Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association
111 Deer Lake Road, Suite 100
Deerfield, IL 60015 U.S.A.
Toll Free: 888-480-9138
Phone: 847-480-9138
Fax: 847-480-9282
E-mail: mfma@maplefloor.org
Web site: www.maplefloor.org
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 installation guidelines; educates end users about safety, performance and maintenance issues; and promotes the use of maple, beech and birch flooring products worldwide.
Founded in 1897, the MFMA is the only authoritative source of technical information about hard maple flooring. The association published grade standards, guide specifications, floor care recommendations and specifications for athletic flooring sealers and finishes. The MFMA publishes and updates a complete game line and court markings guide that is available from MFMA headquarters or for download from the MFMA Web site.
Architects, contractors, school officials and maintenance personnel regularly consult the MFMA with questions about the specification, use and care of MFMA maple flooring. If you need assistance or information, please contact the MFMA via e-mail or send correspondence to:
Through its history, MFMA has attracted a membership of firms who subscribe to the high standards of quality for which the association stands. Each MFMA mill is subject to regular, unannounced third-party inspections to assure strict adherence to MFMA rules governing continuity of specie, millage and grading of MFMA maple flooring. One of MFMA’s functions is to assure end users that all finished product is of the highest quality available. Further, MFMA provides Site Inspection Services on MFMA floors to address installation or post-installation issues to avoid serious difficulties. In the unlikely event that an on-site inspection is required, inspection and evaluation by highly qualified MFMA staff is available. It is not available on floors that are not MFMA.
Some non-MFMA maple manufacturers claim their product matches up to MFMA maple in appearance, but remember that appearance is only skin deep — it’s what’s behind the product that counts. Development and consistent enforcement of strict manufacturing, grading, packaging, shipping and installation standards are the keys to providing a quality product. The MFMA Trademark is your assurance that these standards have been met.
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