With a total of six gymnasiums Penn Manor needs its wood floors to withstand frequent foot traffic and look their best at all times.
Penn Manor School District is made up of seven elementary buildings, two middle schools and one high school in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. With a total of six gymnasiums used for athletic teams, health classes and after-school activities, Penn Manor needs its wood floors to withstand frequent foot traffic and look their best at all times.
Previously, Penn Manor was using epoxy-based finishes in its gymnasiums. These finishes required a lot of abrasion before application and a much longer time to dry than other solutions on the market. Penn Manor would close off gyms for seven days to ensure the finish was completely dry and ready for athletic play. “The labor hours with our previous finish was extremely intensive and the product took 3-4 times longer to dry and cure,” said Chip Mathias, Buildings and Grounds Director, Penn Manor School District. “Over time, some of our gymnasiums began to look neglected, so we sought a solution that would improve our processes and the look of our floors.”
Through a partnership with Bona®, a leader in hardwood floor care, Diversey, the leader in smart sustainable solutions for cleaning and hygiene, is able to offer a best-in-class wood care product range. Penn Manor worked with Diversey’s floor care experts to select Bona SuperCourt OPTUM®, a one-component waterborne finish for wood floors that has the superior features of a premium two-component finish.
Bona SuperCourt OPTUM® is incredibly easy to apply and is Green Seal® certified under GS-11, GREENGUARD Gold certified for indoor air quality and is virtually odorless. Specifically formulated for professional use on athletic wood floors, Bona SuperCourt OPTUM® offers a highly durable urethane finish with good build, making it easier to maintain than other finishes available on the market. And, the fast-drying formula means that floors are ready for play in just 24-hours.
“We had heard that local universities had been using Optum with great success, so we were eager to try it,” added Mathias. “Diversey’s team allowed us to test the product and see the outstanding results firsthand.” The finish was applied to one gymnasium floor in the summer of 2018 and since then, Penn Manor has applied Bona SuperCourt OPTUM® at the remaining gymnasiums district-wide. “The drying time and durability are just incredible with Optum, and it reduces odors by about 70% compared to our previous finish,” added Mathias.
With Bona SuperCourt OPTUM® athletic wood floor finish, Penn Manor School District realizes the following benefits:
“Optum is a no brainer because it saves our district time and money, especially during summer when we are focused on preparing the school for the return of students and staff,” added Mathias. “From the custodial team to coaches to visiting schools during games, we’ve gotten so many compliments about the way our gym floors look and feel.”
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Green Seal® Standard GS-11 based on effective performance, minimized/recycled packaging, and protective limits on VOCs and human toxicity. GreenSeal.org.