MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. & GREENSBORO, N.C. – Life Floor®, the industry leader in aquatic safety flooring, today announced a strategic partnership with Modern Recreational Technologies (MRT), manufacturer of the Ramuc® and Tuff Coat® brands, to deliver a more comprehensive approach to safety, aesthetics, and long-term surface performance across aquatic environments.
At the heart of the partnership is a shared belief that every surface within an aquatic facility serves a different purpose, and each deserves a solution specifically designed for that environment. By bringing together Life Floor’s expertise in impact-attenuating, slip-resistant aquatic safety surfacing with MRT’s specialized coating technologies, the companies are helping facilities create aquatic spaces that are safer, more durable, visually cohesive, and enjoyable for guests.
Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all surfacing approach, Life Floor and MRT are combining complementary expertise to help architects, aquatic designers, contractors, and facility owners select the right material for each area of a facility. Life Floor serves interactive aquatic play environments including splash pads, spray parks, zero-depth entries, and other areas where impact protection and slip resistance are critical, while MRT’s Ramuc and Tuff Coat brands provide purpose-built solutions for submerged pool interiors, surrounding decks, walkways, transition areas, and other complementary surfaces.
“When families visit a splash pad or water park, safety should be built into every surface they interact with. Partnering with MRT allows us to combine our expertise to help facilities create aquatic environments that are safer, more durable, and more visually cohesive. Together, Life Floor and Tuff Coat provide designers and owners with tremendous flexibility to create customized aquatic spaces without compromising safety.”
Life Floor remains the premium surfacing solution for interactive aquatic play areas where impact attenuation, slip resistance, comfort, and design are essential. Through our partnership with MRT, aquatic facilities can now access complementary surface solutions for areas beyond the play environment. MRT’s Ramuc brand offers professional-grade coatings engineered for submerged pool surfaces, while Tuff Coat provides durable, slip-resistant coatings for surrounding decks, walkways, transition zones, and other areas that don't require impact protection. Together, these solutions provide aquatic facilities with a more comprehensive approach to safety, performance, and durability across the entire aquatic environment.
“This partnership was built around a simple philosophy: safety comes first. Life Floor, Ramuc, and Tuff Coat each serve a unique purpose, and together we can help customers select the right surface for every application. By combining our expertise and complementary technologies, we’re creating safer aquatic environments, improving aesthetics, and delivering greater long-term value for facility owners.”
The partnership also creates meaningful advantages for asset owners, aquatic contractors, and designers. By offering coordinated recommendations across multiple surface types, project teams can simplify specification, streamline project planning, and deliver more comprehensive solutions while maintaining the highest standards of safety and performance.
For facility owners, the partnership provides access to two organizations focused on a common objective: creating aquatic environments that are safer, easier to maintain, visually cohesive, and designed for long-term success.
Most importantly, the partnership benefits the people these facilities serve.
Whether it’s a child running through a splash pad, a family enjoying a community pool, or guests spending the day at a water park, every surface shapes the experience. Life Floor has always believed aquatic spaces should be designed for both safety and joy. Through our strategic partnership with MRT, we’re extending that philosophy across more areas of the aquatic environment—helping facilities thoughtfully match each space with the surface solution designed to perform there.
Together, Life Floor and MRT are creating aquatic environments that inspire confidence, encourage play, and allow guests to focus on what matters most: enjoying the experience and making memories. This partnership reflects Life Floor’s continued commitment to advancing aquatic recreation through innovation, collaboration, thoughtful design, and purpose-built solutions that make aquatic spaces safer, more beautiful, and more enjoyable for everyone.
About Life Floor
Life Floor® is the industry leader in premium aquatic safety surfacing. Designed specifically for splash pads, spray parks, aquatic play features, pool decks, and water parks, Life Floor combines impact absorption, slip resistance, durability, accessibility, and exceptional design flexibility to create safer, more inclusive places for children and families to play.
About Modern Recreational Technologies
Modern Recreational Technologies (MRT) develops innovative coatings and recreational surface solutions serving the aquatic, marine, industrial, and recreational markets. Its portfolio includes Ramuc®, a trusted leader in swimming pool coatings, and Tuff Coat®, a durable, slip-resistant rubberized coating designed for aquatic facilities, parks, commercial environments, and recreational spaces.