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Weighing the Pros, Cons of Radiant Heated Floors
It’s important that consumers consider the pros and cons of radiant floor heating before making the investment.
Condo Noise: Re-evaluate that Flooring Underlayment
Installers wanting to reduce noise and vibration should reassess the acoustic floor membranes they're using.
Bathroom Floor Heating Costs, Installation Tips
2022 costs of purchasing and running an electric floor heating system, as well as flooring installation tips.
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…