Posts Tagged ‘Subfloor Preparation’
Why Your Subfloor Prep System Matters More Than the Underlayment Alone
When it comes to successful flooring installations, itâs easy to think the underlayment is the star of the show. After all, the self-leveling underlayment (SLU) is what creates the smooth, even surface that installers and end users notice most. But the truth is, a subfloor prep system is only as strong as its foundationâand that…
Read MoreTop Challenges in Subfloor Preparation and How to Solve Them
When it comes to a successful flooring installation, the foundation starts with proper subfloor preparation. Unfortunately, many projects encounter challenges such as uneven surfaces, moisture issues, substrate movement, and adhesion problems. In todayâs blog post, weâll explore these common hurdles and reveal how FloorPrep by Dependableâs product library can help you overcome them with innovative,…
Read MoreLightweight Subfloor Solution
Renewal of Americaâs 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;   â…adaptive reuse focuses on taking a building thatâs past its prime and renovating it for new purposes in line  with contemporary…
Read MoreYour Floor Is Only As Good As Your Platform
While carpet and carpet pads hide a lot of deficiencies found in typical subfloors, things like wood, tile, and LVT/LVP flooring reflect those deficiencies: Uneven joints between planks, sheets and tiles; Floors with obvious slopes, bumps, ridges and/or rolls, etc. These deficiencies can quickly turn what was anticipated to be a beautiful LVP floor into…
Read MoreâInstalling Laminate Flooring: Underlayment, the Floor and Moreâ
âLaminate 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 isnât prepped, the proper underlayment isnât used and transitions between the laminate and other flooring types…
Read MoreâReflecting on FCI and the Industryâ
âI began installing in 1976. I started in carpet, then when the economy slowed in the â80s, I decided to expand into other flooring categories. I went to as many training seminars as I could, and on-the-job training for tile, hardwood, and resilient vinyl. I remember when Floor Covering Installer first came out and thought,…
Read More“Self-Leveling Underlyment’s Evolving with New Technology”
â…Of course, no underlayment will function correctly if the substrate isnât properly prepped first. USG recommends shot-blasting or otherwise mechanically profiling the surface before the pour. âSelf-leveling underlayments are not a cure-all. These products wonât stop or eliminate active cracks or other problems. The product you put on top of the substrate will only perform…
Read More“Light Commercial Hardwood: Savvy Pointers to Avoid Costly Callbacks”
âParamount to a successful commercial hardwood flooring installation is in knowing how to avoid certain pitfalls normally associated with commercial installations that donât come into play as often in residential applications. There are quite a few of them, but I have selected five that could cause serious headaches and costly callbacks if not properly addressed.…
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