What type of flooring is used in bowling alleys?

There are two types of surfaces used in bowling alleys - wood and synthetic. Wooden alleys are made from maple and pine, with maple being used for the approach, pin deck, and the first 12 feet of the alley, and pine being used for the rest. read more

A bowling alley floor is constructed with a combination of woods that are able to withstand the heavy impact of bowling balls. Combinations of the woods vary throughout the lanes. Harder wood is located where impact and use is more substantial, and the softer type of wood is used where impacts and traffic are lighter. read more