Concrete moisture control is one of the more misunderstood, cost-effective and often neglected disciplines in the flooring trade. Experience has shown the disastrous effects of not following the recommended steps to abate high concrete moisture prior to flooring installations.

Kyle Hedin, owner of Illustrious Hardwoods and producer and host of the Floor Academy Podcast, advises that following the instructions during an install can increase profits while minimizing your liability.

Brett Mauney, CTC, CTI, Merkrete’s technical sales manager, offers advice on how to offset any issues that might arise before, during and after a shower installation. His tips include how to do your due diligence before starting, figure out which waterproofing options are best, talks liquid-applied membranes and advises to find a manufacturer whose products will help set you up for success.

FCI Editorial Director Jon Namba extends a “thank you” to all of FCI magazine’s sponsors and introduces our latest one, ISE Logik.

ISE Logik, the concrete moisture mitigation specialist for flooring, has done a complete makeover to accelerate their marketing and growth for 2022 and beyond. 

Thee two companies said they are are positioned to help contractors, general contractors and project owners solve substrate preparation challenges with industry-leading technologies.

Bona R540 is a polyurethane reactive primer that is compatible with the entire Bona Adhesive System.

The latest flooring installation products and tools on the market. 

Industry veteran Mike Nuckolls has joined ISE Logik to head up sales and client service in the Southeast.

The range of underlayment products to address virtually any issue with concrete substrates.