Mike Micalizzi

Mike Micalizzi is the senior director of technical services for Custom Building Products. He is based at their research and training facility, Custom Technical University, located in Santa Fe Springs, CA. In this role, Micalizzi assists industry professionals with recommendations on commercial projects presenting a variety of installation challenges. He also presents the “Top 5 Tips” educational video series for tile contractors and design professionals.

Prior to becoming involved in product technology, Micalizzi owned a tile and stone installation company in New Haven, CT. He currently serves on technical committees for the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), Materials & Methods Standards Association (MMSA), National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), Natural Stone Institute (NSI), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and ASTM International.

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Technical Focus: Achieving a flat floor for tile and stone applications

Mike Micalizzi

June 14, 2019

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Without some degree of surface preparation, it’s highly unlikely that a concrete slab or wood-framed subfloor will be flat enough to meet the requirements for large-format tile. A quick check with a straightedge often shows that a small area or perhaps the entire surface dips and undulates outside of industry standards.

Technical Focus: Do you know the MVER of that substrate?

Mike Micalizzi

January 15, 2019

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Before installing your beautiful new flooring, the most important step is to consider how much moisture is in your concrete slab. This measurement is referred to as the moisture vapor emission rate (MVER).