By Deanna Summers, MP Global Products It is easy to believe all flooring underlayments are created equal and that simply muttering the word underlayment automatically gives the chosen material a rite of passage of sorts. There are many attributes to flooring underlayments that help the finished floor co...
By Ray Thompson, Jr. It is amazing how many times I go to look at a flooring issue at a hospital and hear the same concerns expressed by the staff. The selected flooring material is relatively smooth with multiple coats of high-gloss polish and when selecting the flooring or determining a care program,...
By Mike Pigeon, Roppe Holding Co. Within the flooring industry, there are two topics that can make or break a job: moisture and floor prep. In this article, I’ll be addressing prep. Now, floor prep can be a touchy subject as there are so many variables and conditions that can affect the job, such as ...
By Annika Oeing, Marketing Communications Manager, ARDEX Americas When considering the installation of a self-leveling underlayment (SLU), there are several project conditions that need to be considered to help ensure installation success. As a rule, substrate preparation is the most important factor wh...
By Rod Sigman, Custom Building Products Does my tile or stone need to be sealed? What type of sealer should I choose? Will it make my tile or stone stain proof? How often should I reseal? These are some of the most common questions I have been asked during my nearly 30 years in the ...
By Robert Varden, CFI In the last few months, I have been asked by several installers about the process using the Magnetic Building Solutions (MBS) magnetic platform for installing floors and walls. Let me start by saying I am the biggest skeptic you could probably find when it comes to changing the way...
By Bob Blochinger Floor covering installers have an enormous opportunity to grow their presence within their community by using social media. Social media is the new tool of the trade, a must-have in the toolbox. If you’re an employee who has questions on a procedure or process, there are Facebook group...
By John T. McGrath, Jr., INSTALL The key to a successful flooring installation company begins and ends with your team of installers, journeymen, estimators, contractors and support staff. No matter the role an individual employee fulfills, fostering a happy, healthy and productive workplace is essential...
By Robert Peoples, Ph.D., Executive Director, Carpet America Recovery Effort Installers know better than anyone that carpet is heavy, takes up a lot of space and takes centuries to break down. That is why keeping it out of landfills is important. Installers and retailers are key to achieving greater rec...
By Arthur Mintie, LATICRETE Senior Technical Services Director The addition of an increasingly popular barrier-free shower can benefit every person in a household thanks to endless design possibilities that are limited only by the consumer’s imagination, budget and available space. Before installing a b...
