Installers from all over the state participated grout installation training and the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) hosted evaluations for its Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program.
Sika-DriTac is introducing DriTac 5800 ToughBond, a new pressure sensitive resilient flooring adhesive designed for the interior installation of luxury vinyl tile, luxury vinyl plank, vinyl sheet goods (heterogeneous/homogeneous), fiberglass backed sheet vinyl, carpet tile, rubber flooring, cork tile and cork/rubber/foam underlayment for residential and commercial applications.
The company reports demand for porcelain panel installations is high, and many show attendees were looking to source high-performance LHT mortars to their customers.
The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) welcomes a new partnership with Sika-DriTac that will help support technical college programs across the nation. Sika-DriTac has committed to providing supplies and assisting with training demonstrations for FCEF programs.
The acquisition will contribute to Sika’s increased presence among floor covering installers and distributors, while accelerating Sika’s expansion in the interior finishing market in the USA.