Stonhard Floors Help to Transform a Community Homeless Center
The Problem
Samaritan Center, located in Syracuse, New York, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) interfaith effort of community members committed to serving the hungry and those in need. Since 1981, the Center has provided hot meals to the homeless, as well as case management support and access to community services. It serves more than 65,000 meals annually.
Recently, the Center underwent a renovation within its 4,700 sq. ft. facility, with the goal of creating a clean and seamless space for hundreds of guests to congregate and eat. The Center sought a product that offered superior resistance to slips, abrasion, and fire. Stonhard recommended Stongard MD, a high-performance waterproofing membrane with additional slip resistance and a stylized, decorative quartz design.
Stongard MD provides a long-lasting, durable flooring solution that offers additional water, slip and fire resistance.
Stonhard transformed Samaritan Center’s eating space into a sanitary, seamless environment.
Stonhard removed worn vinyl composite tile and installed Stongard MD for long-lasting performance.
Stonhard installers installing Stongard MD.
The Solution
During installation, Stonhard removed the existing vinyl composite tile from the floor’s plywood substrate. First, Stonproof ME7, a two-component, liquid-applied urethane waterproofing membrane with excellent bond strength, was applied.
Stongard MD, in a woodsmoke color, was then installed, providing the Center and its occupants a clean, seamless, and easy-to-maintain surface for years to come.
“All of the guests love the new flooring,” James R. Miller, Jr., the project’s architect, said. “Everyone at the Samaritan Center said [the installation] went great and the new floor looks amazing.”
Stonhard’s crew worked around the clock during the two-week renovation to ensure a successful transformation.
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