Floor Covering Installer articles from June 2001

Floor Covering Installer archives from June 2001

Welcome to the FCI 2001 Directory & Buying Guide. (Publisher's Letter).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Dan Lipman As a floor covering pro, you understand that professional installation begets beautiful floors. But where do you turn for the information you seek on manufacturers; products; services; associations and training? Until now, there...

ParaChem. (Products Literature Guide).(Parabond Micro Finish)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Smoother, Stronger, Finer, Faster Easier to Trowel and Less Expensive PARABOND MICRO FINISH. The value leader in Advanced Feather Edge Technology. Now available in 12 lb. pails and 24 lb. bags. Do Your Level Best with Parabond...

AAT. (Products Literature Guide).(Advanced Adhesive Technology Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The Specifications Guide from Advanced Adhesive Technology, Inc., helps customers choose the correct adhesive by providing detailed descriptions of the company's entire line of adhesives and seam tapes. The 12-page guide also has complete...

Bon Tool. (Products Literature Guide).(cutting tool)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Innovative design allows for quick and easy blade changes without any special tools. Die cast handle features storage compartment for extra blades. Recommended for heavy duty cutting applications such as laminates and carpeting. Sold complete...

Sawtec. (Products Literature Guide).(MegaChipper by USF Surface Preparation Group)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The Sawtec[TM] MegaChipper quickly removes flooring material, heavy coatings, tile mortar and more, without damaging the underlying concrete surface. The MegaChipper is a sturdy hammer bit with a spring steel blade, powered by a demolition...

Mapei. (Products Literature Guide).(Pro/Float polyethylene grid system)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Pro/Float from Mapei is a polyethylene grid system that is connected and fastened to the floor, then floated with Mapecem Premix high-strength mortar mix. The company says the system for same-day tile installation, has no seams, will not rust...

Powernail. (Products Literature Guide).(new Nailer Shoe)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Powernail Co. Inc. introduces the Nailer Shoe for racking 9/16-inch to 3/4-inch T&G strip flooring. The 17-ounce Nailer Shoe, designed to easily retrofit a manual Model 45 Powernailer or a pneumatic Model 445 Powernailer, provides a faster...

WF Taylor.(#2057 Redi-Set II carpet adhesive)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... W.F. Taylor unveils #2057 Redi-Set II, the industry's adhesive specifically formulated for use with patterned carpet. Taylor's #2057 is designed to offer immediate wet grab and hold properties to secure patterned carper in place as the...

James Hardie.(James Hardie Building Products introduces Hardibacker 500 Ceramic Tile Backerboard for Walls)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... James Hardie Building Products has announced the addition of Hardibacker 500 Ceramic Tile Backerboard for Walls to its interior product line. Designed for ceramic tile wall applications, the 1/2" backerboard allows for smooth transitions with...

Orcon.(offers many products for the installation professional)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Orcon Corporation provides a total solution for the carpet installation professional. Featuring a complete line of seaming tapes, installation tools and adhesives. Orcon is a name that professional installers trust for quality installations and...

Camie Campbell.
June 1, 2001... Camie Products include adhesives, lubricants, cleaners and adhesive removers packaged in aerosol and bulk containers. These products are produced and sold to the professional floor covering installer to make the job easier and faster. Send for...

Dependable Chemical.
June 1, 2001... Dependable Vaporseal blocks liquids and alkalinity while retarding the transmission of moisture, odor and other elements through concrete, reducing up to 5 lbs. Of vapor emissions to accept levels for the installation of most floor coverings....

Products: Section 1. (A-K).(Directory)(Illustration)
June 1, 2001... ADDITIVES--Grouts, Mortars and Latex Amco Tool, Div. of Color Caulk, Inc. Beaulieu of America, Beaulieu Residential Bonsal Co., W. R. Bostik Findley Flooring Group Chembond Limited Chicago Adhesive Products Co....

Products: Section 1. (L-W).(Directory)(Illustration)
June 1, 2001... LAMINATE FLOOR MAINTENANCE KIT Amco Tool, Div. of Color Caulk, Inc. Beaulieu of America, Beaulieu Residential BHK of America BonaKemi USA Inc. Bruce Laminate Floors, From Armstrong Cal-Flor Accessory Systems ...

Manufacturers: Section 2. (A-C).(Directory)(Illustration)
June 1, 2001... A AB COLORS PLUS 90 Matheson Blvd. W., #202, Mississauga, ON L5R 3R3 Canada (905) 507-2400 Fax: (905) 507-2388; (800) 810-5731 E-Mail Address/URL: flooring@american-biltrite.com www.abcolorsplus.com ...

Manufacturers: Section 2. (D-H).(Directory)(Illustration)
June 1, 2001... D'AGOSTINO ANTICHE FORNACI S.P.A. Via S. Alfonso M. De Liguori, 16 Salerno, 84185 Italy 011-39-089-481746 Fax: 011-39-089-481840 D.K. HEATING SYSTEMS 587 N. Edgewood Ave. Wood Dale, IL 60191 (800)...

Manufacturers: Section 2. (I-M).(Directory)(Illustration)
June 1, 2001... I IASA-IND. DE AZULEJOS DA BAHIA S/A (GRUPO ELIANE) Ant. Estrada Salvador Felra, Km 06 Cx.P.: 1044 41297-190 Salvader BA, Brazil (071) 392-1144 Fax: (071) 392-2496 Marketing Mgr. IBERIA TILES CORP. 2975...

Manufacturers: Section 2. (N-S).(Directory)(Illustration)
June 1, 2001... N N-C CARPET BINDING & EQUIPMENT CORP. 858 Summer Ave. Newark, NJ 07104 (973) 481-3500 Fax: (973) 481-0839 E-Mail Address/URL: n-ccarpet1@aol.com or www.n-ccarpet.com Owner: Mark Caplan. Owner: Mel Maher....

Manufacturers: Section 2. (T-Z).(Directory)(Illustration)
June 1, 2001... T TAGINA CERAMICHE D'ARTE S.P.A, Via Flaminia Zona Industriale Nord 06023 Gualdo Tadino (Perugia) Italy 390-7591471 Fax: 390-759141375 TALISMAN MILLS INC. 6000 W. Executive Dr. Mequon, WI 53092-4470 (800)...

Industry Associations. (Section 3).(Directory)(Illustration)
June 1, 2001... Americasmart Atlanta 240 Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 220-2330 Fax: (404) 220-2373 csydney@americasmart.com Chas. Sydney ANAMACO National Association of Construction Material Retailers Ave....

Certified Floor Covering Inspection Services. (Section 4).(Directory)
June 1, 2001... ARIZONA FALLEK, PHILIP Philip A. Fallek Co. Ltd. 850 W. Birchwood #8, Mesa 85210 (480) 844-5011 Fax: (480) 424-7139 URL/E-Mail: paf@uswestmail.net Carpet, Resilient, Wood, Laminate JACOBS, D.G.(JAKE) ...

Technical Training Schools. (Section 6).(list of different schools and services)(Directory)
June 1, 2001... AAT (Advanced AirTech Adhesives) Inc. offers carpet, ceramic tile, resilient and rubber floor installation training schools and seminars. Includes all aspects of floor preparation adhesive selection, proper techniques, environmental concerns,...