Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Depending on the level of moisture in a concrete slab, Mapeguard CI can withstand 5 pounds MVER when used with MAPEI SM Primer, 8 pounds MVER when used with MAPEI SM Primer Fast and 15 pounds MVER when used with MAPEI HM Primer. Mapeguard CI is thin (1.5mm), lightweight and load bearing.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Rather, the company is looking to differentiate itself by taking a traditional resilient subsegment (peel-and-stick) and elevating it to a whole new level by using modern-day installation innovations. Concrete slabs can often have high moisture vapor emission rates.

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The London Tile Co.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Often natural stone or concrete slabs are used on patios, however these materials can require regular cleaning and sealing, and can look a little old fashioned. Modern & stylish – available in a range of cool colours and designs including bright white, striking black, wood or concrete effect.

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How to Floor Tile

OCTOBER 18, 2021

This entire floor had been leveled with "Level Quick" a Customs construction product you mix with water almost like water and spill it out on the floor to level it up. When installing Laminate or wood flooring your floor must maintain level within about 1/8th inch. A damp spot. After 10 to 15 years I don't worry about it.

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Onfloor Technology

MARCH 21, 2023

If you have a concrete floor, you know how important it is to protect and maintain it. From residential garages to commercial warehouses, concrete floors need to be sealed and maintained against moisture, dirt, stains, and other wear-and-tear that can result in cracks and costly repairs.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

Art Walls , the new collection by Flaviker, reinterprets wallpaper decorations with slabs made of ultra-thin, large-format porcelain stoneware. The slabs are thin and light like wallpaper yet strong, resistant to humidity, safe and guaranteed over time. Coverings exhibit booth #C7438. Coverings exhibit booth #C6428. Plaster 2.0

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Onfloor Technology

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

This article on the need for consumers to resurface concrete will inform businesses. Resurface Concrete. Most people think that concrete will last forever. Most people think that concrete will last forever. But if there is structural damage to concrete, the effort is more significant. Has part of the concrete sunk?

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How to Floor Tile

OCTOBER 7, 2021

When installing over a slab my advice is level the floor first with "Level Quick" from Customs. Why", concrete slabs are very uneven and where you connect one plank to another can be troublesome if you are doing that in a dip in the concrete. "Why",

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 21, 2019

There’s something about concrete which can seem a little cold- the vast expanse of dull grey that evokes images of factory interiors and warehouses. With the most simple of additions and alterations, Maffei’s designs become so much more than concrete. Sometimes interior spaces need a little something else to add character.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 3, 2017

What got me thinking about this was that I spent my Sunday getting the front room in my house ready for some concrete renovation work. No, I am taking care of all the prep work and I am hiring someone else to come in and give me a Level 3 (semi-polished) finish. This is more about the equipment needed to do the job properly.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

AUGUST 22, 2021

When you invest in concrete foundation repair in Dayton, Ohio, you want to know that those fixes will last as long as possible! Concrete Foundation Repair in Dayton, Ohio, Methods To better understand how long concrete foundation repair for Dayton homes might last, it’s good to break down this information according to repair methods.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

If you want to use your basement for a work area or a game room, you’ll want flooring that’s durable and easy to clean, such as stained concrete, vinyl or linoleum. If you want the quickest, most inexpensive surface, simply paint your concrete floor. This stained concrete floor is anything but drab.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Tired of showing up at a jobsite only to realize the concrete and interior conditions aren’t ready for a floor installation? What if you could know for certain that the concrete and ambient environment are ready before you make all those plans? This kind of RH test measures deep within the concrete, where moisture typically hides.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2022

porcelain slabs feature marble, concrete, metallic and couture designs. About the product: The unmistakable feel and luxury of a real wood floor combined with next-level durability and waterproofness in a large format. Panoramic’s 10.6 Vinyl Longboards by Cali. Hardened Wood Flooring by Välinge.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The hydraulic jack is used to raise and stabilize the foundation’s concrete slabs affected by the change in the underlying soil. The slabs must be raised carefully to avoid more unnecessary damage. Helical piers are ideally used for repairing lightweights’ concrete slabs and beam foundations.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2023

“For this course, we begin with job site conditions, floor prep, and leveling–stressing the importance of getting that right before anything else,” Varden said. This latest course spans from utilizing primers and adhesives to teaching how to install planks on a chevron angle for herringbone designs.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs: Thin tile applications have become more widely used, appearing as cladding on buildings, walls, floors and installed as countertops or other surfacing. Clips hold tiles in place until they are set, then are easily snapped off leaving a level tile surface.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2020

