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Floor Covering Installer back issues
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Attention to detail makes a lasting impression on customers.(Editorial)
November 1, 2008... In the last issue of Floor Covering Installer, we ran an article by Jon Namba about how installers can survive the current economic situation by, among other things, improving their appearance and customer service skills. Little did I know then that I was about to discover this lesson for...
I see a pattern here ... a pattern of trouble!(A Carpet Installer's Notebook)
November 1, 2008... The carpet was a face-to-face Wilton from, hmm I don't know if I should mention the company's name as I will be speaking in less than a flattering light of them by the end of the article. But in the same vein, I want you to be aware of who it is so you can watch out for this "pattern of...
Sound deadening for wood floors.
November 1, 2008... Noise transfer between spaces has been an issue with hard surface wood flooring for many years. New York City was one of the first areas to make specific requirements for sound transfer. These standards were most often applied to multistory apartments. The standard often referred to is Sound...
Tooling tips.
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]
In simpler days tile setters could easily fit all their tools in a canvas satchel, as was typical of most building trades. When you wanted to cut a hole or an "L" you got out your chipping hammer and started tapping away. No drills, no bits, just a little bitsy...
Hygrometer (in-situ) relative humidity probe testing.(Resilient Installation Corner)
November 1, 2008... Why should we use the RH Probe test method over other methods of moisture testing? The concrete slab at the time of the pour is at 100 percent moisture content (red line). Once the slab begins to dry, it dries from the top to the bottom (yellow line), leaving the surface of the concrete much...