Floor Covering Installer articles from April 2003

Floor Covering Installer archives from April 2003

Getting connected. (FCI Editorial).
April 1, 2003... In today's fast-paced age of cyber-technology, it's all too easy to overlook the human element of business: people. Cultivating relationships is an important part of any business, and floor covering installation is no exception. E-mail and Web...

Creating a bordered landing. (A Carpet Installer's Notebook).
April 1, 2003... It was a beautiful two-story entryway. A dramatic cherry wood staircase, the first 12 stairs about 15 degrees off the 90-degree turn at the landing, then five stairs up from the landing to the second floor. But, and you knew there had to...

Appearance and conduct are important. (Best Job Practices).
April 1, 2003... About a month ago, I was driving down to Dayton, Ohio on US 75 to go to a meeting. I saw a vehicle ahead of me belching out a black exhaust cloud. As I got closer, it looked like the vehicle would not make it to its destination. It was rusting...

Where is the wood in your workplace? (Getting Down to Business).(laminate, engineered and solid wood flooring)
April 1, 2003... Wood: it's natural; it's durable; and it can be in demand in your future. The versatility of wood finds a useful place in all segments of the marketplace and all design environments. I see the split between the products being on-site finish and...

Hardwood manufacturing and installation.
April 1, 2003... A trouble-free hardwood installation requires the proper jobsite conditions, as well as quality wood to install. FCI asked several hardwood manufacturers to clarify what conditions are necessary for hardwood installation, what are acceptable...

The "Q" Factor. (FIANA Dossier).(quality)
April 1, 2003... Have you ever thought about applying the "Q" Factor to your business, or to your life? The "Q" I'm referring to is for "Quality." Often in our rush to create quantity, we fail to achieve quality in our careers or our lives. Stop and think...

Borders and miters. (Namba's World).
April 1, 2003... Constructing straight seams is an everyday occurrence for most installers, but what about those installations where borders and miters are involved? How do we finish off the mitered corners where we have three pieces of carpet coming together...

Adhesives and wood flooring. (NOFMA Tip Sheet).(Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association )
April 1, 2003... In today's wood flooring, market, the directive "Follow the manufacturer's recommendations" has never been more true than for adhesives used with wood flooring products. Five or more years ago, the available adhesives having been around for...

The mystery of the shower stall.
April 1, 2003... Without a doubt, relative to the amount of them constructed, there seems to be no installation that fails more often than the good old shower stall. Many of those in days past were doomed to failure from the day they were constructed, being...

James Hardie releases Hardibacker EZ Grid. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
April 1, 2003... James Hardie Building Products has announced a new generation of its popular Hardibacker Ultimate Cement Board, with Hardibacker EZ Grid. Designed with a one-inch guide, Hardibacker EZ grid is designed to be easy to lay out, score and snap. ...

Aqua Mix offers myriad solutions for tile, stone and grout care. (Products, Tools & Accessories).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Aqua Mix offers a variety of products for tile, stone and grout care. The company's daily use cleaners are non-toxic and are designed to remove soap scum and food stains from tile and grout. Discolored grout can be cleaned and restored with the...

Basic introduces Emulsion Super Matte. (Products, Tools & Accessories).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Basic has introduced its new Emulsion Super Matte floor finish. Basic now offers four sheen levels in both StreetShoe and its new Emulsion Super Matte. Basic manufactures a broad line of floor coating systems. Circle 360 on the Reader Inquiry...

GE Protimeter meters meet ASTM standards. (Products, Tools & Accessories).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... GE Protimeter provides instruments for installers and inspectors to employ the new and more effective ASTM method for checking moisture, providing rime and cost savings. The design of Protimeter hygrometers, with interchangeable Hygrostick...

Laticrete produces waterproofing membrane for wet and underwater areas. (Products, Tools & Accessories).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Laticrete 9235 Waterproofing Membrane is a thin, load-bearing, liquid-applied waterproofing designed specifically for wet areas and continuous underwater applications. The membrane can be installed under ceramic tile, payers, brick or...

