College Planning & Management

MAY 2013

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INTERIORS MAKE MINE MODULAR Advantages Start With Installation Another advantage to carpet tile, Boodley-Buchanan adds, is a new system developed by Interface that has eliminated the need for glue in the installation process. With the new technology, the carpet tiles have four plastic squares placed in each corner that have adhesive on one side, which locks the carpet tiles together. Instead of needing to repair floor slabs that can be damaged when glued carpet is pulled up, the carpet tiles use no adhesive on the floor surface. "What this has done is eliminate the hidden expense of floor prep forever," Hadden says. While broadloom carpet typically needs to be replaced every seven to 10 years, carpet tile has a 20-year warranty, another factor that has made it an increasingly popular flooring option in higher education. "It might be a bit more expensive," says Bailard, of Pepperdine, "but it lasts longer, and instead of replacing the whole area, you can just replace one section of it." CPM Sherrie Negrea is an Ithaca, NY-based freelance writer specializing in higher education. She writes for university and educational magazines and websites across the country. 108 years of combined experience. 2 true furnishing innovators. One new chair collection. Presenting bimos by BioFit, a bold new collaboration between two brands synonymous with quality seating worldwide. Enjoy ergonomic engineering, modern design and durability that lasts semester after semester. Visit biofit.com or call 800.597.0246 today. See more at NeoCon Booth 8-1101 June 10 – 12 Merchandise Mart | Chicago © 2013 BioFit Engineered Products 60 COLLEGE PLANNING & MANAGEMENT / MAY 2013 WWW.PLANNING 4EDUCATION.COM

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