Level Set® 500 HF Self-Leveling Underlayment
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Best Practice Tips for Successful High Flow SLU Installations
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It doesn’t get much more high-profile than this. Southern Methodist University (SMU) planned to renovate its Meadows School of the Arts—a sprawling connection of rooms and buildings, including a center for the visual arts with studios, classrooms, a performing arts center and an outdoor plaza and courtyard. The most dramatic addition was a remodel of the east entry into a stunning, modern multi-story atrium with a lighted ceiling, expansive windows and grand pillars.
Current guidelines for writing soft flooring specifications leave room for interpretation, from each user and the personal network of experts they consult for answers. The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) developed the 4-C’s (see the Construction Product Representation Practice Guide) to ensure effective communication of any specification.
The City of San Antonio's Department of Arts & Culture and the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) have joined forces to enhance the university campus with captivating public art installations. "Discovery Enterprise" is the stunning new tile mural recently installed to wrap the corner of UTSA's new San Pedro I buildin
For years, installers have counted on self-leveling underlayments (SLUs) to prepare subfloors for tile installations. Understanding different technologies can help you select the right SLU and save time and money on your job.
Glass tile can bring a unique aesthetic to a variety of commercial and residential projects. However, achieving a successful installation with glass tile requires careful product selection and installation techniques. Follow these 5 steps, and you’ll be on your way to a beautiful and long-lasting installation:
TEC® preformed, waterproof construction shower components are consistent and easy to install. When used along with TEC tile installation products, preformed components allow you to add a design element that fits with today’s building trends.
Innovations in mortar technology have made it easier to meet the specific demands of a variety of jobs. However, mortar is only as good as its installer, and forgetting installation fundamentals can result in callbacks and job failures. Help avoid costly mortar missteps with the following four basic – but crucial – techniques.
Reconstructing Mercy Hospital Joplin with materials designed to withstand powerful tornadoes was the goal of this project. Because of the hospital’s vast size, the flooring system must be compatible with a variety of different materials. In addition, hospitals increasingly recognize the risk posed by moisture vapor emissions from concrete slabs.
At TEC, we provide professional installers with floor preparation and installation products for tile, stone, wood, carpet, and resilient flooring. Contact us today!
Flooring failures caused by elevated moisture vapor transmission rates (MVTR) can be costly to business owners, and they may try to pass that cost onto the flooring contractor through a moisture claim. Follow this guide to keep your jobs – and your profits – from being compromised by moisture.
“Self-leveling underlayment” (SLU) is a bit of a misnomer. Although this type of product is incredibly useful, it does require a thoughtful installer to ensure the best results. Follow these guidelines to prevent issues in your self-leveling underlayment installation.
Choosing the right grout is an essential part of any tile project. Tile grout is as varied as the types of tile available, and each type has different applications and advantages. From advanced performance formulas to cementitious grouts—and everything in between—TEC® offers the best grouts and related products.
WeatherTech® Company, the famous maker of auto floor mats and other accessories has seen extraordinary growth in demand for its made-in-America products. To accommodate its success, WeatherTech had to expand its Bolingbrook, Illinois corporate campus, annexing existing buildings and adding new construction.
Tile and flooring installations in any type of retail environments need to seamlessly blend aesthetics and function. They should underscore a brand’s identity without distracting patrons while allowing customers to shop safely and conveniently. Follow this guide to make retail flooring installations a sound investment for both you and your customers.
Sani-Powder is an EPA registered and CDC approved product to fight against COVID-19 and much more. This product is recommended for use in eating establishments, food handling and serving areas (non-food contact), commercial institutional/industrial premises/equipment, laundry (commercial). The Spray Disinfectant crystal packet, Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL), is not a traditional cleaner and uses a unique approach when killing germs. The dissolved crystals in the appropriate amount of water kill germs by breaking down the cell walls of a pathogen, with no poisonous chemical used.
When Brian Green from Fabulous Floors in Dallas first surveyed the site that was about to be renovated into a large car dealership, he quickly saw that creating a new, completely level floor wasn’t going to be easy.