Flooring Adhesives

TEC® multipurpose flooring and tile adhesives provide you with the options you need for your most demanding flooring installations. From vinyl to carpet, wood to wall base, TEC flooring adhesives offer lasting performance and dependable solutions.

Case Studies

Here you can find case studies and read about all of ours successful projects using TEC Products

What products did Cooper's Hawk Winery use for floor/wall tile install?

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant is known for its signature menu that is designed to pair perfectly with its custom wines. Its many locations have their own specialized style and décor and always include an upscale dining restaurant, a full-service bar, a barrel-aging room, a tasting room and gift shop.

6 Ways Contractors Can Reduce Operating Costs

Minimizing operating costs to make every project more profitable requires a commitment to continuous improvement. You can make many big and small moves that make a difference, but your mindset matters most. Committing to constant scrutiny of your business and continuous improvement has to happen before anything else. 

TEC® Products Help Set a Perfect Stage for The New Global Learning Center at Walsh University

The new Global Learning Center at Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio will truly be a communications hub for students and faculty. The two-story atrium building has an open, modern design to encourage and support maximum interaction. The sunlight-filled facility will house student labs for fast-growing technology-based fields of study such as computer engineering or video production; a space for two of Walsh’s important research institutes; an atrium café; meeting areas and more.

Adhesive Mastics

TEC® offers ready-to-use, floor and wall mastic adhesives that are designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of projects. They provide strong, resilient bonds on many substrates and come in a variety of formulas to meet your job’s demands.

4 Ways to Avoid Mortar Missteps

Innovations in mortar technology have made it easier to meet the specific demands of a variety of jobs. However, a mortar is only as good as its installer, and forgetting installation fundamentals can result in callbacks and job failures. Help avoid costly mortar missteps with the following four basic – but crucial – techniques.

Moisture Mitigation Made Easy with Our Pre-Mitigation Checklist

Moisture mitigation is an increasingly important step in many large commercial flooring and tile jobs. Because the potential effects of excessive moisture vapor emission rates can be so costly, you should carefully take all jobsite conditions into account prior to the application of a moisture vapor barrier. Use the TEC® Moisture Mitigation Pre-Installation Checklist before beginning your next large installation.

How to Fast Track School Renovations

It’s August, which means one thing for commercial contractors: school renovations. These renovations have a hard deadline (after all, the school year will start as scheduled, whether you’re ready or not). Follow these steps to keep your school installation on schedule.

Thinking Big: TEC Creates New Class of Exterior Adhesive

When Danny Fulton, owner of Fulton Tile and Stone in Evansville, Indiana, needed to find the perfect product to adhere gauged porcelain tile panels to the exterior of Big Rivers Electric’s new corporate headquarters, he knew who to call – his contacts at H.B. Fuller.

Large Format Wall and Floor Tile CEU

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TEC® Products Support Expanded Cancer Care in Southwestern Michigan

More than 2,000 people are diagnosed with cancer annually—about six per day—in Southwestern Michigan’s Kalamazoo, Calhoun and Van Buren Counties. The region’s largest health system, Bronson Healthcare, saw an opportunity to enhance care for these patients when, in 2018, it was determined that medical oncology and hematology services would transition from the West Michigan Cancer Center into its own facilities in 2021.

How To Ensure Self-Leveling Underlayment is Smooth and Flows Well Without Cracking

“Self-leveling underlayment” is a bit of a misnomer. Although this type of product is incredibly useful, it does require a thoughtful installer to ensure it works properly. Follow this guide to prevent cracks in your self-leveling underlayment.

How to Avoid 6 Common Ceramic Tile Installation Mistakes

What mistakes do contractors regularly make when installing ceramic tile? There are several common errors that can be avoided by proper planning. Here's how to avoid mistakes encountered on a regular basis during ceramic tile installations:

How to Avoid Common Callbacks for Wood Floor Installations

Callbacks are a direct hit to a flooring contractor’s profits. Complaints not only cost the time it takes to address the issue, but also the lost opportunity to spend that time generating paid business. When we develop new flooring installation products, we look for ways to make customers’ jobs easier and more profitable. Our latest game-changing wood adhesive addresses many common reasons for callbacks and makes installation more efficient.

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How to Install Handmade Tile

Tile is among the oldest building materials – and the most beautiful. While many processes in the building industry have become more automated, handmade tile provides a unique aesthetic desirable for all sorts of installations, from residential backsplashes to public art projects.

TEC® Products Lay Foundation for Victory at MSU’s Spartan Stadium

Michigan State University’s football team finished 2013 undefeated in Big Ten Play and won the 2014 Rose Bowl. Its new North End Zone Complex not only celebrates the team’s previous success, but also looks toward future victories with a state-of-the-art recruiting center. The new facility features about 16,000 square feet of tile, set with TEC® products.

TEC® Products Spell Success for Gauged Porcelain Panel Installation at Kent State University

Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels (GPTP) continue to grow in popularity. They provide a sleek, modern look that appeals to designers, architects and owners. For tile contractors, these projects can be a great way to grow business. However, experienced GPTP installers have learned to carefully consider all aspects of the installation to complete the project successfully.