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Types of Grout The most common grout used for man-made tiles is sanded grout. This is a blend of Portland cement and sand. You can feel the presence of the sand to help identify this type of grout. The width of the grout line also aids in identifying the type of grout. Normally sanded grout is used when grout lines are 3/16” or wider. Sanded grout is appropriate for ceramic tile. It should not be used on stone floors, although it occasionally shows up there due to inexperienced installer

Many of us are familiar with the ins-and-outs of caring for carpet and ceramic tile flooring. However, several new types of flooring with less familiar names are becoming popular: LVT, LVP, WPC, and rigid core, to list a few. These floors were once a small segment of the market, but it’s growing. They are the focus of this week’s article. The upward trend of wood, engineered wood, cork bamboo, LVT, LVP, WPC (and there are more acronyms) is pushing cleaners to become familiar with thes

Unforeseen Weather Events Can Strike Anytime Tips for increasing your cash flow Sales are up, profits are good… why can’t we pay our obligations? The answer to this question is one that has haunted many business operators: cash flow. A company can look good on paper, bringing in consistent revenue and new clients, while still coming up short at the end of the month. This phenomenon ties back to cash flow, the flow of money coming into and going out of the business. When you have mo

The following guidelines are suggestions only. Training and experience will be most helpful in deciding the best procedures and cleaning agents for use in fire and smoke situations. You can receive professional, in-depth training through an IICRC Fire & Smoke Technician and Odour Control Technician courses that are now available online. Proper testing and care must be taken before using any of the following suggestions and products on any surfaces.Types of Fires:Protein Fires These wo

If you witnessed a co-worker or family member in cardiac arrest, would you know what to do?Although the majority of Canadians say they would recognize the signs if someone were experiencing a heart attack or another cardiac emergency, fewer than half say they have the skills to help in this common and life-threatening emergency.November is CPR Month and the Canadian Red Cross challenges everyone to get the training they need to help save a life. Effective bystander CPR, when used in conjunc