The Pulse: Ardex Americas

DECEMBER 18, 2015

In July 2007, Dale took on a new role as Lab Tech for adhesives and powders testing requirements. In 2013, Dale was instrumental in launching ARDEX Tile & Stone Installation Systems products at the Dallas Plant. Dale traveled to Germany for additional training to ensure quality demands were met.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

The mesh backing coupled with the thin design makes it easy to score and shape the tile to fit rolled-edge countertops, columns and other imaginative applications while ensuring the tile sticks solidly to the adhesive on the substrate. Now let’s talk size.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2022

Bostik , a leader in specialty adhesives and flooring installation systems, has launched Bostik Academy for North American contractors, distributors and employees. Wauwatosa, Wis.— Webinars: Attend educational presentations about the latest product innovations, led by industry experts.

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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.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 12, 2021

The sisters’ vision for design and merchandising combined with their appetite for technology—both installation and systems and procedures related—helps to set the company apart. Graham has worked in sales and technical positions for flooring manufacturers of rubber, vinyl and polymers/adhesives.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 10, 2023

—Sika is introducing the STEP Series flooring installation solution training curriculum. This year-long, in-person training clinic is designed to educate contractors and installers on best practices when using components of the Sika Secure System. STEP stands for Sika Secure Technical Education Program.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

OCTOBER 1, 2016

Never asking whose job it was to fulfill a task but rather what the mission is and how could he help to fulfill it, he has contributed far above and beyond the strict limits of his job description to help define and implement the world class Technical training facilities ARDEX now enjoys.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Few people realize that formaldehyde is a key ingredient in Urea–formaldehyde, the adhesive resin that holds composite woods like particleboard, plywood and medium-density fiberboard? A good green designer has been trained to look carefully at the furniture and décor items that they use to fill a space.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

This can compromise air quality in the building and could break down the adhesives, causing warping and buckling. A 35-year industry veteran, he specializes in training and consulting for challenging flooring installation projects. Elevated moisture levels can also lead to the development of mold and mildew.

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