Floor Covering Installer articles from April 2006

Floor Covering Installer archives from April 2006

Demand for wood flooring creates opportunity for qualified installers.(Editorial)
April 1, 2006... Wood flooring continues to grow in popularity with consumers, which is exacerbating an existing shortage of qualified installers in this field. As demand for other flooring materials wanes, some installers will likely choose to transition into...

Letter to editor.(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2006... Dear John, I am such a fan of your magazine, especially this issue (January/February 2006). It is such a great read. Not only am I a fan of your magazine, but of two of your best columnists, Bill Baxley Jr. and Michael Hetts. Those guys...

Maximum exposure, extreme flooring conditions (Part 2).(You Make the Call)
April 1, 2006... Now that you have gotten over the shock of Part 1, the photos here are the next steps that were taken. The GC is somewhat of a tree hugger (I mean that in a good way) so using renewable resourced products, green earth, good-for-the environment...

Wood flooring tools.(Tool Guide)
April 1, 2006... Tools used for solid wood flooring installation sanding and finishing have evolved from the basic "manual everything" to air operated, precision adjustment, and electronic modulation of today. Some of the History Until 1964 the only...

Growing demand for Green Building means better health for installers.
April 1, 2006... There's probably no trend faster growing or having more impact on the hardwood flooring business than Green Building, a momentum-gaining movement with serious implications for an installer's physical and financial health. So what is Green...

CSI: floor covering: two organizations working to make a difference for independent inspectors.(Let's Talk Resilient)
April 1, 2006... Professional resilient flooring installers and inspectors have a lot to learn from each other. The installer can learn a lot about how things can go wrong by seeing jobs through the eyes of the inspector who has seen floors fail. This knowledge...

Now even with backer boards, it's easier being green.
April 1, 2006... In the United States, building accounts for 20 percent of the 221.7 million tons of trash we toss out daily; that represents over 45 million tons of trash coming from our building sites each day. The fastest growing sector within the...

Still having problems with porcelain?(Tile Talk)
April 1, 2006... Porcelain tile is no longer a craze; it is now a normal everyday product commonly used everywhere in the home and at work. We still hear "I have porcelain," which I guess must be equivalent of saying I own a Hummer instead of a Jeep. Basically...

Installation is a great adventure!(CFI REPORT)
April 1, 2006... For me, installation is a great adventure! It has provided well for my family and I have met some of the world's finest installation professionals along the way. I began my career, probably like most of you. I was a remodeling contractor when a...

Wagner Electronics' Rapid RH moisture test: Wagner Electronics.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
April 1, 2006... Wagner's Rapid RH recognized at show Wagner Electronics, manufacturer of the Rapid RH moisture meter, has been recognized as the 2006 MIP Attendees' Choice award winner in the Building Systems and Materials category. The Rapid RH meter...

National Hardwood's Castle Flooring Cleats: National Hardwood.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
April 1, 2006... National Hardwood offers sharp Castle Flooring Cleats National Hardwood presents Castle Flooring Cleats, featuring extremely sharp teeth to help prevent wood splitting. The cleats are offered in 1 1/2", 1 3/4" and 2" sizes. Castle Flooring...

Raimondi Tools USA's Berta Advanced machine: Raimondi Tools USA.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
April 1, 2006... Raimondi presents Berta Advanced The newly designed Berta Advanced electric sponge machine from Raimondi Tools USA can be used to clean grout from tile and stone surfaces. Designed for medium-to-large tiled areas, the Berta Advanced...

Knee Blades by Knee Blades Inc.: Knee Blades Inc.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
April 1, 2006... Knee Blades kneepads fit knees' natural contour Knee Blades is a high-quality kneepad and lightweight wheel assembly that aims to reduce back and leg strain when used by installers. The kneepad features a one-strap, Velcro-fitted design...

Innovatech's Predator 2400: Innovatech.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
April 1, 2006... Predator 2400 grinder beefs up Innovatech line New from Innovatech, the Predator 2400 is a 24-inch, four-headed planetary grinder. Designed to polish wet or dry concrete as well as remove coatings, thin set, sealers and adhesives, the...

