If you're in the flooring business as a dealer or contractor, then "open, empty, clean, no take-up" is what you hope to see. Usually, though, what you find is furniture. Lots of furniture.
During an advisory committee meeting to discuss moisture problems in concrete, a concrete engineer said, "The problem with the flooring industry is they use water-based adhesives."
The purpose of NFT's hardwood market study is to obtain feedback from flooring dealers/contractors concerning the hardwood flooring business in today's competitive market.
With "March Madness" upon us, now is an appropriate time to take a look at what's new in maple sports surfaces. The old "gym floor" has come a long way over the past 25 years.
Last month we reviewed the effects of moisture on underlayment in residential remodel sitiuations, as well as considerations of storage, the importance of acclimating underlayment panels before installation, and the...