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Radiant Heat and Floor Covering Options Imagine a warm and cozy radiator beneath your feet – that’s the concept behind heated floors. The silent comfort of a radiant floor heating system provides a r

Subfloors Whether its life or a building, everything is built around a solid foundation. It amazes me that we have structures around the world that have withstood hurricanes, wars, and earthquakes. T

Resilient Flooring and Moisture Questions Question: Do you feel wire brushing or hand sanding the concrete surface is adequate for conducting a calcium chloride test?Answer: No, I do not feel it is

When it comes to building and renovating bathrooms and wet rooms, choosing the right materials is crucial. Traditional materials like cement board, plaster, and tile backer boards have been widely use

Self-Leveling Underlayments Self-Leveling underlayments have been used in the flooring industry for many years now. Flooring contractors have found self-leveling underlayments (SLUs) to be convenie

Dealing with Cutback AdhesiveWith the resilient flooring industry shifting to more and more vinyl backed products, dealing with old cutback adhesive residue can become an issue. The issue at hand is t

What to Know Before Installation Begins What to Know Before Installation BeginsWith today’s fast-track construction, it’s only natural to want to get the project rolling as quickly as possible. Howev

When it comes to installing tiles, choosing the right size grout line is just as important as selecting the right tiles. Grout lines serve both an aesthetic and a functional purpose, and choosing the

Improving your homes value doesn't have to hurt your wallet. With certain updates you can make it more attractive to potential buyers. Here I will list budget friendly upgrades to consider.1. Upgrade

Understanding Flooring Adhesives Adhesives serve many purposes in floor covering installation, with the main purpose being to hold your flooring in place. They may also be formulated to have addition

Self Leveling UnderlaymentsSelf-leveling underlayment is a class of surface preparation materials used by tile and floor covering tile installers to prepare level setting beds for carpet, vinyl, hardw

In today's consumer-driven society, finding the best deals and lowest prices has become a top priority. While big box stores often seem like the go-to destination for cost-conscious shoppers, it's imp

Installation Q and A Installation Q and AI am constantly getting questions from dealers. Some are related to my Installation Tip of the Week Articles and some are general questions about resilient fl

Growing up as a young boy, my Dad always said it is fine to make mistakes, but don’t keep making the same mistakes over and over. I have never claimed to be the smartest person, but I have tried to

What is Desiccant DryingOften construction schedules won’t allow the luxury of waiting for a concrete slab to dry to manu-facturer’s specifications before proceeding with scheduled flooring work. But

Patching The Unsung Key to SuccessAlthough surface prep does not receive a lot of attention, it can often make the job. I have often heard that the best floor covering can not compensate for inferior

Why Flooring Fails in the Builder MarketWith the increase of new housing starts for 2017 comes good and bad news. The good news is the increased business for the flooring world. The bad news is the c

Treating your Moisture Issue’s Subfloor moisture issues continue to be the biggest issue we deal with, especially in new construction.Below, I have put together a list of moisture remediation adhesiv

How Long Does it Take Concrete to DryA concrete surface may look dry, but the slab can still contain sufficient moisture to cause problems when covered. The term “concrete moisture” is understood to m

How Not To Install That FlooringHow Not To Install That FlooringWe all have bad days, but some people just have bad habits.I thought I would share some of the issues I run into and hear about. Don’t u