APAC adds dual installed wood flooring adhesive to line. (Products, Tools & Accessories).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Using Goodyear Chemicals latex technology, APAC introduces 757 Engineered Plank & Parquet Wood Flooring Adhesive, for both wet and dry installations. 757 is a high solids, VOC compliant, resin rubber-based wood flooring adhesive designed...

Sinclair offers Planetary Grinders. (Products, Tools & Accessories).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Sinclair introduces of an advanced line of Planetary Grinders. "DiaLogic" is available in 3 models: 530 (21-inch), 680 (27-inch), 820 (32-inch). Designed for wet or thy grinding of marble, terrazzo, granite, concrete, the Dialogic line is...

Taylor Tools introduces optional light for seaming irons. (Products, Tools & Accessories).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Taylor Tools has introduced the Nap Light, a combination of floodlight and spotlight built into the handle of Taylor seaming irons. The tiny, yet high-intensity diodes are powered by the iron's DC current and automatically light up when the...

Nearly 200 attendees attend INSTALL training center grand opening. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Representatives from all facets of the floor covering industry helped launch the International Standards and Training Alliance's (INSTALL) newest floor covering installation training center on Feb. 20 in St. Louis, Mo. Nearly 200 gathered...

Stoler Industries strengthens distributorship base. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Stoler Industries, the Dalton, Ga.-based manufacturer of Allstate Rubber flooring products, has appointed three new distributors for its line. They are: Mission Carpet, San Diego, Calif.; PreFloor, Wilmington, N.C.; and HiTec Flooring,...

Tom Atkins joins DriTac sales management team. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... DriTac Adhesive Group, a manufacturer of premium wood flooring adhesives and flooring related products, has named Tom Atkins, a manufacturer's representative of Atkins Associates, as DriTac's new Midwest regional sales manager. Atkins is...

Delmhorst to debut new hygrometer at NWFA Convention. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Delmhorst Instrument Co. will debut and demonstrate its new HT-3000 hygrometer at the NWFA Annual Convention, April 9-12in St. Louis. The HT-3000 provides temperature, relative humidiry, dew point and grains per pound readings, and is meant...

Surfaces 2003 WFCA and FCI installation competition: Best of the Best. (CFI Report).
April 1, 2003... CFI's Robert Varden #969 of Oakland, Calif. Displayed exceptional hand skills to win the title of "The Best of the Best in the Nation" in the event sponsored by WFCA and FCI. Jim Rank, CFI #23, of Raymore, Mo. finished in second place in a very...

Defining floor prep. (FCICA News).
April 1, 2003... This is one of the largest areas of risk that a flooring contractor may face when performing a job. This risk increases or decreases with the contractor's ability to properly define what "floor prep" is and is not during the initial contract...

Bullet tools. (Products & Literature on Display).
April 1, 2003... Bullet Tools Introduces Laminate Shear The MagnumShear(tm) produces a "saw quality" cut on laminate and wood flooring without dust or electricity. It also cuts Carpet Tile, Tirex and other products up to 20" wide and 3/4" thick. For more...

Modern Carpet Tools Ltd. (Products & Literature on Display).
April 1, 2003... Modern Carpet Tools Ltd. introduces concord 2000 peakless seam tape. This patended premium quality revolutionary 3" carpet rape is designed to eliminate seam hinging which is the cause of peaking. Our secret is the flat steel bars spaced every...

Custom building products. (Products & Literature on Display).
April 1, 2003... RedGard[TM] Waterproofing and Anti-Fracture Membrane (formerly known as LevelQuick[TM] Waterproofing and Anti-Fracture Membrane), is a water based, easy-to-use, elastomeric membrane that is easily applied with a roller, trowel or sprayer,...

Porta-Nails, Inc. (Products & Literature on Display).
April 1, 2003... The 402 Porra-Nailer has been redesigned. Includes an extension handle, hammer, wrenches and a rugged carry case. Nail's 5/8", 3/4" and 33/32" thick tongue and groove flooring. Also nails 3/8"--9/16" thick flooring and converts easily for face...

Dura Tool[TM] Inc. (Products & Literature on Display).
April 1, 2003... DURATOOL[TM] INC. introduces an innovative new T-Bar Refill with tapered edges that allow you to trim right up to the baseboards. The DURAFOAM[TM] Refill is designed for use with both waterborne and oil finishes and can be used with any...

