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In the May 2020 issue of FCI, Custom Building Products' Will White walks us through a
brief history of gauged porcelain tile panels and how the category grew from a niche product to a popular flooring option with millions of square feet manufactured, sold and successfully installed.
Moisture-related flooring failures continue to be one of the biggest headaches on the job, resulting in commercial property owners spending well over $1 billion annually on moisture remediation and subsequent flooring replacement.
When the facility was built in 2005, it included LVT in high-traffic areas along with other floorcovering materials throughout additional spaces. Unfortunately, environmental challenges during installation combined with age and condition changes led to loose and buckled tiles in corridors and public spaces.
The Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA), convention held in Nashville, took place just days after a tornado ripped through surrounding areas, devastating homes and businesses in its path. Fortunately, the convention was not impacted, and things were able to move forward as planned.
When it comes to moisture in the building envelope, it's not just the floor you need to worry about. Improper water barriers can affect air quality and result in serious health risks for those inside the building.
These new mandates changed the way silica-based materials are handled on the jobsite and are designed to ensure that all persons working on a project are safe.
Ron Nash, Laticrete’s senior vice president of sales and marketing, says through Laticrete University, the company is providing digital tools that make it possible for anyone within the industry to train on industry standards and Profit Through Knowledge (PTK) Technical Seminars from the comfort of their home or office 24/7.
LevelQuik RS is a rapid setting, self-leveling underlayment that helps level floors prior to the installation of ceramic tile, natural stone, resilient flooring, carpet, wood and other floor coverings.
Schonox TS impact sound insulation underlayment is suitable for improving impact sound insulation, heat insulation, and living comfort in residential areas.
