Floor Covering Installer articles from June 2007

Floor Covering Installer archives from June 2007

FCI Buyers Guide gives installers the information they need to succeed.(Publisher's Note)(Buyers guide)
June 1, 2007... Another year has gone by since we produced our last BUYER'S GUIDE--and we have been very busy trying to bring you the most informative installation stories and products throughout the rest of the year. But this year's DIRECTORY is a culmination...

FCI tool guide.(Tool Guide)
June 1, 2007... Hey! I'm back. This time I received five tools to check out: 1 High Pro Tools 316 Triple Threat hammer stapler, from Orcon; a Wide Track Knee Kicker; a Magnum Top Row Cutter; and from Rapid Tools their Air Seam Weight, and the The Row Cut with...

Heat welding heat sensitive flooring.
June 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As the popularity of heat welded sheet vinyl flooring continues to grow in commercial applications, installers working with these products will become aware of unique requirements. Just as heat welding linoleum...

New TCNA handbook includes new guidelines, renderings.(Industry News)
June 1, 2007... The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) has updated its industry guide for tile professionals by releasing its "2007 TCA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation." Included in the new edition are seven new guidelines, redrawn and updated CAD...

TCAA honors Byrne with Cesery award.(Industry News)
June 1, 2007... The Tile Contractors Association of America (TCAA) has named Raymond Byrne the 2007 recipient of the Carl V Cesery Award. Presentation of the award will take place during TCAA's 2007 Annual Convention, November 37, in Las Vegas. Byrne...

Drytek endorses INSTALL curriculum: 'These programs are ideal for us'.(Industry News)
June 1, 2007... Portsmouth, N.H.-based installation products maker Drytek Flooring Solutions said it will adopt the INSTALL curriculum for professional floor covering installers to better educate its members on the evolving techniques for applying...

CTDA, TCNA to launch porcelain tile certification agency.(Industry News)
June 1, 2007... The Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) and the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) will launch the Porcelain Tile Certification Agency (PTCA) to certify porcelain tile. The initiative is motivated by installation problems, liability...

Turf contractor, INSTALL Ohio team up for new training effort.(Industry News)
June 1, 2007... In a bid to reverse what the company calls "a lack of training in synthetic turf installation," Cleveland-based synthetic field systems contractor Sports Construction Group has partnered with INSTALL Ohio to create a training and certification...

Rothberg innovation garners achievement award.(Industry News)
June 1, 2007... Laticrete founder and chairman emeritus Dr. Henry Rothberg, whose work in the field of chemical engineering led to the invention of the thinset method for the installation of ceramic tile and stone, was honored with the Joe A. Tarver...

NTCA Career Center brings employers, job seekers together.(Industry News)
June 1, 2007... The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has launched its interactive job board, the NTCA Career Center. Employers and job seekers can access the user-friendly NTCA Career Center by logging onto the NTCA website at www.tile-assn.com and...

Best Tile opens doors to new contractor specific showroom.(Industry News)
June 1, 2007... A day-long training program sponsored by the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) marked Best Tile Distributors grand opening of a contractor-specific showroom in Woburn, Mass. Staffed with industry professionals, the recently acquired...

Basic Coatings.(People)
June 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Basic Coatings has appointed Enos Farnsworth vp and general manager. In his new role, Farnsworth will oversee all sales support functions and marketing initiatives for Basic's wood floor distribution channels.

Bonsal American.(People)
June 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Bonsal American has named Mike Sharrard plant manager, Amy Wright marketing manager, and Scott Springs regional sales manager. Sharrard will manage the company's New Boston facility near Detroit, Mich., which...

Best Tile Distributors of New England.(People)
June 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Best Tile Distributors of New England has appointed Joe McGovern commercial sales manager, where he will oversee the company's "re-entry" into the commercial sector from a new 7,550 sq. ft. facility in Woburn, Mass.,...

Laticrete.(People)
June 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Laticrete has named Vernon Cox sales manager, North America. In his new position, Cox will oversee all Regional Sales Managers, with the full responsibility of building and maintaining sales in the Laticrete...

Products directory.(Directory)
June 1, 2007... An alphabetical cross reference of all floor covering products and accessories and their manufacturers. ADDITIVES--Grouts, Mortars and Latex Ardex Inc. Boiardi Products Corp. Bonded Materials Bonsal American Bostik,...