Easy-Pull Tile Spacer: Easy-Pull Tile Spacer.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
April 1, 2006... Easy-Pull Tile Spacers use patented pull-tabs The Easy-Pull Tile Spacer is designed to eliminate the need for a spacer removal tool. The spacers incorporate a patented pull tab, which aims to provide fast and easy removal. Easy-Pull spacers...

Degussa Building Systems' ChemRex LevelPrep: Degussa Building Systems.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
April 1, 2006... ChemRex LevelPrep new from Degussa Degussa Building Systems recently launched ChemRex LevelPrep, a polymer-modified, Portland cement-based finishing underlayment designed with a creamy consistency and improved trowelability. ChemRex...

Lam-Hammer.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
April 1, 2006... Lam-Hammer introduces new installation tool Lam-Hammer introduces an installation tool for laminate or engineered floors. Retailers-thwart problems before they occur while reducing installation time by 25%! Provide your installers with the...

Carpet Shims.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
April 1, 2006... Many shims available from Carpet Shims Carpet Shims are available in 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" x 8" x 32", and 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2"x 12" x 48". Add a Universal Side Shim to each end of the installed Carpet Shim to eliminate the drop off, which...

Racatac Products' Master Rac: Racatac Products Inc.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
April 1, 2006... Adjustable Master Rac tool new from Racatac Products Racatac Products Inc. presents the Master Rac, a rolling tool for installers that features three configurations. The Master Rac features double-padded, adjustable kneepads that are only...

Noble Company NobleSeal: Noble Company.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
April 1, 2006... NobleSeal membranes protect ceramic installatons The Noble Company produces NobleSeal Sheet Membranes to protect thin-set ceramic and stone tile installations (Waterproofing, Crack Protection and Sound Control.) These sheets are time tested...

Turbo Heat Welding Tools' Master Turbo Groover: Leo Martinez Enterprises.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
April 1, 2006... Master TURBO Groover from TURBO Heat Welding Tools According to the company, the Master Turbo Groover is the only groover in the world that can groove all the way to the wall, grooves circles and curves and has 4 blade sizes. To see a...

Johnsonite Defiant: Johnsonite.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
April 1, 2006... To repel oil and grease, Johnsonite floor 'Defiant' Johnsonite has unveiled Defiant, an oil- and grease-resistant rubber tile flooring. Defiant repels oil, grease, dirt and grime, owing to the floor's unique material formulation, the...

Cal-Flor Installation Kit: Cal-Flor Accessory Systems.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
April 1, 2006... Cal-Flor Installation Kit for two types of floors New from Cal-Flor Accessory Systems, the Installation Kit for Engineered Wood and Laminate Floors contains installation tools for both types of floors. The kit includes a 1" by 3" by 12"...

Custom Building Products' StoneSpecific: Custom Building Products.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
April 1, 2006... Custom's StoneSpecific the latest stone care line Custom Building Products has launched StoneSpecific, a comprehensive line of premium care and maintenance products for stone and stone finishes. StoneSpecific high-performance sealers and...

Atomic 110 information included in Catalog: BonaKemi USA.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
April 1, 2006... BonaKemi publishes 2006 product catalog BonaKemi USA has just released the Bona 2006 Product Catalog. The catalog features comprehensive information on Bona machines, abrasives, fillers, stains, sealers, finishes, floor care products, tools...

Better Tools' Ultimate Scraper Blade: Better Tools.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
April 1, 2006... Ultimate Scraper Blade new from Better Tools Available in three sizes, Better Tools' Ultimate Scraper Blade features a patented skirted design to deflect flooring materials from entering the blade clamp. Made using premium grade stainless...

ElkCorp's VersaShield Underlayment: ElkCorp.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
April 1, 2006... BonaKemi publishes 2006 product catalog BonaKemi USA has just released the Bona 2006 Product Catalog. The catalog features comprehensive information on Bona machines, abrasives, fillers, stains, sealers, finishes, floor care products, tools...

