Flooring Substrates and Moisture AN EPIDEMIC IN THE MAKING -By Lew Migliore When installing floor covering of any kind one of the most important areas of concern is the substrate; it must be clean, dry and free of any contaminants or foreign materials that will...
Our homes are full of toxic substances, chemicals, and allergens. According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) more than half of the population of the United States suffer from some form of allergies. The most common allergens are...
Mold occurs naturally in our environment and actually floats around in the air, it can be found anywhere and it can grow on anything. It needs moisture to grow and an organic food source which can be dirt, food stuffs, drinks or anything that was once growing...
MORE ON MOISTURE -By Lew Migliore The interest in this subject is overwhelming. Moisture issues affecting floor covering obviously involve floor covering dealers all over. The three flooring materials affected most often by moisture issues are sheet vinyl, wood and...
