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Surface Preparation
This section will address proper surface preparation for both concrete and plywood subfloors. Subsequent modules will deal with moisture issues and their effect on installation, and adhesives – how they work and best installation practices.
Key concepts covered include:
- Creating a clean, flat and dry subfloor is paramount to a successful installation.
- Understand how to achieve a clean, flat and dry subfloor.
- Exterior-rated surface- preparation product performance is necessary for use with moisture-control adhesives.
- Acclimation and room for expansion are critical for wood-flooring installations.
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Moisture concerns and remedies for glue-down wood flooring
Provide an understanding of moisture sources, dynamics and environmental factors.
Key concepts covered include:
Provide an understanding of moisture sources, dynamics and environmental factors.
Provide an understanding of difference between vapor and liquid, and how each affects wood flooring.
Provide an overview of industry – approved moisture – testing procedures.
Provide an overview of how moisture – control adhesives work to reduce moisture to acceptable levels.
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Adhesives Science
This section will address proper surface preparation for both concrete and plywood subfloors. Subsequent modules will deal with moisture issues and their effect on installation, and adhesives – how they work and best installation practices.
Key concepts covered include:
- Creating a clean, flat and dry subfloor is paramount to a successful installation.
- Understand how to achieve a clean, flat and dry subfloor.
- Exterior-rated surface- preparation product performance is necessary for use with moisture-control adhesives.
- Acclimation and room for expansion are critical for wood-flooring installations.