Floor Covering News
JULY 15, 2022
Today’s professional installers have no shortage of adhesives from which to choose when executing their flooring projects. FCNews rounded up a few installers, contractors and craftsman/craftswomen to identify the adhesive products that help them seal the deal on the job site. Divergent Adhesives. Sika/Dritac.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 25, 2022
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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Floor Covering News
JULY 6, 2021
Multimax Lite: Multimax Lite, the one-step, non-sag, large and heavy tile mortar for interior and exterior installations of ceramic tile, porcelain tile, glass tile and stone and has received multiple certifications and declarations for sustainable living. Training schedule. Product demo schedule. Wednesday, July 7. Friday, July 9th.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 19, 2021
“Moisture issues have become very widespread due to job deadlines being pushed tighter and tighter, causing the concrete to not have time to cure properly before the flooring is scheduled for installation,” noted Wayne Williams, Stauf USA’s director of training. The telltale signs are liquid buildup under the floor and emulsified adhesive.
The London Tile Co.
MARCH 8, 2021
But don’t worry, you don’t need to own a train station to use them in your home! They’re made of ceramic, so you can cut them with a standard tile cutter, and their small size makes them easy to work with. Standard tile adhesive will keep the tiles in place, and a complimentary colour tile grout will keep things looking great.
Floor Covering News
MARCH 5, 2020
Gordon noted ceramic tile is the most affected segment. However, regarding the other categories, the WFCA recently launched the Floor Covering Education Fund and committed $1 million in seed money to address the labor shortage through recruitment and training. That’s not fair because most adhesives formulas are just about the same.
CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
JULY 2, 2012
On wall installations especially, large-format, traditional thickness porcelain or ceramic tile can be a bit labor intensive. Still, large-format tile came with its own challenges, not the least of which was the weight of the material. Luckily for designers and installers alike, a solution has evolved! Now let’s talk size.
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