A well-prepared substrate is one of the most important steps in creating beautiful and durable floors. Moisture is a flooring installer’s biggest enemy because it can wreak havoc on the flooring material above it. Moisture can cause adhesive to break down, leading to absorption, warping, and even contribute to mold and mildew. There must be […]
Cement and Concrete: What’s the Difference?
Cement and concrete are important parts of construction. However, it’s not uncommon for people to use the terms “cement” and “concrete” interchangeably, but for those in the construction, contracting, and flooring industry, there’s a big difference between them. Learning the difference between cement and concrete will definitely help ensure that everyone is speaking the same […]
How Does Alkali Reach the Surface of a Concrete Floor?
Concrete is an ideal subfloor material, but its porous nature can also lead to problems. Anyone who has worked with flooring and dealt with floor coverings on concrete can relate to any number of issues where moisture and what comes along with it has affected a job negatively. Concrete is made up of several pores […]
What is the ASTM Protocol When Doing a Calcium Chloride Test?
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 […]
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