Airsled, Inc. (Products & Literature on Display).
April 1, 2003... Airsled[R] celebrates 20 years of solving load movement problems using innovative designs. Airsieds[R] can easily move heavy loads into tight places without damage to floors, overhangs or equipment. Since low force is required to move heavy...

Tramex Ltd. (Products & Literature on Display).
April 1, 2003... NEW Tramex CRH, the latest and most advanced moisture and relative humidity meter. The CRH combines 4 testing modes: * Moisture content (non-destructive impedance method.) * Internal relative humidity in concrete to ASTM F2170....

Artistic Finishes. (Products & Literature on Display).
April 1, 2003... Artistic Finishes is pleased to introduce the newest profile in our premium line of prefinished hardwood moldings...the bi-level reducer. This reducer provides a visually appealing, new look to any hardwood floor when transitioning to a carpet,...

C.H. Hanson. (Products & Literature on Display).
April 1, 2003... C.H. Hanson's a-SQUARE(r) folding squares provide the accuracy and handiness of conventional utility and framing squares, but can be folded to the profile of a yardstick for convenient storage. a-SQUARE models feature a patented...

Sawtec. (Products & Literature on Display).
April 1, 2003... The Sawtec[R] Grinder-Vac controls dust that slows down the operator and wastes time on unnecessary cleanup. Allows other trades to work simultaneously. Use the Grinder-Vac for concrete cleaning, planing and removal of mastics, epoxies,...

Premier Tape Products, Inc. (Products & Literature on Display).
April 1, 2003... Premier Tape Products introduces four new tapes to their product line. 321 3" Standard Hot Melt Tape, 451 4" Premium Hot Melt Tape, and 681 Premium X-Wide Hot Melt Tape have knitted scrims and white beaded hot melt. 692 Supreme X-Wide Tape is a...

Fluidmaster. (Products & Literature on Display).
April 1, 2003... Fluidmaster Fits-All Connectors Simplify Toilet Installation Fluidmaster helps flooring professionals rake the guesswork out of choosing a toilet connector with Fits-All * NO-BURST[R] Water Supply Connectors. Knowing the precise size of the...

Lignomat. (Products & Literature on Display).
April 1, 2003... Lignomat offers a Professional Package P-6 including a pinless meter for quick-scan of large areas, a pin meter to pinpoint source of problem, Electrodes E16 to measure concrete and other building materials, Electrode E12 to measure through...

Beno J. Gudlach Co. (Products & Literature on Display).
April 1, 2003... These patented Tips allow carpet edges to be sealed with any hot melt glue compatible with carpet backings. The unique design of these Tips assures excess glue is directed onto the backing of the carpet. Circle #113 on the Reader Inquiry...

Innovatech. (Products & Literature on Display).
April 1, 2003... Innovatech introduces Schwamborn BEF 301 scarifier Innovatech Products & Equipment Co. introduces the Schwamborn BEF 301 12-inch scarifier to its line of surface preparation equipment. The Schwamborn BEF 301 features forward and reverse...

Teq-2100 Co. (Products & Literature on Display).
April 1, 2003... Teq 2100 makes the following antipeak seam tapes: Patented Teq-50 features silicone treated paper, the GRID-LOK scrim, and real steel bars. Teq-Gold The Berber Buster, is perfect for berbers and soft-backed style carpets. Teq-50 dls is...

M-tec. (Products & Literature on Display).
April 1, 2003... M-tec Mono-mix features variable-speed motor M-tec's highly versatile Mono-mix mixing pump is ideal for all kinds of self-levelling flooring products, according to M-tec. The Mono-mix features a variable speed motor with 4 different rpm...

Wagner. (Products & Literature on Display).
April 1, 2003... Wagner Electronics releases MMC/MMI moisture meters Wagner Electronics announces the release of their MMC/MMI Series moisture meters. This new line of handheld meters was designed for use by flooring professionals, wood product...

