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Tile & Accessories: One of the Healthiest

Flooring Options

BY CATHERINE CHURCH

NOW MORE THAN EVER, PEOPLE ARE THINKING MORE This issue features two great project profiles. On page 24 is
INTENTLY ABOUT THEIR SURROUNDING SURFACES, the LATICRETE’s STRATA_HEAT installation in a private residence
ability to keep them clean and how to sanitize them. For years, that shows how electric radiant floor heating systems are easy
the tile industry has highlighted the antibacterial, antimicrobial, to install, produce no noise, require no maintenance, are non-
hypoallergenic benefits of tile. With health at the forefront of our allergenic and heat up quickly to provide uniform floor heating.
minds, the choice for tile has never been more important. The The installation is pictured on the cover of this issue. The second
careful installation of these amazing surfaces is vital and with is how installers can learn a better way to prepare subfloors for
the right PPE and equipment, the install can be just as safe as the ceramic tile in Schönox’s project profile on Ceramic Tile Floor Prep
surface. found on page 30.
A safe and correct install takes time, due diligence and Valuable industry products can also be found in this issue
application of best practices. In this issue, Bill Treiber, Technical including Laticrete’s solutions for the ‘Manufacturer’s Role in
Sales and Education Manager with Artistic Finishes addresses Ergonomics and Worker Health in 2021 listed on page 14. Learn
this need in his article, Accessories as a Necessary Part of Any in-depth information on other beneficial products from Ardex,
Floor Covering, on page 20. He shares a list of questions about Laticrete, MAPEI, NAC, Schönox and Wagner Meters on pages
tile accessories that installers should first address for each job. He 34-43. And other numerous new products and their unique
concludes with the necessity to “confirm with the end user the features can be found on pages 48-51.
complete look and timing involved. The old saying, ‘Rome wasn’t Tile is always timely. It will remain a preferred surface material
built in a day’, applies here. Do not put unrealistic time constraints in the flooring industry – for its beauty and its hygienic features.
on the job.” FCICA is pleased to share this winter issue with our readers.
Other informative articles in this issue include learning about Thank you to everyone who contributed articles - we are grateful
Reducers, which are critical for tile installation success, on page to you for sharing your professional expertise. FCICA leadership is
16. Then read about a solution to dust and messy water conditions pleased to share we will implement a new strategic plan – as part
from Met Zade of 212Carpet on page 10. Also, Steve Hillis shares of our continued effort to provide support to and make flooring
great information for your 2021 business on how to tap the contractors successful. 
goldmine of negotiated commercial flooring on page 32.

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WINTER 2020
Vol 16 No. 2
ON THE COVER
The installation of electric radiant floor heating is growing in popularity in both new homes and renovations that focus
TILE & TILE
ACCESSORIES on clean, comfortable living. Electric radiant floor heating systems are easy to install, produce no noise, require no
maintenance, are non-allergenic and heat up quickly to provide uniform floor heating. Read the full project profile on
pages 24-25 about LATICRETE’S STRATA_HEAT™ radiant flooring heating system installed in a remodeling project
for a private residence in Connecticut. Photo courtesy LATICRETE International.
YOUR DUST AND MESSY WATE R CONDITIONS SOLUTION
THE MANUFACTURE R ’S ROLE IN E RGONOMICS AND
WORKE R HE ALTH IN 2021 RE DUCE RS, TR ANSITIONS
CRITICAL FOR TILE INSTALL ATION SUCCESS
CONCRETE SL AB MOISTURE TESTING EVOLVES IN THE
AGE OF BLUETOOTH
Project Profile: Electric Radiant Floor Heating Installation in a Private
Residence Tapping the Goldmine of Negotiated Commercial Flooring
Accessories as a Necessary Part of Any Floor Covering Have You The Official Publication of FCICA
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