Walls & Ceilings articles from December 2005

Walls & Ceilings archives from December 2005

Let the good times roll (and rock).(up FRONT)
December 1, 2005... Often, my job can be as engaging as a four-star movie. I get the official sneak previews of the newest tools in the market. Sometimes, I even get a demo and use them around the house. At trade shows, all the major power tool manufacturers are...

Calendar.(Calendar)
December 1, 2005... JANUARY 2006 11-14 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS' SHOW, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. (800) 424-5249. www.buildersshow.com. 16-20 WORLD OF CONCRETE 2006, Las Vegas. www.worldofconcrete.com. 29-FEB. 1...

ICC creates new committee.(INDUSTRY WIRE)
December 1, 2005... The International Code Council board of directors approved the establishment of the Labor Management Advisory Committee at its 2005 annual conference. The LMAC will promote public health, safety and welfare in the built environment by serving...

Moisture warranty introduces warranty for commercial properties.(TRADENEWS)
December 1, 2005... Moisture Warranty Corp. has announced its MoistureFree Warranty for commercial properties. The warranty, available for terms up to five years and $1 million of coverage, is offered nationwide for most exterior cladding systems, both new...

Grabber and No-Coat agree to alliance.(TRADENEWS)
December 1, 2005... Structus Building Technologies, the manufacturers of No-Coat Structural Drywall Corners, announced the signing of 15-year agreement with Grabber Construction Products for the distribution of the No-Coat branded products. "Grabber has a...

MSHA, GA officials sign alliance agreement.(TRADENEWS)
December 1, 2005... The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration announced an alliance with the Gypsum Association to foster safe and healthful aggregate operations nationwide. The top leaders from the two groups signed the agreement at the...

Lafarge announces expansion of Silver Grove plant.(TRADENEWS)
December 1, 2005... Lafarge North America Inc. announced investing approximately $120 million to expand the capacity of its state-of-the-art gypsum drywall manufacturing facility in Silver Grove, Ky. The new gypsum wallboard line will increase the annual capacity...

USG to expand joint compound manufacturing capacity at plant in Florida.(TRADENEWS)
December 1, 2005... United States Gypsum Co. announced that it will significantly expand manufacturing capacity for ready-mixed joint compounds at its Jacksonville, Fla., plant. The expansion is part of a strategic program to meet growing customer demand for joint...

Parksite Inc.(PEOPLE)
December 1, 2005... Parksite Inc. announced the promotion of Ron Heitzman to president.

Environmental Interiors Inc.(PEOPLE)
December 1, 2005... Environmental Interiors Inc. has elected a new slate of officers. Anthony R. Serrano is executive vice president; William G. Crawford is also named executive vice president; Michael R. Barry is also vice president of estimating; and Paul J....

Master Wall.(PEOPLE)
December 1, 2005... Master Wall announced the addition of Randall Cowart as southeast regional sales manager.

Spackle.(Cartoon)
December 1, 2005... IS THIS WHERE THEY'RE BUILDING THE NEW PRESCHOOL?... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Dietrich Metal Framing unveils new Metal Framing Clip, connector and Framing Hardware catalog: 144-page guide contains design data for architects, engineers.(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... Dietrich Metal Framing, a Worthington Industries Company has unveiled a new Metal Framing Clip, Connector and Framing Hardware catalog. The 144-page guide details the company's complete line of light gauge framing clips and connectors. ...

20 most requested products of 2005: for the past 12 months, the readers of Walls & Ceilings have told us what products were of interest to them by filling out the reader action cards. Tallied from hundreds of entries, the following have appeared in the product focus and toolbox departments. In no particular order, we are glad to revisit a handful chosen by our readership.
December 1, 2005... Resealable paint tray PRAZI USA The non-stick polypropylene SealPro paint tray comes with a plastic lid that locks onto the tray forming an airtight seal, similar to plastic food storage containers. The lid's "pocket system" displaces...

