【Buyer Beware】Only Looking at "Certification" Will Cost You! 3 Crucial Numbers to Lock Down in Your Flooring Contract.

Are you in charge of facility procurement? Then SAVE this post! Don't let suppliers just shout "We're FIBA certified!" Professional procurement demands you write 3 core performance metrics into the contract in black and white. Mindoo shows you why these numbers are the key to safeguarding your venue's 30-year performance! #SportsFlooring #VenueProcurement #Mindoo

Don't Be Fooled by the "Certificate," Demand the "Health Report"

• The Status Quo: Many brands flash a certificate, telling you, "We meet international standards, buy with confidence!" But a certificate only confirms the sample was compliant, not that the floor installed on your site is compliant.
• Mindoo's Philosophy: The certificate is your entry ticket, but the actual test data written in the contract is the hard metric for successful delivery. It’s like buying a car—the basic compliance is fine, but you need the performance report from the actual vehicle.
• Procurement Must-Do: Regardless of which brand you choose, you must write these 3 numbers into the contract's "Post-Installation Acceptance Criteria."

🚨 The 3 "Life-Saving Metrics" That Must Be in Your Contract 🚨

We'll explain what these 3 numbers mean in practical, non-technical terms:

1. Shock Absorption (SA): Is the Cushioning Enough?

• What It Is: Simply put, this is how much impact the floor "takes off" your body. This number determines the comfort of your knees and ankles.
• Standard Range: The internationally recognized golden zone is 55% ~75%.
• Contract Demand: Require the supplier to provide a report from random spot testing after installation, confirming all test points are within the 55% ~ 75% range.
• Risk Control: Below 55%, the floor is too hard, leading to injury accumulation; above 75%, the floor is too soft, causing "energy drain."

2. Vertical Deflection (VD): Will the Floor Feel "Sinking"?

• What It Is: This is the distance the floor "sinks" when you jump and land. It dictates how stable the floor feels underfoot.
• Standard Range: International standards require it to be between 2.3mm ~ 5.0mm.
• Contract Demand: Clearly stipulate that the final installed system cannot be below 2.3 text mm or exceed 5.0mm.
• Unique Insight: 5.0mm is the absolute maximum! Sub-par systems often exceed this, giving athletes that "running on sand" feeling that kills their explosive power.

3. Coefficient of Friction (COF): Is the Braking Precise？

• What It Is: This is the "grip" between your shoe sole and the floor. It determines if you safely stop or roll your ankle during a quick change of direction.
• Standard Range: Internationally required to be stable between 0.4 ~ 0.7.
• Contract Demand: This value must be tested upon acceptance. Crucially, ensure it is NOT above 0.7!
• Risk Control: Below 0.4 means slipping; above 0.7 is the real trap—the floor is too "sticky," instantly transferring all rotational force to your knee joints, leading to high risk of ligament injury.

Mindoo Promise: From Certification to Delivery, Data Speaks!

• Our Difference: Mindoo doesn't just show you the certification; we are focused on your actual venue delivery data.
• Pro Tip: Always include a clause in the final payment terms that allows you to "withhold final payment until acceptance testing is compliant." That is the golden rule for protecting your investment!

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