Hartford Courant

Ceramic Tile Over Concrete: Is Underlayment Needed?

Q: I’m putting ceramic tile flooring in my kitchen and live on a 10-year-old, ground-level concrete slab. Do I need to put any type of underlayment or vapor barrier underneath it? A: It’s perfectly ...
The Florida Times-Union

HERE'S HOW: Heat and finish a slab floor

Dear James: I need an extra bedroom for my kids. It will be built on a slab and utilize floor radiant heating. I would like to install hardwood flooring over it. Is this OK over a heated slab? - ...
Business Wire

IPEX Expands its WarmRite Floor Product Line with K-Tile Underlayment

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 2005--IPEX introduces K-Tile(TM) - a new and innovative underlayment designed specifically for use with WarmRite Floor(R) - IPEX's hydronic radiant heating system.
SFGate

Concrete floor can be cushioned with cork / Use the material as finished tile squares or an underlayment

Q: I have a problem with flooring. I bought a condo built in 1979 with concrete floors. I want the floor to be easy as I have a bad back and walking on concrete is not the best thing for me. I ...