Manufacturers.(Directory)
June 1, 2007... 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)
June 1, 2007... 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....

Tramex's CMExpert suited for pre- and post-installation.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 365 Tramex TRAMEX'S CMEXPERT [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tramex has taken the wraps off its new multipurpose moisture meter, CMExpert. The product combines non-destructive moisture and humidity measurement for concrete, gypsum and...

Four different blade sizes with TURBO's Master TURBO Groover.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TURBO Heat Welding Tools says that their Master TURBO Groover is THE ONLY GROOVER IN THE WORLD that can groove all the way to the wall, groove circles and curves, and comes in four different blade sizes. This Groover...

New adhesive from W.F. Taylor offers 'green' solution.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 364 W.F. Taylor Co., Inc. W.F. TAYLOR CO.'S 2085 ADHESIVE [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] W.F. Taylor Co., Inc. has launched its new 2085 Pro-Tac Dual-Purpose Adhesive for professional installers. The product is both CRI Green Label Plus...

TURBO's Super TURBO Nozzle packed with pre-heating jets.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 367 TURBO Heat Welding Tools TURBO'S SUPER TURBO NOZZLE [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TURBO Heat Welding Tools' Super TURBO Nozzle welds approximately 10' per minute, three times faster than conventional speed tips, the company says....

Ardex launches 26 colors of new flexible, sanded grout.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 363 Ardex ARDEX FLEX SANDED GROUT [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ardex Flex Sanded Grout is a Portland cement-based grout modified with powdered polymers that provide a smooth finish for floor and wall tile joints up to 1/2-inch wide. It...

Doing heat welding has never been easier.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 366 TURBO Heat Welding Tools TURBO'S AUTOMATIC CADDY [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Our automatic TURBO Caddy welds approximately 10- to 14-ft. per minute giving strong welds every time. It welds Linoleum/Marmoleum products with no mess...

Dayton's new Sure Finish: exceptionally smooth results.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 362 Dayton Superior Corp. DAYTON SUPERIOR'S SURE FINISH [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sure Finish, new from Dayton Superior, is a polymer-modified feather finish packaged in 10- and 25-pound resealable pails. Sure Finish is designed to...

Diamond Tech unveils high-powered DL5000 to cut glass, tile and stone.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 358 Diamond Tech International DIAMOND TECH'S DL5000 BAND SAW [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Diamond Tech International's portable DL5000 band saw touts a 12 hp variable speed motor, recirculating water pump, and a 15" x 13" cutting...

Mer-Krete's new Thin-Set self-cures without evaporation.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 360 Mer-Krete MER-KRETE'S NEW THIN-SET 801 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mer-Krete Systems, a subsidiary of Mer-Kote Products, Inc., has introduced its new self-curing Th in-Set 801. According to the company, Th in-Set 801 does not...

Lignomat's mini-Ligno S/D loaded with features.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 357 Lignomat LIGNOMAT'S MINI-LIGNO S/D [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lignomat introduces the mini-Ligno S/D for wood and non-wood building materials such as drywall and gypsum. The meter features a digital read out, two wood species...

Arrowhead Carpet Gripper combines best of technologies.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 359 Arrowhead Carpet Gripper ARROWHEAD CARPET GRIPPER [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Th is Gripper is produced on the newest American-made "one-shot" equipment utilizing genuine Japanese-made zinc-chromate coated nails for maximum rust...

Omega launches Siena installation product line.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 356 Omega Products International OMEGA'S SIENA TILE & STONE INSTALLATION PRODUCTS [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Omega Products International introduces its Siena Tile & Stone Installation Products line. With 36 grout colors available, the...

New HighPro tool brings 'triple threat'.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 355 HighPro Tools HIGHPRO TOOLS' TRIPLE THREAT [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designed specifically for hardwood flooring installers, HighPro Tools has unveiled the lightweight Triple Threat 3-in1 hammer tacker. The heavy-duty tool...

Para-Chem's 2007 features unique formulation.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 352 Para-Chem PARA-CHEM'S PARA-BOND MILLENNIUM SERIES 2007 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new Millennium Series 2007 Wood Adhesive from Para-Chem has been designed as a unique superior grade acrylic formulation that will glue down...

Multiple turnkey options available from The Master's Touch.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 354 The Master's Touch THE MASTER'S TOUCH [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Master's Touch has developed its line of tools and power units for tile and grout restoration. The company's restoration tools can help end-users achieve the...

