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Sustainable Slip Resistance For Floor Tiles

Expert Advice - Building Industry

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 June 2009 12:16 Written by CFM admin Thursday, 29 May 2008 06:00

dorset_woolliscroft_aggregate.jpgIt is claimed that conducting slip resistance tests on products ‘fresh’ from the factory produces test results which are illusory and do not offer an accurate depiction of the slip resistance of flooring surfaces over time.1 Naturally, as a surface wears out, its slip resistance changes. It is estimated that the slip resistance of tiles reduces by 10%-50% in the first 3 months from installation. This adds a whole new perspective to the meaning of life cycle concept of slip resistant floor surfaces.

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Keep Stone Floors Long-Lasting

Movement Joints

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Last Updated on Thursday, 15 May 2008 07:17 Written by Schluter Thursday, 15 May 2008 06:09

Stone Federation of Great Britain frequently suggests protecting the stone surface by using uncoupling membranes and movement joints.

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Solve That Heat and Sound Problem

Movement Joints

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Last Updated on Saturday, 11 October 2008 11:30 Written by CFM admin Sunday, 13 April 2008 20:00

Schlüter-Systems Movement Joint Series, Solve that heat and sound problem

Last time we looked at how surface tile design could be improved by using a modular screed system which does not need movement joints.  Therefore, as there are no movement joints in the screed, there is more leeway as to where surface movement joints can be installed.

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Improve Tile Design

Movement Joints

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Last Updated on Saturday, 11 October 2008 05:51 Written by CFM admin Friday, 28 March 2008 08:29

Schlüter-Systems Movement Joint Series, Technology Makes Movement Joints Obsolete

Architects, specifiers and end-user consumers often attempt to dissuade flooring contractors from putting movement joints in the correct places in tiled flooring, because they say it detracts from the visual appeal of the overall installation.

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