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Adhesives: End users recommend their go-to glues

Floor Covering News

Today’s professional installers have no shortage of adhesives from which to choose when executing their flooring projects. In most cases, though, the floor layer’s choice of glue used boils down to ease of use, familiarity, cost and, of course, dependability. Divergent Adhesives. Sika/Dritac.

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Latest formulations aim to help products stick

Floor Covering News

While innovations such as next-gen 3D ceramic tile and hardwood flooring with advanced finishing and surface texturing applications made headlines at Surfaces 2024, the fanfare was much more subdued for flooring adhesives. The high-moisture-resistant adhesive has low VOCs, and is FloorScore and Green Label Plus certified.

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Adhesives: Proven solutions for indoor/outdoor applications

Floor Covering News

In response to this trend, which grew during the COVID-19 pandemic, flooring suppliers and vendors are marketing various products—from resilient flooring to area rugs—to take advantage of this valuable market opportunity. Schönox Schönox Protect is the newest addition to the company’s adhesives lineup. cartridges.

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Laticrete introduces modular tile and stone adhesive system

Floor Covering News

—Laticrete has introduced Laticrete Select-Bond, a versatile tile and stone adhesive system that includes optional kits for specialized enhancements. A first-of-its-kind product, Laticrete Select-Bond is a game changer for all tile and stone adhesive needs. requirements) adhesive system kit.

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Ceramic Tile Repairs: Floor Tile Replacement and Shower Re-grouts

Tile Excellence

Ceramic Tile Repairs: Floor Tile Replacement and Shower Re-grouts By Chris Lawson Tile repairs are a very specialized service and it can be hard to get tile contractors interested in small, sometimes difficult, detailed repairs. Again, the hammer and chisel will be your best bet unless you have an electric alternative.

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Top Home Bathroom Flooring Options

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Choosing the most suitable bathroom flooring can be daunting. You want your bathroom flooring to complement the rest of the home yet still withstand high moisture levels, humidity and heavy foot traffic. The sheer number of bathroom floor designs, colors, textures and material types further complicate the process. But are they?

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Some Like It Hot: In-Floor Heating Options

Architectural Ceramics

Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland just outside the DC-metropolitan area, Architectural Ceramics is familiar with chilly temperatures in winter. Before the weather gets cold or you complete your next tile project, consider using in-floor heating as a way to keep your toes warm during these next few months. Floor Heat Mat.

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