“Installer Forum: Surface Preparation”
“TILE Magazine recently had the opportunity to discuss the topic of “Surface Preparation” with a handful of established installers within the tile industry. In order to get some of their opinions on the broad topic, the installers were asked a series of questions that addressed issues such as common problems faced when preparing a surface…
“New Home Sales Hit Highest Level in 7 Years”
New Home Sales Hit Highest Level in 7 Years “According to new data from the federal government, new home sales rose to the highest level in seven years in February. Sales of newly built, single-family homes increased 7.8% from a month earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 539,000, the report said. That is…
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“Debunking Common Decorative Concrete Myths”
“Just apply a decorative overlay and it will hide everything.” Or, “Use acid to strip that sealer.” These are just a couple of the myths or just plain wrong recommendations I have come across on a regular basis. I really don’t know where, when or how these directives got started, but it continues to amaze me…
“The six truths about concrete moisture that no one should ignore”
“How often do you work on a tile project where concrete has been poured? Durability, strength and visual appeal make concrete floors a popular choice. Unfortunately, that popularity comes with billions of dollars inmoisture-related damage every year. Why? Because there are some simple truths about moisture in concrete that many people ignore. If you don’t have…
“Preparing Slabs: Making Informed Decisions Can Pay Significant Dividends”
“Flooring, by its very nature, is one of the last elements of a construction project to be addressed. As a result, budget dollars and time are often both in short supply when the flooring installation process is about to begin. This budget and time crunch often leads to ill-informed decisions—and short-term solutions that create long-term…
“Flooring Installation Troubleshooting: Problems, Causes and Cures”
“Installation is a complicated process with loads of instructions and lots of steps. Occasionally floors may fail due to an unforeseen issue, but most of the time it’s the result of human error, either through missing a step in the installation instructions (such as forgetting to prep the subfloor) or through plain old application mistakes….
Dependable’s White Latex Liquid
WHITE LATEX LIQUID® is formulated for use with DEPENDABLES WHITE SKIMCOAT™ Underlayment, it provides greater adhesion, water resistance, flexibility and mildewcide protection. It may be used as an additive with SKIMCRETE® XL and other DEPENDABLE trowelable products wherever a non re-emulsifiable latex primer or additive is required. It also may be used as a primer over textured or smooth metal surfaces, adhesive residues, or under leveling products used…