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Laticrete Fracture Ban

October 6, 2017

Fracture Ban is a high-performance, pliable, lightweight peel-and-stick membrane designed for use under wood, tile or vinyl floors.

Tarkett SureStart

October 6, 2017

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The SureStart underlayment pairs with Tarkett LVT and delivers sound reduction along with 99% moisture impermeability in a roll format that goes right onto the subfloor without adhesive.

Custom EasyMat with Soundguard

October 6, 2017

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A versatile mat underlayment for setting tile and stone over any acceptable subfloor, EasyMat is fast and easy to install.

ECOx2 Sound Control Underlayment

October 6, 2017

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ECOx2 is a recycled impact sound reduction underlayment for LVT plank flooring that offers multi-family IIC noise reduction at an economical price point.

FloorFolio Receives Canadian Patent for EnviroQuiet

August 9, 2017

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FloorFolio Industries recently announced the issuance of its first Canadian patent.

Technical Focus: Cracks kill tile floors

Brett Mauney CTC, CTI

August 1, 2017

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Have you ever experienced an earthquake? Think of the start of a slab crack as an earthquake in your floor — a sudden release of energy causing cracks across your substrate.

CTEF Tile Tip: The Basics of Self-Leveling Underlayments

Scott Carothers

July 24, 2017

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The term SLU refers to Self- Leveling Underlayment. This product is a great and quick way to flatten most horizontal surfaces prior to installing large format tile (LFT).

Product of the Week: Quik-Top Self-Leveling Underlayment

May 2, 2017

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A UL Classified self-leveling underlayment that does not require mechanical preparation of the substrate and is ready for floor covering in 15 hours.

Technical Focus: Dispelling myths about poured gypsum floors

Dispelling common myths associated with poured gypsum floors Learning the facts about gypsum products will place it among the viable options when selecting a proper underlayment for a tiled surface

Brett Fleury

May 1, 2017

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Gypsum is a mineral that has been used in building materials for centuries. However, gypsum concrete as an underlayment is still misunderstood despite its growth in popularity over the last 40 years.