Without some degree of surface preparation, it’s highly unlikely that a concrete slab or wood-framed subfloor will be flat enough to meet the requirements for large-format tile. A quick check with a straightedge often shows that a small area or perhaps the entire surface dips and undulates outside of industry standards.
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently introduced its 2019-2020 president, vice president, and four board members during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
"Concrete moisture is the predominant cause of flooring failures, costing more than $1 billion annually, not to mention cost of downtime while the floor is re-installed," says James Duffy, director of sales and marketing at Independent Floor Testing & Inspection (IFTI).
Ask any stakeholder in the flooring space—be it a flooring installer, general contractor, architect, or product manufacturer—what the biggest problem facing the flooring industry is, and the answer is usually concrete moisture.
Before installing your beautiful new flooring, the most important step is to consider how much moisture is in your concrete slab. This measurement is referred to as the moisture vapor emission rate (MVER).
If your garage floor coating has seen better days; if the sight of the cracks, stains, and damage on the garage surface has become unbearable, then it‘s high time to improve your aged and used-up garage floor. Before you choose a new solution for your floor, keep in mind that not all garage floor coatings are created equal.
