Gary Scheidker

Gary Scheidker, director of technical services, Taylor Adhesives, Meridian Adhesives Group, married his wonderful wife Dee in 1979 with whom he has two amazing sons, Michael and Eric. He has been in the flooring industry since 1970. In that time, he has been a flooring installer, estimator, retail salesperson, store owner, distributor territory manager, regional manager, and now Director of Technical Services with Taylor Adhesives.

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What are Plasticizers and Why Do They Migrate?

Gary Scheidker

December 23, 2024

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What do you know about plasticizer migration? It continues to be a common cause of flooring failures. Gary Sheidker, director of technical services, Taylor Adhesives, breaks down all the different types of plasticizers, explains what to look for and how to prevent plasticizer migration.

A Flooring Contractor's Essential Guide to Testing for Moisture on Flooring Substrates

Gary Scheidker

November 20, 2024

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Before installing moisture-sensitive flooring products, contractors must conduct thorough substrate testing for moisture and pH levels across concrete, gypcrete, and wood materials. Proper acclimation in service conditions and detailed documentation are essential to prevent costly failures and ensure successful installations.

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Resilient Flooring in Healthcare: How to Select the Right Flooring, Adhesive and Installer

Gary Scheidker

August 21, 2024

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Taylor Adhesives Director of Technical Services Gary Scheidker walks us through the process of bidding a commercial healthcare project from material and product selection to choosing the right installer for the job to maintenance of the flooring after project completion.

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