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Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association, Inc.
111 Deer Lake Road, Suite 100
Deerfield, IL 60015
888/480-9138
Fax: 847/480-9282

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The Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association (MFMA) is the authoritative source of technical and general information about maple flooring and related sports flooring systems. MFMA's membership consists of manufacturers, installation contractors, distributors and allied product manufacturers who subscribe to established quality guidelines. Through cooperative member programs, MFMA establishes product quality, performance and maintenance issues; and promotes the use of northern hard maple flooring products worldwide.

MFMA: Uncompromised Quality In Maple Flooring

MFMA Northern Hard Maple Flooring: Quality begins in the northern forest above the 35th parallel where shorter growing seasons and longer winters produce a densely grained wood with rich, consistent color and fewer imperfections. The lumber is kiln dried to a moisture content of 6-9% prior to precision milling and grading.

MFMA Manufacturers: In keeping with procedures established over a century ago, each MFMA member mill is subject to periodic, unannounced third party inspections to assure strict adherence to MFMA rules governing continuity of specie, millage and grading of maple flooring. The underside of each piece of MFMA flooring is marked with the manufacturing mill's identification number, assuring that the product is of the highest quality available.

MFMA Installation: As experienced and reputable sports flooring specialist, MFMA Associate Member contractors are uniquely equipped to assist architects and facility owners in the design and construction of new athletic facilities, renovations and sports floor replacements. MFMA works with Associate Member contractors, finish manufacturers, independent testing laboratories and suppliers of allied products to establish and maintain installation standards to assure maximum performance and longevity of the installed floor.

Application Guide

First Grade MFMA Hard Maple
The highest grade. An extremely durable and desirable floor for any building, particularly suitable for gymnasiums, handball and racquetball courts, school classrooms, dance floors, churches, hospitals, hotels, offices, clubs, apartments, homes and other applications where fine appearance and long wear are desired.

Industry Standards

Face practically defect free.
Strip lengths 9 in. to 8 ft. as stock will produce; not more than 55% of total lineal footage will be in bundles under 4 ft.; not more than 25% will be in 2 ft. bundles; and not more than 10% will be in 1-1/4 ft. bundles. In the case of nested flooring, the maximum average number of pieces under 1-1/4 ft. per bundle shall be 9.6 l.f.

Second & Better Grade MFMA Hard Maple
This grade will provide the same long life and low maintenance performance as First Grade. Second & Better Grade is an ideal choice for gymnasiums, handball and racquetball courts, multipurpose rooms, school shops and cafeterias, industrial plants, offices, commercial buildings and residences.

Industry Standards:

Admits tight knots and slight imperfections.
Strip lengths 9 in. to 8 ft. as stock will produce; not more than 60% of total lineal footage will be in bundles under 4 ft.; not more than 27% will be in 2 ft. bundles; and not more than 15% will be in 1-1/4 ft. bundles. In the case of nested flooring, the maximum average number of pieces under 1-1/4 ft. per bundle shall be 14.4 l.f.

Third Grade MFMA Hard Maple
This grade gives excellent performance for gymnasiums, multipurpose rooms, cafeterias, factories, warehouses and kindred uses where good wearing qualities are required together with medium cost and appearance.

Industry Standards:

Strip lengths 9 in. to 8 ft. as stock will produce; not more than 85% of total lineal footage will be in bundles of under 4 ft.; and not more than 55% will be in 1-1/4 ft. bundles. In the case of nested flooring, the maximum average number of pieces under 1-1/4 ft. per bundle shall be 52.8 l.f.

Standard Measurements
MFMA Tongue and Groove Strip Flooring

Thicknesses:

25/32" 1.984 cm (19.84 mm)

33/32" 2.619 cm (26.19 mm)

Face Widths:

1-1/2" 3.81 cm (38.1 mm)

2-1/4" 5.715 cm (57.15 mm)

3-1/4" 8.255 cm (82.55 mm)

Treatment and Finish

MFMA maple flooring and wood subfloor components may be treated with Woodlife F® (or equal) wood preservative/protectant when specified. To assist end users with floor finish comparison and selection, MFMA has authorized an independent testing agency, Case Consulting Laboratories (973/428-9666) to test floor finish products in accordance with MFMA standards. Contact the MFMA for the current list of tested floor finishes.

MFMA Standard Measurements for Parquet Flooring

Minimum Thickness: Picket Widths Range: Picket Lengths Range:

5/16" ¾" - 1-1/8" 5-1/2" - 12"

Technical Data and Information Available

MFMA offers a library of information on the manufacture, installation and maintenance of MFMA maple flooring. Literature is available at no charge to architects and specifiers. Videos are available for a nominal fee.

Literature:

Videos:
"Your Next Sports Floor: Things You Should Know" (12:00 VHS)
"Playing For Keeps" (9:50, VHS, English and Spanish versions included). Proper care & maintenance of your MFMA sports floor.

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