MaxFlex I

MaxFlex is one of the most advanced sports floor surfaces available today featuring the MaxFlex sport Cushion, with pneumatic suspension for optimum shock absorption and the correct amount of deflection so that the floor works for the athlete.

Recommended for use in multi purpose gymnasiums, recreation and competitive sports, as well as for aerobic and dance floors.

1. Submit three Pyramid^TM Floor System MaxFlex^TM I Specifications.
2. Submit one sample of Pyramid^TM Floor System MaxFlex^TM I Systems.
3. Submit three copies of maintenance data for Pyramid^TM Sport Finish.

1. Maple Flooring: Unfinished, 3/4” x not over 2 1/4” x 1/4” x RL 2^nd and BTR, T&G, EM, KD, northern hard maple flooring as supplied by Pyramid Sports Floor Systems.
   Note:thickness, width and grade of flooring material may be altered to suit application.
2. Sport Floor Cushions: MaxFlex^TM Sport Floor Cushions, ¾” x 1⅞” x 1⅞” as supplied byPyramid Sports Floor Systems.
3. Sport Floor Cushions: MaxFlex^TM Sport Floor Cushions, ¾” x 1⅞” x 1⅞” as supplied by Pyramid Sports Floor Systems.
4. Sealer: Pyramid^TM Sport Sealer.
5. Floor Finish: Pyramid^TM Sport Finish.
6. Nails: Purpose designed barbed nails for power nailing, 2” long as supplied by Pyramid Sports Floor Systems.
7. Threshold & Reducer Strip: Milled maple or extruded aluminum of size and profile as required to reduce level of hardwood floor to meet existing surface.Color and finish to match.
8. Nosing: Rounded maple bullnose.Color and finish to match.
9. Vapor Barrier: 6 mil. polyethylene.
10. Vent Cove Base: Vented rubber base as supplied by Pyramid Sports Floor Systems.

1. Shock Absorption - average 71%
2. Virtual Deflection - minimum 4.1 mm
3. Area Deflection - average 15%
4. Ball Rebound - average 95%

1. Do not install floor system until concrete is dry and has been cured a minimum of 60 days and the requirements listed above in paragraph 2 are obtained.
2. Maintain ambient temperature of not less than 50ºF (10ºC), not more than 70ºF (21ºC). from 72 hours before installation to at least 48 hours after completion of work.Maintain 40% relative humidity during the same period.
3. All finish flooring shall be stored in the building of application a minimum of 14 days before installation under proper and protected ventilation.
4. After floors are finished, area to be kept locked by general contractor to allow curing time for the finish.

1. Ensure substrate is dry prior to installation.
2. Inspect floor for levelness before installation.Tolerance not to exceed ⅛” over 10’. The sub floor must be sound and properly prepared. Report discrepancies to owner/specifier for rectification.
3. Install polyethylene with joints lapped a minimum of 4” and seal with sealant or adhesive.
4. Cut 6” off the first layer of plywood at the starting wall and at one perpendicular end wallallowing pads and plywood to start 2” from these walls. Finish first layer of plywood by installing extra pads at the end of the two far walls as required.
5. Install the lower plywood panel perpendicular to the finish flooring direction. Stagger joints. Space joints 1/4”.Thirty two pads stapled per 4’ x 8’ sheet of plywood.
6. Install the upper plywood panel diagonal to the lower panel. Stagger joints. Space joints 1/4”.
7. Secure the panels using adhesive and 1” staples, 8” to 10” o.c. at panel perimeter and 1” to 2”from end of each board.
8. Machine nail maple flooring with end joints properly driven up and proper spacing provided forhumidity conditions in the specific region.
9. Support floor using strips of 1/2” plywood between pads under bleachers and doorways or under any areas that may be subject to excess weight.

1. Support floor using strips of 1/2” plywood between pads under bleachers and doorways or under any areas that may be subject to excess weight.
2. After sanding with belt sander, buff entire floor using a 100-grit screen with a heavy duty buffing machine.
3. After sanding, remove dust and dirt off all floor surfaces. Use an industrial vacuum cleaner.
4. Apply game lines.
5. Pyramid^TM Sport Finish is a water-based finish; therefore, court marking paint must be compatible and should be water-based containing no vinyl’s or polyvinyl.
6. Floor to present a smooth surface without stop marks, gouges, streaks, or shiner.
7. Apply one coat of Pyramid^TM Sport Sealer.
8. Buff with brown pads.
9. Apply one coat of Pyramid^TM Sport Finish.
10. Buff with a maroon pad cushioned with a green pad.
11. Abrade first finish coat using a maroon pad cushioned with a green pad.
12. Install wear indicators at center jump circle, free throw lines and at all entries.
13. Apply two additional coats of Pyramid^TM Sport Finish.
14. Install vented rubber base.
15. Clean up all unused materials and debris and remove same from premises.

1. Upon completion of the floor installation, the owner, attendant or individuals responsible for the maintenance of the building are to follow the guidelines supplied by Pyramid Sports Floor Systems for hardwood flooring maintenance.
2. Areas of wood floor installation must be adequately ventilated with natural or mechanical air circulation. Temperature and humidity controls must be operational all year and employed as required in the region of installation.

1. Guarantee shall not cover damage in the whole or in part by casualty, ordinary wear and tear, abuse, use for which materials are not designed, faulty construction of the building, settlement of the building walls, failure of the other contractors to adhere to specifications, separation of the concrete slab and excessive dryness or excessive moisture from humidity, spillage, migration though the slab or wall, or any other source. Abuse, vandalism, neglect, improper installation or maintenance procedures will negate all guarantees.
2. Pyramid Sports Floor Systems hereby warrants the Pyramid^TM Floor System MaxFlex^TM I material to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of one year. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and of any other obligations on the part of Pyramid Sports Floor Systems. If any components are not supplied by Pyramid Sports Floor Systems, all warranties are rendered null and void. In the event of breach of any warranty, the liability of Pyramid Sports Floor Systems shall be limited to repairing or replacing Pyramid^TM Floor System MaxFlex^TM I material and system components supplied by Pyramid Sports Floor Systems proven to be defective in manufacture, and shall not include any other damages, either direct or consequential.
3. A Pyramid^TM Sports Floor Identification Marker must be installed in a corner of the floor to verify authenticity of flooring system.