Case Study: How One Developer Slashed Costs & Rework With Armour Protection Board - Black - Axiom

Keeping surfaces protected is vital on large-scale apartment developments, and often, said damage is where costly inefficiencies can creep in.

For this developer, the solution came in the form of Armour Protection Board – Black, a durable, reusable floor protection product that proved to be a standout investment across multiple projects.

The Challenge

In high-traffic environments such as apartment projects, traditional paper floor protection as floor coverings can easily fail. It’s liable to tearing and shifting, and it requires frequent replacement. This consumes valuable labor time and and increases the risk of damage to finished flooring. The repetitive process of reapplying protection not only slows down trades but also adds unnecessary cost and coordination headaches.

Our Solution

Switching to Armour Protection Board – Black provided the developer with a tough, impact-resistant barrier that stayed put from start to finish. Its durable composition protected flooring from scuffs, dents, and debris, even in heavy construction zones, while eliminating the need for constant replacement.

The Results

By introducing Armour Protection Board – Black across their projects, the developer saw a dramatic reduction in flooring deficiencies during final inspections, significant time savings from reduced maintenance, and lower overall costs due to fewer reapplications and less material waste. The result was a cleaner, more efficient jobsite and a smoother finish at turnover.

“Armour board was a fantastic investment in our apartment projects. Not only did it remove the constant maintenance of papering and repapering floors, but we saw an absurdly low number of flooring deficiencies throughout the last phases of our project, saving time, coordination and most of all $$$$. Well worth the investment for a developer.“

The Takeaway

For developers managing multi-unit or high-traffic builds, Armour Protection Board – Black offers a smarter, long-term approach to surface protection. Durable, reusable, and cost-effective, it eliminates the hidden costs of traditional paper coverings and protects your investment from day one.