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March 14, 2019. 3:32 PM

Mapecontact MRT: Simplifying how resilient flooring is installed over concrete

Many installations are fast-track, so you can get in and get out as quickly as possible. But no matter how well you plan an installation, issues come up and these delays can cost money. What if you get to the jobsite and find out that you are to…

February 28, 2019. 10:43 PM

Installing Quarry Tile in a Commercial Kitchen

Among the benefits of ceramic tile are resistance to weather, chemicals and wear. One of the heartiest types of tile is unglazed quarry tile (sometimes also referred to as klinker tile). You are probably familiar with quarry tile in restaurants; it…

January 7, 2019. 4:36 PM

Blue Stains on Tile

Are the tiles in your bath, shower, shower head or faucets, turning blue? What causes this discoloration and where does it come from? In most cases, blue/green tinted stains are caused by the water flowing through your pipes having a low (acidic)…

November 10, 2018. 12:39 AM

Restoring the I-80 Verdi Bridge

November is National Historic Bridge Awareness Month and to commemorate it, we would like to revisit the restoration of the Interstate 80 (I-80) Verdi Bridge and MAPEI’s contribution to preserve the structure. Many of our nation's bridges were…

November 6, 2018. 5:25 PM

MAPEI Product Support

You have the questions and MAPEI Product Support has the answers! Whether you are a first-time Do-It-Yourselfer putting up a kitchen backsplash or a seasoned General Contractor bidding on a billion-dollar construction project, our highly…

September 17, 2018. 4:45 PM

Does Grout Need to be Sealed

As a Product Support team member, I get asked this question often. The answer is simple, no, it does not need to be sealed. The better question would be, “Should I seal my grout?” Grout is a cement-based product mixed with chemicals, water, and in…

September 12, 2018. 10:01 PM

Large and Heavy Tile Mortar Basics

For thousands of years, tiles were a few inches across because those sizes were easiest to make and fire in a traditional kiln. As recently at the 1980's, 8"x8" floor tiles and 4"x4" wall tiles were typical. The introduction of the roller-hearth…

September 7, 2018. 11:18 PM

Cementitious self-leveling overlays: A durable, trendy alternative

Concrete is known as one of the most durable, functional and reliable building materials. However, it’s not always the most attractive. When it comes to restoring an aged concrete floor, ripping out an existing slab and pouring a new one is costly…

August 28, 2018. 10:40 PM

Damp Slab and Wood flooring - Mitigating Moisture

With my 23 years of experience in the construction industry, I have seen what high moisture issues can do to any flooring, especially hardwood floors. As a Northern transplant to South Florida, I feel confident installing hardwood flooring in my…

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