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Professional installers must systematically address sound transmission, moisture issues, and uneven subfloors through careful project mapping and compatible product selection to ensure long-term flooring performance and avoid costly failures.

Wood's hidden enemy isn't time—it's moisture. Learn how a quality moisture meter can save your work and prevent costly mistakes in this guide to moisture management.

Just starting out in your flooring installation career? Brittaney Geskey, VP of FCA Floor Covering Associates, shares tips to help installers determine the ideal transition type for seamless flooring. 

Equilibrium Moisture Content (EMC) is crucial for proper hardwood flooring installation. When wood's moisture content matches the EMC of its environment, it becomes stable and resistant to warping or damage. 

The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) is constantly working with industry leaders to maintain information and training about safety practices and updates on safety equipment on construction sites. Here, they share more about their practices to keep you safe on the jobsite. 

Preferred Flooring President Daniel Gonzalez urges the flooring installation community to follow the right guidelines for semi-wet-setting luxury vinyl.

Installing tile on walls can be more challenging than working on floors. Oscar Barradas, owner, OBF Tile, shares a couple of tips to ensure your walls are prepped properly. 

Veteran flooring installer and trainer Robert Varden offers tips on selecting and installing the right underlayment for your soft-surface flooring.   

Taylor Adhesives Director of Technical Services Gary Scheidker walks us through the process of bidding a commercial healthcare project from material and product selection to choosing the right installer for the job to maintenance of the flooring after project completion.