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Your Essential Guide to Using and Choosing Concrete Moisture Meters

Jason Spangler
February 26, 2024
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Wagner Meters’ Jason Spangler walks you through why moisture testing matters, the types of tests, a moisture meter’s role and what to look for when choosing one. 


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How to Avoid Failures on Balcony and Roof Deck Tile Installations

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
February 21, 2024
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Proper water management can help avoid failure with the installation of tile or natural stone on an exterior roof deck or balcony.


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Performing a Mat Bond Test

How to Perform a Mat Bond Test Prior to Resilient Flooring Installation

Beth Miller
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John Steier
February 16, 2024
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Performing a bond test prior to the installation of resilient floor covering is a great way to ensure that you are using the correct adhesive with the correct product and that both will adhere to the subfloor.


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Installer’s Best Tips & Tricks

Beth Miller
Beth Miller
January 9, 2024
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These three pro installers share a few of their tips and tricks to fill knowledge gaps, help you with your workflow and bring awareness to things you may take for granted.


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How to Start a Diagonal Herringbone Layout

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
September 8, 2023
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Scott walks us through how to find the starting point for a diagonal herringbone layout and how to keep the tile in line.


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Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels (GPTP) wall installation

Installing Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels and Slabs Over Existing Tile

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
July 24, 2023
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In this month's Tile Tip, Scott explains how to save time and money installing GPTP over existing tile through the use of new tile technology and proper installation methods.


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CTEF Tile Tip

Avoid Tile Cracks By Properly Cutting a Hole for Water Supply Lines

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
June 7, 2023
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If you are making square cuts to make room for that water supply line, you need to rethink that decision. Scott explains what to use to prevent tile from cracking and what not to use.


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What’s New in Commercial Tile Installations?

Tile manufacturers continue to raise the bar when it comes to new product lines.
Jennifer Richinelli
April 17, 2023
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Mari Anne Randall and Anthony Santos discuss the latest trends they are observing in commercial tile designs.


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Tips for Curbless Shower Installation Using a Linear Drain

Darryl Jones
March 6, 2023
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Consider these four tips when planning for a curbless shower installation. 


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Surface Contaminants: It’s Only a Little Bit of Paint

Scott Carothers 2025
Scott Carothers
November 16, 2022
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Often times, the builder, GC, or homeowner express that they need the job done quickly and to ignore the “harmless” paint on the substrate. ANSI says otherwise.


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