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Benefits of Polished Concrete Floors: A Look at the Pros
Benefits of Polished Concrete Floors: A Look at the Pros — 2026 update from ifti.
Benefits of Polished Concrete Floors: A Look at the Pros — 2026 update from ifti.
Benefits of Installing a Precast Concrete Slab — 2026 update from ifti.
Step-by-step approach to stopping moisture vapor emission through concrete floors — from diagnosis through mitigation system selection and installation.
Not all moisture barriers are equal. Compare 2-part epoxies, silicates, and cementitious systems to choose the right mitigation for your slab.
Visual and physical signs of concrete slab moisture problems — from efflorescence to adhesive failure. Field identification guide for contractors and facility managers.
IFTI’s comprehensive guide to concrete slab assessment — FF/FL numbers, ASTM moisture testing standards, moisture barriers, surface preparation, fire resistance, and flooring installation best practices.
The ASTM F1869 calcium chloride test measures surface MVER on concrete slabs. Learn what it tests, its critical limitations vs. F2170, and when each method is appropriate.
Radiant heating systems change how moisture moves in concrete. Learn about the ‘Thermal Drive’ effect and how to test heated slabs correctly.
Step-by-step procedure for ASTM F2170 in-situ RH testing and ASTM F1869 calcium chloride testing on concrete floors. What to do before, during, and after testing.
Renovating a 50-year-old building? Beware of ‘Slab Poisons’ like oil, old cutback adhesive, and unvapor-barriered slabs. Testing guide for retrofits.