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Tiling and grouting commercial kitchens

Due to tough conditions in a commercial kitchen, it is important to use quality material for a tile installation, including a high-performance 100%-solids, industrial-grade epoxy grout meeting or exceeding ANSI A118.3 requirements

Jim Whitfield

March 18, 2016

When it comes to tiling commercial kitchens, everyone familiar with these projects agrees that the installation is facing a harsh environment.

MAPEI Introduces Three Self-Leveling Underlayments

March 17, 2016

MAPEI recently introduced three highly engineered self-leveling underlayments (SLUs): Ultraplan LSC, Ultraplan Lite and Ultraplan QuickTraffic.

Schluter Introduces Series of Trendline Profiles

March 11, 2016

Schluter-Systems’ series of Trendline profiles features a new line of colors to go with the latest trends in tile.

NAFCT to Host Toronto Substrate and Subfloor Inspection Course

March 2, 2016

The National Academy of Floor Covering Training's (NAFCT) Introduction to Substrate and Subfloor Inspection course, taking place Aug. 10 and 11 in Toronto, will be an introductory, prerequisite course created to teach a basic understanding of substrates and sub-floors as they relate to finish floor coverings.

Ultralite S1 Quick for large and heavy tile/stone

All About Flooring Adhesives: Chemistries and Applications

Michael Chmielecki

March 1, 2016

Flooring adhesives are an essential component of most types of installations. But what makes them function, why are some better than others in certain situations, and what are some of the latest technologies to help make the job easier?

One Source Commercial Flooring uses Ardex MC Rapid

Contractor Forum: Moisture Mitigation

Terra Donnelly

March 1, 2016

When it comes to fast-track construction schedules, moisture mitigation continues to be a serious issue in commercial contract work.

NAFCT to Host Intro to Substrate and Subfloor Inspection Course

February 18, 2016

The National Academy of Floor Covering Training's (NAFCT) Introduction to Substrate and Subfloor Inspection course—taking place April 7 and 8 in Dalton—will be an introductory, prerequisite course created to teach a basic understanding of substrates and sub-floors as they relate to finish floor coverings.

Advanced Technology, Ease of Installation in LVT

Danielle Clair Simpson

February 1, 2016

The popularity of luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and plank (LVP) is showing no signs of slowing down. With its durability, ease of maintenance and cost-friendly appeal, luxury vinyl flooring continues to be a top choice for residential interiors.

2015 FCI Installation Awards: The Commercial Winners

Michael Chmielecki

February 1, 2016

Along with the three residential projects profiled in the last issue, the 2015 FCI Installation Awards honored four commercial winners in three categories: Mark Fenstermaker of Western Tile & Marble, Commercial Ceramic Tile/Stone; Fred Richardson of Cutting Edge Flooring, Commercial Resilient; and Lance Ortegel and Eric Ullrich of Lance’s Professional Installations and Inspections, Commercial Carpet.

FCICA Announces Winners of First Bruce Newbrough Memorial CIM Scholarship

January 12, 2016

Rich Harter, installation supervisor from St. Paul Linoleum and Carpet Co.; Robert Lucio, tile superintendent from Walter Daniels Construction; Stephen Ruggeri, owner of Steve’s Carpets and Ernie Nogaleswere are the winners of the first Bruce Newbrough Memorial Certified Installation Manager (CIM) Program Scholarship.

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