Floor Covering Installer articles from June 2005

Floor Covering Installer archives from June 2005

Whatever you're looking for, you'll find it in the 2005 FCI Directory & Buying Guide.(Publisher's Note)
June 1, 2005... When you're looking for floor covering installation products, services or training, you want to find the information you need quickly and easily. Installers today are busier than ever, and new floor covering installation products are being...

Orcon rolls out its Tool Box with Wheels.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Orcon presents the Tool Box with Wheels, the company's newest addition to its carpet installation tool line. The 27-pound tool box is fitted with non-marring wheels, a pull handle for easy rolling, and features a built-in vented seam weight on...

AdvantEdge edger new from BonaKemi.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... BonaKemi's AdvantEdge edger is designed to offer smooth operation, efficiency and easy maintenance, according to the company. The AdvantEdge machine is meant to be used with BonaKemi's DCS system or bag. Circle 357 on the Reader Inquiry Card....

SureSeal provides spray and go application.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... SureSeal Grout & Tile Sealer allows for spray and go application, according to the company. Advanced resins in the product are meant to seal damp grout within minutes. According to Sureseal, the Grout & Tile Sealer provides effective protection...

Lignomat offers its Professional Package P-6.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Lignomat USA Ltd. now manufactures a Professional Package P-6 which includes a pinless meter for quick-scan of large areas, a pin meter to locate the source of the problem, two types of electrodes (to measure building materials and the...

Powernail's Model 50P can use Powercleats nails.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Powernail Co. has released its Model 50P Mallet Actuated Pneumatic T&G Powernailer. It comes in either 125 or 200 nail capacities, operates between 80 to 100 PSI and weights 10.2 pounds with the longer nail channel. The Model 5QP can also use...

USG rolls out new Durock Brand mortars, mastics and grouts.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... USG introduces a new family of Durock Brand mortars, mastics, grouts and accessories developed specifically for use with the company's Durock Brand cement board and Fiberock Brand AquaTough tile backerboard. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Sinclair releases its SM800 Junior Groover for homogenous roll and tile goods.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Sinclair Equipment Co. introduces its redesigned SM800 Junior Groover, designed for grooving homogenous roll and tile goods. The user-friendly handle is engineered to make operation more comfortable. The Junior Groover includes a 12-tooth...

Turbo offers full line of Heat Welding Tools.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Turbo Heat Welding Tools offers a full line of products, including the Turbo Caddy, an automatic welding machine. The caddy works with both Leister and Zinzer guns, and welds 13 to 16 feet per minute. When the operator is finished welding...

Q.E.P.'s #60016 Tile Saw brings portability to large jobs.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Q.E.P. Co. Inc.'s 16-inch Professional Drive Tile Saw (#60016) is meant for those jobs where the user needs the power of a large tile saw, yet the portability of something smaller. The #60016 saw boasts a newly designed 1 HP induction motor,...

EZ Pro Injector new from Hardwood Industry.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Hardwood Industry presents the EZ Pro Injector, a heavy-duty injection system designed for hardwood flooring. Glue is formulated to penetrate a 1/16-inch drilled hole, which fills the hollow and eliminates detection, according to the company....

Wagner's Rapid RH engineered for moisture testing.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... The Rapid RH is Wagner Electronic's newest moisture tester for concrete floors. The Rapid RH combines a moisture sensor, power supply and display in one small, disposable device which is inserted into the concrete floor slab. According to the...

HighPro debuts its AS-4090 pneumatic stapler.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... HighPro introduces the Model AS-4090 pneumatic, tongue-and-groove stapler, designed to staple down 5/16- to 5/8-inch thick engineered and solid flooring. The AS-4090 drives 1-, 1 1/4-, and 1 1/2-inch, 18 gauge quarter-inch narrow crown staples....

MAPEI Planitop 25 is a flowable structural repair mortar.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... MAPEI has designed Planitop 25 as a flowable, cementitious, structural repair mortar. This shrinkage-compensated mortar is flowable and can be poured on slabs. The self-leveling characteristics make it excellent for treating concrete surface...

Lenox Gold utility knife available in two versions.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... The Lenox Gold utility knife features a titanium-coated stainless steel nose. Available in retractable and fixed versions, Lenox's patented, one-piece fixture is engineered to eliminate spreading. Circle 345 on the Reader Inquiry Card. ...

