There’s an expectation that employees and customers will be safe walking around any place of business, and most people think that wet and slippery floors are the only causes for when people lose their footing. However, any time a walking surface is uneven, it can be hazardous. A tear or ripple in commercial carpet can […]
5 Reasons Why Resilient Flooring Discolors
Resilient flooring, or vinyl flooring, is made from synthetic materials and is one of the more durable and strong options for floor coverings on the market today. It’s extremely popular in work spaces because it is inexpensive, waterproof, durable and has a softer texture that makes standing on it for hours a little easier. However, […]
Original Texas A&M Basketball Floor Uncovered
I was looking at the news and found this great story from Texas A&M Athletics . The university is currently in the midst of demolishing the historic G. Rollie White Coliseum, as part of the redevelopment of Kyle Field, and when they were pulling out the existing basketball floor, they uncovered an older floor with the […]
Why Are Women More Likely to Fall than Men?
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has researched many facets of slips, trips and falls and has determined that 60% of the victims of slip, trip, and fall accidents are women. Most of these falls occur in retail establishments. Footwear can contribute to slips, trips, and falls Footwear is a large component of why women are […]
SOY Gel on DIY’s Cool Tools Demonstrated by Rob McNealy
I demonstrated the SOY Gel Professional Paint Stripper on Cool Tools, a show on the DIY Network. I heard about the casting call from a friend on mine, and after speaking with the folks at High Noon Entertainment, the production company, we agreed to use my home, a customer’s job site, and a local park […]
Gutster on DIY’s Cool Tools Demonstrated by Rob McNealy
I demonstrated the Gutster Demo-Bar on Cool Tools, a show on the DIY Network. I heard about the casting call from a friend on mine, and after speaking with the folks at High Noon Entertainment, the production company, we agreed to use my home, a customer’s job site, and a local park for shooting locations […]
EZ-Hitch on DIY’s Cool Tools Demonstrated by Rob McNealy
I demonstrated the EZ-Hitch trailer hitch guide on Cool Tools, a show on the DIY Network. I heard about the casting call from a friend on mine, and after speaking with the folks at High Noon Entertainment, the production company, we agreed to use my home, a customer’s job site, and a local park for […]
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Preventing Slips & Falls on Wet Floors
There are many causes of wet floors, including mopping, melting snow, condensation, leaking pipes, and of course spills. Wet floors are a common problem that can damage the floor itself, but they can also be one of the biggest dangers in your workplace or home. Wet floors are a major cause of slip and fall […]
Ten Flooring Contractors You Should Run From
I regularly inspect floors on behalf of customers that have had their flooring project go horribly wrong. In almost every case, I have heard stories about how the flooring contractors hired by these folks started out very nice and professional, only to turn out to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing after they signed on […]
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