National Gypsum's Hi-Abuse[R] Brand XP[R] Wallboard: revamping student living areas by offering updated housing options.(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... National Gypsum's Hi-Abuse XP Wallboard has found a new home in the dormitories of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. When the university broke ground on the expansion of its North Residential Village in December 2003, it...

Hi-Abuse[R] Brand XP[R] Wallboard.(Advertisement)
December 1, 2005... Description Hi-Abuse[R] BRAND XP[R] Wallboard panels consist of a tapered edge, fire resistant Type X gypsum core encased in heavy, smooth, abrasion resistant, mold/mildew resistant, 100% recycled purple paper on the face side and 100%...

Why use automatic taping and finishing tools: successful drywall finishers have always been hard workers, however to stay ahead of the competition the contractor needs to have an extra advantage.
December 1, 2005... Using the proper tools helps one to work faster and more efficiently--and that's exactly what automatic taping and finishing tools are designed to do. When automatic taping tools are used, not only will taping and finishing be completed more...

We are the champions: the 2005 Walls & Ceilings Excellence in Design Awards showcases this year's finest craftsmanship in the industry.
December 1, 2005... For its second year, the Walls & Ceilings staff decided to award contractors whose work deserves recognition with its annual Excellence in Design Awards. The four categories awarded this year are Drywall, EIFS/Stucco, Ceilings and...

Kick it up a notch: when people remark that drywall can't hold a candle to a plaster project, don't get mad--get even.
December 1, 2005... I just completed drywalling a house for a good friend of mine's son. We all know how dumb working for a friend or a relative is. To make it worse, my friend and his son are both custom builders. They also live in Rhode Island, which is a skim...

Dress up a room with crown molding: the icing on the cake with any room is crown molding.
December 1, 2005... If clients are looking to dress up an ordinary room, suggest installing crown molding. Very few products make a visual impact like this, which gives a subtle yet elegant design element to any space. And with the proper tools and set up,...

Made of stone: there's nothing cheesy about the designs and patterns a Wisconsin contractor has begun experimenting with.(Cover Story)
December 1, 2005... John Loch of Master Drywall and Plaster Inc. can't stop thinking nor talking about a product he's been using more and more of. The Green Bay, Wis., contractor just finished using this material on a 5,000-square foot house in the suburbs of the...

Looking up, looking ahead.(the PLASTER man)
December 1, 2005... They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. I have another one: Doing cheap work and cutting corners and then being shocked when the homeowner is unhappy. I must say that I...

Non-intrusive inspections.(the FINISHLINE)
December 1, 2005... Perhaps the most common phone inquiry I get is to do an "EIFS inspection"--whatever that means. The word "inspection" has a lot of connotations, such as checking the EIFS application process while it is occurring on a new building and...

A brief history of gypsum board in North America: modern gypsum board has as its predecessor a product called "Sackett Board," a composite material that was made of layers of thin plaster placed between four plies of wool felt paper. This board was patented in 1894 by Augustine.(all things GYPSUM)
December 1, 2005... Sackett, the man generally considered the grandfather of the gypsum board manufacturing industry. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Prior to 1894, gypsum had been used for thousands of years as a building material and...

Wall protection gets green.(the GREEN thumb)
December 1, 2005... Until recently, per Construction Specifications Institute Division 10260 (PVC/Aluminum Products), PVC was the material of choice for wall protection items, such as: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Corner guards * Wall guards *...

Reward to motivate.(all in AGREEMENT)
December 1, 2005... John Platon is vice president of business development for KHS & S Contractors, one of the largest walls and ceilings contractors in the United States. I recently traveled the West Coast with Platon and we discussed a variety of subjects. ...

Avoid the seniority trap: turn to the help wanted ads in almost any newspaper and you'll see listing after listing asking for "three years experience ... minimum five years experience ... experienced person wanted." This holds true for blue- and white-collar positions alike.(smart BUSINESS)
December 1, 2005... The underlying mentality is hard to argue with. Most employers looking to fill a vacancy don't have the time or wherewithal to train a novice to handle the job, particularly for skilled trade positions. If you need a drywaller, you can't very...

