FCICA Flooring Contractor Summer Issue Now Available
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The Why and How to Install LVT in Wet Environments
By Jeffrey B. Johnson, MAPEI Floor Covering Installation Systems Business Manager Luxury vinyl tile and plank flooring covers the world for many good reasons. To start, just the simple portability of the flooring makes it easy to get from the factory to the jobsite. Next, the installation method only re...
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Proper Preparation of Gypsum Concrete Substrates Prior to Installing Flooring
By Ray Thompson, Jr. A growing segment for underlayment for the past four decades. It can be found in many residential and few commercial applications. My sources tell me there is over a billion square feet in use today. Gypsum underlayment is mostly found in multiple-use dwellings. Normally, it is inst...
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Your Checklist for Proper Mortar Coverage
By Chris Kain, Western Area Technical Manager, H.B. Fuller Construction Products One mistake all tile installers can’t afford to make is not getting proper mortar coverage. It doesn’t matter if the installation is inside or outside, wet or dry, wall or floor, small or large tile or stone. If the bond is...
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Build a Solid Foundation for Luxury Vinyl Tile by Making Informed Choices During the Installation Process
By Rich Hartman, Fishman Flooring Solutions “In life,” it has been said, “change is inevitable. In business, change is vital.” That certainly describes the flooring installation industry today. A case in point regarding the changing flooring installation landscape is the new adhesive technologies that h...
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Concrete Floor Preparation Prior to Receiving Flooring
By Ray Thompson, Jr. ProInstaller magazine After a concrete slab has been tested for and met the moisture requirements it is time to begin preparing the slab to receive the floor covering material. A concrete slab should meet the standards set forth by ASTM F-710 Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete...
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Sanding Previously Finished Wood Floors
By Brett Miller, NWFA Vice President Technical Standards, Training & Certification One of the many benefits of wood flooring is that it can be refinished numerous times throughout its service life. This bodes well for flooring contractors who are trained to handle the many complexities involved in...
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Build a Solid Foundation for Luxury Vinyl Tile by Making Informed Choices During the Installation Process
By Rich Hartman, Fishman Flooring Solutions “In life,” it has been said, “change is inevitable. In business, change is vital.” That certainly describes the flooring installation industry today. A case in point regarding the changing flooring installation landscape is the new adhesive technologies that h...
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Tile/Stone Talk: Successful Steam Showers and Steam Rooms
By Greg Mowat, Forensic Tile Consultants Steam showers and steam rooms are popular and common in exercise facilities, spas, hotels, resorts, and homes. Steam room and steam showers assemblies should be properly specified, detailed and installed by qualified tile contractors. They must be built correctly...
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Wood: Electrical Safety on the Flooring Jobsite
By Brett Miller, NWFA Vice President Technical Standards, Training & Certification Electrical hazards can be found on nearly every jobsite. Whether the hazard is posed by damaged or worn power tools or cords, improperly grounded tools, or the power sources themselves, it is critical to understand th...
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