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What’s Imbedded in that Concrete Surface?

By David Seland, Principal and Founder of ISE Logik   When a new concrete slab is placed, curing is a critical process for achieving the overall...

Understanding the Differences in Backer Boards

By Gregory Mowat, Forensic Tile Consultants   Backer boards come in different sizes, thicknesses, weights and materials for different end uses. Manufacturers continue to expand their...

Common Resilient Floor Problems and Solutions

By Ray Thompson, Jr.   Seams are by far the most important aspect of the entire resilient flooring installation process. They are one of the major...

Repairing Cloudy Finish in Hardwood Floors

By Brett Miller, NWFA Vice President Technical Standards, Training & Certification   For the past few years, wood flooring has lost market share to various lookalike...

The Value of Certification to Your Business and Career

By Paul Pleshek, NAFCT   Through my career I have always placed a high value on certification. I had certifications listed on my trucks, business cards,...

Waterproof vs. Water-Resistant Products

By Robert Blochinger   Waterproof. Water-resistant. These are terms we see repeatedly in marketing for flooring and installation products. But what is the difference? The technical definition...

A House Like No Other: Dealing with Asbestos

By Ray Thompson, Jr.   As a retired floor layer, I bought the house next door and planned on remodeling it. Part of the plan was...

Back Buttering, Flat Back Troweling, Notched Back Troweling

By Greg Mowat, Forensic Tile Consultants   ANSI A108.5, which sets forth the standards for installing ceramic tile with modified and non-modified mortars, states when “95%...

Finish Applications & Corrections for Hardwood Floors

By Brett Miller, NWFA Vice President Technical Standards, Training & Certification   Flooring contractors know that installing real wood floors offers significant income opportunities. Real wood...

Admixtures in Concrete…How Common Is It?

By David Seland, Principal and Founder of ISE Logik A lot has been said and written about admixtures in concrete within the flooring industry over...

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