Flooring materials have no value until they’re installed and most flooring is installed with some type of separate adhesive, troweled or sprayed onto the substrate.
Vinyl plank flooring material has become very popular of late, and with this popularity comes an increased use in both residential and commercial applications.
In early December, a group of flooring industry technical and installation experts and I gathered in Las Vegas at the Carpenters International Training Center to review installation guidelines from carpet, hard surface and stone manufacturers
In this age of fast-track construction, cutthroat competition and ever-tightening margins, it’s only natural to want to get the project rolling as quickly as possible.
What would the installation of a flooring product, relative to the adhesive used, for example, have to do with an appearance change on the face of the product? Nothing, but the warranty may tie the two together.
Flooring success relies on several factors including – but not limited to – the right product for the right space; the appropriate environment controlled; a non-compromising substrate; qualified and experienced installation experts; protection of the material after the installation, and care of the flooring from the onset of use.
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.
