The Importance of Waterproofing & Sealants

If there is one thing that the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted, it is how important cleanliness is to our health. With how often we are inside our homes, especially during the pandemic, it is vital to keep our homes free and clear of potential threats to our health. One way to be sure your home is clean is to be …

Why Tile Sealants Should Be Applied

While tile sealants are not always required they can help keep tile looking new.  Sealants also make it easier for the customer to keep clean and germ free. It is also a great way to help prevent the growth of mold, especially when combined with a grout sealer. This is why many contractors should push for their customers to seal both …

Tile Is Healthier Than Carpet

Health has always been important, and now that COVID has been in the spotlight for over a year and a half in the United States, there is even more of a focus on not just health, but staying healthy. According to the American Lung Association, one of the first organs that is attacked by the virus is the lungs. Interestingly enough, …

Environmentally Friendly and Sustainable Terrazzo Tile

Amid the push for environmentally friendly and sustainable building materials is a product that can not only use recycled materials, but also cut down on energy consumption and CO2 emissions. That product is terrazzo tile.  While we know that the ceramic tile market is growing, there is also a big push in the construction realm for environmentally friendly and sustainable products …

Why VOCS are important in sustainability reporting

What Are VOCs? What are VOCs, and why are they important in sustainability reporting? A VOC, volatile organic compound, is an organic chemical compound that has a high vapor pressure and low water solubility. In other words, it can quickly evaporate and enter the atmosphere. VOCs are emitted from various sources, including industrial processes, vehicle exhaust and construction products such …