Underlayment
Pullman 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…
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Installation of Radiant Heating Systems
Radiant Heating systems, both hydronic (liquid) and electric increase the comfort of a space, while delivering energy efficiency. Radiant hydronic systems are particularly efficient as they circulate hot water through PEX tubing or piping typically embedded within a thermal mass (concrete/ underlayment/mortar) on the subfloor. The effect is a warm floor close to body temperature…
Read MoreProject 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…
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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 MoreWhat are the Benefits of Floor Leveling?
Concrete floors are one of the top choices for flooring in homes and commercial buildings. They are long-lasting and low-maintenance compared to other types of floors, while easily withstanding heavy foot traffic. But the concrete floor is not without its faults. Sometimes, they will look and even feel uneven. This is one of the most…
Read MoreProject Profile, Louisville, KY
After a multi-family project experienced product failure and loss of time, the job needed an effective solution to reverse the damage done in a timely manner. Johnson’s Commercial Flooring turned to FloorPrep.com Primer A™ to double prime the gypsum concrete sub-straight and underlayment SkimFlow® LCB, with its suitability for finished flooring, such as LVP. The…
Read MoreHow Can You Level Any Unleveled Floor With Floor Patch Compound?
For someone who loves a rustic design added to their dĂ©cor, wooden flooring is an ideal choice. However, at times, the installation isn’t a perfect one, which can lead to squeaky noises, imbalance in furniture alignment, and so much more. Your floor is only as perfect as its installation. A quality wooden floor installation can…
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