Technical advice
What every contractor should know about commercial floor installation
Commercial flooring asks a lot more of an installer than a residential project ever does. If you’ve spent any time on those sites, you’ve seen…
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Why mechanical surface preparation is the difference between floor success and failure
Proper mechanical surface preparation is the foundation of any successful flooring installation. Without it, even the most advanced materials can fail to perform as intended.
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Now is the winter of our disconnect
Now is the time to turn up the heat – literally – to create the right conditions for flooring installations. The long, hot summer days…
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Flooring in shopping centres & retail environments
When it comes to flooring within shopping centres and retail environments, the range of materials available is extensive – vinyl, carpets, resins, real wood, and…
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Why single-system subfloor preparation beats mix-and-match
In the world of flooring installation, success begins beneath the surface. Subfloor preparation is the foundation upon which every flooring system is built, and its…
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Ground bearing moisture vs. construction moisture: What every UK flooring contractor needs to know
Moisture is the silent saboteur of flooring. It doesn’t matter how skilled your installation is or how premium the materials are, if moisture isn’t properly…
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Are you in the mix?
When there’s a positive collaboration between manufacturers and installers, you get the best installation possible. Manufacturers count on their products being applied properly to deliver…
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Keys to successful surface preparation for new and existing flooring applications
In flooring applications, surface preparation is the key to success whether working with new installations or renovations of existing floors. From essential moisture testing methods…
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Preparing wood subfloors for bonded floor coverings
Wood-based substrates such as plywood and chipboard are commonly used in both residential and commercial settings. Flooring professionals face various challenges when working with these…
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Subfloor preparation considerations
Ask any experienced floor layer, and they’ll tell you the same thing – “assessing the subfloor is crucial before applying any subfloor preparation products”, and…
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