By Kristen Basta, Marketing Director, Skudo USA
When timelines are tight and the quality of work is non-negotiable, contractors need solutions that don’t just work—they need solutions that go above and beyond to get the job done. That’s exactly why Skiles Group trusted Skudo’s Light Traffic (LT) Tack-Mat to protect their flooring investment when building the newly opened Methodist Celina Medical Center in Celina, TX.
The Challenge: Protecting LVT Flooring During a Fast-Paced Build
The Methodist Celina Medical Center is the first hospital to open its doors in Celina, TX, a rapidly growing northern Dallas suburb that has increased its population by an astounding 238.74% in the past five years. Due to this massive population explosion, a full-service state-of-the-art medical center to serve these new residents became necessary. The $237 million project broke ground in April 2023 and officially opened in March 2025.
The hospital’s interior included Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) flooring — a popular choice for medical facilities due to its durability, aesthetic appeal, and ease of maintenance. However, even the toughest flooring can suffer damage during construction. Hazards such as foot traffic, rolling carts, heavy tools, equipment, spills, and paint overspray are just a few of the dangers that can ruin flooring before a building even opens its doors.
The Solution: Skudo Tack-Mat, Durable One-Step Temporary Surface Protection
Skudo’s Light Traffic (LT) Tack-Mat is a self-adhesive, temporary surface protection solution purposefully designed for interior use on both horizontal and vertical surfaces. Its easy peel-and-stick application is suitable for various common substrates, including LVT, marble, porcelain, natural stone, factory finished hardwood, stainless steel, cabinets, countertops, and more.
Key benefits of Skudo LT Tack-Mat include:
- Surface protection from equipment, building materials, tools, carts, ladders, and foot traffic
- Strong bond with the surface to block dirt, debris, and other contaminants
- Stain-proof protection against spills from chemicals, solvents, paint & oils
- Suitable for use in any temperature, ranging from -20’F to 200’F
- Easy to adjust by peeling up and repositioning as needed
Skudo LT Tack-Mat was the perfect fit for the hospital’s LVT flooring due to the easy application and durability, saving time from repairing damage or replacing flimsy protection during the project. The versatility of the Tack-Mat also made it a great solution to protect the large, heavy-duty hospital doors. All of this helped the Skiles team focus on completing the project on time, so the 200,000 sq. ft. hospital could start serving its growing community sooner rather than later.
In addition to LT Tack-Mat, Skiles Group utilized Skudo’s All-Terrain Mat outside the project’s entrance to keep the interior clean and sanitary – a must for medical facilities. The All-Terrain mat provided a safe, slip-resistant walkway for workers and visitors while trapping mud and dirt outside.
In the demanding world of commercial construction, where every detail matters and every delay has a cost, smart protection solutions like Skudo LT Tack-Mat and All-Terrain Mat will make a measurable difference. For Skiles Group and the Methodist Celina Medical Center, it meant preserved finishes, damage-free flooring, on-time delivery, and a superior result that speaks for itself the moment you walk through the door.
“Skudo has a great suite of products that help us with dirt/mud control, door protection, and slip resistance, as well as floor protection.” – Justin Davis, Superintendent, Skiles Group
Product Details
Skudo Tack-Mat is available in three grades of protection: Heavy Traffic (HT), High Impact (HI), and Light Traffic (LT), and is sold in rolls measuring 40” wide by 165’ long. Skudo also offers versions of LT Tack-Mat specifically cut for countertops (Counter Mat) and edges (Edge Protect).
Skudo All-Terrain Mat is sold in rolls measuring 40” wide by 33’ long. It is available in five high-visibility colors, including orange, yellow, green, blue, and red, and customization options are available.
More Information
Headquartered in Dallas, TX, Skudo USA provides temporary protection solutions for virtually every surface and project type. Since 2010, Skudo has been working diligently with construction professionals worldwide to develop products that help solve the toughest jobsite protection challenges.
Skudo can help save you time and money on your commercial or residential project. For product samples and more information, contact Skudo at 1-888-758-3611 or info@skudousa.com
You can also check out Skudo’s entire line of superior surface protection solutions at www.skudousa.com