Shave Away, Europe's Saw Muzzle: Shave Away, Europe.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
April 1, 2006... Shave Away, Europe intros Saw Muzzle Shave Away, Europe has taken the wraps off of the Saw Muzzle, a heavy-duty, fiber-filled ABS dust collector designed to remove dust created by circular saws. The product is easy to install and includes a...

The Jackrabbit Carpet Puller: Marizzaldi Manufacturing.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
April 1, 2006... Marizzaldi's Jackrabbit pulls up even difficult jobs Marizzaldi Manufacturing presents the Jackrabbit, a solid-steel, lightweight carpet puller designed for even the most difficult glue-down carpet. The Jackrabbit features a 4-foot wide...

Sinclair Equipment Co.'s BS-280: Sinclair Equipment Co.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
April 1, 2006... BS-280 from Sinclair is a stand-up grinder The new BS-280 tool from Sinclair Equipment Co. is designed for the removal, grinding and smoothing of concrete, leveling compounds, dried adhesives, paint and dirt. The stand-up grinder is...

Carpet Shims DVD: Carpet Shims.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
April 1, 2006... Carpet Shims releases free DVD Carpet Shims, Ltd., is proud to announce the release of their NEW, "Discover The Underlying Difference!" DVD. This 13-minute DVD will explain the use of Carpet Shims[TM] and Universal Side Shims[TM] as well...

Tramex's CRH Moisture Meter: Tramex.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
April 1, 2006... Tramex's CRH moisture meter combines four testing modes Tramex's CRH moisture and relative humidity meter combines four testing modes: moisture content; internal relative humidity in concrete to ASTM F2170; surface relative humidity; and...

MoistureBloc: Vexcon.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
April 1, 2006... MoistureBloc eliminates flooring failure due to moisture in concrete Reduce moisture vapor to 3 lbs. or less with a single coat of MoistureBloc One Step. This product is easy to apply, has minimal odor and a low per-square-foot-cost....

Coverings 2006 a key show for installation professionals.(Industry News)
April 1, 2006... APRIL 4-7, 2006 ORLANDO, FLORIDA USA coverings [sm] THE ULTIMATE TILE & STONE EXPERIENCE Professional tile and stone installers will be among the more than 32,000 attendees expected at Coverings 2006. Held at the Orange County Convention...

"Simpler to navigate": NOFMA revamps website.(Industry News)
April 1, 2006... NOFMA: The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association has redesigned its website at www.nofma.org. The improved site includes up-to-date listing of members and NOFMA certified inspectors, tip sheets and comprehensive information about wood floor...

Into Africa: CFI holds Belgotex training sessions.(Industry News)
April 1, 2006... Jim Walker and John McHale of the International Certified Floorcovering Association (CFI) recently visited 10 South African cities to provide training and education sessions at Belgotex Carpet. This is the second year that CFI has held...

Stone and Terrain tiles are StonePeak's latest.(Industry News)
April 1, 2006... In celebration of the company's first anniversary, StonePeak Ceramics plans to launch two product lines at Coverings 2006, Booth #2140. These include the new Stone and Terrain ranges of high-end porcelain ceramic tiles. StonePeak's Stone...

NWFA-approved courses to be held by Basic Coatings.(Industry News)
April 1, 2006... Basic Coatings is offering Basic Pro School training sessions in May, July and November. Expert instructors from Norton Abrasives, Kunzle Tasin Sanding Machines, Primatech Fastening Systems, Osh Kosh Designs and WD Flooring will be among those...

Dupont and Mohawk.(CARPET)
April 1, 2006... Dupont and Mohawk are sponsoring CFI Certification seminars nationwide. For details, call (800) 248-8582, ext. 239.

