Praters, Basic Coatings and Floor Style Products sponsor Educational Seminars in Milwaukee, WI

Praters Design, Basic Coatings and Floor Style Products teamed up for the recent NAIR(National Association of Independent Resurfacers) educational seminar. The seminar, held at St. Mary's School in Milwaukee, WI, focused on all the different aspects of sanding, sealing, painting and finishing athletic flooring. Floor Style Products covered all the bases for sanding athletic flooring. Mark Frainie of Praters Design demonstrated the newest methods for painting game lines, graphic logos and lettering. Basic coatings demonstrated the proper way to seal and put finish on gym floors.

Praters , Basic Coatings and Accer Flooring sponsor Educational Seminars in Toledo, OH

Praters Design, Basic Coatings and Accer Flooring recently combined expertise to host an athletic flooring educational seminar in Toledo, OH. The seminar consisted mostly of Accer contractors and Basic Coatings clients. The seminar, held at St. Francis de Sale High School, focused on all the latest techniques for sanding, sealing, painting and finishing athletic floors. Prostar's experts repaired and sanded the floor. Mark Frainie of Praters Design demonstrated the newest cutting edge methods for painting game lines, graphic logos and lettering. Mike Sundell, Nels Ingerbingsome and Hal Coler of Basic coatings demonstrated the proper way to seal and put finish on gym floors.

Praters Completes the Florida Gators's Portable Volleyball Floor

Praters Portable Division has recently finished renovating a beautiful, new Portable Volleyball Court for the University of Florida Gators. After Florida's 2006 NCAA Basketball Title, the University wanted a completely new design for both their Basketball and Volleyball Floors. With many companies bidding to do the National Champs floors, Praters experience, dedication, warranty and service was the clear choice.
We received the Volleyball floor in June of 2006. After 2 months of design, sanding, painting, finishing and elbow grease, this stunning floor will be on its way back to Florida for its unveiling. We are very pleased to have been a part of Florida's new look and take great pride in providing the Gators a spectacular new portable floor that will last the University for years to come.

Praters Completes the Portable Basketball Floor for the University of Florida Gators

Praters is proud to introduce the new home court of the 2006 NCAA Champion Florida Gators
After their victory at the 2006 NCAA Championship, the University of Florida decided to purchase the Final Four portable floor on which they won the national title. Only one company had the experience, knowledge and skilled experts necessary to turn this Championship Floor into Florida's new Home Court: Praters Portable Division.

Glory Road productions needed two portable floors for use in the Disney movie "Glory Road", and Praters Portable Division was happy to accommodate them. The two Connor Quicklock II floors were sanded, sealed and shipped to New Orleans, LA. Once there, Mark Frainie of Praters Design Division worked with Glory Road Productions to develop a process by which the two floors could be used to represent 12 different floors from the 1960's. This was accomplished by spraying both floors with a thin lacquer paint/finish mixture to give the floors an aged look, and using vinyl LOGOS that could be easily changed to represent the various venues need for the movie. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by James Garner, "Glory Road" is the story of the all black Texas Western basketball team that went to the NCAA Championship in 1966, smashing the color barrier and changing the sport forever. The movie is currently in theatres. Pictured is the representation of East Texas State University's floor in Praters Portable Facility following the production of the movie. The floor will be resanded for use as a warm up floor for the 2005 NAIA Tournament.

Facility Managers Magazine Advertisement

Praters launches a world wide advertising campaign with our ad in the International Association of Assembly Managers 2006 Member & Services Directory. The IAAM comprises leaders that represent a diverse industry: entertainment, sports, conventions, trade, hospitality, and tourism. These leaders manage or provide products and services to amphitheaters, auditoriums, convention centers/exhibit halls, performing arts venues, stadiums and university complexes. As an IAAM member, Praters Incorporated is looking to increase our share of the portable basketball floor market and increase sales opportunities.

Praters Launces its first Television Advertising Campaign

Praters first television advertising campaign is launched on Chattanooga's own ABC News Channel 9. Our premiere commercial debuts on Friday February 16th and will be seen in the entire tri-state area. This venture into the medium of television marks another milestone for the fastest growing residential hardwood flooring and supply company in the southeast. Click on the video player (left) to see the ad now.

Praters creates the custom floor design for new basketball theme restaurants

When NBA star Chris Weber recently decided to build a chain of basketball themed restaurants called Center Court, finding the perfect flooring company was his easiest decision. Chris went with a company he knows and trusts. He chose Praters Incorporated. The first of Webber's new fan oriented restaurants is due to open by year's end in Sacramento, California and 7 more are in the works.

Praters Incorporated will once again be showing off the newest and hottest in hardwood flooring at the 41st annual Chattanooga Trade & Convention Center Home Show February 23rd-25th

Now in its 41st year, the Tri-State Home Show is the premier venue for showcasing the incredible wealth of talent available from members of the Home Builders Association of Southern Tennessee and the Tri-State home improvement and home building industry. From home loans to log homes, from windows to window washing, the Tri-State Home Show has something for everyone. This year the show will once again include over 450 booths from over 300 vendors. Including the always popular Praters Hardwood Flooring and Supply Booth. You don't want to miss out on previewing Praters' newest and hottest products for your home. Check it out this weekend!