Debolon MP at Lamoine Consolidated School, ME Posted: Dec 2011 Posted by: Mats Inc.

Asbestos flooring tiles coming unglued, a scoreboard that had not worked in years, and the deflated wall padding were sure signs that the Lamoine Consolidated School gymnasium in Lamoine, Maine was in complete disrepair.

The space was the epicenter of the community’s activities and events, in addition to being used by the school as both gymnasium and cafeteria, and was long overdue for renovation.  With no funding available and a desire to honor the memory of his granddaughter, Jina Haslam, longtime Lamoine resident, Bill Neleski, became devoted to the project.  Bill garnered support from the community and spent 5 years raising the money needed to renovate the gym.

The Board of Jina’s Gym Inc., with Bill as Chairman, began their research to identify the best products for the multipurpose gymnasium, giving particular attention to the largest component of the renovation with the most difficult demands, the flooring.   The team gathered samples and visited locations that were using various types of flooring products to thoroughly evaluate their options.  Hardwood flooring would have been a great choice for sport activities but would quickly become damaged with pitting from shoes and scratches from tables and chairs.  The Board also considered rubber flooring varieties but feared the rubber would tear and slice from the constant repositioning of bleachers and equipment.  After meticulous evaluation, the team selected Debolon MP from Mats Inc. for its authentic wood look, high traffic rating and sports performance features.  The Board of Jina’s Gym Inc and the school’s facility personnel continue to be pleased with their Debolon MP flooring choice and report that it minimizes maintenance routines, provides a safe playing surface for sporting events, and offers a beautiful surface for community events without the fear of damage or denting.

“The flooring had to be truly all purpose,” said Bill Neleski. “It’s everything I thought it would be.”

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