Delmhorst Instrument Co. presents BD-2100 Flooring Package.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Delmhorst Instrument Co. introduces the BD-2100 Flooring Package, designed to meet the needs of the flooring professional. The package includes the BD-2100 moisture meter, 26-ES slide hammer and a rugged carrying case. [ILLUSTRATION...

Innovatech unveils Orbiter grinders and polishers.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Innovatech introduces its Orbiter line of planetary head floor grinders and polishers. The Orbiter line will complement Innovatech's existing single-and dual-head grinder lines. The Orbiter machines are available in three sizes and power...

Wagner Electronics presents MMC/MMI moisture meters.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... 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 manufacturers, serious woodworkers and hobbyists, and anyone who...

Schluter shower tray now comes with removable center.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... The Schluter Kerdi-Shower-ST prefabricated, pre-sloped shower tray now features a detachable center section that can be placed below the bonding flange to dry fit the company's Kerdi-Drain to the appropriate height. This method is designed to...

CARPET SHIMS and UNIVERSAL SIDE SHIMS.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... CARPET SHIMS and UNIVERSAL SIDE SHIMS easily eliminate the problem of height differences from carpeted floors to ceramic or hardwood floors. * No more double tack strips. * No more building ramps with cardboard or VCT and floats. ...

Oneida Vac Systems introduces Floor Dust Containment System.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Oneida Vac Systems' compact and portable 110V, 99.9 percent filtered Floor Dust Containment System easily attaches to your machine, the company says. The system uses up to 100 feet of hose, and operates as a sander and edger simultaneously. All...

Tavy Thin-Skin 2-Part Underlayment System.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Tavy Thin-Skin 2-Part Underlayment System allows you to set tile over any sound surface. The Tavy Thin-Skin Underlayment is simply trimmed to size and glued to the existing surface, using Tavy #007 Glue, to create a surface suitable for setting...

Stauf USA releases its Annual Buying Directory.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Stauf USA has introduced its Annual Buying Directory. Stauf USA is a full line adhesive manufacturer for installation of hardwood flooring. Stauf has adhesives based on water, solvent, urethane, and polymer technologies. Stauf USA also...

Custom Building Products unveils its new Prism SureColor Grout.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Custom Building Products introduces Prism SureColor Grout, a polymer-modified grout incorporating unique technology and a creamy consistency. The grout's CustomLite technology makes the product suitable for joints ranging in size from a...

Concord 2000 tape new from Modern Carpet Tools.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Modern Carpet Tools Ltd. introduces its Concord 2000 peakless seam tape, a patented, premium-quality, 3-inch carpet tape designed to eliminate seam hinging. Flat steel bars are spaced every 4 inches throughout the roll. Circle 337 on the Reader...

Racatac Products introduces chest support attachment for RACATAC.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Racatac Products, Inc. has introduced a new chest support attachment for the RACATAC, which will allow you to work in a supported leaning over position while sitting and kneeling on the RACATAC. The webspring cushion is amazingly comfortable...

Lam-Hammer introduces installation tool for laminate or engineered floors.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Lam-Hammer introduces an installation tool for laminate or engineered floors. Retailers-thwart problems before they occur while reducing installation time by 25%! Provide your installers with the Lam-Hammer- it makes damaged drywall and dented...

Diamond Tech launches premier glass tile line.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Diamond Tech Glass Tile launches its premiere glass tile line, inspired by cathedral glass windows. The Stained Glass Series made its premiere debut at the Coverings 2005 show in Orlando. The Stained Glass Series offers an assortment of 24...

James Hardie's Hardibacker designed to resist moisture.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... James Hardie's Hardibacker cement board is designed to resist moisture and mold. Hardibacker cement board is easy to install, according to the company-just score and snap. Hardibacker cement board is 1/4-inch thick. Circle 333 on the Reader...

National introduces wide fabric and binding sewing system.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... National Carpet Equipment introduces the new wide fabric and binding system. This new Edge Finishing Machine allows you to create wide fabric borders or use optional wide binding folders all with one machine. Will sew borders up to 12-1/2" wide...

Protecto Wrap introduces WhisperMat high performance underlayments.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Protecto Wrap Company introduces their WhisperMat product line of high-performance underlayments for effective sound control and moisture resistance. The line includes: WhispeMat-CS for ceramic tile and natural stone; WhisperMat-HW for...

