Opinions & Advice
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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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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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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A different type of sustainability
In business, sustainability seeks to prevent the depletion of natural or physical resources so that they will remain available for the long term. In this…
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Questions, questions, questions!
Within the flooring industry, we have all obtained knowledge by asking questions. On the flip side, if questions are not asked – or if they…
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Adhesive selection for PVC floor coverings
Selecting the correct adhesive for your installation is an often critical but overlooked element in achieving a robust flooring installation that will stand the test…
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Technical Services away from sites
Think Technical Services and you might picture a team on site, working with customers on their projects, tackling technical troubles, whether it be assessing surface…
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Testing, testing…
I have previously written about the importance of Technical Services and the role they play in supporting customers, users, and the business. But there is…
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What you can expect from a technical services department
Most manufacturers have a technical services department, but what exactly do they offer the customer? Technical services provide support in many different forms and,…
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