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Bill Luallen

Bill Luallen is the Director of Technical Services for XL North, a division of Textile Rubber and Chemical Company. He is the current IICRC CCMT TAC Chair and also the former Vice Chair of the RFMT. He participates on many panels and boards including the CRI 204/205 Carpet Maintenance and Cleaning Standards. When Bill is not traveling to work with customers or talking on the phone, he spends all his down time with his wife Cynthia of 30 years, outside enjoying this beautiful world.

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Concrete Surfacesresilient

The question has been asked by flooring contractors many times, “Why does the concrete substrate need to be rendered porous prior to the installation of resilient flooring?” Most resilient manufacturers require the substrate to be rendered porous by mechanical means prior to installation. We’ve put together a helpful course deck that:

  • Explains the reasons to render a concrete substrate porous prior to the installation of resilient floor coverings
  • Explores the benefits to the installed products
  • Offers the best method of achieving porosity

Additionally, this downloadable PDF will help you discover the role of porosity and its effects on concrete and flooring installation, obtain a greater understanding of the nuances of concrete substrates, and gain the knowledge to make more informed judgments when working with concrete.

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XLN’s informative PDF is available for download here with no form submission required.