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Adhesives: End users recommend their go-to glues

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Today’s professional installers have no shortage of adhesives from which to choose when executing their flooring projects. Some cite a particular product’s “green grab,” while others prefer glues that have a much longer working time. Following is a sampling of some of those products: Bostik. Divergent Adhesives.

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Adhesives: Greener formulations retain functionality

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Quinn T here are many different flooring adhesives , each offering benefits to weigh and pricing to compare. Regardless of the brand, the performance of the material ultimately depends upon its ability to durably and successfully bond floor coverings in a manner that is acceptable to installers. Modern adhesives.

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Industry associations ramp up training efforts

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Organizations across the industry are updating their training and educational programs to aid installers, sales representatives and other flooring professionals in perfecting their craft. Following is an overview of some of the installation training programs and initiatives that are available.

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Laticrete offers preview for Coverings 2021

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Laticrete will exhibit its latest product solutions and innovations at Coverings 2021, including the soon-to-be-released Hydro Barrier Plus and Hydro Ban XP waterproofing and crack isolation membranes. Following are the products Laticrete will showcase at Coverings 2021. Products to be showcased. Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete

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Advanced moisture testing requires updated training

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Staying atop a continuous cycle of new flooring products and installation techniques is challenging, and it’s often one of the reasons professional flooring installers seek certification. To avoid moisture mishaps, installers routinely test for and correct moisture issues before flooring installation begins.

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FCEF partners with Taylor Adhesives

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Dalton—The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) has partnered with Taylor Adhesives, a leader in high-quality flooring adhesives and substrate coatings, to help grow technical college programs across the country. This gives us the ability to reach more students who will learn the basics of flooring installation.”.

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Tackling moisture issues on concrete subfloors

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Quinn Moisture issues in concrete slabs remain a serious installation bugaboo, contributing to floor covering failures costing an estimated $1 billion to mitigate annually, reports say. While not common to all jobsites, experts say installers can reduce damages by tackling any potential problems before new flooring is laid down.