Armstrong Flooring is extending its series of online continuing education unit courses, with upcoming webinars on concrete subfloors for resilient flooring, installation of commercial resilient flooring and designing for senior living. Concrete Subfloors to Receive Resilient Flooring – Thursday, April 30, 1 p.m. Lancaster, Pa.—Armstrong

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

However, performance has not yet returned to pre-pandemic volume or value levels.”. Resilient, hardwood, porcelain tile and polished concrete are preferred for spaces requiring fashion and functionality. Natural materials like ceramic tile, panoramic slabs, quartz, hardwood and linoleum are positioned as sustainable options.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Pay special attention to the moisture levels in the concrete slab, noting the source of the moisture and where the water is traveling. Be sure to choose a sealant system that offers a proven solution to moisture vapor issues in concrete. Choose the right products. Moisture mitigation products can help safeguard surfaces.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 2, 2021

The product has superior moisture resistance, making it suitable for use on concrete slabs with relative humidity levels up to 99%. You can’t really ask for more from an adhesive for resilient flooring.”.

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The Tile Doctor

JUNE 30, 2020

It seemed fitting to place these products in the substrate section as they are used in an attempt to level out uneven substrates. Commonly they are used on existing concrete slabs that do not conform to the minimum standards.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 19, 2021

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. This requires better control of moisture content within the concrete before it reaches the top surface.”.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 29, 2019

—Laticrete has introduced NXT Level SP, a coarse-sanded, polishable, cementitious self-leveling concrete overlay with a "salt-and-pepper" appearance that is designed to function as a high-strength wear surface or underlayment.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 20, 2019

The existing subfloor or concrete slab may need to have leveling completed or repairs made,” explains Outlaw. “Use Our experts believe that flooring installation is a very doable DIY project, but there are some caveats. Proper flooring installation also comes down to prep.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Mirage TruBalance Lite can be nailed, stapled, glued or floated over a wood or concrete subfloor. Crafted with micro – fragmented aluminum particles, this proprietary finish establishes a multi – point contact surface, elevating scratch resistance to higher levels. There is no need for WiFi or power.

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2009

As with any tile installation, the substrate that you are installing the rectified tile on must be very level. This is a common issue on a concrete slab. If the floor is not level, the tiles will not be level when installed which creates lippage. It is a fast-setting, cement-based leveler for large areas.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

Similarly, the number of systems on the market, with their different applications for different situations - suspended slabs, slab on grade or steel, concrete or wood structures - offer more opportunities for permanently successful installations. This allows for new and unique surfaces and designs.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

The picture above is where we last left things, concrete grade beams were poured, forms were taken down and you could finally start to get a feel for house the house was laid out … if you are an architect. To most people it just looks like a bunch of concrete rectangles, but looks can be deceiving. What is wrong with me?

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

The panel discussion will reflect on a patented installation system for concrete slabs that provides a flat and level floor to the satisfaction of all trade practices. Register here.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2016

Constructed of concrete, this home has wood-clad upper levels that allude to the style of the barns in the area. On the ground floor, the daily rooms center around a concrete core leading to the four levels and integrating the bathrooms,” the architect said. This wood is carried inside for a smooth and sleek look.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

Not only do these longer tiles resemble wood, but they are now taking on the look of concrete and stone. ” by ImolaCeramica; “Gli Alabastri di Rex” by Rex; and “Industrial” by Floor Gres, which reinterprets cement in porcelain slabs as large as 1.2m High Level Gardening: Living With A Live Roof.

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Building Moxie

MAY 1, 2016

This 1 1/8″ thick slab measured about 2 x 3 feet. There was slight slope where I was working, so I both “cut” and built up the location such that the ground would be roughly level. I used my 2′ level to both level and to space their outside edges exactly, well, two feet apart.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 12, 2016

The orange-ish dirt up above is the cushion sand that will be under the concrete flatwork that will be poured under the roof. … and this is the concrete after it’s be set. The most important thing to look at in the above picture is the depressed slab where the deck will be built.

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Time2Design

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

It is made in large format slabs measuring 56" x 126" slabs in three thicknesses - 1.2cm, 2cm and 3cm - this will allow for the ability to fabricate large surfaces with fewer seams. Dekton is available in 12 white, grey, black and natural stone hues and in three polished matte and slate finishes. View my complete profile.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

The imposing holiday retreat is clad in wood and concrete and features two intersecting blocks: “ Seeking to not change in the least the original topography, we decided to split the program into two simple volumes ,” said Kruk. The upper level accommodates two bedrooms connected to a rooftop terrace.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 11, 2021

The nature of these surfaces—dependent on variants in temperature and supply—create equilibrium or balance of RH within the slab. Based on temperature and internal air space humidity levels, this potentially increases or decreases the emissions rate from the substrate. Waterproof floors provide a non-permeable surface.

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