1. News

    What Architects and Designers Need to Know: Top Commercial Flooring Trends in 2024

    Staying updated with the latest news is crucial in the ever-evolving world of commercial flooring trends. In 2024, the commercial flooring industry will see significant shifts, focusing on sustainability, practical solutions, and innovative technologies. Let’s dig deeper into the top commercial flooring trends of 2024 that architects and designers need to know. Drop and Click…

  2. Video

    Flooring University: Tile 101

    Rectified, honed, PEI, bisque – the terminology can seem endless and confusing when it comes to tile. Thankfully, we’ve got tile aficionado Keith Lacognata on our side. With a rich history in the flooring business, Keith breaks down standard tiling jargon in layman’s terms, helping you understand everything from choosing the right type to proper…

    Learn about Porcelain and Ceramic Tile
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    Flooring Answers: A Designer’s Guide to Substrates

     A Designer’s Guide to Substrates INDUSTRY STANDARDS While most conversations with design professionals are specific to product application, color, and design, I’m sometimes asked questions about more technical details. I always appreciate hearing from the architect or designer who wants to include language in their specifications to help assure that the installation goes “by the…

  4. Video

    Flooring University: LVT 101

    The world of luxury vinyl flooring can be a labyrinth of terms like LVT, LVP, rigid core, and more. Kevin Dunn from Spartan Surfaces simplifies this complex landscape, offering insights into the versatile and budget-friendly world of LVT. What is LVT? LVT stands for Luxury Vinyl Tile, often confused with its sibling, LVP or Luxury…

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    Show School Pride with Flooring Palettes to Support Every Color Combination

    From floor to ceiling, every square foot is a great place to show off school pride 🌈 . Celebrating back to school 🖍️✏️ with our favorite school color flooring palettes showcases – check out these education installs designed to leave a lasting palette 🎨impact. Crofton High School: Designed by GWWO Architects, Crofton High School encompasses…

  6. Video

    Recycled Rubber 101 – Flooring University

    Recycled rubber is a popular and versatile material known for its eco-friendliness and durability. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the world of recycled rubber, exploring what it is, what it’s made of, and how it’s made. We’ll also highlight its many advantages and various uses, including sheet roll, standard tile, interlocking tile, and…

    Recycled rubber 101
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    Kevin Jablon Receives the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award

    Spartan Surfaces is excited to announce that our Founder & CEO Kevin Jablon receives the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award from his alma mater, York College of Pennsylvania. The self-proclaimed 2.0 CEO sat down with YCP to discuss the award, his college days, and his life post grad. From meeting his best friends and lifetime partners…

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    Spartan’s 6th Annual Customer Appreciation Golf Outing

    Spartan’s 6th Annual Customer Appreciation Golf Outing was a resounding success, bringing together valued customers, industry partners, and team members for camaraderie and celebration. We held the event to appreciate our dedicated flooring contractors, who have been instrumental in our success. With the lush backdrop of the Maryland Golf and Country Clubs, golf, gourmet food,…

  9. project

    Red Door Early Learning Center

    In need of a larger space to accommodate growth, the Red Door Early Learning Center bought their new space in 2016 and charged Alloy5 with the design. Creating a space with early development in mind, Alloy5 committed to using bright colors and interesting shapes throughout to help stimulate the five senses. Centering around a main…

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    Spartan’s 7th Annual Customer Appreciation Golf Outing

    Spartan’s 7th Annual Customer Appreciation Golf Outing, with the support of our title sponsor, Bostik, was an unforgettable experience! It brought together valued customers, industry partners, and team members for a day of camaraderie and celebration. This yearly tradition is our heartfelt way of expressing gratitude to our clients and customers, who have been pivotal…

    Customer Golf Outing 2024