Volume: 22 | Issue: 4 | Download
On the cover:
An installation of Metroflor luxury vinyl plank. The product is installed via the Uniclic system. Photo courtesy of Metroflor.
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Volume: 22 | Issue: 4 | Download
On the cover:
An installation of Metroflor luxury vinyl plank. The product is installed via the Uniclic system. Photo courtesy of Metroflor.
Volume: 22 | Issue: 3 | Download
On the cover:
A student practices installing a wood floor during NWFA's Principles of Wood Floor course. This entry level class looks at the installation, and sand and finish process. Photo courtesy of NWFA
Volume: 22 | Issue: 2 | Download
On the cover:
Laticrete materials including 254 Platinum thin set and PermaColor grout are used in an installation of Daltile SlimLite 1/8" thick porcelain panels at Hilton Times Square in New York City.
Volume: 22 | Issue: 1 | Download
On the cover:
An application of Tec's The LiquiDam penetrating vapor moisture barrier. Formulated to be applied in a single coat, the product can be used on damp or new concrete as little as 48 hours old (up to 100% RH), according to the company.
Volume: 21 | Issue: 7 | Download
On the cover: Custom Building Products' RedGard
is a crack prevention and waterproofing membrane for both residential and commercial tile and stone applications. The product can be applied with a roller, trowel or airless sprayer, the company noted.
Volume: 21 | Issue: 6 | Download
SUBFLOOR PREPARATION, PART 1
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Installing Cork and Bamboo
Common Inspector Mistakes
Q&A: Doug Ray and Jim Walker
Volume: 21 | Issue: 5 | Download
INSTALLATION TROUBLESHOOTING
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Common Concerns of Manufacturers
Underlayments: Backerboards, Crack Isolation and More
Woven Carpet Installation
Volume: 21 | Issue: 4 | Download
2014 Buying Guide
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Installing Large Tile
Underlayments: Patches, Primers and Slus
Installer/Contractor Case Studies
Metal Transitions for Capet and Vinyl
Volume: 21 | Issue: 3 | Download
Industry Q&A: CFI, Fishman Flooring Solutions
Moisture Testin and Mitigation Products
Laminate Flooring Installation
What Distributors Need to Know
Volume: 21 | Issue: 2 | Download
Industry Q&A: Haines' Bruce Zwicker
Engineered Hardwood Installation
Five Common Mistakes Retailers Make
Tile, Stone and Specialized Projects
Volume: 21 | Issue: 1 | Download
Radiant Floor Heating Installation Basics
What's Changed in Resilient Flooring
Five Common Mistakes Installers Make
Decorative Concrete & Toppings
Volume: 20 | Issue: 7 | Download
Applications and Settings for Adhesives and Mortars
Heat-Welding Flash Coving Under Toe Kicks
Five Questions for Lee Eliseian
Industry Show Wrap-Ups