Tri synergy flexible films. (Products & Literature on Display).
April 1, 2003... Carpet Cover is a self-adhering temporary protection film that provides superior carpet protection from workman activities. Floor Cover is a self-adhering temporary protection film that provides superior protection for tiles, stones,...

Primatech. (Products & Literature on Display).
April 1, 2003... Primatech has complimented its line of flooring fasteners with the introduction of a pneumatic stapler and staples. Entirely manufactured by Primatech for optimal quality, the 15 1/2 gage, 112' crown galvanized staple features a blunt chisel...

TOLI International school enters second year. (Showcase).
April 1, 2003... TOLI International has begun their second year of the TOLI Installation School. The day-long class, titled "Everything You Need to Know About Installing TOLI," is an overview of commercial resilient flooring installation. Created for...

Dupont-Mohawk Sponsored CFI Installation seminars. (Carpet).
April 1, 2003... Dupont-Mohawk Sponsored CFI Installation seminars. Dupont and Mohawk are sponsoring CFI Certification seminars nationwide. For details, call (800) 248-8582, ext. 239.

Lees Carpet Institute. (Carpet).
April 1, 2003... Lees Carpet Institute ensures that installers get personal training to receive Lees' highest level of certification. Students are required to have five years of experience before being accepted into the program. Training adheres to CRI...

National Carpet Equipment. (Carpet).
April 1, 2003... National Carpet Equipment conducts a variety of custom training courses to fir the student's needs. Hands-on training cover all phases: rug design, carpet carving, sculpting, has-relief, binding, hand. rufting, fiber optic and more. National...

The Orcon Installation Center. (Carpet).
April 1, 2003... The Orcon Installation Center offers training on estimating, seam placement, specialty installations, pattern matching, and much more. For details, call (510) 430-8865.

Professional Sand & Finish School. (Wood).
April 1, 2003... The three-day Professional Sand & Finish School, sponsored by Basic, 3M, Clarke and OshKosh Flooring Design, provides the opportunity for hardwood floor professionals to become certified as mastering professional sanding and finishing...

The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA). (Wood).
April 1, 2003... The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) conducts two-day advanced regional training schools, three-day basic regional training schools and four-day Hardwood Professional Sales & Installation Schools. For details, call (800) 422-4556.

The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association (NOFMA). (Wood).
April 1, 2003... The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association (NOFMA) along with the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) and the Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association (MFMA) jointly sponsor a five-day Wood Flooring School. The course covers installation...

Armstrong Wood Products National Training Center. (Wood).
April 1, 2003... Armstrong Wood Products National National Training Center offers a four-day installation workshop designed for beginning or intermediate installers. For details, call (800) 526-0308, ext. 2532.

Aqua Mix. (Tile & Stone).
April 1, 2003... Aqua Mix has announced the 2003 schedule for the Independent Care & Maintenance Applicator program. The program will offer a wide range of training and techniques to its students. Upon completion of the course, the trained applicators will be...

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF). (Tile & Stone).
April 1, 2003... The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) is holding classes for consumers, architects, designers, salespeople and floorcovering professionals at its training lab on the Tile Council of America campus in Clemson, SC. A wide variety of...

HG Maintenance Systems. (Tile & Stone).
April 1, 2003... HG Maintenance Systems offers one-day, hands-on seminars for natural stone restoration and maintenance, including instruction on leveling, grinding and polishing of various calcareous stone surfaces. For details, call (888) 615-2128.

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). (Tile & Stone).
April 1, 2003... The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) offers the NTCA Workshop, a three-hour program now being conducted at various sites throughout the country. In addition, NTCA now offers Workshop Plus, a comprehensive three-day training sessions...

The National Training Center for Stone & Masonry Trades. (Tile & Stone).
April 1, 2003... The National Training Center for Stone & Masonry Trades provides training in all aspects of the stone and tile industry, from design and installation to fabrication and restoration and maintenance. For derails, call (404) 834-4800.

Amtico International. (Laminate/Resilient).
April 1, 2003... Amtico International conducts a Floor Installation Training School. Classes are limited to 14 people per session. For details, call (404) 267-1900.

Domco. (Laminate/Resilient).
April 1, 2003... Domco provides a number of training methods to provide education on installation of all its resilient product offerings. For details, call (800) 227-4662.

