Floor Covering Installer articles from June 2002

Floor Covering Installer archives from June 2002

Your 2002 FCI Directory & Buying Guide. (Publisher's Note).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... In order for the professional installation mechanic to thrive in today's uncertain economic environment, he or she must have access to the information necessary to succeed at his or her fingertips. The increasingly competitive and cost-focused...

All Purpose Adhesive Co. (Products and Literature Guide).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... A Good Choice For Outdoor Installation is APAC 630 Outsider II APAC's introduces its 630 Outsider II All Weather Outdoor Carpet Adhesive. It is a flammable, high-strength, solvent rubber base adhesive for the permanent installation of outdoor...

Innovatech. (Products and Literature Guide).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Due to the growing trend of facility managers refusing to use propane powered machines in their occupied spaces as well as increased safety and liability concerns, Innovatech is proud to introduce the Terminator 2000-e. This unit is a battery...

Powernail. (Products and Literature Guide).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Powernail Co. Inc. recently released its new line of Powernailer Replacement Parts Kits. Each kit is nailer- and task-specific. The company created 10 tune-up kits, 12 overhaul kits and four miscellaneous kits for all current Powernailers and...

Dependable Chemical. (Products and Literature Guide).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... DEPENDABLE[R] CUTDOWN[TM] is a one-part, roll on coating that retards liquid and moisture transmission and isolates cutback and other residues over exixting concrete, wood and other subfloors that is compatible with virtually all modern floor...

Sinclair. (Products and Literature Guide).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Sinclair is proud to announce the introduction of an advanced line of Planetary Grinders. "DiaLogic" is available in 3 models: 530(21"), 680(27"), 820(32"). Designed for wet or dry grinding of marble, terrazzo, granite, concrete, the DiaLogic...

Mapei. (Products and Literature Guide).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Mapei recently introduced Ultratop, a self-leveling, abrasion-resistant cementirious topping that is poured into place and reaches compressive strengths of 6,100 PSI. The company recommends Ultratop for installations such as warehouse floors,...

National Hardwood Flooring. (Products and Literature Guide).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... National Hardwood Flooring & Moulding is proud to announce its new line of engineered hardwood flooring, Heritage by Castle Flooring. Heritage is a 5/8" thick unfinished or prefinished plain sliced 6 ply veneer flooring, with a 3/16" top wear...

Flexco. (Products and Literature Guide).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Flexco has introduced Weave and Radial III, two new profiles. The Radial raised design rubber tile line includes Radial, Radial II, Square, SpexTones, Weave, and Radial III. According to the company, the rubber tiles are durable in...

Gundlach. (Products and Literature Guide).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Beno J. Gundlach Company introduces a new line of stain protections, cleaners, enhancer and sealers. No. SMO2 Grout Shield is a solvent based grout sealer that can be applied to damp uncured grout immediately following installation. Any over...

Pathways International. (Products and Literature Guide).
June 1, 2002... Take a breath of fresh air! The Okatmos[R]-System by Kiesel Bauchemie stands for advanced, solvent-free and very low emission flooring installation materials. With respect for the well being of the installer and the consumer they provide...

National Carpet Equipment. (Products and Literature Guide).
June 1, 2002... A portable serging machine suitable for carpets, rugs, mats and carpet base * Handles various carpet thickness and backings * Wraps perpendicular on edge, not at an angle * Can be used portably or stationary on an optional work...

James Hardie. (Products and Literature Guide).
June 1, 2002... More durable than wood or glass or mesh backboards, Hardibacker[R] tile underlayment is non-combustible, resists impacts, and is dimensionally stable. Available in 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch thick panels, it scores and snaps easily and won't crack...

VPI. (Products and Literature Guide).
June 1, 2002... Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) wall base from VPI is designed with extreme flexibility for easier installation. Available in 41 standard colors as well as custom color matching, the company says TPR wall base's durability prevents fading, curing...

Porta Nails. (Products and Literature Guide).
June 1, 2002... This pneumatic version of Porta-Nail's original Hammerhead employs the original "Preferred-Searing" system. Designed for nailing 1/2" to 33/32" tongue and groove wood flooring, it can be easily converted to a face nailer by simply changing the...

Alloc. (Products and Literature Guide).
June 1, 2002... Alloc Inc. has unveiled their new Alloc Home display. The display is able to hold up to sixteen different designs. It will replace the existing display and will be available in May. Alloc Home features a unique, patented joint locking system...

Tile Eze. (Products and Literature Guide).
June 1, 2002... "TILE-EZE AUTOMATIC GROUTING MACHINE 39 lbs. of pleasure, save your hands and knees with Model R grout cleanup machine. Cleans up to 1000 sq. ft. per hour with an economical replacement sponge belt for under $12.00. You owe it to yourself...

