floorcoverings
Competence, compliance and better information in contract flooring
2025 was another year of tightening expectations around competence, compliance and accountability in construction. This year, most of the conversation in contract flooring is likely…
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The small details that define a professional flooring finish
The phrase “the finer things in life” is often used to describe quality and attention to detail. In flooring installation, that same principle applies to…
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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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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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Ambient temperatures & relative humidity
There are many factors that affect the installation of floor coverings in new build projects. Sites often lack windows and heating with multiple trades moving…
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The recipe for choosing the right floor prep and adhesive products
What does the phrase “the meat in the sandwich” mean? Bear with me on this… According to the dictionary, it means “you are in a very…
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To stick or not to stick – only Dyne will tell!
We are all familiar with sticking down flooring – it is part and parcel of daily life in the flooring industry. Yes, there are products…
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