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“Moisture-related problems with floor coverings and coatings applied over concrete slabs have become a serious and costly issue for designers, constructors, manufacturers, installers, and owners. Problems are being experienced on both new and renovation projects. With new construction, the challenge is to design and construct Moisture Mitigation. A brief description of alternative methods for dealing with…

“Moisture-related floor covering and coating problems have in recent years become among the most common and costly issues being faced by design professionals, contractors, manufacturers, installers, and building owners. Each year, such problems account for hundreds of millions of dollars in unanticipated expenses to correct problems and resolve disputes. Here are some commonly asked questions…

“Professionals involved with the installation of flooring must choose materials for a variety of projects. Whether selecting options for stone, tile, vinyl, hardwood, laminate or carpet installations, project teams are expected to be experts; to know the ideal solution for every scenario; and to deliver it on time and on budget. Beyond this baseline, however,…

“TILE Magazine recently had the opportunity to discuss the topic of “Surface Preparation” with a handful of established installers within the tile industry. In order to get some of their opinions on the broad topic, the installers were asked a series of questions that addressed issues such as common problems faced when preparing a surface…

New Home Sales Hit Highest Level in 7 Years “According to new data from the federal government, new home sales rose to the highest level in seven years in February. Sales of newly built, single-family homes increased 7.8% from a month earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 539,000, the report said. That is…

“Just apply a decorative overlay and it will hide everything.” Or, “Use acid to strip that sealer.” These are just a couple of the myths or just plain wrong recommendations I have come across on a regular basis. I really don’t know where, when or how these directives got started, but it continues to amaze me…

“How often do you work on a tile project where concrete has been poured? Durability, strength and visual appeal make concrete floors a popular choice. Unfortunately, that popularity comes with billions of dollars inmoisture-related damage every year. Why? Because there are some simple truths about moisture in concrete that many people ignore. If you don’t have…