Floor Covering Installer articles from July 2008

Floor Covering Installer archives from July 2008

FCI directory and buying guide: your first stop for flooring information.(Editorial)(Directory)(Buyers guide)
July 1, 2008... I want to thank the many manufacturers that continue to support the industry's most comprehensive flooring directory and buying guide. Most of the advertisers within this issue have been with us since Floor Covering Installer's 1993 debut. Most...

Arrow Fastener Company introduces ET155 ProShot 3 staple gun: Arrow Fastener Company, Inc.(Products on Display)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Arrow ET155 ProShot 3 electric narrow crown staple gun packs 12 amps of powers without the need for a cumbersome air compressor and hose, according to the company. The ET155 fires 3/16-inch width narrow crown...

Titebond 741 Ultimate adhesive new from Franklin International: Franklin International.(Products on Display)
July 1, 2008... Franklin Interantional has introduced a new wood flooring adhesive that cures and builds strength with extreme speed, the company says. The advanced-cure technology of Titebond 741 Ultimate allows foot traffic on freshly laid engineered wood,...

Bona Kemi DCS features hospital-grade HEPA filter: Bona Kemi USA, Inc.(Products on Display)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Bona Portable DCS is the most advanced dust containment system available, according to the company. The Portable DCS system combines a Bona exclusive two-step cyclonic intake system with a hospital-grade HEPA...

USG Levelrock CSD Early Exposure underlayment pourable before window installation: USG.(Products on Display)
July 1, 2008... USG has announced that its Levelrock CSD Early Exposure floor underlayment can be poured up to 60 days before the building's permanent windows and doors are installed. Designed for use in buildings with light-gauge steel frame construction,...

BASF CHEMREX CX-100 formulated for interior installation: BASF.(Products on Display)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BASF's CHEMREX CX-1000 is a solvent-free, zero VOC, 100 percent solids formulation for interior installation, according to the company. CX-1000 offers over an hour of open time, superior clean-ability and a tenacious...

Seneca Millwork's T-Molds available in many wood species: Seneca Millwork, Inc.(Products on Display)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Seneca Millwork's T-Molds are used as a threshold where two floors of a similar height are joined. T-Molds are available in many domestic and exotic wood species, and can be color-matched to your flooring using the...

TURBO Cove Groover designed to groove flash cove areas: TURBO Heat Welding Tools.(Products on Display)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The TURBO Cove Groover is specially designed to groove flash cove areas; it is NOT intended to work on flat work, the company says. With its fin next to the "U" blade, it perfectly guides itself even on the contour...

TURBO Precision Nozzle eliminates scorching of urethane finishes: TURBO Heat Welding Tools.(Products on Display)
July 1, 2008... The new TURBO Precision Nozzle is specially designed for use on flooring materials with a urethane finish. It has 13 pre-heating jets that deliver the hot air with precision into the groove thus eliminating unnecessary burning/ scorching on top...

Schluter-DITRA designed for tile and stone installations: Schluter Systems.(Products on Display)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designed specifically for ceramic tile and dimension stone installations, Schluter-DITRA serves as an uncoupling layer, waterproofing membrane, and vapor management layer that accommodates moisture from beneath the...

TURBO's Super TURBO Nozzle packed with pre-heating jets: TURBO Heat Welding Tools.(Products on Display)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TURBO Heat Welding Tools' Super TURBO Nozzle welds approximately 10' per minute, three times faster than conventional speed tips, the company says. This is made possible by its multiple pre-heating jets next to the...

APAC adds new line of ultra premium adhesives: All Purpose Adhesive Company.(Products on Display)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] APAC's Vapor Master adhesives give installers and contractors an edge over moisture emission problems, according to the company. These adhesives eliminate the need for moisture correction on concrete slabs with high...

Diamond Tech Glass Blades make glass cutting easy: Diamond Tech.(Products on Display)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new DL7000 Glass Blades from Diamond Tech glide through glass with ease, the company says. DL700 blades are made of non-corrosive stainless steel coated with the finest diamond abrasive. The diamond coating...

