Items Tagged with 'subfloors'

As the skim coat mortar product category continues to see innovation, they’re a highly recommended answer for installers hoping to avoid issues with the subsequent steps of the installation and the lifetime of the finished floor.

Emser's EZ Flex 40 Anti Fracture Membrane is designed for use beneath ceramic, porcelain and natural stone in conjunction with the high-tack, water-based EZ Flex Primer specifically formulated for indoor applications. 

Before installing moisture-sensitive flooring products, contractors must conduct thorough substrate testing for moisture and pH levels across concrete, gypcrete, and wood materials. Proper acclimation in service conditions and detailed documentation are essential to prevent costly failures and ensure successful installations.

Designed to allow for an easier install process for hardwood flooring contractors by mitigating moisture on concrete and wooden subfloor systems, Bona launches Bona RollGuard.

Schönox Moisture Blocking Leveler (MBL) is a two-part leveling compound used on concrete substrates to control moisture before the application of floor coverings. It is a moisture mitigation system and subfloor leveling in one step. 

Scott Carothers, academic director for the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, solves the mystery of large-format tile terminology and explains how the established definition helped determine its subfloor requirements. 

The moisture parameters for hardwoods and subfloors that are required for successful hardwood floor installations depend on several factors. Executive Director David Gross shares INSTALL’s guidelines for moisture testing prior to hardwood installation. 

Preparation is a huge part of what separates the true professional from the fly-by-night installer. Follow these tips from Wagner Meters to make sure your subfloor is prepped correctly prior to receiving floor covering. 

As installers approach a floor tile job, there are numerous questions that need to be answered before the first tile is set. Is the floor substrate suitable for receiving tile and is it flat?