The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has created a list of standards for how flooring contractors must perform calcium chloride tests. This standard is designed to ensure that the most accurate results are gathered and that flooring contractors know what to do to minimize the moisture from concrete flooring. When floor covers over […]
What are Water Vapor Emissions on a Concrete Sub Floor?
Dealing with a concrete sub floor means that installers need to figure out how to control the moisture that will inevitably be a part of the job. There are definitely a few things that flooring installers should know about water vapor emissions on a concrete sub floor. People without experience in dealing with concrete sub […]
How to Inspecting a Telegraphing Complaint
When home owners or business owners call to complain about a recent flooring job, it’s up to the flooring expert to figure out what’s going on and how to remedy the situation. While there are lots of different problems that could cause a number of issues, a telegraphing complaint from client deserves a closer look. […]
With a Wood Floor, What is Out of Rack?
Installing a wood floor is not something to be left up to amateurs or inexperienced DIY home owners. To get a long-lasting wood floor that looks beautiful and performs up to industry standards, someone with experience should be the one to do the installation. One of the rookie mistakes that take place when putting in […]
All About Vapor Retarder For Flooring
Nestled in between a concrete floor and a wood floor is a vapor barrier or vapor retarder. This is material that is used for damp proofing, which is keeping moisture away from the vulnerable wood planks above. They are installed over the sub flooring and are a key part in ensuring that the wood floor […]
Common Causes of Stair Tread Failures
Putting flooring material on stairs can present unique challenges to the installer, but when done properly it can lead to a beautiful and durable option for the customer. Stair treads provide additional support for foot traffic as it ascends and descends, hopefully to prevent slip and fall accidents. While stair tread failure doesn’t happen very […]
When Customers Create Problems With Hard Surface Floors
Flooring contractors have to deal with a lot of problems on the job. One of the most frustrating things about being a flooring contractor is getting complaints from customers about a job. It’s even more frustrating when the problems are caused by improper care of the flooring by that customer. Flooring contractors who are called […]
Getting Rid of Residue Buildup on Hard Surface Floors
Nobody likes residue on their hard surface floors. Hard surface floors are a wise choice for commercial and residential properties alike. They are certainly resistant to most stains and scrapes, and will look beautiful for many years. However, no flooring material is completely impervious to poor cleaning methods, so it’s important to ensure that the […]
What Causes Poor Performance in a Hard Surface Floor?
As a flooring inspector, their job is to check out complaints about flooring to see what the problem is and how it might be resolved. When it comes to vinyl or wood flooring that is underperforming, it’s important to look at every aspect and determine what is going on. When the flooring is not performing […]
What Might Cause Discoloration in Lower Levels of Vinyl Flooring?
When working with vinyl floors, it’s not unheard of to have to deal with discoloration. Ideally, this kind of hard surface floors will last for many years without any kind of problem. Sometimes discoloration pops up and it’s up to a flooring contractor or inspector to figure out what’s going on with the vinyl. While […]
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