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“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.…
Read MoreDependable’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…
Read More“What Problems Does Moisture Create”
“All natural systems tend towards equilibrium. A hot cup of coffee transfers heat to the air in the room until they are both at the same temperature (this is related to entropy and the second law of thermodynamics). In chemistry, higher concentrations of a chemical move towards areas of lower concentration (known as Le Chatelier’s…
Read More“Mix Design Fundamentals: Considerations for concrete for slabs-on-ground”
“Concrete cracks and nothing can be done about it” is a common refrain when the material cracks unexpectedly. However, it is too often an excuse when poor design or improper placement has resulted in excessive random cracking. The real problem is too much mix design water, a lack of welded wire reinforcement, insufficient aggregate, or…
Read More“Will the genuine crack isolation membranes please step forward”
“The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) in its “Membrane Selection Guide” provides the following definition. “Crack Isolation membranes (ANSI A118.12) for thin-bed ceramic, glass and stone installations act to isolate the tile from minor in-plane substrate cracking. Membranes covered by this definition are bonded to a variety of manufacturer-approved substrates covered by ANSI specifications.…
Read More“A Look at Underlayments Part 1: Primers, Patches and Self-Levelers”
“Underlayments, like most subfloor preparation products, are the invisible and often unsung essentials of any professional flooring installation. These crucial products ensure the subfloor is primed and ready to accept further materials – whether that be a crack isolation membrane, a backerboard, flooring underlayment or the flooring itself. In part one of our two-part look…
Read More“ACT Membranes”
“…The membrane types included in this test focus solely on: Waterproofing: ANSI A118.10 American National Standard Specifications for Load Bearing, Bonded, Waterproof Membranes for Thin-set Ceramic Tile and Dimension Stone Installation Crack isolation: ANSI A118.12 American National Standard Specifications for Crack Isolation Membranes for Thin-set Ceramic Tile and Dimension Stone Installation. These membranes provide a waterproof barrier…
Read More“Installing Laminate Flooring: Underlayment, the Floor and More”
“Laminate flooring may, quite literally, seem like a snap. With technologically advanced locking systems and no need for adhesives, the product may seem like a no-brainer to install. However, even the simplest installation can go wrong if the subfloor isn’t prepped, the proper underlayment isn’t used and transitions between the laminate and other flooring types…
Read MoreWhere we came from and where we are going. Dependable a Keene Building Products company.
Dependable’s parent company Keene Building Products has come a long way in the 12 years since James R. Keene founded it. From new developments to acquisitions this company has quickly expanded over the years providing a large variety of construction materials that cover floors, walls, and roofs to name a few. Keene Building Products companies…
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