There are a lot of common misconceptions about hardwood sports flooring, and many people who have never experienced a modern NB floor believe outdated myths that simply are not true. One of the most common myths is that wood floors are slippery and dangerous when they get wet, but NB brand basketball court wood flooring’s specially formulated textured finish actually provides far better grip than most synthetic floors, even when there is a small amount of sweat or water on the surface.

Independent friction tests have shown that NB floors meet and exceed all international safety standards for surface traction, making them far less likely to cause slips and falls than many cheaper synthetic alternatives. Another common myth is that hardwood floors are too high maintenance, but as NB’s thousands of facility clients can attest, the daily care routine for an NB floor is actually simpler and faster than the maintenance required for most synthetic floors, which often need special deep cleaning treatments and anti-slip re-coatings every single year. Many people also believe that wood floors are less durable than synthetic surfaces, but NB’s heavy-duty maple hardwood planks have a Janka hardness rating of over 1450, making them extremely resistant to dents and impacts from dropped weights, heavy equipment, and even accidental impacts from basketball hoop bases. NB brand basketball court wood flooring also comes with a 25-year manufacturer warranty against any defects in the wood, which is 3-4 times longer than the typical warranty offered by synthetic flooring brands. These debunked myths make it clear that modern NB hardwood flooring is the most advanced, safe, and practical choice for any indoor basketball facility.