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Web Exclusives

FinPan Takes Family-Focused Approach

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Tanja Kern
FinPan, a manufacturer of cement-based backerboard and lightweight shower installation products, is revamping its market strategy to help installers complete more installations in less time and with less training. …
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Residential Flooring

Industry Q&A: CFI's Varden Discusses the MagneBuild System

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Tanja Kern
We recently spoke with Robert Varden, vice president of the International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association (CFI) division of the World Floor Covering Association, who shared some insight about the new …
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Commercial Flooring

INSTALL Partnership Provides Veteran Affairs with Peace of Mind

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) operates the nation’s largest integrated healthcare system. …
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Residential Flooring

Understanding Sealed vs. Water In, Water Out Shower Assemblies

Greg Gelston
About 20 years ago, my wife and I were shopping for a new home. What struck me time and time again among the hundreds of builder’s model homes that we …
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Flooring Adhesives

Waterproofing Floors? There's a Tape for That

Michel Merkx
Water can wreak havoc on a floor and its impact may not be noticeable until it is too late. …
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Self-Levelers and Membranes

SLUs, Patches, and Skimcoats: Tips for Novices and Pros

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Michael Chmielecki
Self-levelers, patches and skimcoats are designed to make installers’ lives easier and their jobs more profitable. We spoke with industry manufacturers about what novices and pros alike should know when …
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Residential Flooring

Mud Beds vs. Pre-Constructed Shower Kits

Heather Fiore
Do you prefer installing mud beds or pre-constructed shower kits when completing a new project or renovation? Are you aware of the pros and cons of each method? …

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