Floor Covering Installer articles from June 2004

Floor Covering Installer archives from June 2004

2004 FCI Directory & Buying Guide: your complete floor covering information resource.(Publisher's Note)
June 1, 2004... Information is the key to competing in this fast-paced and highly competitive business environment. With so many new floor covering products being introduced each year, it is vital for you, the professional installer, to have instant access to...

Interior surfaces.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... "Interiors follow fashion" For many years the hottest fashion apparel has been--still is, Leather! Now leather tile on floors, walls and moldings is gaining popularity. Having slowly made it's way into fine homes and businesses all over...

Diamond tech.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... The Diamond Laser 5000 Diamond-Bladed Wet Band Saw is capable of 95% of the cuts typically made with Waterjet technology at a fraction of the cost. Want to know more? Visit us online at www.diamondsaws.com Circle #74 on the Reader Inquiry Card....

Trelawny/Novatek.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... TWO NEW NOVATEK CATALOGS One catalog covers Surface Preparation tools for removing paint, rust and coatings from steel and concrete surfaces. The other features shrouded tools, air cleaners and vacuum systems for Dustless surface...

Acousti-Tech.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... Acousti-Tech offers a wide variety of thermo-acoustic membranes for hardwood, floating and ceramic installations. CCMC certification (13092-R) and US patent. Robinson tested light commercial, anti-fracture, thermal reflection and high acoustic...

Sinclair.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... Sinclair Equipment Company Pro Circle Cutter can create precise circles and circle segments up to 8'6" for resilient, laminate or textile floor coverings. Its quality construction allows for exact circle reproduction. Extension set and Grooving...

National Carpet Equipment.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... #4200 Winding Brute[TM] Carpet base wind up system that increases production: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Neatly rolls up the base while sewing * Automatically adjusts to any machine speed eliminating winder timing problems ...

Premier Tapes.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... Premier Carpete Seam Tapes Premier Tape Products has seam tapes with EXCLUSIVE[TM] Hot Melt Technology. Premier's hot melt is extremely low odor and nearly smokeless. Premier tapes features premium paper and first quality materials to...

Basic coatings.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... Basic introduces WoodTones, a line of premium oil based stains formulated to apply easily, dry quickly. Choose from 10 colors that can be mixed for an endless color palette. With ideal drying conditions, you can apply a recommended Basic finish...

E-Z Cut.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... E-Z CUT machines allow just one person to measure, re-roll, inspect, cut and wrap all orders with speed, accuracy, and cleanliness! E-Z CUT is the proven industry leader with well over 5,000 machines sold in almost 20 years of manufacturing....

Apac.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... APAC INTRODUCES SOLVENT FREE VCT ADHESIVE ECOlogical 539 VCT adhesive with ECOPROTEC[TM] is another innovative product by APAC. 539 dries to a thin, semi-transparent film and allows chalk lines to be visible. The solvent-free formula is...

All American Wood Register.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... Flush & Surface Mount Registers Solid wood All American Wood Registers finish easily and have a longer service life. Over 50 species available. Stock orders shipped within 24 hours, custom orders within 48. Visit www.allamericanwood.com....

Carpet Shims.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... CARPET SHIMS and UNIVERSAL SIDE SHIMS easily eliminate all your transition problems when installing carpet next to ceramic tile or hardwood. There is no need for double tack strip, building ramps out of VCT, shake shingles, or floating. CARPET...

Protecto Wrap.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... Protecto Wrap Company, the leader in waterproofing systems, reduces floor noise to a whisper with WhisperMat, a peel and stick nonpermeable membrane for floors. Both versions, WhisperMat HW for wood and laminate floors, and WhisperMat CS for...

Porta Nail.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... PNI's Portamatic Hammerhead 2 Porta-Nails, Inc. offers the Portamatic Hammerhead 2, which is designed for nailing 1/2"-33/32" tongue and groove wood flooring. It is mallet activated and holds up to 200 2" Porta-Nails with an air chamber...

Chem Grout.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... ChemGrout announces addition of the "Quattro" continuous mixing and pumping and spraying system. ChemGrout, Inc., LaGrange Park, IL, is introducing a new continuous mixing system that is ideal for the installation of self-leveling...

Powernail.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... POWERNAIL CO. introduces its new Model 50P Mallet Actuated Pneumatic T & G POWERNAILER[R] for 3/8" to 5/8" T & G Flooring. It has a safety trigger to prevent accidental discharge, rugged pressure sealed cast aluminum body and foot. Comes in two...

Delmhorst.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... New From Delmhorst--HT-3000 Thermo-Hygrometer Delmhorst Instrument Co., the leading manufacturer of moisture meters, has recently introduced the Model HT-3000 thermo-hygrometer. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Because wood floors are...

Seam Master.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... Seam Master, Nexicor present Koolglide System [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Seam Master Industries, in partnership with Nexicor, introduces the new Koolglide System for carpet seaming. A seam is made by running the iron on top of the carpet....