Lees Carpet Institute.(CARPET)
April 1, 2006... 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, 2006... National Carpet Equipment conducts a variety of custom training courses to fit the student's needs. Hands-on training cover all phases: rug design, carpet carving, sculpting, bas-relief, binding, hand tufting, fiber optic and more. National...

AFS Advanced Flooring Specialists.(WOOD)
April 1, 2006... AFS Advanced Flooring Specialists is a school that provides training for dealers, distributors, manufacturers and inspectors. For information, contact Fred Gamble at 530-888-1217 or at fggamble@pacbell.net.

BonaKemi USA.(WOOD)
April 1, 2006... BonaKemi USA, the world leader in hardwood floor finishing and floor care, recently announced dates for the 2006 Bona Sand & Finish School, a series of four-day training courses for hardwood floor finishing professionals. Bona's staff of...

The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA).(WOOD)
April 1, 2006... The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) offers the most comprehensive training for wood flooring professionals in the industry. Training focuses on five specific skill sets and experience levels: Introduction to Wood Flooring...

Professional Sand & Finish School.(WOOD)
April 1, 2006... 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...

Armstrong Wood Products National National Training Center.(WOOD)
April 1, 2006... 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.

Schluter-Systems.(WOOD)
April 1, 2006... Schluter-Systems will now be offering an Innovation Workshop in Anaheim, CA at the World Floor Covering Association. As with the other Innovation Workshops that Schluter offers, this 2 1/2-day course will include both classroom discussions...

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.(WOOD)
April 1, 2006... 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:...

Aqua Mix.(TILE & STONE)
April 1, 2006... Aqua Mix offers 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 armed with the tools and...

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF).(TILE & STONE)
April 1, 2006... The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) currently has over 30 educational and training courses available covering all facets of tile and the installation process. All methods taught comply with nationally recognized installation guidelines...

HG Maintenance Systems.(TILE & STONE)
April 1, 2006... 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.

MAPEI Technical Institute.(TILE & STONE)
April 1, 2006... The MAPEI Technical Institute offers courses in four different disciplines: Tile & Stone Installation Systems (TSIS); Concrete Restoration Systems (CRS); Surface Preparation & Waterproofing (SPW); Floor Covering Installation Systems (FCIS). ...

NTCA.(TILE & STONE)
April 1, 2006... The NTCA Training and Education program is administered by Justin Woelfel, Jr., NTCA Director of training and education. The course, called Workshop+, is a three-day training school costing attendees $295 for the entire three days. Customized...

National Training Center for Stone & Masonry Trades.(TILE & STONE)
April 1, 2006... The National Training Center for Stone & Masonry Trades provides training in all aspects of thestone and tile industry, from design and installation to fabrication and restoration and maintenance. For details, call (404) 834-4800.

Amtico International.(LAMINATE/RESILIENT)
April 1, 2006... 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, 2006... Domco provides a number of training methods to provide education on installation of all its resilient product offerings. For details, call (800) 227-4662.

Forbo Installation Training.(LAMINATE/RESILIENT)
April 1, 2006... Forbo Installation Training includes an Associate and a Master Mechanic curriculum. The Associate Mechanic program consists of product knowledge training and general installation topics including substrate evaluation and preparation, moisture...

Northern Industries.(LAMINATE/RESILIENT)
April 1, 2006... 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.

Roane Company.(LAMINATE/RESILIENT)
April 1, 2006... 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.

Tarkett Commercial.(LAMINATE/RESILIENT)
April 1, 2006... Tarkett Commercial offers a range of installation training opportunities ranging from job start-up's, local area contractor seminars to comprehensive training courses conducted at our training facility in Houston, TX, or at approved field...

TOLI International.(LAMINATE/RESILIENT)
April 1, 2006... TOLI International has begun their third 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 installers,...

Ardex Engineered Cements and The W.W. Henry Company offer installation training for installers, architects, construction managers and other professionals at The Ardex Technical Center in Aliquippa, Pa., near Pittsburgh.(UNDERLAYMENT/SUBFLOOR)
April 1, 2006... Ardex Engineered Cements and The W.W. Henry Company offer installation training for installers, architects, construction managers and other professionals at The Ardex Technical Center in Aliquippa, Pa., near Pittsburgh. Our comprehensive...

