a buffer can be used on a virgin rubber floor.
5 Gallon - Pail - $151.09 MSDS Sheets
Centaur Floor Systems LLC

John Donati

1-800-536-9007
http://www.centaurmaintenancesupplies.com/rubber.html

www.centaurfloors.com

Floor Coverings for your Non-Fitness Areas

Starting this month and continuing through the spring we will feature floor covering alternatives for various areas of your fitness center. This month we will discuss your foyer; reception; control desk; juice bar; pro shop and walkway areas. The three alternatives are Sport Weave/SportEco; Plank and Tile.

SPORT WEAVE:

An inexpensive, multi-purpose rubber based floor covering most commonly offered as a tile. Combines the comfortable appearance of carpet with the versatility, ease of maintenance and durability of a rubber surface. Its polypropylene fibers can withstand moisture, stains, and mildew. A very durable product that can be utilized throughout your non-fitness floor areas. Sport Weave comes in two textures and many colors. You can't find a TOUGHER floor! Please check our web page for LEED accreditation information.

SPORT ECO:

Our newest product offering- Sport Eco line of fusion bonded modular tiles. These modular tiles feature a fiber wear layer and recycled rubber backing, fused together utilizing state of the art patented itstru Technology. Creating a floor system that features the superior durability and easy installation of recycled rubber, with the aesthetics and durability of a textile/fiber surfacing solution. Sport Eco trey and Dane products will initially be available in easily installed 23" x 23" interlocking tiles and 24" x 24" square-edge tiles. Please check our web page for LEED accreditation information.

TILE// PLANK:

Made from vinyl and available in 12" x 24"; 18" x 18"; 6" X 36" sizes. These products offer authentic, cutting edge standard designs. Environmentally sound: ISO 14001 manufacturing process and ISO 9001 certified manufacturing. Comes in many colors and designs with No wax, stain proof and non-slip options available. Please check our web page for LEED accreditation information.

Please see facility photos for ideas and go to our web page at www.centaurfloors.com for detailed product information and specifications. For further information please call us directly at (800) 536-9007.

Gregg Maloley
VP Sales
Cell: (781) 727-8250
Fax: (781) 453-0165
Email: greggm@centaurfloors.com
Web: www.centaurfloors.com

Centaur is New

In Centaur Floors picture - Carla Lieblein, Peter Hernandez, Terri Cruz

Centaur is new. New location, new office, new environmental surroundings. We went from a bustling, beachside location to a peaceful, creek side, rural environment. Our new office is an indoor/outdoor combination that allows us to take advantage of the beautiful area where we are located. Our phone numbers have stayed the same, but the address has changed. The new address is listed in this newsletter. Still in serene Santa Barbara, just moved from the beach to the base of the mountains. Come visit us if you get out this way!



Centaur Floor Systems

963 N. San Marcos Rd

Santa Barbara, CA 93111

(805) 957-0182

Fax (805) 957-0125

Toll-Free (800) 536-9007

http://www.centaurfloors.com