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Preparing Concrete for Glue Down Carpet

January 19, 2018 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

There are several different types of carpet installation procedures, but the most popular is direct-glue carpet installation. Installers take the carpet and glue it directly to a concrete floor with a powerful adhesive. The result is a strong and durable flooring surface that is warm and inviting. It’s ideal for both residential floors and commercial […]

Filed Under: Carpet and Rugs Tagged With: carpet adhesive, carpet installation, concrete subfloor, glue down carpet, glue-down carpeting

Correcting Excessive Moisture Problems Within a Concrete Substrate

August 25, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Flooring Help Tagged With: concrete floor, concrete subfloor, concrete substrate, moisture in concrete, substrate concrete

How To Correct Cracks in a Concrete Sub-floor

January 11, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

While it is not desirable, it is not uncommon for cracks to form in a concrete sub-floor. It’s the responsibility of a flooring contractor to make sure that the cracks don’t allow excess moisture to affect the flooring and cause the crack to grow. A flooring inspector or floor repair contractor has several different options […]

Filed Under: Floor Safety, Flooring Help, Hardwood and Laminate Tagged With: concrete subfloor, sub floor crack repair, sub floor cracks, sub floor installation, subfloor, subfloor cracks

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