Seamer Down offers installers faster power stretching.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Seamer Down is a new invention and process that allows carpet installers to power stretch within 20 seconds by instantly extracting the heat from the carpet seam. It extracts moisture, solving blooming problems, and also solves dimpling...

Behr CLAWS carpet stretching tool available.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Behr CLAWS (Carpet Layers Advanced Wall Stretcher) is a new carpet stretching tool for use with any power stretcher head, enabling precise stretching of carpet of concrete or wood without the need for poles, according to Behr Innovations. The...

ProblemSolver URA is AAT's newest adhesive.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Advanced Adhesive Technologies Inc. (AAT) presents ProblemSolver URA, a high-solids, water-resistant, patented tri-polymer adhesive formulated to minimize cupping, end life, shrinkage and hollow spots in the installation of engineered plank,...

Novalis luxury tile and plank imitate stone and wood.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Novalis introduces a collection of luxury tile and plank that are ideal for light commercial and heavy residential use. The Providence, Palazzo, and TerraBella lines offer the natural look of stone, slate and rustic wood in good, better and...

Taylor Adhesives presents its Lockdown series.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Taylor Adhesives' Lockdown series of products is designed to abate high moisture emissions in concrete slabs. The system enables an earlier installation and provides a waterproof adhesive bond for most types of flooring including resilient,...

APAC 631 Outsider I adhesive formulated for outside installations.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... APAC introduces its 631 Outsider I Latex-based Indoor-Outdoor Carpet Adhesive, which is designed for outdoor carpet installation. Outsider I 631 is a nonflammable resin rubber base indoor-outdoor carpet adhesive. Outsider I is especially...

AdvantEdge edger new from BonaKemi.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... BonaKemi's AdvantEdge edger is designed to offer smooth operation, efficiency and easy maintenance, according to the company. The AdvantEdge machine is meant to be used with BonaKemi's DCS system or bag. Circle 324 on the Reader Inquiry Card....

Tramex's CRH moisture meter combines four testing modes.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Tramex's CRH moisture and relative humidity meter combines four testing modes: moisture content; internal relative humidity in concrete to ASTM F2170; surface relative humidity; and ambient relative humidity, temperature and dew point. The CRH...

Shower base installation made easy.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Mark E. Industries designs "Goof Proof" products to speed the construction of shower floors and curbs. Quick Pitch is a float stick system that creates the 1/4-inch/per ft. slope needed for proper floor drainage quickly and easily. Reliable in...

Two new Novatek catalogs.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... 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 preparation and remediation work....

Leica Geosystems unveils its Leica DISTO Special 5.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Leica Geosystems has unveiled its Leica DISTO Special 5 laser-distance measuring device. This special model, limited to 1,600 pieces, bears a brilliant Leica red color. The device can measure from 0.7 to 650 feet to within 1/16th of an inch,...

Thermosoft offers its radiant floor heating mat to installers.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... The system has zero EMF and offers a lifetime warranty. Thermosoft's 1/8-inch, contractor-grade heating mats are designed to minimize floor height and lay flat for quick installation. Mats can be cut and turned to fit any space. The 1/2-inch...

Custom Building Products unveils its new Prism SureColor Grout.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2005... Custom Building Products introduces Prism SureColor Grout, a polymer-modified grout incorporating unique technology and a creamy consistency. The grout's CustomLite technology makes the product suitable for joints ranging in size from a...

Products directory.(A-W)(Directory)
June 1, 2005... 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, Inc. Chicago Adhesive Products...

Manufacturers.(A-P)(Directory)
June 1, 2005... 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...

Manufacturers.(Q-Z)(Directory)
June 1, 2005... Q Q.E.P. CO., INC., 1081 Holland Dr., Boca Raton, FL 33487 (561) 994-5550 Fax: (561) 241-2830 E-Mail Address/URL: info@qep.com or www.qep.com President: Lewis Gould. V.P. Sales: John Chrzan. V.P. Marketing: Jamie L. Clingan. ...

Technical training schools.(Directory)
June 1, 2005... 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...

Industry associations.(A-W)(Directory)
June 1, 2005... 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 FLOOR COVERING INSTITUTE (AFCI) 2400 E....