New flooring is going to be put down at the Springfield-Branson National Airport beginning late this summer. The carpet there now, meant to mimic the waterways of the Ozarks, has been in place since the terminal opened in 2009, and airport spokesperson Ren Luebbering said it’s seen better days.
“After more than 15 million people have walked across this carpet, they are really just worn out. They’re reaching the end of their useful life,” said SGF Spokesperson Ren Luebbering. “And the carpet that we know and love is going away and being replaced with something we believe is going to be just as iconic in the future.
That something is terrazzo — resin mixed with chipped glass and stone will be poured on the floor. When it dries, it will be polished and will be as hard as concrete. It’s expected to last at least 50 years, and, Luebbering said, it’s easy to clean…