Updated by MAPEI’s Technical Services team, the Tech Talk blog is devoted to sharing practical advice and cutting-edge knowledge for the flooring and construction industry.
“Tech Talk” blog
Updated by MAPEI’s Technical Services team, the Tech Talk blog is devoted to sharing practical advice and cutting-edge knowledge for the flooring and construction industry.
We wanted to share a product review that Metro Alt. Floors LLC did for our Ultrabond ECO 985 , single-component, hybrid moisture-control, sound reduction and wood flooring adhesive. Included in Metro Atl. Floors blog is a link to NWFA article…
The key is to QUANTIFY the amount of moisture vapor (MVER is the Moisture Vapor Emission Rate) within the slab this can be done using one of the ASTM test methods, such as the ASTM F1869-16a Calcium Chloride Test that quantifies the amount of…
As tile format size (up to 5’ x 10’) begins to increase, and tile thickness (3mm to 6mm) begins to decrease, it is critical to match the ‘right floor tile installation’ to the ‘right service environment’. Using ASTM C627 test method, a series of…
Just like humans, all living things have to acclimate to their surroundings, or in other words, allow sufficient time for our bodies to adjust to the ambient temperature and humidity. If you have ever flown to either Arizona or Florida and stepped…
The first question I get when I'm giving a talk on mortars is 'why do you have so many?' This one is easy to answer, it's because different mortars do different things. The followup question is usually 'how do I know which one to choose?' For that…
Since all tile/stone/glass installation systems are made up of multiple layers ( eg: substrate, surface preparation products, bond coat, finished covering and grout ) each layer reacts differently to thermal changes within the installation…
Efflorescence typically occurs when soluble salts (minerals) from the Portland-Cement are carried to the grout surface by excess water. As this water evaporates—it dries as a chaulky white haze on both the grout joint and tile surface. These…
Carpet construction, backing materials, and adhesive selection and application methods vary from carpet to carpet. To date there are about 70 different types of backing systems in use today and that number keeps growing as the carpet industry…
In the balancing act between the welfare of building occupants and the concerns of building owners, “green architecture” serves to bridge the gap between tomorrow’s sustainable design expectations and today’s budget realities. Throughout North…
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