Professional installers must systematically address sound transmission, moisture issues, and uneven subfloors through careful project mapping and compatible product selection to ensure long-term flooring performance and avoid costly failures.
Wagner's Meter Reach Extender transforms moisture testing efficiency by extending from 16¾ to 48¼ inches while enabling hands-free automatic data recording with a selection of meters.
Delmhorst's new HTX-30 Thermo-Hygrometer combines rapid response time with comprehensive environmental measurements and Bluetooth connectivity, offering restoration professionals and flooring installers detailed data collection and analysis capabilities for improved project management.
Wood's hidden enemy isn't time—it's moisture. Learn how a quality moisture meter can save your work and prevent costly mistakes in this guide to moisture management.
In September 2024, ASTM approved a new standard (F3513) for single-component, fluid-applied moisture mitigation membranes, expanding moisture protection guidelines for concrete slabs more than a decade after the two-component resin-based product standard. Here is a snapshot of how they compare.
Scott Carothers, academic director of the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, explains how thin-set mortar failures stem from improper moisture loss, leaving tiles loose and unanchored. Learn what causes these costly installation mishaps and how to prevent them.
Sherwin-Williams High-Performance Flooring seamless flooring systems offer durable, chemical-resistant systems for commercial applications with moderate to heavy use.
