Updated by MAPEI’s Technical Services team, the Tech Talk blog is devoted to sharing practical advice and cutting-edge knowledge for the flooring and construction industry.
Pets are great, they provide companionship and become part of the family. Unfortunately for your floors, pets can pose a problem. Many homeowners decide to tile their homes to minimize the wear and tear on their floors that can come along with the…
First what is pH? pH is used to refer to the relative acidity or alkalinity of a water-based solution, ranging from 0 to 14 to indicate the pH level of a product. For each point the pH moves in either direction away from 7 ( neutral ), it increases…
For more than 75 years now, MAPEI has recognized the importance of continually innovating, using advanced technology to develop premium products that exceed industry performance standards. Much time and effort are spent in MAPEI laboratories to…
Compatible flooring systems make great sense for building owners as they significantly prolong the life cycle of an installation. One of today’s best role models of compatible construction systems involves increasingly popular sustainable building…
As we discussed in a previous blog, “How do you know you have selected the ‘right mortar’ for the ‘right tile or stone application’?” …polymers both dried & liquid latex, have dramatically changed how we set tile today—improving bond and mortar’s…
Telegraphing happens in resilient coverings (LVT, VCT, Rubber, Sheet Goods, etc…) as it is applied to the substrate—taking on any imperfections, protrusions or undulations in the substrate. Often it is as a result of poor installation and…
“When in Rome”….speak Italian, it is the only way to discover the true experience of the Eternal City. When working with Design Professionals (Architects / Specification Writers) speak their language; it will improve everyone’s experience. After…
One of the frequent requests we get in Technical Services is "can I use your adhesive to stick flooring X to substrate Y?" There are a number of theoretical ways to test this but one of the best methods of practically evaluating the performance of…
Are all tile setting mortars the same? If you were setting tile or stone during the Roman Empire, the answer would be yes, marble set in temples and other areas were set into a mud bed made up of sand, lime and volcanic ash. Although the exact…
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