Westech formulates VersaTile adhesive for ease, portability.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 351 Westech Aerosol Corp. WESTECH AEROSOL VERSATILE [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A new solvent-based based adhesive designed for ease and portability has been formulated by Westech Corp. The multipurpose industrial adhesive is...

Lam-Hammer introduces new installation tool.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 353 Lam-Hammer LAM-HAMMER [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lam-Hammer introduces an installation tool for laminate or engineered floors. Retailer-sthwart problems before they occur while reducing installation time by 25%! Provide your...

Carpet Shims: discover the underlying difference.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 350 Carpet Shims CARPET SHIMS [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Carpet Shims are available in 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" x 8" x 32", and 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" x 1/2" x 48". Add a Universal Side Shim to each end of the installed Carpet Shim to...

MAPEI's Ultraplan 1 Plus.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 347 MAPEI Corp. MAPEI'S ULTRAPLAN 1 PLUS LEED-COMPLIANT [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Quick-setting, self-drying, commercial grade Ultraplan 1 Plus has been formulated to level, smooth and repair interior concrete and engineer-approved...

Orcon's Wide-Trak kicker touts wider grip.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 345 Orcon Products ORCON'S WIDE-TRAK CARPET KICKER [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new Wide-Trak Carpet Kicker from Orcon Products features a wide head that offers five rows of pins and four cotton heads for an enhanced surface grip,...

Homasote 440 SoundBarrier[R] underlayment.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 349 Homasote Co. HOMASOTE'S 440 SOUNDBARRIER [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Control floor noise and meet code with 440 SoundBarrier[R] from Homasote Co., America's Leading Green Building Products Manufacturer. This structural, insulating,...

Franklin's Titebond 741 Ultimate speeds cure times.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 344 Franklin International FRANKLIN INTL.'S TITEBOND 741 ULTIMATE [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Franklin International has introduced its new wood-flooring adhesive--Titebond 741 Ultimate--formulated to cure quickly and build strength...

Sinclair unveils Leister heat welding kit for pros.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 346 Sinclair Equipment SINCLAIR EQUIP.'S LEISTER PROF. KIT [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New from Sinclair Equipment is the Leister Professional Kit for Heat Welding. Developed for use on homogenous floor and wall coverings, the kit...

Pro-Line by Bonded[R] revolutionizes epoxy!(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 343 Bonded Materials BONDED MATERIALS' PRO-LINE POXY [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pro-Line Poxy is a 100% solids epoxy blend. This non-staining formula is designed for easy application and in addition to producing an impermeable, high...

HENRY's 391 features fast-grab, 'green' technology.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 339 Ardex ARDEX'S HENRY 391 ADHESIVE [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HENRY'S 391 "The Sticker" commercial carpet adhesive, formulated with fast-grab and high rebond properties, carries the Greenline Environmental Technology brand that...

Proknee presents Model 07.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 361 Proknee PROKNEE'S NEW MODEL 07 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Proknee's new Model 07 kneepad includes an anti-twist molded in cu. that wraps around 9" of the lower leg. Foam inserts are available in 1" and 58" thickness throughout the...

Fin Pan's EZ Backer meets industry, installer standards.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 342 Fin Pan, Inc. EZ BACKER [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EZ Backer is a lightweight, water resistant insulated backer panel designed for wall tile applications. Made of high-density expanded polystyrene reinforced, on both sides, with a...

Single Disc Grind and Scrape presented by National Carpet.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 317 NCE NCE SINGLE DISC GRIND AND SCRAPE [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] National Carpet Equipment, Inc.'s Single Disc Grind and Scrape removes mastics, thin coatings, epoxies, urethanes, thinset, high spots and textures slippery floor...

The EZ-Sand from Clarke American Sanders.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 342 Clarke American Sanders CLARKE AMERICAN SANDERS EZ-SAND [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designed with steel, aluminum, and iron components, the EZ-Sand Orbital Sander from Clarke American Sanders features a compact, modular two-piece...

Delmhorst's TotalCheck meter features three-in-one function.(Products, Tools & Accessories)
June 1, 2007... 316 Delmhorst Instrument Co. DELMHORST'S TOTALCHECK METER [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New for flooring installers, general contractors, home inspectors and IAQ specialists is TotalCheck, Delmhorst Instrument Co.'s latest moisture...