Floor Covering Installer articles from January 2002

Floor Covering Installer archives from January 2002

Put them in a room and see what happens. (Editorial).(floor coverings conference)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... For the second year in a row, FCI magazine is sponsoring an educational panel at the Surfaces trade show and exhibition in Las Vegas, Jan. 30-Feb. 1. And for the second year in a row, I find myself in the enviable position of watching a...

Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble. (You Make the Call).(carpet installation)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... This installment of "You Make the Call" begins as they all do, with a flooring installation gone wrong. The difference this time is that the installation technician, a CFI-certified master installer, is someone I know quite well. He takes a...

Could I get some professionalism here? (A Carpet Installer Notebook).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... It is 4:30 in the afternoon. I am demonstrating a selection of Cram installation equipment at a distributor open house when an installation crew saunters in. A rough-looking bunch, I wouldn't want them in my home or representing my store. I...

Selecting a good/better/best adhesive. (Best Job Practices).(carpet installation)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... In the mid 1960s, a carpet installation experiment opened door for a new installation procedure for commercial carpet. The first direct glue-down installation took place at the Ford Rotunda in Dearborn, Mich. At the time, backings on commercial...

Polymer thinsets and grout. (Treatise on Tile).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... There is a lot of chemistry behind most tile installation products, especially in the case of setting bed mortars, thinset mortars and grouts. A wide variety of tile installation mortars have been produced using acrylic- and liquid-latex...

Substrate movement: Departing from the norm. (From the Technical Expert).
January 1, 2002... Substrates that are cracked, dimensionally unstable or demonstrate a tendency to "move" require a membrane at allows free movement between the substrate and the mortar setting bed. When used on a horizontal surface, the membrane is known as a...

Customizing hardwood floors affordably: This case study is one of four in the tenth installment of "tips & techniques" from the Hardwood Council.
January 1, 2002... The challenge of creating distinct personalities for an adjoining kitchen, hallway and living room that all feature 3/4-inch red oak strip flooring can be daunting. One solution is to use a clear finish to create natural warmth in the kitchen,...

Albertson's showcases installation expertise.
January 1, 2002... Located about an hour north of Santa Barbara, Calif., the sleepy California town of Orcutt awakened in the summer of 2000 as Dearborn Construction Inc. (DCI) began building an Albertson's grocery store at 1120 East Clark Ave. The one-stop shop...

Contractor Certification. (FCICA News).(Floor Covering Installation Board)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Some eight years ago, members of the Floor Covering Installation Contractor's Association (FCICA) and Ron VanGeldren of the Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI) developed the idea of certifying a business entity, not just an individual installer. The...

Armstrong holds installation conference. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Armstrong held a five-day national installation conference at company headquarters in Lancaster, Pa. in November. The conference featured meetings and hands-on workshops covering product information, installation tips, maintenance methods and...

Hardwood Council website offers tools, information. (Industry News).(www.hardwoodcouncil.com)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The Hardwood Council has expanded its website at www.hardwoodcouncil.com. The website includes an online species guide, a frequently asked questions section about hardwood topics, installation guidelines and ordering information for the...

Schluter promotes CTEF. (Industry News).(Schluter Systems, Ceramic Tile Education Foundation)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Schluter Systems currently supports the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) by offering course tuition vouchers and sponsoring CTEF courses. The company is offering a limited number of tuition vouchers toward the CTEF's 40-hour course...

PNI wins ISO 9001. (Industry News).(Porta-Nails Inc. )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) recently awarded Porta-Nails Inc. (PNI) with 9001 registration. The ISO 9001 is a model used to certify an organization's quality management system from initial design and development of...

H&C improves website. (Industry News).(H&C Concrete Coatings )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... H&C Concrete Coatings has launched an improved version of its website at www.hc-concrete.com. The upgraded site, helps users choose the right product for a specific project, according to company. The site provides information on proper...