Sound Shark Rubber Underlayment new from Sound Seal: Sound Seal.(Products on Display)
July 1, 2008... Sound Seal has completed a new series of acoustical tests for glue down engineered hardwood flooring, the company says. Independent testing shows an IIC rating of 57 and 60 over concrete and wood construction using the 3mm model. Sound Shark...

EZ Cut introduces MK-6 cutting machine: EZ Cut Products.(Products on Display)
July 1, 2008... The MK-6 cutting machine builds on the heritage of EZ Cut's consistency with a new mixture of strengths and attributes, allowing any carpet retailer to become more accurate and efficient when measuring and cutting inventory, the company says....

Panther Planetary System new from National Carpet Equipment: National Carpet Equipment.(Products on Display)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] National Carpet Equipment's #8274 Panther Planetary Floor Prep and Polish Systems grinds, scrapes, polishes and sands all with one machine, the company says. The system levels uneven surfaces into tolerance and...

Delmhorst introduces Total Check moisture meter: Delmhorst.(Products on Display)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Total Check 3-in-1 moisture meter integrates pin mode, pin-less scan mode, and thermo hygrometer into a fully featured meter for flooring installers. Total Check identifies problem areas in building materials...

A new look for Turbo II floor stripper: Sinclair.(Products on Display)
July 1, 2008... With a new look, the Turbo II floor stripper continues to command the floor covering removal of most jobsite applications, including commercial carpet, vinyl, VCT, rubber, sport surfaces, ceramic tile, and glue down hardwood, according to the...

MAPEI incorporates new Dust-Free technology into Ultraflex 2: MAPEI Corp.(Products on Display)
July 1, 2008... MAPEI's flagship mortar, Ultraflex 2, now touts dust-free technology. The LEED-compliant thin-set features up to 90% less dust production during pouring, mixing and installation, the company says. www.mapei.com. Circle 339 on the Reader...

Basic's new EZ-Dry Sealer works under water- and oil-based finishes: Basic Coatings.(Products on Display)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EZ-Dry Polyurethane Sealer is easy to use and can be applied under both water and oil based finishes, the company says. This quick-drying oil sealer offers the following advantages: dry times average three to four...

Chapco's Defender formulated for new concrete: Chapco Adhesive Products Co.(Products on Display)
July 1, 2008... Chapco's Defender is the proven moisture vapor barrier for the installation of floor coverings, tile, stone and concrete toppings, the company says. Defender is a low-viscosity, high- penetration, two-part 100% solids epoxy that is specially...

Taylor introduces Meta-Tec MS-Plus wood flooring adhesive: W.F. Taylor Co., Inc.(Products on Display)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] W.F. Taylor Co. has introduced its Meta-Tec MS-Plus Wood Flooring Adhesive, now with concrete moisture inhibition and sound reduction system characteristics built-in, the company says. Meta-Tec MS-Plus meets IIC and...

Husqvarna Construction Products.(Products on Display)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The PG 530 is a single phase planetary grinder with unmatched capacity for residential and light commercial purposes, according to the company. Created specifically for the 220-240V range, the PG 530 combines the...

Wagner Rapid RH speeds up humidity testing: Wagner Electronics.(Products on Display)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wagner's Rapid RH is the fastest concrete relative humidity test, the company says. The Rapid RH fits beneath the surface of the concrete; does not impact ongoing construction; allows for rapid initial readings and...

Ligno-DuoTec BW meter offers RH and scan modes: Lignomat USA, Ltd.(Products on Display)
July 1, 2008... New from Lignomat, the Ligno-DuoTec BW meter is a dual-mode meter, with a non-invasive scan mode and RH mode, the company says. The non-=invasive scan mode can be used to check moisture in flooring, while the RH mode is used for testing...

