b'TERMINALSABQ51was a challenge, and we explored different ideas to honor theland in ABQ and get off the airplane with your roller bag, you hear history while modernizing it.that classic clickety clack as you roll over the brick pavers.New carpeting was a big part of the plan. Forbo FlooringBut too much clicking and clacking can be overwhelming, so Systems worked with FBT Architects and airport officials to createmost areas are carpeted with Flotex. Airports can be quite a a custom design inspired by traditional Native American blankets.noisy place, so this warms it up and makes it more comfortable, The unique teal and earth tone design was used throughout theThrasher remarks. terminal, and boarding bridges were outfitted with companionLeaders at ABQ decided to refurbish rather than replace solids and stripes.existing holdroom furniture because of the popular and unique Randell Thrasher, Forbos North Americacustom fabricated chairs (shown on Pages 48 and 49). The segment leader for aviation and public spaces,heritage furniture was also rearranged and updated with tables notes that the ABQ project team selectedthat include charging stations. Designers incorporated Versteel Flotex carpet, which can typically be cleaned with only water because there is no twist in its special RANDELL THRASHER nylon fibers. You just pour regular water on the stain,REGENERATIVE AIR SWEEPERS agitate it and the stain comes right out in nearly all situations, he says.For a Deeper CleanSome oil-based stains such as marker or shoe polish require a neutral cleaner and then water; but Thrasher estimates that 98% of all stains and spills that happen in airports can be cleaned with just water. On stains such as coffee and soda, as you apply water and agitation you will see the water changing color as the stain releases, and you then use a towel to soak up the residue.The company also sells a tool called the Flotex Spot Eraser to make daily spot cleaning even easier for maintenance crews. With Flotex, youre not dumping any unnecessary chemicals onto the floor andPhoto courtesy of Meridian Regional Airportinto the system, Thrasher explains. Almost all stains clean with just water, and you dont have any of the accompanying issues suchROUTINE CLEANING OF RAMP, RUNWAY, & ROADSas unsightly patches, pulled ends and raveledRemoves FOD that can hide in cracks & crevicesedges that are standard in tufted or woven carpets. In contrast, Flotex is a flocked textile product that creates an extremelyModel 600 HSP Optionsdense texture that offers low resistance to Chassis Mounted Magnet removesLiquid Recovery System removes wheelchairs, rolling luggage, etc.ferrous metals at sweeping speedsand recovers standing liquids, such Carpeting tiles are often uneven from tile toup to 25 miles per hour. as glycol.tile, Thrasher adds, and airports sometimes Lateral Air Flow Nozzle clearsRunway Sweeper, High Speed replace tiles just to get rid of a stain. Thatsdebris, such as sand, grass andPerformance.an awful expensive way to clean your carpet,snow from runways and taxiways.he remarks. Plus, it is unsightlylike a new patch on an old pair of jeans.In addition to installing 65,000 square feet of colorful custom carpeting, ABQ kept its iconic brick pavers throughout much of the renovated concourse areas. Its kind of a famous thing, says Manriquez. When you FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 800.258.9626|TYMCO.COMAirportImprovement.comMarch | April 2025'