Custom Solution for School Results in New Product Superior to Polished Concrete
Application Area: Corridors • Locker Rooms • Pool Decks
Problem
Horace Mann School, a prestigious, private preparatory school in New York City, experienced damage to their polished concrete floors during a recent renovation project. When considering a replacement, they contacted Stonhard, the flooring manufacturer and installer for more than a dozen of the school’s physics labs and corresponding corridors. Project planners were impressed with both Stonhard’s product and workmanship and felt confident in working with the company again.
Solution
To start, Stonhard set up a Lunch & Learn session to outline the individual benefits of Stonhard flooring systems, giving planners a full range of possibilities. Discussions resulted in a request for a specific look, while ensuring the necessary performance benefits would be maintained. Stonhard formulated a custom solution for Horace Mann and introduced a new product for commercial and front-of-house spaces, Stoncrete EFX. With the look and feel of polished concrete, Stoncrete EFX offers longer-lasting durability and a host of other benefits superior to polished concrete. The new floors matched perfectly with Horace Mann’s existing stairwells, giving the hallways a refreshing and distinct look. While on site, Stonhard was also contracted to install a slip-resistant, decorative flooring system, Stonshield SLT, for the school’s pool deck and locker rooms.
“The specialized work we did throughout Horace Mann just shows the many ways Stonhard goes the extra mile to solve customer problems and offer customized solutions,” Jesse Marino, Stonhard Commercial Territory Manager.
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