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Underlayment
Causes of Squeaks in Newly Installed Wood Flooring
Nothing will destroy confidence in an installation faster than an annoying ‘squeak.’ So, what are the culprits?
Lofts du Village’s Underfloor Heating: Case Study
A Scandinavian-style getaway in Quebec required a single-source floor heating solution. Who rose to the challenge?
New Concrete Spec Bridges Gap between Trades
The National Floor Covering Association has developed a new spec that helps deliver an acceptable concrete slab.
Best Practices for Successful Surface Prep
Surface prep is an important step in floor construction profitability. Here's how to control this variable.
Flooring preparation system for concrete
CustomTech, a division of Custom Building Products, has introduced what it calls the industry’s most advanced flooring preparation system to CSI Division 3 construction professionals.
TechPatch TW, which is a rapid-curing, calcium…
Membrane provides sound abatement
Super SAM 125 sound abatement membrane from NAC Products is designed for surfaces that require impact and audible sound reduction without a sound-rated ceiling assembly.
The product is a 1/8 in. thick, self-adhering, sound deadening…
Self-bonding anti-fracture membrane
The self-adhering Elastomeric Crack Bridging (ECB) anti-fracture membrane from NAC Products is a sheet applied elastomeric membrane is designed for use under floor surfaces that require protection from structural movement.
ECB consists…
Liquid waterproofing and crack prevention membrane
Redgard liquid waterproofing and crack prevention membrane from Custom Building Products is said to be ready to use so installers can just roll it on out of the drum.
The quick-dry formula is engineered to be 30 percent faster to dry…
Waterproof backerboard prevents wall, floor moisture penetration
Introduced by James Hardie, HardieBacker 500 is said to be the first and only waterproof cement board.
The product passes ANSI 118.10 for waterproofness and protects tile installation and wall cavities from moisture penetration,…
Acoustic underlayment membrane
The Mapesonic RM acoustic underlayment from Mapei is a rubber membrane designed to reduce the passage of ambient and impact sound transmissions for ceramic tile and stone installations.
Composed of dense post-consumer rubber, the product…