In this episode of The Underlay, hosts Matt and Michael sit down with Matt and James from RLA Polymers, one of Australia's fastest-growing names in construction chemicals. From adhesives and levellers to waterproofing and moisture barriers, the RLA team reveals what’s really under your flooring and why it matters more than most people realise.

Tune in as the team breaks down the critical role of subfloor preparation, the most common causes of product failure, and why “flooring’s biggest issues usually happen before a plank is laid.” You’ll also hear how RLA has exploded from an $80M to $ 200M+ company in just six years, their commitment to Aussie-based R&D, and why education is the future of the trade.

Key topics include:

• Moisture testing, levelling, and floor prep systems explained
• The rise of private labelling and how RLA supports major retailers
• The “Prep Set Go” initiative and why training is a game-changer
• Behind the scenes of RLA’s Melbourne-based tech and innovation hub
• How relationships and education are the real foundations of the industry

If you're in the flooring game, whether you're laying floors, selling them, or specifying them, this episode is a must. Share it with your team, your tradies, and your reps. Let's raise the bar from the ground up.

If you want to know more about RLA Polymers, check out the website:

https://www.rlapolymers.com.au/

Watch the Prep Set Go video series here:

https://www.rlapolymers.com.au/docs-category/prep/

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