Leo Martinez. (Products and Literature Guide).
June 1, 2002... LEO MARTINEZ INTRODUCES A NEW GROOVER The Master Turbo Groover With new features such as grooving straight lines, grooving in reverse to the walls, grooving in circles or curves. It becomes unique of it's kind, they claim. For...

Hacker Industries. (Products and Literature Guide).
June 1, 2002... FIRM-FILL Gypsum Concretes and GYP-SPAN Radiant are expertly installed, high strength cementitious floor underlayments supplied by Hacker Industries, Inc. Hacker Floor Underlayments provide a smooth, flat, durable floor surface ready for the...

Electro Plastics. (Product and Literature Guide).
June 1, 2002... Electro Plastics offers kit pricing Electro Plastics recently introduced "kit pricing" for its line of low-voltage radiant floor heating systems. The self-regulating Step Warmfloor systems are available in 30-, 50-, 100-, 150-, and...

Marindus Company. (Product and Literature Guide).
June 1, 2002... Introducing versatile stand up floor scalers. Equipped with diamond wheels or scarifying cutters to prepare concrete floors. Removes glue, tape, mastic, old paint, epoxies, etc. Innovative features allow for grinding up against walls and into...

Custom Building Products. (Product and Literature Guide).
June 1, 2002... Custom Building Products Introduces Stone Grout Float Custom Building Products, a leading manufacturer of tile and stone installation products, announced today the addition of a Stone Grout Float to its line of SuperiorBilt...

Marindus Company. (Product and Literature Guide).
June 1, 2002... Introducing the 'Rototiger' concrete floor surfacers. Six models to choose from. These versatile machines tackle a wide variety of applications. Clean; remove old coatings; glues; and mastics; prepare new coatings or toppings; plane, grind...

Blastrac. (Product and Literature Guide).
June 1, 2002... The Blastrac[R] 1-8DEC portable blast cleaning system is a versatile shot blast system designed for the entry level flooring contractor, or for use as a complementary unit edging unit for the medium or large contractor. The 1-8DEC is an easy to...

Schluter Systems. (Product and Literature Guide).
June 1, 2002... Schluter Systems demonstrated Schluter-Ditra, underlayment for tile and stone, at Surfaces 2002 in Las Vegas. Ditra is a pressure-stable polyethylene membrane with a grid structure of square, cutback cavities and a laminated fleece underside....

Products. (Section 1).(Directory)
June 1, 2002... An alphabetical cross-reference of all floor covering products and accessories and their manufacturers. ADDITIVES--Grouts, Mortars and Latex Amco Tool, Div. of Color Caulk Beaulieu of America Boiardi Products Corporation ...

Manufacturers. (A - D).(Directory)
June 1, 2002... The manufacturers in this section represent those who completed a listing questionnaire. This list by no means represents all of the manufacturers in our industry and should not be interpreted as such. AB COLORS PLUS, 90 Matheson Bled. W.,...

Manufacturers. (E - M).(Directory)
June 1, 2002... E E&E CONSUMER PRODUCTS, 7200 Miller Dr., Warren, MI 48092 810-978-3800; 800-854-3577 Fax: 810-978-8400 E-Mail Address/URL: kshore@eeeng.com or www.squeakeader.com Natl. Sales Mgr.: Ken Shore. C.E.O.: Matt Hirzel. Mktg. Asst.: Nancy...

Manufacturers. (N - Z).(Directory)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... 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. V.P.-Sales: Mal Maher. ...

Technical training schools. (Section 3).(educational services for carpet, flooring installation)(Directory)
June 1, 2002... The technical training schools in this section are those from whom we received information or were otherwise able to identify. This list by no means includes all training schools and should not be interpreted as such. Academy of Textiles &...

Industry associations. (Section 4).(Directory)
June 1, 2002... ALLIANCE FOR FLEXIBLE POLYURETHANE FOAM 1300 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209 (800) 696-AFPF Fax: (703) 253-0658 info@atpf.com; www.afpf.com Neeva-Gayle Candelori AMERICAN FLOOR COVERING ALLIANCE, INC. 210 W. Cuyler...

Certified floor covering inspection services. (Section 5).(Brief Article)(Directory)
June 1, 2002... ARIZONA FALLEK, PHILIP, Philip A. Fallek Co. Ltd., 850 W. Birchwood, #8, Mesa 85210 (480) 844-5011 Fax: (480) 844-6353 URL/E-Mail: paf@uswestmail.net Carpet, Resilient, Wood, Laminate JACOBS, D.G.(JAKE), Priority One Inspections,...