The Problems with Asbestos Floor Tiles in Schools

Posted by Angela Blair on Jun 13, 2017 7:55:00 AM

Many older schools across the country have problems with asbestos floor tiles, which has the potential to cause serious disease for the hundreds of thousands of children who could be exposed to the fibers. Because of this, it’s incredibly important that every precaution is taken during school renovations to prevent the fibers from getting out into the air.

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Topics: Lok-Lift, Education

Wet Adhesives (Glue) vs. Dry Adhesives in Schools

Posted by Sean McDermott on May 9, 2017 8:00:00 AM

When renovating or making repairs at an older school, new flooring is often a top priority because of the heavy foot traffic that wears on the floors day after day. Once flooring and flooring accessories have been selected, you’ll need to choose the best adhesive for the job - wet or dry. Here’s a comparison of two options for installations in schools.

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Topics: Lok-Lift, Education

The Problems With Dry Adhesives or Wet Glue for Carpet Installations

Posted by Lewis C McDermott on Jan 10, 2017 10:00:00 AM

The carpeting and carpet installation industry is a massive market in the United States, with carpet accounting for 51% of the total U.S. flooring market - beating out competitors such as wood tile and other types of flooring. Interestingly, the state of Georgia, where we’re headquartered, produces over 45% of the world’s manufactured carpets and rugs.

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Topics: Installation, Lok-Lift, Carpet Installation, Carpet Adhesive