Flooring installation failures are an increasing problem that can be costly and time-consuming. Curling carpet tile, bubbles in sheet vinyl, curling edges on linoleum and cork tiles, corners turning up on vinyl plank flooring — the list goes on.
Failures due to substrate issues of moisture and alkalinity and inappropriate sealers, concrete treatments or additives are costing more than a billion dollars in losses annually.
A recent article in Building Operating Management addresses some actions a facility manager can take to prevent floor installation problems.
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