Contrary to popular belief, installation is not the No. 1 problem in the floor covering industry; it's installing the wrong product in the wrong place which fails to live up to expectations.

It is amazing how many times I look at a flooring issue at a hospital, and end up hearing the same concerns I have being expressed by the staff.

During an advisory committee meeting to discuss moisture problems in concrete, a concrete engineer said, "The problem with the flooring industry is they use water-based adhesives."

Last month we reviewed the effects of moisture on underlayment in residential remodel sitiuations, as well as considerations of storage, the importance of acclimating underlayment panels before installation, and the...

Today’s installers have the benefit of many specialized grouts and mortars that make ceramic tile installation easier and better for the environment, while making the jobsite safer for both the installer and the homeowner.

For many years, one of the biggest drawbacks to ceramic tile for consumers in colder climates was the discomfort of walking on it during fall and winter months.

P.J. McGuire is widely credited as the founder of Labor Day. He also founded the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, the group that developed the curriculum used to train INSTALL professionals.

Sound control is an important part of all professional flooring installations. A wide assortment of sound control underlayments, mats and membranes are available to help eliminate unwanted noise.

The job has been sold, the proper materials delivered and the installation has been completed.