Ardex Training Programs.(UNDERLAYMENT/SUBFLOOR)
April 1, 2006... Ardex Training Programs have set a well-known standard, providing up-to-date technical information and installation techniques that are foremost in keeping flooring professionals competitive and profitable. Ardex training combines a...

Dependable Floor Products.(UNDERLAYMENT/SUBFLOOR)
April 1, 2006... Dependable Floor Products offers two-day training seminars on sub-floor preparation and Dependable products. Training includes classroom instruction and hands-on training with trowelable, moisture treatment, and self-leveling products. For...

Laticrete International.(UNDERLAYMENT/SUBFLOOR)
April 1, 2006... Laticrete International offers several seminars designed specifically for distributors, dealers, and others directly involved in the ceramic tile and stone industry. Attendees qualify for AIA/CES Learning Units. For details, call (800)...

MAPEI Corporation.(UNDERLAYMENT/SUBFLOOR)
April 1, 2006... 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.

Scofield Institute.(UNDERLAYMENT/SUBFLOOR)
April 1, 2006... 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.

Bona USA Sand & Finish Training.(MULTIPLE SUBJECTS)
April 1, 2006... Bona USA Sand & Finish Training offers comprehensive class work and hands-on training in sanding and floor preparation, staining, sealing and finishing, troubleshooting problem floors, sales and customer relations, and also machine operation...

Certified Floorcovering Installers (CFI).(MULTIPLE SUBJECTS)
April 1, 2006... 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, 2006... Crain Cutter Co. conducts complete floor covering installation clinics at distributor locations. For details, contact the distributor listed in your area or Crain Cutter at (408) 946-6100.

FCITS.(MULTIPLE SUBJECTS)
April 1, 2006... Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Services, FCITS, offers a variety of classes for flooring inspectors. Based in Dalton, GA, FCITS has been certifying inspectors since 1988 and is recognized throughout the flooring industry. ...

F.I.T.S.(MULTIPLE SUBJECTS)
April 1, 2006... F.I.T.S. (Flooring Inspection Training Services) classes cover manufacturing, installation, maintenance, specifications, claims handling report writing, communication skills, marketing and more. Schedules, prices, further information and other...

Forbo Linoleum, Inc.(MULTIPLE SUBJECTS)
April 1, 2006... Forbo Linoleum, Inc. offers an array of installation training opportunities ranging from local dealer installation clinics and moisture limitor training to comprehensive training courses conducted in our training facilities. Regional...

INSTALL.(MULTIPLE SUBJECTS)
April 1, 2006... 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, 2006... Mannington Floors offers week-long installation training courses. The Basic Residential Resilient Training Class features Mannington's residential full-spread and perimeter installed products. Also available is a Laminate/Wood Installation...

Mohawk University.(MULTIPLE SUBJECTS)
April 1, 2006... At Mohawk University, we are committed to teaching the correct and most up to date techniques of installing today's floor covering. If you are interested in attending Mohawk University or to learn more about the program, call 1-800-664-2958...

Regional Installation Training and Education (RITE).(MULTIPLE SUBJECTS)
April 1, 2006... The Regional Installation Training and Education (RITE) program that the World Floor Covering Association sponsors with the Certified Floor Covering Installers Association, National Wood Flooring Association, and Ceramic Tile Education...

ORCON.(Showcase)
April 1, 2006... ORCON's installation training clinics are designed to increase you and your installation crews to a higher level of performance, both technically and professionally. Our one or two-day workshops offer hands-on trainings, as well as visual...

Hydrostatic pressure = concrete moisture problems, or does it?(FCICA NEWS)
April 1, 2006... Those of you who have read Christopher's columns here in FCI and National Floor Trends know he is a stickler for the correct use of floor covering terminology. One of those misused terms is "hydrostatic pressure." This term is often used to...