Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has launched Masonry Veneer Installation System (MVIS) Water Crack Isolation (WCI). MVIS WCI is a premier crack isolation solution. It enhances longevity thanks to its outer protective shield when used with Laticrete air barriers or other air […]
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Cement-based Underlayment Sets Stage for State-of-the-art Supermarket
Barbados — an island known for its quaint charm, laid-back atmosphere and white-sand beaches — welcomes about 1 million visitors each year. While the tourism industry comprises more than half of the country’s economy, one company has become a staple to both tourists and locals alike: Massy Stores. As the […]
Can Soft Concrete Slabs Be Polished?
Let’s say you performed a mock-up or a Mohs test on a concrete slab. Subsequently, the results determined the concrete slab is soft (scratched at a 6, 5 or 4). Here are a few items not on the “typical packing list” that’ll come in handy. Extra diamonds and high-solids densifiers […]
Laticrete Creates a Platform to Mitigate Risks in the Workplace with ProjectSafety Campaign
Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has launched the ProjectSafety campaign. A company-wide initiative, it provides superior access to safety education and alternative installation techniques. It aims to help lower the staggering injury and ailment statistics associated within the construction industry. This workforce […]
Avoiding Proud Aggregate in Polished Concrete
When producing a coarse aggregate floor directly for an owner or client, most people commonly assume that all you must do is work harder and grind deeper during the first grinding steps. Always begin by doing the Mohs hardness test. The result helps you determine the correct bond to start […]
The Seldom Spoken Truth About Metallic Epoxy Coatings
As contractors, we like to look at finished floors and be judgmental and critical of one’s work and styles. However, lots of contractors overlook another side of doing business. So, I’d like to address pricing of metallic epoxy installation and how to best cover yourself from any possible legal issues. […]
Laticrete North America Creates Customer Experience Department
Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has created a Customer Experience Department to both reinforce and elevate its dedication to be the industry leader in customer-centricity. This new department will unite the Technical Services, Customer Service, Quality Assurance and also the Laticrete University […]
Scope Out Market Opportunities
Many small companies have floundered when the owners don’t stay the course. As a result, they hop on the next new thing that catches their attention. As a rule, you should devise a strategic planning process to decide a business’s direction and priorities. And then you should stick to it. […]
River Rock Product Can Work Wonders on Unsightly But Stable Concrete Slab
Originally called Chattahoochee stone because the smooth rock was dredged out of that river, Epoxy Stone from McKinnon Materials in Tampa, Florida, is a wonder worker. The coating system, available in 16 colors, is also known as river rock and pebble epoxy. Aesthetically, it resembles exposed aggregate without the cement […]
Impact versus Polish:
UDT’s Impact Sealer is a Real Win on Concrete and Terrazzo
Because of its smoothness and seemingly low-maintenance requirements, polished concrete floors are being requested by increasingly more homeowners and architects. However, this traditional method involves multiple steps of diamond grinding and polishing. Overall, polishing is very invasive. It starts with rougher-grit diamonds and moves to finer grits to achieve a […]