Dependable Chemical.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... Dependable presents new line of hot-melt carpet seam tapes [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dependable Chemical Co. presents a new line of hot-melt carpet seam tapes produced in 3- and 4-inch widths. These new tapes feature smoke-free and nearly...

Azko Nobel.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... Synteko floor finishes a brand of the World's largest coatings manufacturer, Akzo Nobel Coatings, announces the launch of a new product. Synteko Natural is a high solids alkyd floor finish developed to maintain natural appearance and provide...

Madewell.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... Control Concrete Moisture Emission Madewell Products Corporation offers the Permaseal System to control moisture emission from concrete subfloors. Unique 100% solids penetrating primer produces a minimum 350 psi adhesion to concrete...

James Hardie.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... For tile installations that last, choose Hardibacker[R], the ultimate cement backerboard[TM]. Hardibacker installs quickly and easily, and shows exceptional durability and water resistance. Hardibacker is available in both 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch...

VIC.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... The HTC 420 is not only suitable for maintenance and floor care but means a total concept for the floor entrepreneur. HTC 420 is the machine you use for everything from rough grinding to finest polishing. The machine weighs 176 lbs. and can be...

Orcon.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... Orcon introduces a truly universal application seaming tape. XU-90 Seams everything from ActionBac[c] to UPS[TM] backings. Tested and endorsed by Mohawk Group Field Services for superior performance whenever a thermoplastic seaming tape is...

Roberts.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... Roberts announces the redesigned 10-501 GT Knee Kicker. Enhancements include a new trigger system to provide smoother and more reliable operation and a new retaining ring and sleeve at the rear end of the body tube....

Leica Disto.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... Leica Geosystems' DISTO Plus offers wireless technology Leica Geosystems' new DISTO Plus has all the power of the best-selling DISTO Classic, plus Bluetooth wireless technology. This allows users to send their measurements to a...

C.H. Hanson.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... The Original ASquare[R] from C.H. Hanson aSquare provides the accuracy and handiness of a layout, utility or framing square, but folds to a convenient size for easy storage. Mechanism locks tool precisely at 90[degrees] angle. Because all...

Hardwood Industry.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... The EZ PRO INJECTOR[TM] a heavy-duty injection system for Hardwood Flooring. Glue penetrates a 1/16" drilled hole, fills the void/hollow spot and eliminates detection. Forget about spending all your time and effort in tearing up a floor just to...

Lignomat.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... Lignomat offers a Professional Package P-6 including a pinless meter for quick-scan of large areas, a pin meter to pinpoint source of problem, Electrodes E16 to measure concrete and other building materials, Electrode E12 to measure through...

Modern Carpet Tools Ltd.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... Modern Carpet Tools Ltd. introduces Concord 2000 peakless seam tape. This patended premium quality revolutionary 3" carpet tape is designed to eliminate seam hinging which is the cause of peaking. Our secret is the flat steel bars spaced every...

Tramex Ltd.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... NEW Tramex CRH, the latest and most advanced moisture and relative humidity meter. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The CRH combines 4 testing modes: * Moisture content (non-destructive impedance method.) * Internal relative humidity in...

Wagner.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... Wagner Electronics releases MMC/MMI moisture meters Wagner Electronics announces the release of their MMC/MMI Series moisture meters. This new line of handheld meters was designed for use by flooring professionals, wood product...

Innovatech.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... Innovatech unveils its Terminator 2000-ei The new Terminator 2000-ei from Innovatech Products features on-the-job service life of up to eight hours between battery recharges, and an interchangeable batter pack to provide up to eight hours...

Mapei.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... MAPEI BioBlock added to grouts, caulks MAPEI is adding BioBlock, an antimicrobial agent, directly to its Keracolor and Ultracolor tile grouts and caulks during the manufacturing process. BioBlock is engineered to inhibit the growth of mold,...

BonaKemi.(Products Literature on Display)
June 1, 2004... BonaKemi introduces the AdvantEdge edger, with innovative technology for smoother operation, more efficient power and easier maintenance. For use with BonaKemi's DCS system, or bag, AdvantEdge is the newest addition to BonaKemi machines...

Products directory.
June 1, 2004... An alphabetical cross reference of all floor covering products and accessories and their manufacturers. ADDITIVES--Grouts, Mortars and Latex Boiardi Products Corp Bonsal American Bostik Findley Flooring Group Color Caulk...

Manufacturers.
June 1, 2004... 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...

Technical training schools.
June 1, 2004... The installation and 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 installation and technical training schools and should not be...

Certified Floor Covering Inspection Services.
June 1, 2004... Following are paid listings of Certified Floor Covering Inspection Services individuals/firms. This list is by no means all of the certified floor covering inspection firms in our industry and should not be interpreted that way. If you are a...

Industry associations.
June 1, 2004... 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.,...