{"id":3193,"date":"2018-12-01T12:00:59","date_gmt":"2018-12-01T17:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/?p=3193"},"modified":"2022-07-05T15:08:50","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T20:08:50","slug":"a-floors-wear-layer-its-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/en\/blog-article\/a-floors-wear-layer-its-important\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of the Flooring Wear Layer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_section et_pb_section_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_section_regular et_block_section\" >\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_0  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3196 size-full\" title=\"A floor that has been worn through to the coloration and pattern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/worn-floor-header.jpg\" alt=\"A floor that has been worn through to the coloration and pattern\" width=\"1080\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/worn-floor-header.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/worn-floor-header-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/worn-floor-header-768x277.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/worn-floor-header-1024x370.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_1  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_2_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_1  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>When looking at the characteristics of synthetic flooring such as sheet vinyl for a new sports surfacing project, many different factors have to be considered as they can affect the performance and the functionality of the floor covering. That is why there are universal standards with specialized testing methods to evaluate the many particular aspects of the layers that make up the resilient sports floor.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most essential aspects of synthetic flooring is the quality of the wear layer. The purpose of this top layer is to protect the appearance, pattern, and colouring of the floor. Furthermore, the finish of the wear layer affects the texture of the surface which influences the floor\u2019s performance. These aspects clearly illustrate why it would be desirable for this portion of the flooring to be as durable as possible.<\/p>\n<h2>The complication<\/h2>\n<p>There is a difficulty that presents itself when the visual pattern of the flooring system is incorporated within the wear layer. This, therefore, reduces the actual portion dedicated to wearing before compromising the design and its life cycle. Aside from the unattractiveness, the performance of the flooring when playing will be directly affected when the surface has been worn through to the coloration and pattern. This is why top-quality manufacturers will adopt the practice of applying the full wear layer above the design, ensuring the protection of its colour and motif underneath.<\/p>\n<p>It is also important to note that the physical texture of the wear layer can also cause certain problems. The sports flooring industry refers to this texture as linear embossing, also called <strong>five<em><strong>\u00a0o\u2019cl<\/strong>ock shadow<\/em><\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/en\/2018\/08\/01\/it-is-a-shame-you-cant-shave-your-sports-flooring\/\">See our blog article for more detail.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Industry-wide standards<\/h2>\n<p>The resilient floor covering standards as per ASTM are there to help people build their knowledge, particularly to make a well-informed decision when comes the time to choose a sports floor. These universal standards are instrumental in specifying and analyzing the flooring\u2019s properties. The results of the product testing make it possible to establish the appropriate installation procedures of a flooring, as well as ensure its strength, durability, and safety towards utilization.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, there are some manufacturers and\/or distributors who choose to avoid industry testing standards to hide the fact that the tests revealed a sub-standard product. This creates hurdles to overcome when undergoing the process of choosing flooring that meets expectations, especially when looking for a product with a well-designed and resistant wear layer.<\/p>\n<p>We understand the intensive use sports flooring will take, this is why we ensure that our products meet the highest industry standards of wear layer technology. We also know that a long-lasting floor makes your investment go a long way.<\/p>\n<p>To know more about wear layers in greater detail, please see an article about \u201cDefining wear layers\u201d from our Tarkett Sports supplier: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarkettsportsindoor.com\/sports-flooring-guide\/defining-wear-layers\/\">https:\/\/www.tarkettsportsindoor.com\/sports-flooring-guide\/defining-wear-layers\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_0\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/worn-floor-example.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\" title=\"Worn sports floor\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/worn-floor-example.jpg\" alt=\"Worn sports floor\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/worn-floor-example.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/worn-floor-example-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/worn-floor-example-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/worn-floor-example-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/worn-floor-example-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" class=\"wp-image-3205\" \/><\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_1\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/wear-layer-cross-section.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\" title=\"Close-up view and details of a wear layer\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/wear-layer-cross-section.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up view and details of a wear layer\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/wear-layer-cross-section.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/wear-layer-cross-section-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/wear-layer-cross-section-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/wear-layer-cross-section-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.avantagesport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/wear-layer-cross-section-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" 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