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John Prater

John Prater Praters Flooring

John Prater is owner/CEO at Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Praters Flooring.

Sports Flooring
What Really Causes Slippery Basketball Floors?
Sports floor expert John Prater explains what does—and doesn't—make a basketball floor slippery.
January 18, 2024
If basketball floors aren’t maintained correctly, including regular cleaning (as shown), they can become slippery.
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