Self-Leveler
Your Essential Guide to Repairing Gypsum Underlayments
Renovating multi-family complexes often means stripping away old vinyl and carpet and pad products—and with them, exposing the underlying gypsum underlayment. Unfortunately, these substrates rarely meet the demands of today’s hard surface flooring installations. In this guide, we break down the common challenges of repairing gypsum underlayments, explain why proper remediation is critical, and outline…
Read MorePullman Yards | Project Profile
DETAILS: Pratt-Pullman Yards Industrial Site converted for Fan Controlled Football (FCF) site with practice field and VIP area. Vacant for years, used numerous times as a movie set Issue: 1 – 1.5” bellies throughout appx. 30,000 ft2 concrete substrate. Unbonded solution required. Solution: Quiet Qurl 025 MC sound mat inverted with 1” of Platform L2…
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Installation of Radiant Heating Systems
Radiant Heating systems, both hydronic (liquid) and electric increase the comfort of a space, while delivering energy efficiency. Radiant hydronic systems are particularly efficient as they circulate hot water through PEX tubing or piping typically embedded within a thermal mass (concrete/ underlayment/mortar) on the subfloor. The effect is a warm floor close to body temperature…
Read MoreProject Profile – Leveling to Elevation in San Francisco
Sound attenuation systems are widely used throughout flooring installations. However, leveling to specific elevations over sound mat with a portland cement based system is an approach typically reserved for gypsum based cementitious underlayments over wood substrates. It has been that way with good reason, given portland cement based leveling systems are subject to shrinkage and…
Read MoreShould you use a floor primer?
The establishment of a new floor requires a carefully examined process. Preparation of the floor using a floor primer is vital for not only saving your time and effort, but money as well. AÂ floor primer provides a plethora of benefits for the finished floor. If you want the very best adhesion and endurance of your…
Read MoreLightweight Subfloor Solution
Renewal of America’s cities involves the adaptive reuse of existing structures and provides unique opportunities to contribute to lifestyle, sustainability and preservation. The approach is noted by Gensler, worldwide architecture and design firm;   “…adaptive reuse focuses on taking a building that’s past its prime and renovating it for new purposes in line  with contemporary…
Read MoreOKC First National Center
“It’s probably the most iconic building in Oklahoma City – certainly the one that was on the most postcards through the decades.” –Former Mayor Mick Cornett The project, a part of the restoration of the Art Deco “First National Bank Building” is now…
Read MoreRiverfront Condos, Nashville, TN
Nashville’s Old Iron Works Plant represented a unique opportunity for conversion into contemporary condominium units. Located just a mile from Nashville’s infamous entertainment & hospitality center (featuring bar Broadway bars, restaurants, football stadium) the Riverfront Condos represent urban living in the heart of Nashville. Given the Riverfront condos feature location, pool, fitness and unique covered…
Read MoreTop 8 tips for working with self-leveling underlayment
A floor that is not level is a floor that does not work as it must. It is a floor that requires to be torn up & re-installed. That is a headache you wish to avoid as it might result in greater damage & wear, not to refer to discomfort walking on it. There are…
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