Mapei improves stain-free grout. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
January 1, 2002... Mapei now offers an improved version of Kerapoxy, a stain-free grout. The company attempted to reduce the grout's irritation to skin, enhance the grout's spread-ability and reduce film during the washing stage. According to the company,...

KneePoc offers padded pants. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
January 1, 2002... KneePoc has released KneePoc pants, jeans with built-in kneepads. The pants contain pockets for removable custom kneepads. According to the company, they offer comfort and ease of movement by eliminating the need for straps. Circle 351

Bostik develops new grout lines. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
January 1, 2002... The Bostik Findley Flooring Group has developed two new lines of Durabond Fortified Tile Grout: sanded and unsanded. Durabond sanded grout is available in 25-pound and 9-pound bags. Durabond unsanded grout is available in 25-pound and 5-pound...

Sawtec releases MegaChipper. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
January 1, 2002... Sawtec recently introduced the MegaChipper, a dolly-mounted hammer bit with a spring steel blade. The MegaChipper peels up coatings and is designed for the removal of all types of high-build coatings, according to the company. The hammer...

Custom Building expands float line. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
January 1, 2002... Custom Building Products has added the Stone Grout Float to its line of SuperiorBilt ProBiltSeries floats. The new float offers a soft edge designed to minimize grout residue on stone or textured surfaces, according to the company. The...

Bon Tool 2002 catalog available. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
January 1, 2002... The Bon Tool Co. 2002 catalog displays a full line of contractor hand tools and equipment for the building trades. The 148-page catalog features more than 3,000 products for masonry, concrete, drywall, plastering, E.I.F.S. flooring, and general...

Dumond unveils latex remover. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
January 1, 2002... Dumond Chemicals Inc. has released LIFT AWAY Latex/Acrylic Mastic and Carpet Adhesive Remover. Non-caustic, non-corrosive LIFT AWAY will not change the color of hardwood floors, the company says. The product's average coverage rate is 60 to...

Re:Source Technologies works to "Intercept" fungal growth. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
January 1, 2002... Re:Source Technologies' environmentally responsible line of installation products includes Intercept, a patented anti-microbial preservative designed to protect the adhesive from fungal growth, mold and mildew. Re:Source Technologies is a...

Aqua Mix kit protects counters. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
January 1, 2002... Aqua Mix has unveiled its Stone Countertop Protection Kit. The kit contains 8-ounces each of Stone Sealer's Choice and Stone Clean & Shine. Stone Sealer's Choice has a water-based formula that provides stain protection and can be used as a...

Custom Building launches power saw line. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
January 1, 2002... Custom Building Products has introduced its new Superior Bilt line of power saws. The company's line can be used for cutting ceramic and porcelain tile, marble, granite and stone. Superior Bilt power saws include 10-inch wet cutting table saws,...

Dependable introduces mixer, pump. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
January 1, 2002... Dependable Chemical Co. recently released a self-contained dual mixer/pump for the company's self-leveling underlayment products. With two mixing pots, the unit can simultaneously prepare one batch while pumping another batch. Hoses, mixing...

FC tile cutters from Felker reach the market. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
January 1, 2002... Felker introduces three new professional tile cutters for 2001. The FC-16 Light-Duty Professional Cutter is designed for use with 16-inch tiles, and features a sturdy, cast-aluminum frame. The FC-18 Heavy-Duty Professional Cutter curs 18-inch...

Cosella Dorken presents Delta-FL. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
January 1, 2002... Cosella Dorken recently unveiled Delta-FL, the company's wood-framed subfloors. Delta-FL is capable of supporting up to 6,000 pounds per square foot. According to the company, Delta-FL keeps moisture from passing through concrete and provides...

Schluter Systems drain assembly provides secure connection. (Products, Tools, & Accessories).
January 1, 2002... Schluter Systems introduces a new drain assembly designed with an integrated bonding flange. The Kerdi-Drain, as it is known, helps provide a secure connection to Schluter-Kerdi, as well as to other bonded, waterproof membranes. ...