Products directory: an alphabetical cross reference of all floor covering products and accessories and their manufacturers.(Directory)
July 1, 2008... ADHESIVES Adhesive Removers, Chemicals Advanced Adhesive Technologies Ardex Engineered Cements BASF Construction Chemicals Bostik, Inc. Chemque, Inc. Columbia Flooring The W.W. Henry Co., Ardex National...

Manufacturers.(Directory)
July 1, 2008... The manufacturers in this section are those from whom we have received forms. This list is by no means all of the manufacturers in our industry and should not be interpreted as such. If you are a manufacturer and would like to be listed in our...

Industry associations.(Directory)
July 1, 2008... ALLIANCE FOR FLEXIBLE POLYURETHANE FOAM 1300 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209 (800) 696-AFPF Fax: (703) 741-5655 info@afpf.com * www.afpf.com Neeva-Gayle Candelori AMERICAN FLOORCOVERING ALLIANCE 210 W. Cuyler St.,...

Bostik, Inc.(Products SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Durabond Webcrete Ultra Finish is a fast-setting, latex-fortified, Portland cement-based patch for interior use. This product may be used to skim coat or featheredge up to 1 inch deep in one application. Floor...

NAC Products.(Products SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2008... Sstrataflex from National Applied Construction Products provides up to 3/8" crack protection for finished floors while effectively waterproofing underlying and surrounding building structures. The 40 mil elastomeric sheet-applied membrane is...

Tyco Thermal Controls.(Products SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2008... Raychem QuickNet is an electric floor heating system for installation directly under ceramic tiles or natural stone. It provides ideal comfort heating in your bathroom, kitchen, entryway or other tiled areas. The QuickNet cable is woven into an...

Easy Heat, EGS Electrical Group.(Products SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EASYHEAT[R] Warm Tiles[R] Electric Floor Warming SAM Mat system provides a quick and easy pre-fabricated installation that saves you time and labor costs. The self-adhesive mesh allows you to place the mat on the...

Primatech.(Products SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Primatech introduces the ground breaking PRIMPACT module with its new P250. Its ultra fine craftsmanship makes dismantling a jiffy operation for accessing internal parts and maintenance. The dual adjustable base...

Winkelman Sales, Inc.(Products SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LEISTER UNIFLOOR AUTOMATIC WELDER with DIGITAL controls on the HEAT and DRIVE SPEED it will make for perfect welding and the job will go FASTER. WINKELMAN SALES, INC. LEISTER Authorized Sales & Service offers this...

Protect wood from moisture with MAPEI's new Planiseal[TM] WFM: MAPEI Corp.(Products SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Thanks to MAPEI's newest addition to its wood-flooring products family, concrete moisture vapor transmission is no longer an issue for glue-down wood-flooring installations. Ready-to-use Planiseal WFM moisture-curing...

XL Brands.(Products SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] XL Brands has launched a line of high-moisture/high pH resistant adhesives. The company states that the "Dynamix" line of adhesives will dramatically change the scope of flooring installations in the future! These...

Custom Building Products introduces MegaLite Rapid Set Crack Prevention Mortar: Custom Building Products.(Products SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Custom Building Products has introduced its new Mega-Lite Rapid Set Crack Prevention Mortar, which is ideal for time-critical installations, the company says. This premium, lightweight, rapid-setting mortar allows...

MP Global Products.(Products SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Earning the Scientific Certification System's (SCS) Indoor Advantage Gold certification for one product is an achievement for any architectural products. MP Global, is proud to announce that its entire family of...

New!! Lam-Hammer Jr.: Lam-Hammer.(Products SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lam-Hammer is pleased to announce the latest addition to the Lam-Hammer line of quality interlocking floor installation tools. Throw away your pull bars and pry bars! The Lam Hammer Jr., designed and priced...

QEP unveils new ergonomic grout, thinset mixer: QEP.(Products SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] QEP has introduced its new grout and thinset mixer. Created to be user-friendly, the QEP 21660 is designed to mix mortar, thinset, grout and other viscous materials while minimizing user effort. The high torque,...