Is the third world just around the corner?(adventures in DRYWALL)
December 1, 2005... Before you hurt yourself jumping out of your Barcalounger so you can dial up the editor to launch complaints about this piece, a thread on the Walls and Ceilings bulletin board regarding "Box Marts" struck a nerve in yours truly and was the...

Quality abrasives.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... MERCER TOOL Paint contractors know that a quality finish starts with quality abrasives. Mercer Abrasives, a division of Mercer Tool Corp., features heavy-duty, cooler cutting, long-lasting abrasives in belts, pads, discs, and sheets of...

Waterway drainable stucco assembly.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... STUC-O-FLEX INTERNATIONAL, INC. Features enhanced drainage with moisture evacuation cavity complete with Stuc-O-Flex-America's finest elastomeric acrylic finish. Put some space between your building and the elements. [ILLUSTRATION...

Coffered Tiles.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... CBI Gallery GRG Coffered Tiles provide the ultimate finishing touch in any interior design application. A variety of patterns detail a "state-of-the-art" styling, offering a sense of elegance, fine craftsmanship, performance, and...

The original drywall/wall repair patch.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... PRO PATCH SYSTEMS INC. Save time and money with our five popular sizes of patches... 2 inch by 2 inch, 4 inch by 4 inch, 6 inch by 6 inch, 8 inch by 8 inch and 12 inch by 12 inch. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Made of aluminum, they...

Acoustical ceiling planks now available with grid-hiding Vector visual.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... ARMSTRONG WORLD IND. The clean, sophisticated, upscale ceiling visual of the Armstrong Vector edge detail is now available in durable, high acoustical performance, high light reflectance Optima Planks in large modules, including...

Wall & Ceiling products by outwater.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS BY OUTWATER Outwater's FREE 2005 Master Catalog features 40,000+ standard and innovative Wall and Ceiling decorative products including Architectural Moulding & Millwork, Decorative Metal & Polyurethane Ceiling...

Valentino Venetian plaster.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... OMEGA PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL Introducing Valentino, a decorative finish that adds an exquisite facet to interiors, providing the authentic beauty of Venetian plaster of century's old Europe. Valentino is a decorative, resin based, interior...

Commercial coatings.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... QUIKSPRAY INC. Quikspray Inc. is celebrating 50 years of business in the commercial coatings industry. The company manufactures application equipment (The Carrousel Pump line) and mixing equipment (Quikstir Mixers) that is distributed...

Rapid Deco[R] Level 5 system.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... LAFARGE NORTH AMERICA Take Level 5 to the next level with Lafarge's new Rapid Deco[R] Level 5 skim-coated drywall and joint finishing system. The first and only proprietary Level 5 system, Rapid Deco provides a fast and simple solution for...

"WATERWAY" drainage mat.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... STUC-O-FLEX INTERNATIONAL, INC. "WATERWAY" mats consist of a nylon core of fused, entangled filaments in thickness of 1/4 to 3/4 inch, depending on desired cavity space and cladding selection. This rainscreen material provides a space for...

Portable Heat Wave FES-series.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... FOSTORIA INDUSTRIES INC. Fostoria's "Heat Wave" Heater is becoming one of the top choices for construction companies throughout the USA. The Heat Wave can raise the temperature 40 degrees F in a building from 1,000 to 2,000 square feet at...

Ceiling Domes.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... RENAISSANCE CEILING DOMES Renaissance Ceiling Domes was founded in 1995 by a master craftsman for the purpose of offering architects, planners, designers and builders a one-stop comprehensive resource for specifying the highest quality...

Plaster man's "plaster on!".(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... FIVE-DAY WORKSHOP March 6-10, 2006 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Veneer Coat * Plaster Repair and Resurfacing * How to Bid, Estimate and Make Super Profits! * Ornamental Plastering: New and Repair * Venetian...