Delmhorst moisture meter debuts. (Products, Tools, & Accessories).
January 1, 2002... Delmhorst Instrument Co. recently released Accuscan, a pinless moisture. Accuscan features an analog readout, 1/4-inch penetration, a carrying case, built-in battery and calibration checks, and a one-year warranty. A comprehensive species...

Premier Tape launches new line. (Products, Tools, & Accessories).
January 1, 2002... Premier Tape Products recently launched a new line of hot melt carpet seam tapes. The line includes tape made for various carpet installations from light residential to extra heavy commercial traffic. The seam tape in the new line is available...

Armstrong formulates linoleum adhesive. (Products, Tools & Accessories).
January 1, 2002... Armstrong recently added S-760 Linoleum Adhesive to its line of flooring adhesives. The adhesive can be used with Armstrong's commercial linoleum sheet flooring and Linoplan; the company's line of dimensionally stable linoleum tile. When used...

Chapco prints new catalog. (Products, Tools, & Accessories).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Chapco recently published the company's Adhesives & Installation Supply Products catalog. The 18-page catalog provides information about Chapco's floor covering adhesives, seaming tapes and floor preparation products. The catalog also includes...

Enecon develops bonding material. (Products, Tools, & Accessories).(offers Eneclad SuperBond)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Enecon Corp. has developed Eneclad SuperBond, a bonding agent designed for hard-to-adhere surfaces, according to the company. SuperBond was created to adhere to virtually any rigid or smooth surface. The product is a 100 percent solid,...

Aqua Mix introduces Stone Sealer to care and maintenance line. (Products, Tools, & Accessories).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Aqua Mix introduces Stone Sealer, a water-based penetrating sealer formulated to provide stain protection for up to five years. The no-sheen, natural-look sealer may be used on polished and unpolished stone, the company says. Stone Sealer...

Carpet Shim debuts. (Products, Tools & Accessories).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Carpet Shims, Ltd. has released the Carpet Shim. The Carpet Shim is designed to eliminate double tackless building ramps and sharp edges of tile and hardwood. According to the company, the new product virtually eliminates the need to use...

TEC unveils self-leveling underlayment. (Products, Tools & Accessories).(TEC Specialty Products Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... TEC Specialty Products Inc. recently introduced Smooth Start, a cement-based underlayment that dries to a walkable surface in four hours or less. According to the company, Smooth Start is designed to level from featheredge to 1-inch deep in a...

ECO 420 adhesive braves conditions indoors and out. (Products, Tools & Accessories).(Mapei offers carpet adhesive)(Abstract)
January 1, 2002... Mapei introduces ECO 420, a latex-based, all-weather outdoor carpet adhesive designed to withstand constant moisture and exposure. ECO 420 may be used with most carpet backings, and can withstand heavy foot traffic while wet. ECO 420's...

Tramex measures wood moisture. (Products Tools & Accessories).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Tramex Limited offers the Compact and Professional wood moisture meters. The Compact is a hand-held instrument designed to instantly measure moisture content in wood, wood by-products and building materials such as roofing, installation,...

Protimeter MMS Moisture Meter features data logging. (Products Tools & Accessories).(Protimeter North America)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Protimeter North America recently developed a data logging function for its MMS Moisture Measurement System. Data from the system can be uploaded to a Windows-based PC. The MMS Moisture Measurement System is a hand-held instrument that detects...

Wagner introduces moisture meters. (Products Tools & Accessories).(Wagner Electronics offers MMC Moisture Meter line)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Wagner Electronics recently introduced the MMC Moisture Meter line, three digital pin-free moisture meters. According to the company, the meters are virtually unaffected by surface moisture or wood temperature. All three models allow the...

It's time to start, now. (Fiana Dossier).(training and certification for floor covering installers)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
January 1, 2002... A few short years ago, there was no one trying to resolve the obvious problem of the shortage of professional installers in our industry. There were some attempts over the years, but most failed due to apathy and a lack of sufficient funding....