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âReducing the Moisture Content in Poured Concrete Slabsâ
ââŠAs environmental and workplace-safety regulations have limited the use of solvents in recent years, adhesives manufacturers have introduced water-based formulas with greatly reduced VOC emissions. For all their upsides, these adhesive formulas are less tolerant of moisture, making excessive moisture in concrete slabs a significant concern with certain types of flooring. When testing reveals that…
Read MoreâSuccessful LVT installation: Flooring Forensics-Mar 2014â
Luxury vinyl tile, or LVT, is one of the fastest growing hard surface flooring materials on the market today. Everyone making hard surface flooring, and even manufacturers who arenât, want to jump on the bandwagon of LVTâs popularity. What drives manufacturersâ desire to enter this product category? First is its versatility from a styling perspective.…
Read More“Installing Tile in Wet Areas”
ââŠSince we know that the tile itself does not create a waterproof environment, additional measures need to be taken as part of the installation process. For the most part, the tile surface, either glazed or unglazed, does repel water, but other than a porcelain product, the body of the tile is absorptive to some degree.…
Read MoreâBuying Made in the USA Helps Local Economies Thriveâ
ââŠSo just why is Made in the USA important? For consumers, itâs becoming increasingly important to know where the products theyâre purchasing come from. In the past few decades, as long as it looked good and the price was right then it was generally acceptable. Today, however, consumers are beginning to realize the true and…
Read MoreâNatural Instincts: Flooring Trends for 2014â
âFloors are the single biggest visual element in a home. They set the mood and tie the house together. In kitchens and, increasingly, great rooms, putting the floor to work as a warm visual element is paramount. Open floor plans present a challenge when specing flooring. Great rooms lend themselves to a monolithic look for…
Read MoreâACT Large Format Tile and Surface Prepâ
ââŠThe Large Format Tile (LFT) and Surface Prep exam was one of the first tests on the committeeâs wish list due to the popularity and ever-growing size of ceramic tile found in the marketplace today. A further reason for including this test was that many times inappropriate materials are used to âfixâ the floor or…
Read MoreâBuilder Confidence Remains Steady in Marchâ
âBuilder confidence in the market for newly-built, single-family homes rose one point to 47 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). “The March HMI mirrors last month’s sentiment, as builders continued to be affected by poor weather and difficulties in finding lots and labor,” said NAHB Chairman Kevin Kelly, a…
Read More“Keene Acquires Ohio Facility”
âKeene Building Products has acquired a new facility in Euclid, Ohio. The industrial complexâs 11 acres provides room for Keene to create a new laboratory for research and development along with a prototype production line for small filament products. The acreage allows room for expansion and the creation of a rail spur to manufacture products…
Read MoreâWhy âThe Year of LVTâ Continues; Opportunities for Retailersâ
âMany called 2013 âthe Year of LVT.â And with good reason: Resilient has been the fastest growing flooring category, and within this rapidly growing segment, luxury vinyl tile (LVT) is thriving (Editorâs note: For the purposes of this article, LVT refers to both luxury vinyl tile and luxury vinyl plank). We see no signs of the…
Read Moreâ Decorative Concrete and Toppings: Proper Prep and Installationâ
Decorative Concrete Slabs require a more detailed surface preparation. Â âCoatings for Industry. Kevin Klotz, president, said his company offers decorative floor coatings including flake, quartz and clear sealers for stains and dyes. âOur recommended preparation procedure for a pre-existing slab would be to clean and degrease the slab through use of detergents, pressure washing and…
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