The colder the climate, the colder the floor. Cold weather helps to perpetuate the sales of radiant heating in the northern and eastern parts of the country, but it doesn’t have to be a popular add-on in only those regions
Flooring materials have no value until they’re installed and most flooring is installed with some type of separate adhesive, troweled or sprayed onto the substrate.
For the installation of vinyl-backed sheet products, manufacturers recommend the moisture levels to be at 80% as required by the ASTM F2170-02 “Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs using the in situ Probes.”
Hear ye, hear ye: the general consensus is that the flooring industry is hungry for innovative ways to win new business and battle back against a weak economy.
“Green,” “environmentally friendly” and “sustainability” are terms that have become synonymous with life in 2012. Regardless of the region, industry or market, manufacturers, distributors and consumers have taken notice of how lifestyle choices influence product selection, and how those selections impact the environment.
QEP Co., Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of the Roberts 10-66 18 In. and 10-68 25 In. PRO Flooring Cutters to our expanding line of flooring cutters in our professional line of Roberts branded tools.