Floor Preparation
Top 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 today’s blog post, we’ll explore these common hurdles and reveal how FloorPrep by Dependable’s product library can help you overcome them with innovative,…
Read MorePullman Yards | Project Profile
DETAILS: Pratt-Pullman Yards Industrial Site converted for Fan Controlled Football (FCF) site with practice field and VIP area. Vacant for years, used numerous times as a movie set Issue: 1 – 1.5” bellies throughout appx. 30,000 ft2 concrete substrate. Unbonded solution required. Solution: Quiet Qurl 025 MC sound mat inverted with 1” of Platform L2…
Read MoreFire-Rated, Multifamily Self-Leveling Underlayments
Project Profile – Leveling to Elevation in San Francisco
Sound attenuation systems are widely used throughout flooring installations. However, leveling to specific elevations over sound mat with a portland cement based system is an approach typically reserved for gypsum based cementitious underlayments over wood substrates. It has been that way with good reason, given portland cement based leveling systems are subject to shrinkage and…
Read MoreShould you use a floor primer?
The establishment of a new floor requires a carefully examined process. Preparation of the floor using a floor primer is vital for not only saving your time and effort, but money as well. A floor primer provides a plethora of benefits for the finished floor. If you want the very best adhesion and endurance of your…
Read MoreLightweight Subfloor Solution
Renewal of America’s 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; “…adaptive reuse focuses on taking a building that’s past its prime and renovating it for new purposes in line with contemporary…
Read MoreOKC First National Center
“It’s probably the most iconic building in Oklahoma City – certainly the one that was on the most postcards through the decades.” –Former Mayor Mick Cornett The project, a part of the restoration of the Art Deco “First National Bank Building” is now…
Read MoreRiverfront Condos, Nashville, TN
Nashville’s Old Iron Works Plant represented a unique opportunity for conversion into contemporary condominium units. Located just a mile from Nashville’s infamous entertainment & hospitality center (featuring bar Broadway bars, restaurants, football stadium) the Riverfront Condos represent urban living in the heart of Nashville. Given the Riverfront condos feature location, pool, fitness and unique covered…
Read MorePatch Things Up
The season of love is upon us, and this year we’re all about patching things up. We do wish the best for your hearts and relationships, but we are focused on your subfloors. Yes, we come across some messy subfloors. Great new, Concrete, Gypsum, Wood, Adhesives, Feather, Deep, Fast, Ramp – we can help…
Read MoreTop 8 tips for working with self-leveling underlayment
A floor that is not level is a floor that does not work as it must. It is a floor that requires to be torn up & re-installed. That is a headache you wish to avoid as it might result in greater damage & wear, not to refer to discomfort walking on it. There are…
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