Promotional products.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... PRECISION MARKETING & SALES INC. The perfect company to promote your image so you can promote your business. Precision caters to the construction industry and has proven products and programs that maintain a positive impression with your...

Prest-plate metal ceilings.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... AA-ABBINGDON AFFILIATES INC. This brochure features a variety of tin panel ceilings available from the company. These products include metal lay-in and nail-up panels, moldings, cornices and details, center medallions and kitchen...

ZipWall[R] 4 Pack Plus.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... Light weight and simple, the ZipWall barrier system uses plastic sheeting or canvas to contain messy areas on any job site. Goes up in minutes with no tape, no ladders, and no marred ceilings. Our NEW 4 Pack Plus is a great way to save money on...

Vintique "ruins" another project.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... MASTER WALL Master Wall's Vintique was used to recreate a ruined aqueduct in Texas. Easily applied, Vintique gives an antiqued look to our Superior Finishes. If you're an applicator wanting something new or a distributor looking for a...

Solution for curtain wall construction.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... THE STEEL NETWORK JamStud is The Steel Network's simplified solution for openings in curtain wall construction. With its unique shape, JamStud minimizes the use of built-up jamb sections and eliminates "boxed" header assemblies. JamStud...

The superior kickout flashing from demand.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... DEMAND PRODUCTS INC. The must-have kick-out when a wall meets roof decking. We are the proven leader for years. Meets builders' specs. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Custom Molded, it Saves Time and Money Installs in Seconds Flexible...

Closed edge insulated ceiling tile.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... ARCOPLAST Arcoplast closed edge insulated ceiling tiles are designed specifically for critical environments and clean rooms subjected to extreme climatic conditions and under daily sanitation regimens such as food processing, dairy and...

Roos international.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... New Paintable Acoustical Wall and Ceiling Covering Sempatech[R], is a foam-backed, sound absorbing decorative covering for walls and ceilings that can be painted after installation. Sempatech deadens sounds in rooms, hallways and stairways, and...

Electronic attendance system.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... EXAKTIME INFORMATION Eliminating handwritten timecards, The Jobclock System is a rugged, portable, weatherproof, battery-powered time and attendance system developed for contractors. Workers clock in and out each day using small, durable...

Continuous mechanical box finishing.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... APLA-TECH INC. Apla-Tech Inc. can now take our Continuous Flow System and attach it to your mechanical boxes. Regardless of what brand of mechanical boxes you own, we can have you finishing continuously without stopping to refill. You can...

EIFS Appearance System.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... SHOREBEST The ShoreBest EIFS Appearance Sytem will remediate atmospheric soiling, auto and diesel exhaust accumulation, oxidation stains and organic growth (mildew and moss) and make EIFS surfaces easier to maintain. ShoreBest EIFS...

Armstrong painted TinCraft Circles ceilings.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES A new paint finishing technique developed by Armstrong Ceilings produces a rich, hand-crafted effect that appears almost antiqued in nature. Designed for use on Armstrong TinCraft Circles ceilings, the new...

All-Wall's great holiday tool giveaway.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... ALL-WALL WIN EVEN MORE FREE TOOLS THIS SEASON FROM ALL-WALL The holiday season is the perfect time to reflect on what matters most, our customers. We've partnered up with the industries top manufacturers to give away over $20,000 worth of...

Almost 50 and still going strong.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... NATHAN KIMMEL CO. FIFTY YEARS and counting! The Nathan Kimmel Company will be 50 years young in 2006. As the Wall and Ceiling Industry's premier niche-market provider of tarps, machinery, parts and supplies, the company has achieved its...

Point of purchase display.(INFORMATION SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2005... FULL CIRCLE INTERNATIONAL Full Circle International would like to introduce its point of purchase display. The customer-friendly display is 2 feet wide by 6 feet high and holds the Radius 360, Level 360 sanding discs, Replacement Pads,...