CLARK & CBFI LORE
TILE & ERROR
THE FLOOR IS YOURS
WHO EVEN IS CHRISTIAN BROTHERS FLOORING & INTERIORS?
YOU MIGHT BELONG ON JEOPARDY
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This Clark/CBFI project contributed to the elevation of Mr. Padre himself.

What is the Gallagher Square Renovation?

100

The highest accreditation for a tile sub-contractor.

What is the NTCA Five-Star?


100
When grinding/polishing concrete, this element of concrete mix design is the key to reaching the desired aesthetic. 

What is aggregate?



100

The CBFI corporate office is located in this east county community of San Diego.

Where is Lakeside?

100

This Major League Baseball Team is the only one whose team city and team name are both in Spanish.

Who are the San Diego Padres?


200

The last project that Clark and Christian Brothers completed together.

What is UCSD Pepper Canyon?

200

Requiring upgraded thin-set mortars and limiting installation abilities, large-format tiles are considered to have an edge above this many inches.

What is 15"?

200

These common misconceptions about RH moisture testing can lead to potential flooring failures.

This slab was poured 30 years ago, there's no moisture issues!

The test results are high? We will just throw in some dehumidifiers and turn the fans on and we'll be good.


200

In depth knowledge of standard flooring specs and RFPs, experience in an array of markets, & accurate budgeting during design phase, are a few of these.

What are benefits that CBFI can provide to the Clark pre-construction team?

200

"I Just Might" by this artist, is #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 right now.

Who is Bruno Mars?


300

This project, located on the SDSU campus, received a unique orange-hued hydraulic cement-based, self-leveling, architectural topping.

What is the KPBS Expansion & Renovation?

300

This type of caulking is required at these tile installations:

- Interior tiling: Any plane over 25'.

- Exterior tiling: Every 8-12' horizontally/vertically & changes of plane.

- Wet areas.

What is 100% silicone caulking?

300

The standard manufacturer floor flatness tolerance for carpet and resilient floor covering.

What is 3/16" in a 10' span and 1/32" in a 1' span?


300

Christian Brothers also has a residential division that generates clientele primarily through this retail chain.

What is Costco?

300

These two US state capitals have the only rhyming names.

What is Boston & Austin?
400

The first project that Clark and Christian Brothers completed together.

The San Ysidro Land Port of Entry Phase 3.

400

80% and 95% are the requirements for this quality of thin-set mortar when installing interior and exterior tile.


What is coverage?


400

We are lucky we live in Southern California! However, this process is a common obstacle when sequencing resilient flooring installation.

What is acclimation & climate control?

Manufacturers typically require installation environments to have permanent HVAC on, or to remain within 65-85°F for 48-72 hours before, during, & after install.

400

This unique quality of a labor force sets CBFI apart from a majority of other tile and flooring subcontractors.


What is in-house employees/installation crews?

400

The all time consecutive win record holder, turned Jeopardy host.

Who is Ken Jennings?