The Roane Company. (Laminate/Resilient).
April 1, 2003... The Roane Company is offering monthly Witex installation clinics. Also available: Witex installation and repair videos. For more information, call (800) 273-6499 (CA, AZ and NV only) or (562) 404-3464.

Northern Industries. (Laminate/Resilient).
April 1, 2003... Northern Industries offers a three-day seamless flooring and waterproofing installation course. Course fee of $175 includes hands-on training and certification. For details, call (401) 821-2121.

Ardex. (Underlayment/Subfloor).
April 1, 2003... Ardex conducts a two-day training seminar on underlayment leveling and a two-day ceramic tile accessories seminar. Both classes are held at the Ardex Technical Center near Pittsburgh, PA. Classes are free, with lodging and most meals provided....

Dependable Floor Products. (Underlayment/Subfloor).
April 1, 2003... Dependable Floor Products offers two-day training seminars on sub-floor preparation and Dependable products. Training includes classroom instruction and handson training with trowelable, moisture treatment, and self-leveling products. For...

Laticrete International. (Underlayment/Subfloor).
April 1, 2003... Laticrete International offers several seminars designed specifically for distributors, dealers, and others directly involved in the ceramic tile and stone industry. Attendees qualify for ALA/CES Learning Units. For details, call (800)...

MAPEI Corporation. (Underlayment/Subfloor).
April 1, 2003... MAPEI Corporation offers seminars on adhesives, repairing and patching, floor leveling, double-glue carpet installation, ceramic tile installation and more. For details, call (800) 42-MAPEI.

Schluter Systems. (Underlayment/Subfloor).
April 1, 2003... Schluter Systems offers a tile installation seminar for professional installation technicians in the ceramic and stone industry. For details, call (800) 472-4588.

The Scofield Institute. (Underlayment/Subfloor).
April 1, 2003... The Scofield Institute offers hands-on workshops combining practical demonstrations with opportunities for participants to improve their skills in cementitious overlays and decorative concrete finishing. For details, call (800) 800-9900.

Tarkett. (Underlayment/Subfloor).
April 1, 2003... Tarkett offers an installation course that addresses underlayments, adhesives, moisture testing, coving, seaming and more. For information and registration, call Tarkett's technical services department at (610) 266-5500.

Certified Floorcovering Installers (CFI). (Multiple Subjects).
April 1, 2003... Certified Floorcovering Installers (CFI) presents two, two-day courses: an estimating and measuring course and an installation-for-the-inspector course. The first course is designed to provide entry-level training for those interested in...

Crain Cutter Co. (Multiple Subjects).
April 1, 2003... Crain Cutter Co. conducts complete floor covering installation clinics at distributor locations. For details, contact the distributor listed in your area or Grain Gutter at (408) 946-6100.

The Floor Covering Institute of Technical Services. (Multiple Subjects).
April 1, 2003... The Floor Covering Institute of Technical Services offers three courses for inspectors. The Certified Carpet Claims Inspectors school is a six-day course with in-depth coverage of carpet claims. The Resilient/Hard Surface Inspectors Glass...

The Forbo Industries. (Multiple Subjects).
April 1, 2003... The Forbo Industries Master Mechanic School is a six-day program for the experienced installer. The program is directed toward the commercial installer who recognizes the importance of continued training and professionalism. The Associate...

INSTALL. (Multiple Subjects).
April 1, 2003... INSTALL - the International Standards and Training Alliance - offers a four-year training program based on a curriculum reviewed and refined by technical and education experts from several major mills and manufacturers. Content includes theory...

Mannington Floors. (Multiple Subjects).
April 1, 2003... Mannington Floors offers week-long installation training courses. The Basic Residential Resilient Training Glass features Mannington's residential full-spread and perimeter installed products. Also available is a Laminare/Wood Installation...

The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA). (Multiple Subjects).
April 1, 2003... The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) holds hands-on Regional Installation Training and Education (RITE) classes for beginners in carpet, resilient, hardwood, laminate, and ceramic flooring installation at its Anaheim, Calif.,...