Hard Surface Flooring Selection and care depend on the characteristics of a material, as well as traffic patterns in the facility.
By Stanley Quentin Hulin
Floors consist of up to five elements: the foundation, the subfloor, the underlayment, the floor covering, and the wear surface. Although each component contributes to an effective flooring system, it is the covering and the surface that are visible and directly exposed to the effects of soil, dirt, and grit.