C20−Interior Finishes

Making ‘Impossible’ ADA Slopes Possible: Predictable concrete flatness techniques

April 28, 2014

To some, it may seem impossible to meet the flatness required by the Americans with Disabilities Act’s (ADA’s) 2.1 percent maximum slope for random traffic floors, landings, walkways, sidewalks, curb ramps, entrances, exit ways, ramps, and intersections at walkways.

Choosing a rubber floor for aesthetics and performance

March 11, 2014

Functionality is the ultimate goal for athletic flooring. High-performance assemblies can provide durability, shock absorption, acoustics, and aesthetics. Now produced from recycled tires, rubber is a high-performance, sustainable material often specified for this application.

Specifying the right grout for the job

January 17, 2014

Specifiers typically select the grout for their tile project based on general performance characteristics, color, warranty, and cost. Despite this, less-than-optimal products are often used. Some do not fully understand the changes in grout technology and do not realize they have a choice.

Designing Floors for Optimal Performance: Understanding the impact of product choices and installation methods

December 25, 2013

When designing a wood-framed floor system for multi-family projects, from the joists to the subfloor, specifiers have numerous options for the level of performance related to occupant comfort.

The New Era of Healthcare Acoustics: Specifying optimal ceiling performance for hospitals

September 8, 2013

Specifiers need to understand the new and urgent financial drivers for better acoustic performance in healthcare facilities. Drawing on evidence-based design and programs, this article looks at ceilings in healthcare projects.

Planning music suites for secondary schools

September 8, 2013

The secondary school music suite is comprised of all the rooms or areas used for music education, including rehearsal and practice spaces and storage for instruments, sheet music and apparel. Three key factors should be addressed in music suite design.

Specifying ceramic, glass, and stone tiles for exterior and interior wet areas

May 1, 2013

Exterior decks and balconies, and interior showers and bathrooms, have historically been problematic areas for the installation of ceramic, glass, and stone tiles. Typically, problems are due to installer error, not using appropriate materials, or not providing clear enough specifications.

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C20−Interior Finishes

Making ‘Impossible’ ADA Slopes Possible: Predictable concrete flatness techniques

Choosing a rubber floor for aesthetics and performance

Specifying the right grout for the job

Designing Floors for Optimal Performance: Understanding the impact of product choices and installation methods

The New Era of Healthcare Acoustics: Specifying optimal ceiling performance for hospitals

Planning music suites for secondary schools

Specifying ceramic, glass, and stone tiles for exterior and interior wet areas

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Making ‘Impossible’ ADA Slopes Possible: Predictable concrete flatness techniques

Choosing a rubber floor for aesthetics and performance

Specifying the right grout for the job

Designing Floors for Optimal Performance: Understanding the impact of product choices and installation methods

The New Era of Healthcare Acoustics: Specifying optimal ceiling performance for hospitals

Planning music suites for secondary schools

Specifying ceramic, glass, and stone tiles for exterior and interior wet areas

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